The Citizen and Investment · JHS3 Social Studies

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B9.5.4.1.1 - Use appropriate information from the community to explore issues on investment.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define investment in their own words and explain at least three reasons why people invest.
Distinguish clearly between saving and investing, using examples drawn from their own community.
Identify at least four forms or types of investment opportunities available to citizens in Ghana.
Explain the importance of investment for both personal development and national development.
Recognise and describe common investment scams in Ghana and suggest ways to avoid them.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Production, Exchange and Creativity (Strand 5)
Sub-strand: The Citizen and Investment (5.4)
Content standard: B9.5.4.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Investment.
Indicator: B9.5.4.1.1 - Use appropriate information from the community to explore issues on investment.
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 1 (Week 25 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. 80

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Through role play or drama, learners explain investment and why there is the need to invest.
2. In mixed-ability groups, learners discuss the difference between saving and investing.
3. A. Learners listen to an invited resource person(s), such as financial experts or entrepreneurs, to share their experiences and insights on the various forms and types of investment opportunities available to citizens. OR B. Learners embark on field trips to financial institutions or businesses to get practical exposure on forms and types of investment opportunities for citizens. OR C. Learners conduct investment simulations or projects where they can practice making financial decisions and managing investments.
4. Through small group discussions, learners explain the importance of investment in personal and national development.
5. In small groups, learners discuss the forms of investment scams in Ghana.