2024/2025 BASIC 8

Academic Season

MOTTO: EXCELLENCE
Scheme of Learning for
FIRST TERM
September–December 2024

Based On New Curriculum

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BASIC 8 – ENGLISH LANGUAGE – FIRST TERM

STRAND 1: ORAL LANGUAGE (LISTENING AND SPEAKING)
SUB- STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS
Sub-Strand 1: B8.1.1.1: Demonstrate use of B8.[Link]. Use appropriate register in everyday communication (informal and formal)
Conversation/ Everyday appropriate language orally in with diverse partners on grade-level topics/texts/issues
Discourse specific situation B8.[Link]. Ask and respond to specific questions with elaboration by making comments
that contribute to texts, issues or topics under discussion
B8.[Link]. Use appropriate language orally to describe familiar places and events
B8.[Link]. Listen to and give accurate directions of complex routes to different locations
B8.[Link]. Demonstrate appropriate turn taking for effective oral communication
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STRAND 2: READING

SUB- STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS

Sub-Strand 1: B8.2.1.1: Demonstrate increasing confidence andB8.[Link]. Use Monitoring and mental visualisation to engage and understand non-
Comprehension enjoyment in independent reading. fictional texts
B8.[Link]. Use prediction to assess and improve engagement and understanding of
non-fiction texts
B8.[Link]. Generate and answer questions to increase confidence and independent
reading through a variety of non-fiction texts.
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
B8.[Link]. Read silently and answer more complex comprehension questions on
texts /passages
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STRAND 3: GRAMMAR AND GRAMMAR USAGE

SUB- STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS
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 nouns
Grammar classes and their functions in correctly and appropriately in sentences
Communication B8.[Link] Demonstrate use of relative pronouns (who/whom, which/that, whose)
correctly in speaking and writing
B8.[Link]. Demonstrate command of the use of adjectives in discourse
[Link] verb forms correctly when talking about future events
B8.[Link]. Demonstrate command of the knowledge of adverbs
B8.[Link]. Demonstrate command of use of prepositions in speaking and writing
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STRAND 4: WRITING
SUB- STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS
Sub-Strand 1: B8.1.1: Develop, organise and express B8.[Link] Demonstrate understanding of how different sentences relate within a paragraph
Production and ideas coherently and cohesively in writing using appropriate cohesive devices (e.g., connectors, pronouns, repetition of vocabulary or
Distribution of grammatical structures)
Writing B8.4.1.2: Create different paragraphs B8.[Link]. Record and use different techniques to capture the reader’s attention in
within a composition on a given topic introductory paragraphs

B8.4.2.1: Use a process approach to B8.[Link]. Write personal narratives using effective techniques incorporating descriptive
compose descriptive, narrative/ details and logical event sequences.
imaginative, informational, persuasive and B8.[Link]. Use precise words phrases and sensory language to convey a vivid mental
argumentative texts picture of places and events
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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STRAND 5: LITERATURE
SUB- STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS
Sub-Strand 1: Narrative, B8.5.1.1: Demonstrate understanding of how B8.[Link]. Analyse the types of characters in texts- Narrative, Drama
Drama and Poetry various elements of literary genres contribute B8.[Link]. Examine the features of different types of poems
to meaning Identify and recognise the types of poems(sonnet, acrostic, haiku etc.).
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BASIC 8 – GHANAIAN LANGUAGE – FIRST TERM

STRAND 1: B8.1 CUSTOMS AND INSTITUTIONS
SUB- STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS
Sub-Strand 1: B8.1.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of B8.[Link] Identify the processes involved in performing puberty rites in your culture.
B8.1.1 Rites of how puberty rites are performed in theirB8.[Link] Compare and contrast the processes involved in performing puberty rites in
Passage: Puberty Rites linguistic community, its significance and
their culture to other cultures of Ghana.
compare with other cultures of Ghana 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

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

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

SUB- STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS
Sub-Strand 2: B8.4.2.1 Demonstrate knowledge B8.[Link] Explore the use of nouns and pronouns in an increasing
B8.4.2 Integrating Grammar in Written Language and understanding of nouns, range of texts and classify them.
(Use of Nouns, Pronouns and Adjectives) pronouns and adjectives. B8.[Link] Determine and categorise adjectives under size, colour,
shape, quantity, etc. in their language
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STRAND 5: B8.5 COMPOSITION WRITING

SUB- STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS
Sub-Strand: B8.5.1.1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding in the ability to write B8.[Link] Develop coherent essays using the
B8.5.1 Structure and Organise meaningful compositions on the various text types (persuasive/ argumentative features of given text types.
Ideas in Composition Writing writing, informative/ academic/ expository andletter writing).
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STRAND 6: B8.6 LITERATURE

SUB- STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS
Sub-Strand 1: B8.6.1.1 Demonstrate knowledge and B8.[Link] Discuss the features of proverbs and idioms
B8.6.1 Proverbs, Idioms, Prose, Drama, Poetry understanding of proverbs and idioms
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BASIC 8 – MATHEMATICS – FIRST TERM

STRAND SUBSTRAND CONTENT STANDARD INDICATORS
STRAND 1: Sub-Strand 1: B8.1.1.1 Demonstrate understanding B8.[Link] Apply the understanding of place value to read and write in
NUMBER Number and and the use of place value for number quantities over 1,000,000,000.
Numeration expressing quantities in standard B8.[Link]. Skip count forwards and backwards in 10,000s, 100,000s,
Systems form and rounding numbers and 500,000s, etc
decimals to significant figures and a B8.[Link]. Compare and order whole numbers using “>,
given number of decimal places B8.[Link] Express integers of any size into standard form
B8.[Link] Express integers in a given number of significant and decimal
places
B8.[Link] Create and solve word or real-life problems on place values
B8.1.1.2 Apply the concepts and B8.[Link]. Use the concept of sets to identify perfect squares and determine
vocabulary of sets on sets of factors the square roots. Use the knowledge on sets and sets of factors of numbers
of numbers to identify perfect to solve problems
squares, determine their square root B8.[Link]. Use the knowledge on sets and sets of factors of numbers to
and solve real life problems involving solve real life problems involving union and intersection
union and intersection of two sets
STRAND 2: Sub-Strand 1: B8.2.1.1 Demonstrate the ability to B8.[Link] Calculate the gradient of a line and use it to write equation of a
ALGEBRA Patterns and draw table of values for a linear line of the form y = mx + c.
Relations relation, graph the relation in a B8.[Link] Use graph of a linear relation to determine subsequent missing
number plane, determine the gradient elements in the ordered pairs of the relation.
of the line and use it to write equation B8.[Link] Use graphs of linear relations to solve real life problems.
of a line of the form y = mx + c.
STRAND 3: Sub-Strand 1: B8.3.1.1 Demonstrate understanding B8.[Link] Draw and determine the values of alternate and corresponding
GEOMETRY Shapes and Space and use of the relationship between angles
AND parallel lines and alternate and B8.[Link] Determine the values of angles in a triangle using knowledge of
MEASUREMENT corresponding angles and use the sum the sum of interior angles in a triangle and other properties.
of angles in a triangle to deduce the
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B8.3.1.2 Demonstrate the ability to B8.[Link] Construct and bisect angles of 120˚, 105˚, 135˚ and 150˚
perform geometric constructions of the B8.[Link]: Construct scalene triangles, isosceles triangles, equilateral
angles (75˚, 105˚, 60˚, 135˚ and 150˚), triangles, obtuse-angled triangle, and acute-angled triangles in different
and construct triangles and fi nd locus orientations under given conditions.
of points under given conditions B8.[Link]: Construct loci under given conditions including:
(i) the locus of sets of points from a fixed point;
(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
STRAND 4: Sub-Strand 1: B8.4.1.1Select, justify, and use B8.[Link] Identify types of given data including numerical, categorical,
HANDLING Data appropriate methods to collect data ungrouped and grouped data
DATA (quantitative and qualitative), use the B8.[Link] Select and justify a method to collect data (quantitative and
data (grouped/ungrouped) to construct
and interpret frequency tables, bar qualitative) to answer a given question.
charts, pie charts, and pictograms to B8.[Link] Organise data (grouped/ungrouped), present it in frequency
solve and/ or pose problems. tables, line graphs, pie graphs, bar graphs and/or pictographs
(representations include info graphics, waffle diagrams, box and 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

STRAND SUBSTRAND CONTENT STANDARD INDICATORS
STRAND 1: Sub-Strand 1: B8.1.1.1. Demonstrate knowledge of types of mixtures, B8.[Link] Identify types of mixtures by name and characteristics
DIVERSITY Materials and understanding of the processes of scientific ways of B8.[Link] Design and perform processes for separating kinds of
OF MATTER separating the components of mixtures mixtures.
B8.1.1.2 Demonstrate understanding of atoms and the B8.[Link] Describe atoms as composed of sub-atomic particles
atomic structure of elements in the periodic table B8.[Link] Explain the arrangement of elements in terms of the
number of protons in the nuclei of atoms of each element.
STRAND 2: Sub-Strand 1: B8.2.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of the process of B8.[Link] Explain the process of the carbon cycle.
CYCLES Earth Science Carbon cycle as an example of repeated pattern of B8.[Link] Describe the role of the carbon cycle to the
change in nature and how it relates to the environment environment.
Sub-Strand 2: B8.2.2.1 Demonstrate an activity to show the life B8.[Link] Describe the life cycle and economic importance of the
Life Cycle of cycle of the Anopheles mosquito and show how the Anopheles mosquito
Organisms effects of the mosquito on humans can be managed B8.2.2.1. 2 Discuss the impact of the Anopheles mosquito on
humans and how it can be controlled.
STRAND 3: Sub-Strand 1: B8. 3.1.1 Demonstrate knowledge of parts of B8.[Link] Identify parts of a mammalian tooth
SYSTEMS The Human Body mammalian tooth and the functions of the different B8.[Link] Discuss the functions of the different types of teeth
System types of teeth in relation to feeding in man such as incisors, canines, premolars, and molars.
B8.[Link] Explain the causes and prevention of tooth and gum decay.
Sub-Strand 2: B8.3.2.1 Demonstrate knowledge of the outer planets of B8.[Link] Identify the outer planets of the solar system and
The Solar System the solar system describe their properties
STRAND 4: Sub-Strand 1: B8.4.1.1 Demonstrate the skill to evaluate the B8.[Link] Describe energy conversion
FORCES Energy conversion of energy from one form to another B8.[Link] Discuss the importance of conversion of energy.
AND B8.4.1.2 Show an understanding of the sources of B8.[Link] Describe renewable and non-renewable forms of energy
ENERGY renewable energy and how to manage these sources in a B8.[Link] Demonstrate how to manage sources of renewable
sustainable manner energy sustainably.
B8.4.1.3 Demonstrate an understanding of the B8.[Link] Discuss the differences and the relationship between
relationship between heat and temperature. heat and temperature in the environment.
Sub-Strand 2: B8.4.2.1 Demonsknowledge of electricity transmission B8.[Link] Explain how electricity transmission occurs.
Electricity and B8.4.2.2 Demonstrate understanding of the functions of B8.[Link] Demonstrate the charging and discharging action of a
Electronics capacitors in relation to LEDs, Diodes and resistors in capacitor in a DC electronic circuit
electronic circuits
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BASIC 8 – COMPUTING – FIRST TERM

STRAND SUBSTRAND CONTENT STANDARD INDICATORS
STRAND 1: Sub-Strand 1: B8.1.1.1. Identify parts a B8.[Link]. Discuss the fifth generation of computers with
INTRODUCTION TO Components of computer and technology emphasisof on quantum computing
COMPUTING Computers and Computer tools B8.[Link]. Demonstrate understanding of direct data entry
Systems devices (GraphicTablet, Magnetic Card Reader, Optical Card
Reader, QR code reader, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
Readers)
B8.[Link]. Examine the uses of the output devices: Braille
printers, Impact, Inkjet, Thermal, Wax, 3D printers
B8.[Link] Describe storage devices: Flash Memory Storage
Systems, Embedded Flash Memory Cards and Readers, USB
Flash Drives, Solid State Drives and Hybrid hard drives
B8.1.1.2. Demonstrate the B8.[Link] Explore the use of the Charms bar
use of the Desktop features. B8.[Link]. Practise file management techniques (Drive
Management)
STRAND 2: Sub-Strand 1: B8.2.1.1 Demonstrate how to B982.1.1.1. Demonstrate how to create a table and hyperlinks
PRODUCTIVITY Introduction to Word use Microsoft Word (tables B8.[Link]. Demonstrate how to merge, split, add formula,
SOFTWARE Processing and hyperlink pages) borders and shades
B8.[Link]. Demonstrate how to format a page (e.g. page
adjustment, inserting header and footer, page numbers, breaks
and orientations)
STRAND 3: Sub-Strand 1: Computer B8.3.1.1. Identify the B8.[Link] Describe the data communication models for
COMMUNICATION Networks concept of computer networks.
NETWORKS networking for global B8.[Link] Describe the Internet, world wide web (www) and
communication Internet Protocol (IP) addresses
Sub-Strand 2: Internet B8.3.2.1 Demonstrate the use B8.[Link] Identify the various types of Social Media sites such
and Social Media of Social Networking and as those for photo sharing (Instagram, Snapchat, Pinterest, etc.)
Electronic Mail and video sharing (YouTube, Facebook Live, Periscope, Vimeo,
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STRAND 4: Sub-Strand 1: B8.4.1.1. Show an B8.[Link] Describe the basic concepts in programming
COMPUTATIONAL Introduction to understanding of the concept (Constants, Variables, Expressions, Statements /Instructions,
THINKING Programming of programming logical and arithmetic operators, Operator precedence, etc.)
Sub-Strand 2: B8.4.2.1. Analyse the correct B8.[Link] Apply variables, expressions, assignment statements
Algorithm step-by-step procedure in and operator precedence order (BODMAS rule) to process and
solving any real-world store numbers and text in a programme
B8.[Link] Describe and use sequence, selection and iteration
problem 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

STRAND SUBSTRAND CONTENT STANDARD INDICATORS
STRAND 1: Sub-Strand 7: B8.1.7.1Comprendre une B8.[Link]: Écouter, comprendre et réagir à une conversation / une présentation
FAIRE Inviter Et Accepter invitation et exprimer dans laquelle des gens acceptent ou refusent une invitation
CONNAISSANCE Ou Refuser Une l’acceptation ou le refus B8.[Link]: Inviter quelqu’un lors d’une conversation, accepter ou refuser
Invitation 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
STRAND 2: Sub-Strand 1: B8.2.1.1 Comprendre et B8.[Link]: Écouter, comprendre et réagir à une conversation ou une présentation
L’ENVIRONNEMENT Parler De Son Lieu s’exprimer sur sa ville et sur sa ville ou village
D’habitation son village B8.[Link]: Parler de sa ville ou de son village
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
STRAND 4: Sub-Strand 3: B8.4.3.1 Comprendre et B8.[Link]: Écouter, comprendre et réagir à une conversation / une présentation
LA LOCALISATION Situer Les Lieux s’exprimer les lieux dans dans laquelle on parle des lieux dans l’espace
ET LES Dans L’espace l’espace B8.[Link]: Parler des lieux dans l’espace
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
STRAND 5: Sub-Strand 1: B8.5.1.1 Comprendre et B8.[Link]: Comprendre et réagir à une conversation, une présentation dans
LES ACHATS Compter Et Faire s’exprimer sur les chiffres, laquelle des gens comptent et faire des calculs
Des Calculs les nombres et faire des 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.
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STRAND 6: Sub-Strand 1: B8.6.1.1 Comprendre et B8.[Link]: Comprendre et réagir à une conversation où des gens s’expriment sur
LES LOISIRS Parler De s’exprimer 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.
STRAND 8: Sub-Strand 1: B8.8.1.1 Comprendre et B8.[Link]: Écouter, comprendre et réagir à une conversation / une présentation
LES PROJETS Situer Un situer un évènement dans dans laquelle l’on situe un évènement dans le futur l’espace
D’AVENIR Événement Dans le futur B8.[Link]: Parler des évènements que l’on va faire bientôt et que l’on fera plus
Le Futur 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

STRAND SUBSTRAND CONTENT STANDARD INDICATORS
STRAND 1: Sub-Strand 1: B8.1.1.1 Demonstrate skills in dealing B8.[Link]. Examine water pollution as an environmental challenge
ENVIRONMENT Environmental with environmental challenges
Issues B8.1.1.2. Analyse the sources and ways of B8.[Link]. Examine the means of conserving energy
conserving energy in Ghana B8.[Link]. Examine the composition and functions of the nuclear
and the extended families
STRAND 2: Sub-Strand 2: B8.2.2.1. Show understanding of the B8.[Link]. Discuss the issues of inheritance in Ghana
FAMILY LIFE The Family family and family life issues
STRAND 3: Sub-Strand 2: B8.3.2.1. Demonstrate knowledge of the B8.[Link]. Examine the role of the individuals in the community
SENSE OF The Individual and role of the individual in the community B8.[Link]. Discuss the relevance of volunteerism to community
PURPOSE The Community development
STRAND 4: Sub-Strand 1: B8.4.1.1. Investigate the rights and B8.[Link]. Examine the importance of human rights in the Ghanaian
LAW AND Citizenship and responsibilities of a citizen society
ORDER Human Rights
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BASIC 8 – RELIGIOUS AND MORAL EDUCATION – FIRST TERM

STRAND SUBSTRAND CONTENT STANDARD INDICATORS
STRAND 1: GOD, Sub-Strand 1: B8 1.1.1: Outline and explain the moral B8 [Link]: Discuss the creation stories of the three main religions
HIS CREATION The Creation lessons in the creation stories of the in Ghana
AND ATTRIBUTES Stories of The three main religions in Ghana. - Christianity - Read the creation story as found in the
Three Major Bible (Genesis chapter 1)
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
- 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
STRAND 2: Sub-Strand 1: B8 2.1.1: Explain rites of passage and B8 [Link]: Describe the naming ceremonies/outdooring in the
RELIGIOUS Rites of Passage identify the moral importance in them three major religions
PRACTICES B8 [Link]: Explain physical and emotional changes that
characterise puberty
B8 [Link]: Describe how puberty rites are performed in
traditional Ghanaian societies
B8 [Link]: Describe how a marriage is contracted in the three
main religions in Ghana
B8 [Link]: Describe how death rites are performed in the three
major religions in Ghana
B8 [Link]: Identify and explain the moral lessons in the rites of
passage.
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BASIC 8 – CAREER TECHNOLOGY – FIRST TERM

STRAND SUBSTRAND CONTENT STANDARD INDICATORS
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)
STRAND 2: Sub-Strand 1: B8.2.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of the B8.[Link]: Discuss the basic characteristics of
MATERIALS FOR Compliant Materials 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
STRAND 3: TOOLS, Sub-Strand 1: B8.3.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of B8.[Link]: Identify tools and equipment for
EQUIPMENT AND Measuring and measuring and marking out tools and measuring 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
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 equipment tools and equipment
for making artefacts /products B8.[Link]: Use appropriate techniques to design and
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
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 acting on forces on structures
Mechanisms, Electric structures B8.[Link].2: Design and make simple school
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STRAND 5: Sub-Strand 1: B8.5.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of B8.[Link]: Draw plane figures using instruments
DESIGNING AND Communicating Design drawing plane figures and solid objects B8.[Link]: Draw objects in pictorial using instruments
MAKING OF using drawing instruments
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
STRAND 6: Sub-Strand 1: Career B8.6.1.1 Demonstrate knowledge of career B8.[Link]: Explore the various career pathways and
ENTREPRENEURIAL Pathways and Career opportunities in Career Technology opportunities in Career Technology
SKILLS Opportunities
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BASIC 8 – CREATIVE ARTS AND DESIGN – FIRST TERM

STRAND SUBSTRAND CONTENT STANDARD INDICATORS
STRAND 1: Sub-Strand: 1.2. B8 1.2.1. Design: Demonstrate B8 [Link] Explore available manual and digital tools, materials and techniques for
DESIGN Drawing, understanding and use of drawing, drawing, shading and colouring to create designs from lines, simple shapes and
Shading, shading, colouring and modelling forms
Colouring and media and techniques for creative B8 [Link] Demonstrate skills in using available digital tools, materials and
Modelling for expression of design ideas. techniques for freehand and outline drawing, shading and colouring to create
Design 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
STRAND 2: Sub-Strand: 2.1 B8. 2.1.1. Visual Arts: B8. [Link] Explore media and techniques in drawing from direct observation/ memory
CREATIVE Media and Demonstrate understanding of and imagination, print making and weaving to express own views in visual artworks to
ARTS Techniques Visual Arts media and techniques encourage recording and research skills.
and their application in drawing B8. [Link] Experiment by using techniques in print making to generate own ideas
from direct observation/ memory and make visual artworks
and imagination, print making and B8 [Link] Apply techniques of drawing direct observation/memory and
weaving imagination to make own visual artworks
B8 [Link] Experiment with available media and techniques for weaving to create
visual artworks
B8. 2.1.2. Performing Arts - B8 [Link] Tell how fast or slow music is heard and compare and contrast activities
Music: Demonstrate understanding and events that are associated with fast or slow music
and apply tempo, dynamics and B8 [Link] Compare and contrast the benefits associated with soft or loud music
simple forms in music 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).
B8. 2.1.3. Dance and Drama: B8.[Link] Identify various Ghanaian Dance types and their context of performance
Demonstrate understanding of B8.[Link] Experiment and practise by using the techniques of rhythm (i.e., beat,
Ghanaian dance forms tempo, intensity), dynamics (i.e. fast, slow, smooth, flow) in dance and drama.
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