Basic 8 - First Term
Basic 8 - First Term
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STRAND 5: LITERATURE
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
8 B8.[Link] Discuss the changes that has occurred in puberty rites performance
over time.
9 Sub-strand 2: Naming systems B8.1.2.1 Recognize and B8.[Link] Discuss the sources of family names in your language and use them
10 — Family names, kinship terms, understand family names, appropriately.
proverbial and insinuation names. kinship terms and proverbial
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and insinuation names.
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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
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8 B8.[Link]. Listen to and discuss the ideas and share opinions
from a level-appropriate text
9 Sub-Strand 4: B8.2.4.1 Recognise changes in meaning due to B8.[Link] Establish the meaning of words when the tone on the
B8.2.4 Tone tone contrast syllables in a word changes
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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.
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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
system
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
9 STRAND 1: Sub strand 2: B8.1.2.1 Demonstrate an B8.[Link] Examine and describe the structure of
DIVERSITY OF Living Cells understanding of the types of cells prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
MATTER and their structure in relation to B8.[Link] Classify organisms (plants or animals) as
different organisms. prokaryotic
or eukaryotic based on the type of cells they are made of.
10 STRAND 2: Sub-strand 3: B8.2.3.1 Demonstrate B8.[Link] Explore the different seed beds for planting crops in
11 CYCLES Crop Production knowledge and skills in planting your community.
12 crops on different seed beds. B8.[Link] Plant different types of crops on different seed beds.
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BASIC 8 SUPERIOR MINDS EDUCATION CONSULT SCHEME OF LEARNING - FIRST TERM
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 Electronicfor 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.
9 STRAND 1: Sub-strand 2: B8.1.2.1. Demonstrate the use of B8.[Link]. Discuss technologies that help to improve computer
INTRODUCTION TO Technology in the technology in the community. accessibility (adaptive and assistive technologies)
COMPUTING community B8.[Link]. Describe how portable computing devices affect our everyday
(communication) lives
10 B8.[Link]. Explain the issues associated with online services (e.g. social
11 media, wikis, blogs, etc.)
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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
9 STRAND 1: FAIRE Sub-Strand 2: B8.1.8.1 Comprendre et B8.[Link] Écouter, comprendre et réagir à une conversation dans laquelle
CONNAISSANE Entrer en contact entrer en contact par des gens entrent en contact par téléphone.
par téléphone téléphone B8.[Link] Parler avec quelqu’un au téléphone (Production orale)
10 B8.[Link] Lire, comprendre et réagir à une conversation au telephone
B8.8.4.1 Envoyer des messages par téléphone (Production Écrite)
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BASIC 8 SUPERIOR MINDS EDUCATION CONSULT SCHEME OF LEARNING - FIRST TERM
BASIC 8 – SOCIAL STUDIES – FIRST TERM
WEEK STRAND SUBSTRAND CONTENT STANDARD INDICATOR
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1 STRAND 1: Sub-Strand 1: B8.1.1.1 Demonstrate skills in B8.[Link]. Examine water pollution as an
ENVIRONMENT Environmental dealing with environmental 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 PURPOSE Individual and The the role of the individual in the community
7 Community community B8.[Link]. Discuss the relevance of volunteerism
to community development
8 STRAND 4: LAW Sub-Strand 1: B8.4.1.1. Investigate the rights and B8.[Link]. Examine the importance of human rights in
AND ORDER Citizenship and responsibilities of a citizen the Ghanaian society
Human Rights
9 STRAND 1: Sub-Strand3: B8.1.3.1 Demonstrate B8.[Link]. Assess the significance of weather and climate to
10 ENVIRONM NT Understanding our understanding of the the environment.
11 natural world significance of weather and climate to
the environment
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BASIC 8 SUPERIOR MINDS EDUCATION CONSULT SCHEME OF LEARNING - FIRST TERM
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
of passage.
9 STRAND 3: THE Sub-Strand 1: B8 3.1.1: Identify and explain the B8.[Link]: Identify and explain the various sources of authority
10 FAMILY AND THE Authority and importance of obeying authority
COMMUNITY obedience
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BASIC 8 SUPERIOR MINDS EDUCATION CONSULT SCHEME OF LEARNING - FIRST TERM
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
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
9 STRAND 1: HEALTH Sub-Strand 2: B8.1.2.1 Demonstrate knowledge of B8.[Link]: Demonstrate basic skills in applying
AND SAFETY Personal, workshop preventing accidents in the First Aid to self and others
and food workshop/site/food/sewing
laboratory safety laboratory
10 STRAND 2: Sub-Strand 3: B8.2.3.1 Demonstrate B8.[Link]: Discuss smart and modern materials
11 MATERIALS FOR Smart and modern understanding and the use of smart
PRODUCTION materials and modern materials
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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
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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.
9 STRAND 1: Sub-Strand 1.1.: Design B8 1.1.1 Demonstrate B8 [Link] Demonstrate understanding of design as a concept by using the
DESIGN in Nature and Manmade understanding of design as a elements and principles of design as a medium for creative expression of
Environment concept in relation to the design in nature and the manmade environment.
elements (texture and colour)
and principles (contrast,
emphasis and unity) of design
and as a medium for creative
expression of design in nature
and the manmade environment.
10 B8 [Link] Research to identify and record what constitutes ‘elements
of design’ in nature and ‘principles of design’ for creative expression
11 of design ideas
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