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Social Studies

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Syllabus

What you’ll cover in Social Studies.

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Year 1

10 topics
Identity, Significance and Purpose - a Geographical and Historical Sketch of Africa
  • Use maps to describe key geographical features of Africa and how they shaped Africa's ancient societies
    • Describe the major geographic features and ecosystems of Africa, e.g., rivers, deserts, mountains, coastlines, vegetations
    • Analyse how geographical features and ecosystems influenced the development of agriculture, trade networks, and settlement patterns in early African societies
    • Analyse how climate change influenced the movements and adaptations of early African peoples
LAW and Order in the Society - Civic Ideals and Practices
  • Analyse the causes and consequences of road accidents in Ghana and propose effective interventions to enhance road safety
    • Explain the meaning and purpose of road safety in the Ghanaian society
    • Discuss the causes of road accidents, their socio-economic implications and how to minimise road accidents in Ghana
    • Describe road signs and markings and their implications for road safety in Ghana
    • Discuss the institutions responsible for maintaining road safety, the challenges they face
Ethics and Human Development - Indigenous Knowledge Systems
  • Use historical sources to investigate the development and impact of indigenous technological advancements in Africa
    • Investigate the impact of indigenous technologies, such as metalworking, irrigation systems, and transportation, in ancient Africa
Ethics and Human Development - Ethics and Human Values
  • Discuss the relevance of ethics and ethical behaviour in the development of the individual and society
    • Examine the place of ethics and ethical behaviour in the development of the individual and society
    • Analyse the consequences of unethical behaviour
Ethics and Human Development - Civilisations of Africa
  • Use historical sources to analyse the common features of Ancient African civilisations
    • Discuss the common features of ancient African civilisations
  • Trace the origins, rise and fall of empires in Western Sudan using historical sources
    • Examine the origins, rise and fall of empires in the Western Sudanese region of Africa
Ethics and Human Development - Revolutions That Changed the World
  • Assess the impact of the Industrial Revolution of the eighteenth century on the African continent
    • Analyse the origin, the characteristics and impact of the Industrial Revolution on the African continent
Production, Exchange and Creativity - Economic Activities in Africa
  • Use historical sources to analyse earliest domestic and external forms of trade in Africa
    • Examine the origin and development of earliest domestic and external forms of trade in Africa
Production, Exchange and Creativity - Entrepreneurship, Workplace Culture and Productivity
  • Analyse the importance of entrepreneurship and its relationship with self-employment
    • Discuss the importance of entrepreneurship to personal development
    • Analyse the similarities and differences between self-employment and entrepreneurship
Production, Exchange and Creativity - Consumer Rights, Protection and Responsibilities
  • Explain the types of consumer rights and the importance of consumer protection
    • Examine the types and relevance of consumer rights
    • Discuss the meaning, importance of consumer protection and how the consumer can be protected
Production, Exchange and Creativity - Financial Literacy
  • Examine the concept of financial literacy and efficient ways of using individual and public finances and managing individual finances in ways that can ensure financial security
    • Discuss the concept and features of financial literacy
    • Examine strategies for ensuring financial security
    • Examine ways of ensuring sustainable use of public finances

Year 2

12 topics
Identity Significance and Purpose - Identity and National Cohesion
  • Analyse Ghanaian values and traditions that promote national cohesion
    • Discuss values and traditions that identify a Ghanaian
    • Examine the concept of false identity and its implications for personal development
    • Discuss ways of promoting national cohesion in Ghana
Environment - Environmental Literacy and Sustainability
  • Analyse the interdependent relationship between humans and the physical environment and ways of developing a sense of responsibility towards the environment
    • Examine the relationship between humans and the physical environment and how they promote sustainable development
    • Examine ways of developing a sense of responsibility among the youth towards the physical environment with emphasis on environmental sanitation
LAW and Order in the Society - LAW Enforcement Mechanisms in Ghana
  • Analyse the need for the existence of law enforcement institutions and mechanisms in Ghana
    • Discuss the institutions mandated to enforce law and order in the Ghanaian society and how their functions help to maintain law and order
    • Examine the challenges of law enforcement in Ghana and how these challenges can be addressed
Nationalism and Nationhood - European Encounter, Colonialism and Neo-colonialism
  • Evaluate the historical narratives surrounding European exploration and colonialism, highlighting the perspectives of the African people
    • Explain the motivations behind European exploration of Africa
    • Explain the concept of the Scramble for and Partition of Africa and its impact on the African continent
    • Analyse the different forms and legacies of European colonialism in Africa and propose solutions for present-day challenges arising from colonial legacies
Nationalism and Nationhood - Nationalism, Citizenship and Nation Building
  • Analyse the origins and impact of Pan-Africanist ideals on the decolonisation process in Africa, highlighting how these ideals can be used to solve contemporary problems faced by African countries
    • Analyse the origins and impact of Pan-Africanism on the growth of nationalist consciousness in Africa
    • Analyse challenges faced by African nations after decolonisation and suggest solutions informed by Pan-Africanist ideals
Ethics and Human Development - Leisure and Tourism
  • Explore opportunities for leisure and recreation in Ghana and how leisure and recreation can contribute to individual and national development
    • Investigate opportunities for leisure and recreation in Ghana
    • Discuss the relevance of leisure and recreation to personal and national development
Ethics and Human Development - Revolutions That Changed the World
  • Analyse the evolution of scientific ideas and its impact on the world
    • Examine the major events leading to the rise of the scientific revolution in the sixteenth century
    • Evaluate the relevance of the Scientific Revolution in shaping the modern world, considering its lasting impact
Ethics and Human Development - the Youth and National Development
  • Analyse the expectations of the Ghanaian youth, the challenges they face, and ways of addressing these challenges
    • Assess the expectations of the Ghanaian youth and how they can be met
    • Examine the challenges faced by the Ghanaian youth and how the challenges can be addressed
    • Discuss ways in which the youth can be empowered to contribute to the development of Ghana
Production, Exchange and Creativity - Economic Activities in Ghana
  • Examine the benefits and challenges of local production and consumption and how to address the challenges
    • Explain the concepts of local production and local consumption
    • Discuss the challenges of local production and how the consumption of made-in-Ghana products can be promoted
Production, Exchange and Creativity - Entrepreneurship, Workplace Culture and Productivity
  • Evaluate the role of an entrepreneur in national development
    • Apply knowledge of the traits of an entrepreneur to assess one's capabilities in setting up a business
    • Examine the role entrepreneurs play in national development
    • Discuss challenges facing entrepreneurs in Ghana and how to sustain a business
Production, Exchange and Creativity - Consumer Rights, Protection and Responsibilities
  • Examine the various forms of consumer responsibilities towards the nation
    • Discuss the consumer responsibilities in choosing sustainable and eco-friendly products, as well as proper product recycling
    • Examine how the various forms of consumer responsibilities ensure national growth
Production, Exchange and Creativity - Financial Literacy
  • Examine ways of developing responsible and effective saving habits to achieve financial goals
    • Explain the importance of saving and its role in achieving financial goals
    • Create a personalised saving plan based on short-term and long-term financial goals

Year 3

9 topics
Environment and Sustainability - Environmental Policies and Laws in Ghana
  • Explore the key laws and policies on environmental protection in Ghana
    • Discuss the key environmental laws and policies in Ghana
    • Identify the regulatory authorities responsible for enforcing the environmental laws and policies in Ghana and describe their responsibilities, e.g., EPA, Mineral Commission, Forestry Commission
    • Outline the challenges environmental regulatory bodies face in enforcing environmental laws and policies and suggest ways of addressing the challenges
LAW and Order in the Society - Wars and Conflicts and Their Implications
  • Analyse historical records to describe the causes, stages and impact of major world wars on the African continent
    • Analyse the causes and stages of the First and Second World Wars and their implications for Africa's development
    • Evaluate the origins and nature of the Cold War and assess its impact on the world today
LAW and Order in Society - Legal Frameworks
  • Assess the need for fairness and social justice in the Ghanaian society, and how to utilise appropriate legal channels to address human rights issues
    • Explore the processes by which justice is administered in Ghana
    • Analyse the role of the judiciary in overseeing administrative actions of the government and providing avenues for redress
Nationalism and Nationhood - European Encounter, Colonialism and Neo-colonialism
  • Analyse the roots of neocolonialism and its impact on Ghana
    • Trace the origins of neo-colonialism in Africa to the colonial period, identifying the economic and political structures that facilitated continued foreign influence after independence
    • Assess the potential for resistance in the face of neo-colonialism
Nationalism and Nationhood - Nationalism, Citizenship and Nation-building
  • Examine the sources and role of taxes in nation-building as well as the challenges of taxation and how these challenges can be addressed
    • Discuss the concept of taxation and the sources of taxes in Ghana
    • Examine the role taxes play in nation building, challenges of taxation, and how the challenges can be addressed
  • Analyse the principles of democratic governance and their relevance to national development
    • Discuss the democratic processes of decision making in Ghana
    • Examine the relevance of advocacy and community engagement to Ghana's development
Ethics and Human Development - Ethics and Human Values
  • Analyse the influence of the media on democracy and civic engagement in Ghana
    • Examine the influence of media on democracy and civic engagement in Ghana
    • Analyse the impact of false information on the well-being of Ghanaians
Production, Exchange and Creativity - Entrepreneurship, Workplace Culture and Productivity
  • Explore ways of developing skills and techniques to generate and implement business ideas for nation building
    • Identify business opportunities emanating from societal problems in Ghana
    • Examine the key components of the implementation of an entrepreneurial idea
Production, Exchange and Creativity - Financial Literacy
  • Examine how to take control of personal finances and make sound financial choices
    • Explain the concept of budgeting and its relevance to personal finance
    • Create a personal budget based on income, expenses, and financial goals
Production, Exchange and Creativity - Globalisation
  • Analyse globalisation and its impact on the growth and development of Ghana
    • Explain globalisation and its relevance to national development
    • Discuss how the benefits of globalisation can be maximised for Ghana's development
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