Social Studies lesson plans for SHS 1–3

NaCCA-aligned Social Studies Learning Planners for every week of the new SHS curriculum. Pick a week below and SHSLessonPlan writes the full plan in about two minutes: essential questions, strategies, resources, differentiation, then each lesson with worked examples, an assessment and an exit ticket. You can also make Social Studies assessments and a scheme of work. Download as Word or PDF.

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SHS 1 Social Studies: weekly topics

20 weeks from the NaCCA SHS 1 Social Studies teacher manual. Each one can be written as a full lesson plan.

Week 1Geographical Features and Ecosystems of Africa
Week 2Climate Change and Early Human Movements
Week 3Meaning and Purpose of Road Safety
Week 4Causes and Effects of Road Accidents
Week 5Road Signs and Markings
Week 6Institutions Responsible for Road Safety
Week 7Impact of Indigenous Technologies
Week 8Ethics and Ethical Behaviour in Development
Week 9Consequences of Unethical Behaviour
Week 10Features of Ancient African Civilisations
Week 11Rise and Fall of the Western Sudanese Empires
Week 12The Industrial Revolution
Week 13–14Development of Early Domestic and External Trade
Week 15Entrepreneurship and Personal Development
Week 16Self-Employment and Entrepreneurship
Week 17Consumer Rights
Week 18–19Consumer Protection
Week 20Financial Literacy
Week 21Strategies for Financial Security
Week 22Sustainable Use of Public Finances

SHS 2 Social Studies: weekly topics

24 weeks from the NaCCA SHS 2 Social Studies teacher manual. Each one can be written as a full lesson plan.

Week 1Values and Traditions of a Ghanaian
Week 2False Identity and Its Implications
Week 3Promoting National Cohesion
Week 4Humans and the Physical Environment
Week 5Developing Responsibility among the Youth
Week 6Institutions That Enforce Law and Order
Week 7Challenges of Law Enforcement in Ghana
Week 8European Exploration of Africa
Week 9The Scramble for and Partition of Africa
Week 10Forms and Legacies of Colonialism in Africa
Week 11Pan-Africanism and Nationalism
Week 12Challenges of African Nations after Independence
Week 13Opportunities for Leisure and Recreation
Week 14Leisure, Recreation and Personal Development
Week 15The Rise of the Scientific Revolution
Week 16The Scientific Revolution and the Modern World
Week 17Expectations of the Ghanaian Youth
Week 18Challenges Facing the Ghanaian Youth
Week 19Local Production and Consumption
Week 20Traits and Roles of Entrepreneurs
Week 21Challenges Facing Entrepreneurs in Ghana
Week 22Responsible Consumers and Sustainability
Week 23Saving and Financial Goals
Week 24Creating a Personal Saving Plan

SHS 3 Social Studies: weekly topics

18 weeks from the NaCCA SHS 3 Social Studies teacher manual. Each one can be written as a full lesson plan.

Week 1Environmental Laws and Policies in Ghana
Week 2Environmental Regulatory Authorities
Week 3Challenges of Environmental Regulation
Week 4–5The First and Second World Wars
Week 6The Cold War
Week 7Administration of Justice in Ghana
Week 8Judicial Oversight and Avenues for Redress
Week 9Neo-Colonialism in Africa
Week 10Taxation in Ghana
Week 11Democratic Decision-Making
Week 12The Media, Democracy and Verifying Information
Week 13Impact of False Information
Week 14Business Opportunities from Societal Problems
Week 15Implementing an Entrepreneurial Idea
Week 16Budgeting and Personal Finance
Week 17Creating a Personal Budget
Week 18Globalisation and National Development 1
Week 19Globalisation and National Development 2

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