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Basic 5 History Term 2 Week 8 Lesson Plan

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Week 8: Lesson Plan
Subject: History
Class: Basic 5
Topic: Economic Development
Strand: My Country GhanaSub-strand: Economic Development
Indicator (code): B5.2.2.1.5Content Std (code): B5.2.2.1
Performance Indicator: Learners can explain the role of cocoa in Ghana's economic history.Core Competencies: Cultural Identity
T.L.R.(s): Cocoa pod (real or picture), chocolate bar, map of cocoa-growing regionsKeywords: Cocoa, Tetteh Quarshie, Export, Economy
Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning
Recap previous knowledge about Economic Development. Quick brainstorm: What do you already know about Economic Development? Introduction to today's objectives regarding Economic Development. Mental drill or quick quiz related to Economic Development.
Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment
1. The story of Tetteh Quarshie bringing cocoa seeds from Fernando Po in 1879. 2. Explain how cocoa became Ghana's most important export. 3. Discuss how cocoa money was used to build schools and hospitals in the past.
Phase 3plenary / reflections
Summarize what we learned today about Economic Development. Oral assessment: Answer key questions on Economic Development. Learners share one new thing they found out about Economic Development. Check for understanding and wrap up the week on Economic Development.

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