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The Factors of Production – SHS 1 Economics (S1 W8)
View Lesson: The Factors of Production – SHS 1 Economics (S1 W8)ECONOMICS SHS 1 SEMESTER 1 WEEK 8 The Factors of Production Every good or service we use requires resources to produce it. A school needs teachers, buildings and equipment. A farm needs land, labour, tools and organisation. These resources are known as the factors of production. 1. Production and Inputs Production is the process of…
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Pre-Historic Periods in Ghana – SHS 1 History (S1 W4)
View Lesson: Pre-Historic Periods in Ghana – SHS 1 History (S1 W4)HISTORY SHS 1 SEMESTER 1 WEEK 4 Pre-Historic Periods in Ghana Imagine trying to understand the lives of people who lived in Ghana thousands of years ago, before written records were introduced. What evidence would help us reconstruct their lives? Archaeological evidence such as stone tools, bones, pottery and settlement remains provides important clues. By…
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The Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility in Everyday Life – SHS 1 Economics (S1 W7)
View Lesson: The Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility in Everyday Life – SHS 1 Economics (S1 W7)ECONOMICS SHS 1 SEMESTER 1 WEEK 7 The Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility in Everyday Life Imagine that you are very thirsty and receive a glass of water. The first glass may give you a great deal of satisfaction. What happens when you drink a second glass, then a third? The satisfaction from each additional…
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The Concept of Utility – SHS 1 Economics (S1 W6)
View Lesson: The Concept of Utility – SHS 1 Economics (S1 W6)ECONOMICS SHS 1 SEMESTER 1 WEEK 6 The Concept of Utility Why does a glass of water feel more valuable when you are thirsty? Why might the same smartphone, meal or activity give different people different levels of satisfaction? Economics uses the concept of utility to help explain these differences in consumer behaviour and choice.…
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Lifestyle of the First Hunter-Gatherers of Ghana – SHS 1 History (S1 W3)
View Lesson: Lifestyle of the First Hunter-Gatherers of Ghana – SHS 1 History (S1 W3)HISTORY SHS 1 SEMESTER 1 WEEK 3 Lifestyle of the First Hunter-Gatherers of Ghana Imagine living in Ghana about 10,000 years ago. There are no supermarkets, modern farms, smartphones or permanent houses as we know them today. If you needed food, shelter and protection, you would have to depend heavily on your surroundings. How would…
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The Law of Demand and Types of Demand – SHS 1 Economics (S1 W5)
View Lesson: The Law of Demand and Types of Demand – SHS 1 Economics (S1 W5)ECONOMICS SHS 1 SEMESTER 1 WEEK 5 The Law of Demand and Types of Demand Think about buying a cup of gari. If its price rises, would you normally buy the same quantity? If the price falls, would you be likely to buy more? This relationship between price and quantity demanded is the foundation of…
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Nature and Scope of History as an Academic Discipline – SHS 1 History (S1 W2)
View Lesson: Nature and Scope of History as an Academic Discipline – SHS 1 History (S1 W2)HISTORY SHS 1 SEMESTER 1 WEEK 2 Nature and Scope of History as an Academic Discipline Think about your own life. You know when you entered SHS, where you live, important events you have experienced and people who have influenced you. If you wanted to understand how your present life developed, you would need to…
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Introduction and Importance of Studying History – SHS 1 History (S1 W1)
View Lesson: Introduction and Importance of Studying History – SHS 1 History (S1 W1)HISTORY SHS 1 SEMESTER 1 WEEK 1 Introduction and Importance of Studying History Think about this: How do you know what happened in your family before you were born? You may hear stories from parents or grandparents, see old photographs, read documents, or visit places connected with important events. All these help us connect the…
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The Role of Buyers and Sellers and the Concept of Demand – SHS 1 Economics (S1 W4)
View Lesson: The Role of Buyers and Sellers and the Concept of Demand – SHS 1 Economics (S1 W4)ECONOMICS SHS 1 SEMESTER 1 WEEK 4 The Role of Buyers and Sellers and the Concept of Demand Markets are places—physical or virtual—where buyers and sellers come together to exchange goods, services or assets. To understand how markets work, we first need to understand the people who participate in them and then examine the idea…
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Fundamental Concepts of Economics II – SHS 1 Economics (S1 W3)
View Lesson: Fundamental Concepts of Economics II – SHS 1 Economics (S1 W3)ECONOMICS SHS 1 SEMESTER 1 WEEK 3 Fundamental Concepts of Economics II Economic life involves constant decisions. People have wants, but the resources available to satisfy those wants are limited. This makes want, scarcity, choice, scale of preference and opportunity cost important concepts in everyday decision-making. Economic decisions also take place within different economic systems.…
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Economic Tools and Fundamental Economic Concepts – SHS 1 Economics (S1 W2)
View Lesson: Economic Tools and Fundamental Economic Concepts – SHS 1 Economics (S1 W2)ECONOMICS SHS 1 SEMESTER 1 WEEK 2 Economic Tools and Fundamental Economic Concepts Economics uses a language of words, graphs, tables, mathematics and statistical tools to describe relationships, analyse information and understand economic problems. This lesson develops two connected areas of economic thinking. First, we examine the tools economists use to communicate and analyse information.…
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Conflict and Setting in Drama – SHS 1 Literature-in-English (S1 W12)
View Lesson: Conflict and Setting in Drama – SHS 1 Literature-in-English (S1 W12)LITERATURE-IN-ENGLISH SHS 1 SEMESTER 1 WEEK 12 Conflict and Setting in Drama Drama develops through opposing forces, characters, actions and the circumstances in which those actions occur. Two ideas are especially important when studying dramatic texts: conflict and setting. Conflict creates tension and helps move the plot forward, while setting establishes the time, place and…