Basic 7 Social Studies Term 1 Week 10 Lesson Plan

Recap with learners to review their understanding in the previous lesson.

Concrete-resource task: Set out these resources for each group: Miniature Ghana flag; Copy of the 1992 Constitution; Sample Ghana Card. Learners examine the local evidence, locate relevant places where applicable, and use the items in the group analysis below. Brainstorm learners to explain the concept of “citizenship”. Guide them to discuss the various ways of acquiring citizenship in Ghana, including citizenship by birth, adoption, registration and naturalization. Let learners examine the responsibilities of a Ghanaian citizen, including obeying rules and regulations, protecting state property, reporting crime, respecting national symbols and payment of taxes, among others. Assessment 1. Explain three behaviors expected of a good citizen. 2. Draw someone exhibiting good behavior. 3. Write a poem on responsible citizenship

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

Introduce the lesson by sharing the performance indicators.

Concrete-resource task: Set out these resources for each group: Miniature Ghana flag; Copy of the 1992 Constitution; Sample Ghana Card. Learners examine the local evidence, locate relevant places where applicable, and use the items in the group analysis below. In groups, let learners discuss good working attitudes, including honesty, willingness to report crime and being punctual and regular at events and at the workplace. Dramatize the various ways (communal labour, reporting crime) citizens contribute to the development of the country. Assessment 1. Explain three behaviors expected of a good citizen. 2. Draw someone exhibiting good behavior. 3. write a poem on responsible citizenship

Take feedback from learners and summarize the lesson.