Primary 3 Third Term Learning Scheme
Primary 3 Third Term Learning Scheme
STRAND 3: SUB-STRAND 3: B3.3.3.1 Demonstrate an understanding of a B3.[Link] Model and describe the relationship between the units metre
1 GEOMETRY AND MEASUREMENT – LENGTH, MASS, metre and centimetre (cm, m) units for and centimetre.
MEASUREMENT TIME measuring length B3.[Link] Select and justify referents for metre and centimetre.
MEASUREMENT – LENGTH, MASS, B3.3.3.1 Demonstrate an understanding of a B3.[Link] Estimate lengths, heights and perimeter of regular and
2 TIME metre and centimetre (cm, m) units for irregular shapes using referents and verify by measuring, using a ruler
measuring length or tape.
MEASUREMENT – LENGTH, MASS, B3.3.3.2 Demonstrate an understanding of B3.[Link] Model and describe the relationship between the units
TIME kilogram and gram (Kg, g) unit for measuring Kilogram and gram as well as litres and millilitres
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mass and millitre and litre (ml, l) for measuring
capacity
MEASUREMENT – LENGTH, MASS, B3.3.3.3Demonstrate an understanding of time B3.[Link] Use arbitrary units to measure time taken to complete
TIME taken by events in days, weeks and months. simple events.
4 B3.[Link] Estimate masses and volumes using referents and verify by
measuring, using a pan balance and weights, calibrated measuring
cans.
MEASUREMENT – LENGTH, MASS, [Link] an understanding of time B3.[Link] Use arbitrary units to measure time taken to complete
TIME taken by events in days, weeks and months. simple events.
5 B3.[Link] Read dates on the calendar, order dates of events and count
days, weeks, months and years taken by given events.
MEASUREMENT – LENGTH, MASS, [Link] an understanding of time B3.[Link] Relate the number of seconds to a minute, minutes to an
6 TIME taken by events in days, weeks and months. hour and days to a month in a problem-solving context.
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STRAND 1: SUB-STRAND 3: B3 1.3.4 Demonstrate understanding of how to plan a display/presentation of a portfolio B3 [Link] Plan a display of own visual artworks to share creative
1 VISUAL ARTS Displaying and of own artworks by identifying, and preparing a venue, selecting and grouping of artworks experiences based on ideas that reflect the history and way of life
Sharing and inviting target audience for the planned display/performance. of people in other African communities
SUB-STRAND 3: B3 1.3.4 Demonstrate understanding of how to plan a display/presentation of a portfolio B3 [Link] Plan for a display of own artworks to share creative
2 Displaying and of own artworks by identifying, and preparing a venue, selecting and grouping of artworks experiences based on ideas that reflect the natural and manmade
Sharing and inviting target audience for the planned display/performance. environments in other African communities
STRAND 2: SUB-STRAND 3: B3 2.3.4 Demonstrate understanding of how to plan a display/presentation of a portfolio B3 [Link] Plan a display of own performing artworks to share
3 PERFORMING Displaying and of own artworks by identifying and preparing a venue, selecting and grouping artworks creative experiences based on ideas that reflect the history and
ARTS Sharing and inviting target audience for the planned display/performance. culture of people in other African communities
STRAND 1: SUB-STRAND 3: B3 1.3.5 Demonstrate understanding of how to display/present a portfolio of art works B3 [Link] Display own visual artworks to share creative
VISUAL ARTS Displaying and that share own knowledge, concepts, ideas and experiences with audience through experiences based on ideas that reflect the history and culture of
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Sharing display/ presentation; and using senses/manual/digital applications where necessary, to people in other African communities
record for reporting on the events.
STRAND 2: SUB-STRAND 3: B3 2.3.5 Demonstrate understanding of how to display/present a portfolio of art works B3 [Link] Perform own artworks to share creative experiences
Performing Arts Displaying and that share own knowledge, concepts, ideas and experiences with audience through based on ideas that reflect the history and culture of people in
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Sharing display/ presentation; and using senses/manual/digital applications where necessary, to other African communities
record for reporting on the events.
STRAND 1: SUB-STRAND 4: B3 1.4.6 Demonstrate understanding of how to analyse, appreciate, appraise/critique and B3 [Link] Agree on guidelines for viewing artworks and
VISUAL ARTS Appreciating and present report on own works and that of others based on established guide for judging expressing own feelings and thoughts about own and others’
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Appraising displayed visual artworks as representations of artworks
social, aesthetic, cultural and functional values), the recordings and reports
produced or found in other African communities
STRAND2: SUB-STRAND 4: B3 2.4.6 Demonstrate understanding of how to analyse, appreciate, appraise/critique and B3 [Link] Agree on guidelines for viewing performing artworks
PERFORMING Appreciating and present report on own works and that of others based on established guide for judging and expressing own feelings and thoughts about own and others’
7 artworks (the theme, subject matter, media, techniques, elements and principles of design,
ARTS Appraising performances as representations of artworks produced or found
social, aesthetic, cultural and functional values), the recordings and reports
in other African communities
STRAND 1: SUB-STRAND 4: B3 1.4.7 Demonstrate understanding of how to make informed decisions about displays, B3 [Link] Use the agreed guidelines to make decisions on the
VISUAL ARTS Appreciating and presentations, performances, recordings and/or reports based on an established guide for beauty and usefulness of the displayed visual artworks as
8 Appraising judging artworks (the theme, subject matter, media, techniques, elements and principles representations of artworks produced or found in other African
of design, social, aesthetic, cultural and functional values) for correlation, correction and
communities
future modifications
STRAND 2: SUB-STRAND 4: B3 2.4.7 Demonstrate understanding of how to make informed decisions on displays, B3 [Link] Use agreed guidelines to make informed decisions
Performing Arts Appreciating and presentations, performances, recordings and/or reports based on an established guide for about the value and functions of own and others’ music, dance
9 Appraising judging artworks (the theme, subject matter, media, techniques, elements and principles and drama performances that express own views of people in
of design, social, aesthetic, cultural and functional values) for correlation, correction and
other African communities
future modifications
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STRAND 2: SUB-STRAND 2: B3 2.2.1. Demonstrate knowledge of how B3 [Link] Discuss the nature of exchanges among the
1 MY COUNTRY GHANA INTER-GROUP RELATIONS intergroup alliances, conflicts and other ethnic groups.
exchanges
B3 2.2.1. Demonstrate knowledge of how B3.[Link] Name some of the items exchanged among
2 intergroup alliances, conflicts and other the various groups.
exchanges
B3 2.2.1. Demonstrate knowledge of how B3.[Link] Describe the conflicts and alliances that
3 intergroup alliances, conflicts and other existed among the ethnic groups in Ghana.
exchanges
STRAND 3: SUB-STRAND 1: B3.3.1.1. Show understanding of the B3.[Link] Describe how the Europeans settled on the
4 EUROPEANS IN GHANA ARRIVAL OF EUROPEANS interactions between the local people and Gold Coast, including forming alliances with the local
early settlers. chiefs.
ARRIVAL OF EUROPEANS B3.3.1.1. Show understanding of the B3.[Link] Describe how the Europeans settled on the
5 interactions between the local people and Gold Coast, including forming alliances with the local
early settlers. chiefs.
SUB-STRAND 4: B3.2.4.1. Demonstrate knowledge of the B3.[Link] Identify the forts and castles built along the
6 MAJOR HISTORICAL LOCATIONS forts and castle built in Ghana. coast of Ghana.
MAJOR HISTORICAL LOCATIONS B3.2.4.1. Demonstrate knowledge of the B3.[Link] Identify the forts and castles built along the
7 forts and castle built in Ghana. coast of Ghana.
MAJOR HISTORICAL LOCATIONS B3.2.4.1. Demonstrate knowledge of the B3.[Link] Identify the forts and castles built along the
8 forts and castle built in Ghana. coast of Ghana.
MAJOR HISTORICAL LOCATIONS B3.2.4.1. Demonstrate knowledge of the B3.[Link] Identify the forts and castles built along the
9 forts and castle built in Ghana. coast of Ghana.
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STRAND 4: SUB-STRAND 3: B3.4.3.1. Demonstrate knowledge of B3.4.3.1. 1. Explain ways of conserving energy
1 OUR NATION GHANA RESPONSIBLE USE OF RESOURCES responsible use of energy Learners talk about the importance of conserving energy in the
home.
RESPONSIBLE USE OF RESOURCES B3.4.3.1. Demonstrate knowledge of B3.4.3.1. 1. Explain ways of conserving energy
2 responsible use of energy Learners identify positive attitudes towards energy conservation
e.g. switch off light when not in use,
RESPONSIBLE USE OF RESOURCES B3.4.3.1. Demonstrate knowledge of B3.4.3.1. 1. Explain ways of conserving energy
3 responsible use of energy Learners role play how energy can be conserved in the community.
SUB-STRAND 4: B3.4.4.1. Show understanding of B3.4.4.1. 1. Identify Ghanaian agricultural products
FARMING IN GHANA Ghana’s agricultural products Learners talk about agricultural products in Ghana and the need to
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eat our local foods e.g. Ghana chocolate, yam, cocoyam, poultry,
rice
FARMING IN GHANA B3.4.4.1. Show understanding of B3.4.4.1. 1. Identify Ghanaian agricultural products
5 Ghana’s agricultural products Learners watch videos and pictures of Ghanaian agricultural
products
STRAND 5: SUB-STRAND 1: B3.5.1.1. Demonstrate knowledge of B3.5.1.1. 1. Describe the location of Ghana and her neighbouring
MY GLOBAL OUR NEIGHBOURING COUNTRIES Ghana’s neighbours countries.
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COMMUNITY Learners watch Ghana’s neighbouring countries on a map or the
globe.
SUB-STRAND 2: B3.5.2.1. Demonstrate an B3.[Link]. Identify the parts of the computer and how they work.
7 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING understanding of the parts of a Learners identify the bottom row, Caps Lock and Tab keys on the
computer real keyboard or by the use of pictures.
SUB-STRAND 3: B3.5.3.1. Demonstrate understanding B3.[Link]. Demonstrate sending and sharing information
8 SOURCES OF INFORMATION of sources of information Learners talk about where one can receive or send information,
e.g. letter writing, posters, newspapers, telephones calls, SMS etc.
SOURCES OF INFORMATION B3.5.3.1. Demonstrate understanding B3.[Link]. Demonstrate sending and sharing information
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of sources of information Ask learners to role-play a telephone conversation.
SUB-STRAND 4: B3.5.4.1. Demonstrate understanding B3.[Link]. Identify the importance of technology in
TECHNOLOGY IN of the use of technology in the communication
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COMMUNICATION community (communication) Learners talk about ways of communicating with others e.g.
Storytelling, conversations, gesturing etc.
TECHNOLOGY IN B3.5.4.1. Demonstrate understanding B3.[Link]. Identify the importance of technology in
COMMUNICATION of the use of technology in the communication
11 community (communication) Learners talk about the importance of technology in
communication, e.g. it is faster, it is saves money, It makes us
contact people easily.
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PACe SCIENCE (THIRD TERM) WEEKLY SCHEME OF LEARNING (PRIMARY THREE)
WEEK STRAND SUB-STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS AND EXAMPLARS
STRAND 4: SUB-STRAND 3: B3.4.3.1 Know that movement is caused by B3.[Link] Explain force and demonstrate how it causes movement
1 FORCES AND FORCES AND MOVEMENT applied forces due to the release of stored Review previous lesson on forces and their effects with learners from
ENERGY energy B2.
FORCES AND MOVEMENT B3.4.3.2 Recognize some simple machines B3.[Link]. Demonstrate how to maintain and care for simple
used for making work easier, analyze their machines
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advantages and know their uses. e.g. Assemble simple machines commonly used in the community such as a
levers, inclined planes and pulleys pair of scissors, knife, bottle opener, tin cutter, and hammer.
STRAND 5: SUB-STRAND 1: B3.5.1.1 Recognize the importance of B3.[Link] Describe ways of keeping the environment clean
HUMANS AND PERSONAL HYGIENE AND personal hygiene Provide samples of common cleaning equipment such as brooms,
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THE SANITATION mops, dusters and detergents.
ENVIRONMENT
PERSONAL HYGIENE AND B3.5.1.1 Recognize the importance of B3.[Link] Describe ways of keeping the environment clean
4 SANITATION personal hygiene Begin by asking learners this question: What do you do to keep the
home and school clean?
HUMANS AND SUB-STRAND 2: DISEASES B3.5.2.1 Know common diseases of B3.[Link] Know how common skin diseases can be prevented
5 THE humans, causes, symptoms, effects and Ask learners to pantomime or act out how they bath and talk about
ENVIRONMENT prevention. how regular bathing can prevent skin diseases.
DISEASES B3.5.2.1 Know common diseases of B3.[Link] Explain the term air-borne diseases and give examples
6 humans, causes, symptoms, effects and Begin the lesson with a song, rhyme or poem on air-borne diseases, e.g.
prevention. I have a little cough Sir.
HUMANS AND SUB-STRAND 3: SCIENCE B3.5.3.2 Exhibit knowledge of food B3.[Link] Describe the ways foods get spoiled
THE AND INDUSTRY processing and preservation Learners watch pictures and videos on ways by which food get spoilt.
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ENVIRONMENT Demonstrate an activity to show how food gets spoilt. E.g. bread,
kenkey fish etc.
SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY B3.5.3.2 Exhibit knowledge of food B3.[Link] Describe the ways foods get spoiled
8 processing and preservation Learners in groups to discuss ways by which food gets spoilt.
Engage learners to present their ideas in groups to the whole class.
HUMANS AND SUB-STRAND 4: B3.5.4.1 Know that climate change is one B3.[Link] Identify human activities that pollute the atmosphere
THE CLIMATE CHANGE of the most important environmental Learners watch pictures and videos on human activities that pollute
9 ENVIRONMENT issues facing the world today and is a long- the atmosphere.
term change in the pattern of average Tell stories or talk about scenarios that pollute the atmosphere i.e.
weather of a specific region of the earth. burning of waste and bush, exhaust fumes from moving cars etc.
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PACe RELIGIOUS AND MORAL EDUCATION (THIRD TERM) WEEKLY SCHEME OF LEARNING (PRIMARY THREE)
WEEK STRAND SUB-STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS AND EXAMPLARS
STRAND 4: SUB- STRAND 1: B3.4.1.1 Appreciate the role of the family and B3.[Link]: Discuss God’s promises to humankind.
1 THE FAMILY AND THE ROLES AND RELATIONSHIPS the community in their relationship with God.
COMMUNITY
ROLES AND RELATIONSHIPS B3.4.1.1 Appreciate the role of the family and B3.[Link]: Discuss God’s promises to humankind.
2 the community in their relationship with God.
ROLES AND RELATIONSHIPS B3.4.1.1 Appreciate the role of the family and B3 [Link]: Identify the benefits of responding to
3 the community in their relationship with God God’s call.
ROLES AND RELATIONSHIPS B3.4.1.1 Appreciate the role of the family and B3 [Link]: Identify the benefits of responding to
4 the community in their relationship with God. God’s call.
ROLES AND RELATIONSHIPS B3.4.1.1 Appreciate the role of the family and B3. [Link]: Identify moral lessons learnt from
5 the community in their relationship with God. responding to God’s call.
THE FAMILY AND THE SUB-STRANDS 2: B3.4.2.1. Explain the role of the family members B3.[Link]: Explain the need to live in harmony with
6 COMMUNITY PERSONAL SAFETY IN THE in living safely with each other. one another.
COMMUNITY
PERSONAL SAFETY IN THE B3.4.2.1. Explain the role of the family members B3.[Link]: Explain the need to live in harmony with
7 COMMUNITY in living safely with each other. one another.
PERSONAL SAFETY IN THE B3.4.2.1. Explain the role of the family members B3.[Link]: Explain the need to live in harmony with
8 COMMUNITY in living safely with each other. one another.
PERSONAL SAFETY IN THE B3.4.2.1. Explain the role of the family members B3.[Link]: Explain the need to live in harmony with
9 COMMUNITY in living safely with each other. one another.
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