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Basic 5 History Term 2 Week 4 Lesson Plan

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Week 4: Lesson Plan
Subject: History
Class: Basic 5
Topic: Economic Development
Strand: My Country GhanaSub-strand: Economic Development
Indicator (code): B5.2.2.1.1Content Std (code): B5.2.2.1
Performance Indicator: Learners can identify the early economic activities of people in Ghana.Core Competencies: Cultural Identity
T.L.R.(s): Pictures of old market scenes and traditional farmingKeywords: Trade, Agriculture, Fishing, Mining
Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning
Recap previous knowledge about the early economic activities. Quick brainstorm: What do you already know about the early economic activities? Introduction to today's objectives regarding the early economic activities. Mental drill or quick quiz related to the early economic activities.
Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment
1. Discuss early farming (yam, millet) and fishing along the coast. 2. Introduce the concept of 'Barter Trade' (exchanging goods for goods). 3. Talk about early gold mining and its importance in trade with foreigners.
Phase 3plenary / reflections
Summarize what we learned today about the early economic activities. Oral assessment: Answer key questions on the early economic activities. Learners share one new thing they found out about the early economic activities. Check for understanding and wrap up the week on the early economic activities.

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