Basic 9 Social Studies Term 1 Week 8 Lesson Plan

Display images of a traditional Ghanaian wedding and a contemporary Ghanaian wedding side by side. Ask learners to discuss the similarities and differences they observe, and what these images signify about the importance of marriage in Ghana. Share performance indicators with learners.

Concrete-resource task: Set out these resources for each group: Wedding ring; Kente cloth sample; Printed photographs of Ghanaian marriage ceremonies. Learners examine the local evidence, locate relevant places where applicable, and use the items in the group analysis below. Explain the concept of social institutions, emphasizing that they are structures in society that govern the behavior of people in a community. Mention other social institutions such as family and religious sects to provide a broader context. Discuss the various ways people in Ghana contract marriages. This can include traditional customs, religious ceremonies, and civil registrations. Engage learners in a discussion about the significance of each method and the cultural or societal factors influencing them. Initiate a group discussion or brainstorming session. Ask learners to think about the ways in which marriage, as a social institution, benefits individuals and society. Focus on the importance of providing a stable environment for raising children and its role in offering economic support for parents. Divide learners into small groups and assign each a specific topic related to the importance of marriage in Ghana (e.g., child- rearing, economic stability, societal expectations). Each group prepares a short presentation or skit to demonstrate their topic's significance within the broader context of marriage as a social institution. Assessment 1. What is a social institution, and how does marriage fit into this definition in the context of Ghana? 2. List two ways people in Ghana contract marriages. 3. Why is providing a stable setting for children a crucial aspect of marriage as a social institution? 4. How does marriage offer economic support for parents in Ghana?

Use peer discussion and effective questioning to find out from learners what they have learnt during the lesson

Begin with a short, engaging story or scenario of a family facing challenges due to a broken marriage. Pose the question, "How do you think the family's dynamics change with broken marriages?" Share performance indicators with learners.

Concrete-resource task: Set out these resources for each group: Wedding ring; Kente cloth sample; Printed photographs of Ghanaian marriage ceremonies. Learners examine the local evidence, locate relevant places where applicable, and use the items in the group analysis below. Divide learners into small groups and assign each group one of the effects of broken marriages (e.g., teenage pregnancy, drug abuse, truancy). Instruct each group to create a short drama or skit that highlights their assigned effect on the family structure. After the performances, engage the class in a discussion about the portrayed scenarios, emphasizing the societal and personal ramifications. Initiate a brainstorming session where learners suggest ways to maintain and strengthen marriages. Encourage solutions that focus on communication, understanding, and shared responsibilities. list learners' suggestions on the board and delve deeper into a few of the most mentioned or intriguing suggestions. Assessment 1. How is marriage viewed as a vital social institution in Ghanaian society? 2. Name two potential causes of broken marriages discussed in class. 3. How can broken marriages affect children? 4. list one method or strategy suggested by the class to sustain and strengthen marriages.

Take feedback from learners and summarize the lesson.