BASIC 8 SUPERIOR MINDS EDUCATION CONSULT SCHEME OF LEARNING - FIRST TERM

BASIC 8 – ENGLISH LANGUAGE – FIRST TERM

STRAND 1: ORAL LANGUAGE (LISTENING AND SPEAKING)
WEEK SUB- STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS
1 Sub-Strand 1: B8.1.1.1: Demonstrate use of B8.[Link]. Use appropriate register in everyday communication (informal and formal)
2 Conversation/ Everyday appropriate language orally with diverse partners on grade-level topics/texts/issues
3 Discourse in specific situation B8.[Link]. Ask and respond to specific questions with elaboration by making comments
4 that contribute to texts, issues or topics under discussion
5 B8.[Link]. Use appropriate language orally to describe familiar places and events
6
7 B8.[Link]. Listen to and give accurate directions of complex routes to different
locations
8 B8.[Link]. Demonstrate appropriate turn taking for effective oral communication
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STRAND 2: READING
WEEK SUB- STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS
1 Sub-Strand 1: B8.2.1.1: Demonstrate increasing confidence B8.[Link]. Use Monitoring and mental visualisation to engage and
2 Comprehension and enjoyment in independent reading. understand non-fictional texts
3 B8.[Link]. Use prediction to assess and improve engagement and
4 understanding of non-fiction texts
5 B8.[Link]. Generate and answer questions to increase confidence and
6 independent reading through a variety of non-fiction texts.
7 B8.2.1.1: Read, comprehend, interpret texts B8.[Link]. Identify the main text features of non-fiction texts
B8.[Link]. Use contextual clues (topic sentence, vocabulary knowledge,
cohesive devices, text features) to analyse text
8 B8.[Link]. Read silently and answer more complex comprehension
questions on texts /passages
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STRAND 3: GRAMMAR AND GRAMMAR USAGE
WEEK SUB- STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS
1 Sub-Strand 1: B8.3.1.1: Apply the knowledge of word B8.[Link]. Use an increasing range of singular and plural forms of compound
2 Grammar classes and their functions in nouns correctly and appropriately in sentences
3 Communication B8.[Link] Demonstrate use of relative pronouns (who/whom, which/that, whose)
4 correctly in speaking and writing
5 B8.[Link]. Demonstrate command of the use of adjectives in discourse
6
7 [Link] verb forms correctly when talking about future events
B8.[Link]. Demonstrate command of the knowledge of adverbs
8 B8.[Link]. Demonstrate command of use of prepositions in speaking and writing
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STRAND 4: WRITING
WEEK SUB- STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS
1 Sub-Strand 1: B8.1.1: Develop, organise and express B8.[Link] Demonstrate understanding of how different sentences relate within a
Production and ideas coherently and cohesively in paragraph using appropriate cohesive devices (e.g., connectors, pronouns, repetition of
2 Distribution of writing vocabulary or grammatical structures)
3 Writing B8.4.1.2: Create different paragraphs B8.[Link]. Record and use different techniques to capture the reader’s attention in
4 within a composition on a given topic introductory paragraphs
5 B8.4.2.1: Use a process approach to B8.[Link]. Write personal narratives using effective techniques incorporating descriptive
6 compose descriptive, narrative/ details and logical event sequences.
7 imaginative, informational, persuasiveB8.[Link]. Use precise words phrases and sensory language to convey a vivid mental
and argumentative texts picture of places and events
8 B8.[Link]. Create shorter transactional texts to convince an audience to accept an
opinion
B8.[Link]. Compose paragraphs that identify an issue, give details about it and suggest
solutions
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WEEK SUB- STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS

1 Sub-Strand 1: Narrative, B8.5.1.1: Demonstrate understanding of how B8.[Link]. Analyse the types of characters in texts- Narrative
Drama and Poetry various elements of literary genres contribute
2 to meaning B8.[Link]. Analyse the types of characters in texts- Narrative

3 B8.[Link]. Analyse the types of characters in texts- Narrative

4 B8.[Link]. Analyse the types of characters in texts- Drama

5 B8.[Link]. Analyse the types of characters in texts- Drama

6 B8.[Link]. Examine the features of different types of poems

Identify and recognise the types of poems(sonnet, acrostic, haiku etc.).

7 B8.[Link]. Examine the features of different types of poems

Compose different types of poems(sonnet, acrostic, haiku etc.).

8 B8.[Link]. Examine the features of different types of poems

Perform different types of poems.
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BASIC 8 – GHANAIAN LANGUAGE – FIRST TERM
STRAND 1: B8.1 CUSTOMS AND INSTITUTIONS
WEEK SUB- STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS
1 Sub-Strand 1: B8.1.1.1 Demonstrate B8.[Link] Identify the processes involved in performing puberty rites in your
2 B8.1.1 Rites of Passage: understanding of how puberty culture.
3 Puberty Rites rites are performed in their
4 linguistic community, its
5 significance and compare with B8.[Link] Compare and contrast the processes involved in performing puberty
6 other cultures of Ghana rites in their culture to other cultures of Ghana.
7

8 B8.[Link] Discuss the changes that has occurred in puberty rites performance
over time.
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STRAND 2: B8.2 LISTENING AND SPEAKING

WEEK SUB- STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS
1 Sub-Strand 1: B8.2.1.1 Demonstrate knowledge of B8.[Link] Develop and modify their language in narrating
2 B8.2.1— Conversation/ Everyday presentational skills in listening, following daily some selected daily activities.
3 Discourse conversation, speaking clearly and explaining
4 ideas
5 Sub-Strand 2: B8.2.2.1 Demonstrate the ability to listen to B8.[Link]. Listen to a level-appropriate dialogue attentively
6 B8.2.2 Listening Comprehension extended reading and identify key and identify key information
7 information
8 B8.[Link]. Listen to and discuss the ideas and share opinions
from a level-appropriate text

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STRAND 3: B8.3 READING
WEEK SUB- STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS
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5 Sub-Strand 1: B8.3.1.1 Understand the main ideas B8.[Link] Understand the main ideas and supporting points in a range of
6 B8.3.1 Reading and supporting points in texts extended texts on familiar and unfamiliar topics.
7
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STRAND 4: B8.4 LANGUAGE AND USAGE

WEEK SUB- STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS
1 Sub-Strand 2: B8.4.2.1 Demonstrate B8.[Link] Explore the use of nouns and pronouns in an increasing range of texts
2 B8.4.2 Integrating Grammar in knowledge and understanding and classify them.
3 Written Language (Use of of nouns, pronouns and
4 Nouns, Pronouns and adjectives.
5 Adjectives)
6 B8.[Link] Determine and categorise adjectives under size, colour, shape, quantity,
7 etc. in their language
8
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STRAND 5: B8.5 COMPOSITION WRITING
WEEK SUB- STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS
1 Sub-Strand: B8.5.1.1 Demonstrate B8.[Link] Develop coherent essays using the features of given text types.
2 B8.5.1 Structure and Organise knowledge and understanding
3 Ideas in Composition Writing in the ability to write
4 meaningful compositions on the
various text types (persuasive/
5 argumentative writing,
6 informative/ academic/
7 expository andletter writing).
8
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STRAND 6: B8.6 LITERATURE

WEEK SUB- STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS
1 Sub-Strand 1: B8.6.1.1 Demonstrate B8.[Link] Discuss the features of proverbs and idioms
2 B8.6.1 Proverbs, Idioms, knowledge and understanding
3 Prose, Drama, Poetry of proverbs and idioms
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BASIC 8 – MATHEMATICS – FIRST TERM
WEEK STRAND SUBSTRAND CONTENT STANDARD INDICATORS
1 STRAND 1: Sub-Strand 1: B8.1.1.1 Demonstrate B8.[Link] Apply the understanding of place value to read and write in
NUMBER Number and understanding and the use of number quantities over 1,000,000,000.
Numeration Systems place value for expressing B8.[Link]. Skip count forwards and backwards in 10,000s, 100,000s,
quantities in standard form and 500,000s, etc
rounding numbers and B8.[Link]. Compare and order whole numbers using “>,
2 decimals to significant figures B8.[Link] Express integers of any size into standard form
and a given number of decimal B8.[Link] Express integers in a given number of significant and decimal
places places
B8.[Link] Create and solve word or real-life problems on place values
3 B8.1.1.2 Apply the concepts B8.[Link]. Use the concept of sets to identify perfect squares and
and vocabulary of sets on sets determine the square roots. Use the knowledge on sets and sets
of factors of numbers to of factors of numbers to solve problems
identify perfect squares, B8.[Link]. Use the knowledge on sets and sets of factors of numbers to
determine their square root and
solve real life problems involving union and intersection
solve real life problems
involving union and
intersection of two sets
4 STRAND 2: Sub-Strand 1: B8.2.1.1 Demonstrate the B8.[Link] Calculate the gradient of a line and use it to write equation
ALGEBRA Patterns and ability to draw table of of a line of the form y = mx + c.
5 Relations values for a linear relation, B8.[Link] Use graph of a linear relation to determine
graph the relation in a subsequent missing elements in the ordered pairs of the relation.
number plane, determine the B8.[Link] Use graphs of linear relations to solve real life problems.
gradient of the line and use
it to write equation of a line
of the form y = mx + c.
6 STRAND 3: Sub-Strand 1: B8.3.1.1 Demonstrate B8.[Link] Draw and determine the values of alternate and
GEOMETRY AND Shapes and Space understanding and use of the corresponding angles
MEASUREMENT relationship between parallel B8.[Link] Determine the values of angles in a triangle using
lines and alternate and knowledge of the sum of interior angles in a triangle and other
corresponding angles and use properties.
the sum of angles in a triangle
to deduce the angle sum in
any polygon.
B8.3.1.2 Demonstrate the B8.[Link] Construct and bisect angles of 120˚, 105˚, 135˚ and 150˚
ability to perform geometric B8.[Link]: Construct scalene triangles, isosceles triangles, equilateral
constructions of the angles triangles, obtuse-angled triangle, and acute-angled triangles in different
(75˚, 105˚, 60˚, 135˚ and orientations under given conditions.
7 150˚), and construct triangles B8.[Link]: Construct loci under given conditions including:
and fi nd locus of points (i) the locus of sets of points from a fixed point;
under given conditions (ii) the locus of points equidistant from two fixed points;
(iii) the locus of points equidistant from two intersecting
straight lines, and
(iv) the locus of points equidistant from two parallel lines
8 STRAND 4: Sub-Strand 1: Data B8.4.1.1Select, justify, and B8.[Link] Identify types of given data including
HANDLING use appropriate methods to numerical, categorical, ungrouped and grouped data
DATA collect data (quantitative and B8.[Link] Select and justify a method to collect data (quantitative and
qualitative), use the data
(grouped/ungrouped) to qualitative) to answer a given question.
construct and interpret B8.[Link] Organise data (grouped/ungrouped), present it in frequency
frequency tables, bar charts, tables, line graphs, pie graphs, bar graphs and/or pictographs
pie charts, and pictograms to (representations include info graphics, waffle diagrams, box and
solve and/ or pose problems. whisker plots and stem and leaf plots) and analyse it to solve and/or
pose problems.
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BASIC 8 – SCIENCE – FIRST TERM
WEEK STRAND SUBSTRAND CONTENT STANDARD INDICATORS
1 STRAND 1: Sub-Strand 1: B8.1.1.1. Demonstrate knowledge B8.[Link] Identify types of mixtures by name
DIVERSITY OF Materials of types of mixtures, and and characteristics
MATTER understanding of the processes of B8.[Link] Design and perform processes for separating kinds
scientific ways of separating the of mixtures.
components of mixtures
2 B8.1.1.2 Demonstrate B8.[Link] Describe atoms as composed of sub-atomic
understanding of atoms and the particles
atomic structure of elements in the B8.[Link] Explain the arrangement of elements in terms of the
periodic table number of protons in the nuclei of atoms of each element.
3 STRAND 2: Sub-Strand 1: Earth B8.2.1.1 Demonstrate B8.[Link] Explain the process of the carbon cycle.
CYCLES Science understanding of the process of B8.[Link] Describe the role of the carbon cycle to the
Carbon cycle as an example of environment.
repeated pattern of change in nature
and how it relates to the
environment
4 Sub-Strand 2: Life B8.2.2.1 Demonstrate an activity to B8.[Link] Describe the life cycle and economic importance
Cycle of Organisms show the life cycle of the of the Anopheles mosquito
Anopheles mosquito and show how B8.2.2.1. 2 Discuss the impact of the Anopheles mosquito on
humans and how it can be controlled.
the effects of the mosquito on
humans can be managed
5 STRAND 3: Sub-Strand 1: The B8. 3.1.1 Demonstrate knowledge B8.[Link] Identify parts of a mammalian tooth
SYSTEMS Human Body System of parts of mammalian tooth and B8.[Link] Discuss the functions of the different types of
the functions of the different types teeth such as incisors, canines, premolars, and molars.
of teeth in relation to feeding in B8.[Link] Explain the causes and prevention of tooth and gum
man decay.

6 Sub-Strand 2: The B8.3.2.1 Demonstrate knowledge B8.[Link] Identify the outer planets of the solar system and
Solar System of the outer planets of the solar describe their properties
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7 STRAND 4: Sub-Strand 1: Energy B8.4.1.1 Demonstrate the skill to B8.[Link] Describe energy conversion
FORCES AND evaluate the conversion of energy B8.[Link] Discuss the importance of conversion of energy.
ENERGY from one form to another
B8.4.1.2 Show an understanding of B8.[Link] Describe renewable and non-renewable forms of
the sources of renewable energy energy
and how to manage these sources in B8.[Link] Demonstrate how to manage sources of renewable
energy sustainably.
a sustainable manner
B8.4.1.3 Demonstrate an B8.[Link] Discuss the differences and the relationship
understanding of the relationship between heat and temperature in the environment.
between heat and temperature.
8 Sub-Strand 2: B8.4.2.1 Demonstrate knowledge B8.[Link] Explain how electricity transmission occurs.
Electricity and of electricity transmission
Electronics B8.4.2.2 Demonstrate B8.[Link] Demonstrate the charging and discharging action of
understanding of the functions of a capacitor in a DC electronic circuit
capacitors in relation to LEDs,
Diodes and resistors in electronic
circuits
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BASIC 8 – COMPUTING – FIRST TERM
WEEK STRAND SUBSTRAND CONTENT STANDARD INDICATORS
1 STRAND 1: Sub-Strand 1: B8.1.1.1. Examine the parts of a B8.[Link]. Discuss the fourth-generation computers
INTRODUCTION Components of computer B8.[Link]. Demonstrate understanding in the use of input devices
2 TO COMPUTING Computers and B8.[Link]. Examine the uses of the output devices: graphing
Computer plotter, data and multimedia projectors as well as pico projector
Systems B8.[Link] Examine Storage portable hard drives, Optical Discs and Drives
3 B8.1.1.2. Demonstrate the use of B8.[Link] Discover temporal peeking into a window on a taskbar
the features of a desktop B8.[Link] Practice file management techniques (Users & Accounts)
B8.1.1.3. Demonstrate the use of B8.[Link] Learn Probabilistic Data Structures and Distinct Value
Data and identify sources of data Sketches
4 STRAND 2: Sub-Strand 1: B8.2.1.1 Demonstrate how to B8.[Link]. Demonstrate how to use text-decoration, change text case,
PRODUCTIVITY Introduction to use Microsoft Word (Formatting text size and colour
SOFTWARE Word Text) B8.[Link]. Demonstrate how to align text, indent paragraphs, bullet, line
Processing space and shade
B8.[Link]. Demonstrate how to set tabs and apply formatting
5 STRAND 3: Sub-Strand 1: B8.3.1.1. Identify the concept of B8.[Link] Describe the data communication models for networks.
COMMUNICATION Computer computer networking for global B8.[Link] Describe the Internet, world wide web (www) and
NETWORKS Networks communication Internet Protocol (IP) addresses
6 Sub-Strand 2: B8.3.2.1 Demonstrate the use of B8.[Link] Identify the various types of Social Media sites such as those
Internet and Social Networking and Electronic for photo sharing (Instagram, Snapchat, Pinterest, etc.) and video sharing
Social Media Mail (YouTube, Facebook Live, Periscope, Vimeo, etc.)
7 STRAND 4: Sub-Strand 1: B8.4.1.1. Show an understanding of B8.[Link] Describe the basic concepts in programming (Constants,
COMPUTATIONAL Introduction to the concept of programming Variables, Expressions, Statements /Instructions, logical and arithmetic
THINKING Programming operators, Operator precedence, etc.)
8 Sub-Strand 2: B8.4.2.1. Analyse the correct step- B8.[Link] Apply variables, expressions, assignment statements and
Algorithm by-step procedure in solving any operator precedence order (BODMAS rule) to process and store numbers
real-world problem and text in a programme
B8.[Link] Describe and use sequence, selection and iteration statements
in a programme. Understand the difference between variables and
constants and be able to choose appropriate naming conventions when
writing statements.
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BASIC 8 – FRENCH – FIRST TERM
WEEK STRAND SUBSTRAND CONTENT STANDARD INDICATORS
1 STRAND 1: Sub-Strand 7: B8.1.7.1Comprendre une B8.[Link]: Écouter, comprendre et réagir à une conversation / une
FAIRE Inviter Et Accepter invitation et exprimer présentation dans laquelle des gens acceptent ou refusent une invitatio
CONNAISSANCE Ou Refuser Une l’acceptation ou le refus B8.[Link]: Inviter quelqu’un lors d’une conversation, accepter ou
Invitation refuser l’invitation.
B8.[Link]: Lire, comprendre et réagir à un texte simple dans lequel on
invite quelqu’un, accepte ou refuse une invitation
B8.[Link]: Écrire à quelqu’un /échanger avec quelqu’un pour
l’inviter accepter ou refuser une invitation
2 STRAND 2: Sub-Strand 1: B8.2.1.1 Comprendre et B8.[Link]: Écouter, comprendre et réagir à une conversation ou une
L’ENVIRONNEMENT Parler De Son Lieu s’exprimer sur sa ville et présentation sur sa ville ou village
D’habitation son village B8.[Link]: Parler de sa ville ou de son village
3 B8.[Link]: Lire, comprendre et réagir à un texte dans lequel on
parle de la ville ou du village.
B8.[Link]: Écrire un texte simple pour parler de sa ville et de son
village
4 STRAND 4: Sub-Strand 3: B8.4.3.1 Comprendre et B8.[Link]: Écouter, comprendre et réagir à une conversation / une
LA LOCALISATION Situer Les Lieux s’exprimer les lieux dans présentation dans laquelle on parle des lieux dans l’espace
ET LES Dans L’espace l’espace B8.[Link]: Parler des lieux dans l’espace
5 DÉPLACEMENTS B8.[Link]: Lire, comprendre et réagir à un texte simple dans lequel
des gens l’on parle de la position des personnes et des objets dans
l’espace.
B8.[Link]: Décrire à quelqu’un / échanger avec quelqu’un sur les
lieux dans l’espace
6 STRAND 5: Sub-Strand 1: B8.5.1.1 Comprendre et B8.[Link]: Comprendre et réagir à une conversation, une
LES ACHATS Compter Et Faire s’exprimer sur les chiffres, présentation dans laquelle des gens comptent et faire des
Des Calculs les nombres et faire des calculs B8.[Link]: Compter de 0 jusqu’à 100+
calculs B8.[Link]: Lire, comprendre et réagir à un texte dans lequel on
compte et fait des calculs.
B8.[Link]: Ecrire les chiffres de 0 à 100
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7 STRAND 6: Sub-Strand 1: B8.6.1.1 Comprendre et B8.[Link]: Comprendre et réagir à une conversation où des
LES LOISIRS Parler De s’exprimer sur gens s’expriment sur l’habillement et la mode
L’habillement Et l’habillement et la mode B8.[Link]: Parler de l’habillement et la mode.
La Mode B8.[Link]: Lire et comprendre un texte sur l’habillement et la mode
B8.[Link]: Ecrire à un ami sur l’habillement et la mode de la
jeunesse ghanéenne.
8 STRAND 8: Sub-Strand 1: B8.8.1.1 Comprendre et B8.[Link]: Écouter, comprendre et réagir à une conversation / une
LES PROJETS Situer Un situer un évènement dans présentation dans laquelle l’on situe un évènement dans le futur
D’AVENIR Événement Dans le futur l’espace
Le Futur B8.[Link]: Parler des évènements que l’on va faire bientôt et que
l’on fera plus tard dans l’avenir.
B8.[Link]: Lire, comprendre et réagir à un texte simple dans lequel
des gens l’on parle de ce cet que l’on fera plus tard dans l’avenir.
B8.[Link]: Décrire à quelqu’un / échanger avec quelqu’un les
évènements dans le futur
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BASIC 8 – SOCIAL STUDIES – FIRST TERM
WEEK STRAND SUBSTRAND CONTENT STANDARD INDICATORS
1 STRAND 1: Sub-Strand 1: B8.1.1.1 Demonstrate skills in B8.[Link]. Examine water pollution as an environmental
ENVIRONMENT Environmental dealing with environmental challenge
Issues challenges
2 B8.1.1.2. Analyse the sources and B8.[Link]. Examine the means of conserving energy
ways of conserving energy in Ghana
3 B8.[Link]. Examine the composition and functions of the
nuclear and the extended families
4 STRAND 2: Sub-Strand 2: The B8.2.2.1. Show understanding of the B8.[Link]. Discuss the issues of inheritance in Ghana
5 FAMILY LIFE Family family and family life issues
6 STRAND 3: Sub-Strand 2: The B8.3.2.1. Demonstrate knowledge of B8.[Link]. Examine the role of the individuals in the
SENSE OF Individual and The the role of the individual in the community
7 PURPOSE Community community B8.[Link]. Discuss the relevance of volunteerism to
community development
8 STRAND 4: Sub-Strand 1: B8.4.1.1. Investigate the rights and B8.[Link]. Examine the importance of human rights in the
LAW AND Citizenship and responsibilities of a citizen Ghanaian society
ORDER Human Rights
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BASIC 8 – RELIGIOUS AND MORAL EDUCATION – FIRST TERM
WEEK STRAND SUBSTRAND CONTENT STANDARD INDICATORS
1 STRAND 1: GOD, Sub-Strand 1: B8 1.1.1: Outline and explain the B8 [Link]: Discuss the creation stories of the three main
HIS CREATION The Creation moral lessons in the creation religions in Ghana
AND ATTRIBUTES Stories of The stories of the three main religions - Christianity - Read the creation story as found in the
Three Major in Ghana. Bible (Genesis chapter 1)
2 Religions in Ghana - Islam - Read the creation story as found in Qur’an
2:164, Qur’an 3:190-191; Qur’an 10:3-4
3 - Indigenous African Religion - Narrate from the oral
traditions, the creation stories of learners’ indigenous
society. For example, among the Akan, Ewe,
Dagomba, Gonja, Kasem, etc.
B8 [Link]: Identify and explain the moral values in each
of the creation stories
4 STRAND 2: Sub-Strand 1: B8 2.1.1: Explain rites of passage B8 [Link]: Describe the naming ceremonies/outdooring in
RELIGIOUS Rites of Passage and identify the moral the three major religions
5 PRACTICES importance in them B8 [Link]: Explain physical and emotional changes that
characterise puberty
B8 [Link]: Describe how puberty rites are performed in
traditional Ghanaian societies
6 B8 [Link]: Describe how a marriage is contracted in the
three main religions in Ghana
7 B8 [Link]: Describe how death rites are performed in the
three major religions in Ghana
8 B8 [Link]: Identify and explain the moral lessons in the rites
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BASIC 8 – CAREER TECHNOLOGY – FIRST TERM
WEEK STRAND SUBSTRAND CONTENT STANDARD INDICATORS
1 STRAND 1: HEALTH Sub-Strand 1: B8.1.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of B8.[Link]: Demonstrate skills of personal hygiene
AND SAFETY Personal Hygiene and basic practices that depict personal and B8.[Link]: Demonstrate skills in keeping food safe
Food Hygiene food hygiene (food hygiene)
2 STRAND 2: Sub-Strand 1: B8.2.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of B8.[Link]: Discuss the basic characteristics of
MATERIALS FOR Compliant Materials the properties of compliant materials compliant materials
PRODUCTION Sub-Strand 2: B8.2.2.1 Demonstrate understanding of B8.[Link]: Explain the basic properties of resistant
Resistant Materials properties of resistant materials materials
B8.[Link]: Describe the properties of building
materials
3 STRAND 3: TOOLS, Sub-Strand 1: B8.3.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of B8.[Link]: Identify tools and equipment for measuring
EQUIPMENT AND Measuring and measuring and marking out tools and and marking out
PROCESSES Marking Out equipment for production B8.[Link]: Take measurements of products/artefacts
B8.[Link] : Use appropriate techniques to measure
B8.[Link]: Demonstrate how to care for and maintain
measuring and marking out tools used for production
4 Sub-Strand 2: B8.3.2.1 Demonstrate understanding of B8.[Link]: Identify and use of cutting and shaping
Cutting/Shaping cutting and shaping tools and tools and equipment
equipment for making artefacts B8.[Link]: Use appropriate techniques to design and
/products shape artefacts/products
B8.[Link]: Use appropriate techniques to cut out
marked designs
B8.[Link]: Demonstrate how to care for and maintain
shaping and cutting tools and equipment
5 STRAND 4: Sub-Strand: Simple B8.4.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of B8.[Link]: Perform experiments of principles of
TECHNOLOGY Structures and application of principles of forces forces on structures
Mechanisms, Electric acting on structures B8.[Link].2: Design and make simple school
and Electronic technology projects
Systems
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6 STRAND 5: Sub-Strand 1: B8.5.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of B8.[Link]: Draw plane figures using instruments
DESIGNING AND Communicating drawing plane figures and solid objects B8.[Link]: Draw objects in pictorial using instruments
MAKING OF Design using drawing instruments
7 ARTEFACTS/ Sub-Strand 2: B8.5.2.1 Demonstrate knowledge of B8.[Link]: Write a design brief
PRODUCTS Designing Designing B8.[Link]: Research into design problems
B8.[Link]: Write Design Specifications
B8.[Link]: Generate Ideas
B8.[Link]: Make artefact using resistant materials
B8.[Link]: Test and evaluate made products/artefacts
8 STRAND 6: Sub-Strand 1: B8.6.1.1 Demonstrate knowledge of B8.[Link]: Explore the various career pathways and
ENTREPRENEURIAL Career Pathways and career opportunities in Career opportunities in Career Technology
SKILLS Career Opportunities Technology
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BASIC 8 SUPERIOR MINDS EDUCATION CONSULT SCHEME OF LEARNING - FIRST TER
BASIC 8 – CREATIVE ARTS AND DESIGN – FIRST TERM
WEEK STRAND SUBSTRAND CONTENT STANDARD INDICATORS
1 STRAND 1: Sub-Strand: 1.2. B8 1.2.1. Design: Demonstrate B8 [Link] Explore available manual and digital tools, materials and
DESIGN Drawing, Shading, understanding and use of drawing, techniques for drawing, shading and colouring to create designs from
Colouring and shading, colouring and modelling lines, simple shapes and forms
Modelling for Design media and techniques for creative B8 [Link] Demonstrate skills in using available digital tools, materials
and techniques for freehand and outline drawing, shading and colouring
expression of design ideas.
to create designs from lines, simple shapes and forms
B8 [Link] Demonstrate ability to generate design ideas and develop
models of simple shapes and forms for appreciation and display
2 STRAND 2: Sub-Strand: 2.1 B8. 2.1.1. Visual Arts: B8. [Link] Explore media and techniques in drawing from direct
CREATIVE Media and Demonstrate understanding of Visual observation/ memory and imagination, print making and weaving to expres
ARTS Techniques Arts media and techniques and their own views in visual artworks to encourage recording and research skills.
3 application in drawing from direct B8. [Link] Experiment by using techniques in print making to generate
own ideas and make visual artworks
observation/ memory and
4 B8 [Link] Apply techniques of drawing direct observation/memory and
imagination, print making and
imagination to make own visual artworks
weaving B8 [Link] Experiment with available media and techniques for weaving
5
to create visual artworks
6 B8. 2.1.2. Performing Arts - Music: B8 [Link] Tell how fast or slow music is heard and compare and
Demonstrate understanding and contrast activities and events that are associated with fast or slow music
apply tempo, dynamics and simple B8 [Link] Compare and contrast the benefits associated with soft or loud
forms in music music
7 B8 [Link] Internalise and identify aurally basic architectural designs in
art, pop and indigenous musical works (e.g., AB, ABA, AA, AABA,
ABAB and ABC).
8 B8. 2.1.3. Dance and Drama: B8.[Link] Identify various Ghanaian Dance types and their context of
Demonstrate understanding of performance
Ghanaian dance forms B8.[Link] Experiment and practise by using the techniques of rhythm (i.e., beat,
tempo, intensity), dynamics (i.e. fast, slow, smooth, flow) in dance and drama.
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