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Basic 8 Social Studies Term 1 Week 8 Lesson Plan
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Subject: Social Studies
Class: Basic 8
Component 1
The Individual & The Community
Topic: Examine the role of the individuals in the community
| Strand: Sense Of Purpose | Sub-strand: The Individual & The Community |
| Indicator: B8.3.2.1.1. Examine the role of the individuals in the community. | Content Standard: B8.3.2.1. Demonstrate knowledge of the role of the individual in the community |
| Performance Indicator: Learners can discuss the issues of inheritance in Ghana | T.L.R.(s): Printed Ghanaian community-role cards, Local newspaper, Talking-stick prop |
Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning Start the lesson with a recap of the previous lesson. Allow learners to reflect on what they learnt from the previous lesson. | Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment Groups draw identities from the Printed Ghanaian community-role cards such as chief, assembly member, teacher, health worker, trader and youth representative. They select a genuine local issue from the Local newspaper and discuss what responsibility or contribution each person can make. During a simulated community meeting, the Talking-stick prop indicates whose turn it is to speak and ensures inclusive listening. Learners agree on an action plan and evaluate how individual roles support community development. | Phase 3plenary / reflections Ask learners series of questions to review their understanding of the lesson |
Component 2
The Individual & The Community
Topic: Examine the role of the individuals in the community
| Strand: Sense Of Purpose | Sub-strand: The Individual & The Community |
| Indicator: B8.3.2.1.1. Examine the role of the individuals in the community. | Content Standard: B8.3.2.1. Demonstrate knowledge of the role of the individual in the community |
| Performance Indicator: Learners can discuss the issues of inheritance in Ghana | T.L.R.(s): Printed Ghanaian community-role cards, Local newspaper, Talking-stick prop |
Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning Set expectations for this lesson including what will be learnt and how learning will occur and assessed. | Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment Groups draw identities from the Printed Ghanaian community-role cards such as chief, assembly member, teacher, health worker, trader and youth representative. They select a genuine local issue from the Local newspaper and discuss what responsibility or contribution each person can make. During a simulated community meeting, the Talking-stick prop indicates whose turn it is to speak and ensures inclusive listening. Learners agree on an action plan and evaluate how individual roles support community development. | Phase 3plenary / reflections Ask learners to summarize what they have learnt |
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