The Earth and Its Features · SHS1 Geography

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.1.1.LI.2 - Discuss career prospects and the importance of studying geography

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Explain at least three reasons why studying geography is important in daily life, using Ghanaian examples.
Identify and describe at least five career paths available to someone who studies geography.
Match specific geography careers to the institutions in Ghana where such professionals work (e.g., Lands Commission, Land Use and Spatial Planning Authority, Ghana Meteorological Agency).
Discuss, through think-pair-share, how geographical knowledge helps in decision-making about the environment and national development.
Reflect on how the study of geography can be personally relevant to their own future ambitions and responsibilities as citizens.

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Curriculum details

Strand: The Earth and Its Neighbourhoods (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: The Earth and Its Features (1.1)
Content standard: 1.1.1.CS.1 - 1.1.1.CS.1 Demonstrate understanding of Geography as a subject of study 1.1.1.LO.1 With your understanding of the environmental features, explain the meaning of GEOGRAPHY and identify its branches and career prospects
Indicator: 1.1.1.LI.2 - Discuss career prospects and the importance of studying geography
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 2 (Week 2 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. 29

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Talk for Learning: Through think-pair-share, discuss the importance of studying geography to our daily lives, taking into consideration the emotions of others, being open-minded and valuing the thoughts of others.
Exploratory Learning: Using videos/field excursions to institutions of geography (e.g. Land Use and Spatial Planning Authority, Lands Commission etc), resource persons or other resources, discuss the career and/or importance of geography.

Assessment (1.1.1.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding.

Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Use pictures and videos of the globe, atlas and Google Earth App.
- Real objects such as rocks and plants
- Use pictures and videos of careers in GEOGRAPHY.
- Resource persons and institutions such as Land Use and Spatial Planning Authority, Lands Commission etc.