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SHS 1 Geography 2nd Semester Week 6 Lesson Plan

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Weekly Learning Plan
Subject	Geography	Week	6
Duration	60 minutes	Form	SHS 1
Strand	HUMAN AND ENVIRONMENT	Sub-Strand	ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
Learning Outcome(s)	1.3.2.LO.1 - Examine the methods, importance and problems of agriculture, lumbering and mining in Ghana Communication and collaboration skills: Through leading discussions, think-pair-sharing and accepting constructive feedback
Content Standard	1.3.2.CS.1
Learning Indicator(s)	1.3.2.LI.1 - Demonstrate an understanding of the various primary economic activities in Ghana and beyond Discuss the characteristics of subsistence and commercial agriculture and their importance and challenges in Ghana Collaborative learning: • In mixed groups from different localities, think-pair-share on the meaning of economic activities with emphasis on the primary economic activities and identify some of these activities in their various localities. • Brainstorm learners on the definition of agriculture and the types of agriculture production systems (crops and livestock farming). • Learners should help to expand others’ emotional vocabulary and their abilities to identify physical sensations related to particular feelings. Exploratory Learning: Visit local farms that practice subsistence and commercial farming, and discuss the characteristics, importance, problems and remedies of the various forms of agriculture (subsistence and commercial) in Ghana
Lesson Focus	Demonstrate an understanding of the various primary economic activities in Ghana and beyond Discuss the characteristics of subsistence and commercial agriculture and their importance and challenges in Ghana Collaborative learning: • In.
Previous Knowledge	Learners recall related ideas, vocabulary or experiences from earlier lessons and everyday contexts.
Lesson Objective(s)	Describe the key idea in: Demonstrate an understanding of the various primary economic activities in Ghana and beyond Discuss the characteristics of subsistence and commercial agriculture and their importance and challenges in Ghana Collaborative learning: • In. Apply the idea through guided and independent learning activities. Demonstrate understanding through oral responses, written work or practical performance.
Essential Question(s)	What geographical process, pattern or spatial relationship is central to Demonstrate an understanding of the various primary economic activities in Ghana and beyond Discuss the characteristics of subsistence and commercial agriculture and their importance and challenges in Ghana Collaborative learning: • In mixed groups from different localities, think-pair-share on the meaning of economic activities with emphasis on the primary economic activities and identify some of these activities in their various localities. • Brainstorm learners on the definition of agriculture and the types of agriculture production systems (crops and livestock farming). • Learners should help to expand others’ emotional vocabulary and their abilities to identify physical sensations related to particular feelings. Exploratory Learning: Visit local farms that practice subsistence and commercial farming, and discuss the characteristics, importance, problems and remedies of the various forms of agriculture (subsistence and commercial) in Ghana? What map, field, graphical or geospatial evidence helps explain it? How can the evidence guide a decision about people, places or environmental management?
Pedagogical Strategies	Field/Observation-Based Learning Map and Data Analysis Collaborative Learning Inquiry-Based Learning Problem-Based Learning Model/Diagram-Based Learning
Teaching & Learning Resources	Geography textbook/reference materials Whiteboard/markers Learners' notebooks Atlas/maps
Key Notes on Differentiation
Content	Use labelled maps, diagrams, simplified data tables, worked map-calculation examples and local place examples for learners needing support. Extend advanced learners with unfamiliar maps/data, multi-factor comparisons and evaluation of management options.
Process	Use field/observation teams with rotating roles such as mapper, recorder, measurer and presenter. Where fieldwork or digital tools are unavailable, use printed maps, photographs, sample data and simulations without changing the objective.
Product	Allow evidence through maps, calculations, field notes, graphs, annotated diagrams, case analyses or management proposals. Assess spatial accuracy, geographical reasoning, data interpretation and evidence-based justification.
Success Criteria	Learners use correct subject vocabulary. Learners complete the main task with reasonable accuracy. Learners explain or demonstrate how the concept applies in a new situation.
Homework	Complete a short application task connected to the week's learning indicator.

Lesson Activities
Stage	Teacher Activity	Learner Activity	Assessment / DoK
Starter10 minutes	Present a short case, map, source, statistic or news-style scenario connected to economic activities and ask learners what issue it raises.	Share prior knowledge, listen to peers and record the lesson question in their notebooks.	Not provided.
Activity 115 minutes	Explain economic activities using evidence from the case, map, source, timeline, graph or community example.	Read or observe the source, share initial ideas and record key terms.	Ask learners to identify the issue, evidence, cause, effect or stakeholder.
Activity 220 minutes	Guide groups to analyse causes, effects, viewpoints, evidence or solutions related to economic activities.	Work in groups to analyse evidence, compare viewpoints and report findings.	Review group responses for accurate facts, evidence and reasoning.
Activity 310 minutes	Ask learners to apply economic activities to a new civic, historical, economic or geographical case.	Apply the concept to the new case and support the answer with evidence.	Use an exit response that asks learners to make and support a claim.

Lesson Closure

Summarise economic activities and correct one common misconception using learner examples. State one thing learned and complete the exit response.

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