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Basic 7 Social Studies Notes

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Environmental Issues

  1. The Environment and Sanitation ChallengesIn this topic you will explain the meaning of the environment and sanitation, identify the environmental problems in your community and describe the main types of sanitation challenges.
  2. Causes and Effects of Poor SanitationIn this topic you will examine the causes of poor sanitation in Ghanaian communities and explain its effects on health, the economy and the environment.
  3. Dealing with Sanitation ChallengesIn this topic you will examine ways of dealing with sanitation challenges at the individual, community and national levels, and the roles of institutions in keeping the environment clean.
  4. Sources of EnergyIn this topic you will examine the sources of energy used in Ghana, distinguish between renewable and non-renewable sources, and describe their advantages and disadvantages.
  5. Uses of Energy and Using Energy EfficientlyIn this topic you will describe the uses of energy at home, in industry, transport and agriculture, and explain how to use energy efficiently in the home.

Mapping Skills

  1. Mapping SkillsIn this topic you will identify the elements of a map, use direction, scale and keys to read maps, and draw a sketch map of your school compound.

Adolescent Reproductive Health

  1. Adolescence and Reproductive HealthIn this topic you will explain the meaning of adolescence and reproductive health, and describe the physical, emotional and social changes that take place during adolescence and how to care for the body.
  2. Adolescent Behaviour and Responsible DecisionsIn this topic you will examine issues of adolescent behaviour such as peer pressure, teenage pregnancy, drug abuse and sexually transmitted infections, and explain how to make responsible decisions.

Self-Identity

  1. Self-IdentityIn this topic you will explain the self-concept and the components of self-identity, and describe ways of building a positive identity and self-esteem.

CITIZENSHIP AND HUMAN RIGHTS

  1. Citizenship and the Rights of CitizensIn this topic you will explain the meaning of citizenship, describe how a person becomes a citizen of Ghana and examine the rights of citizens under the 1992 Constitution.
  2. Responsibilities of Citizens and Nation BuildingIn this topic you will describe the responsibilities of citizens under the 1992 Constitution and examine how good citizenship contributes to nation building.

Term Revision

  1. Term Revision in Social StudiesIn this topic you will recall and summarise the term's work on the environment, family life, sense of purpose and law and order, and practise answering end-of-term questions.
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