Safety, Quality and the… · SHS1 Manufacturing Engineering

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.3.3.LI.2 - Explain how the manufacturing industry affects the local and international economy (e.g., with respect to job creation, standards of living, sustainability and conservation of the environment.)

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Explain at least three ways the manufacturing industry creates jobs in both local communities and at the international level.
Discuss how manufacturing activities improve or lower standards of living, using specific examples from Ghana and other countries.
Analyse the relationship between manufacturing growth and environmental sustainability, including conservation efforts.
Evaluate both the positive and negative economic effects of manufacturing on Ghana’s economy and the global economy.
Present reasoned opinions, backed by evidence, on whether the benefits of manufacturing outweigh its costs to society.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Manufacturing Tools, Equipment and Processes (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Safety, Quality and the Environment (3.3)
Content standard: 1.3.3.CS.2 - Demonstrate an understanding of ways in which the manufacturing industry affects society. 1.3.3.LO.1 Describe the importance of safety, health and environmental considerations for the manufacturing industry. 1.3.3.LO.2 Explain the positive and negative effects manufacturing industries have on the society.
Indicator: 1.3.3.LI.2 - Explain how the manufacturing industry affects the local and international economy (e.g., with respect to job creation, standards of living, sustainability and conservation of the environment.)
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 19 (Week 39 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 48

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Talk for Learning: In different task groups learners discuss the major effects of the manufacturing industry on the local and international economy with respect to job creation; standards of living; sustainability and conservation. Each group presents to the class for additions and questions.
Practice-Based Learning: Through questions and answer sessions learners share their opinions on the effects of the manufacturing industry on the economy of the country in specific, and present their findings to class for assessment, and receive feedback.
Teaching and Learning Materials:
- * Textbooks * Internet access
- YEAR TWO
- * Supplementary materials
Assessment (1.3.3.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 3 Strategic reasoning.