JHS Social Studies – Year 2

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About Course

A JHS 2 (Basic 8) Social Studies course for Ghanaian learners.

Across 6 units and 28 short lessons, students explore environmental protection, family and inheritance, community development, human rights, conflict management, entrepreneurship and Ghana’s First and Second Republics, using practical examples from real life.

Through practical examples and real-life situations, you will build the knowledge, values and problem-solving skills needed to become a responsible and active citizen.

What Will You Learn?

  • Explain the causes and prevention of water pollution, floods and natural disasters
  • Conserve energy and use mapping skills
  • Describe family types, roles and the systems of inheritance in Ghana
  • Compare population structures
  • Take part in community development and volunteerism
  • Know your human rights and responsibilities as a citizen
  • Explain the causes and effects of conflict and how to manage it
  • Describe the qualities of an entrepreneur and manage money wisely
  • Explain how tourism supports Ghana's development
  • Compare Ghana's First and Second Republics

Course Content

UNIT 1: Environment

  • Lesson 1: Water Pollution
  • Lesson 2: Water Treatment and Protection
  • Lesson 3: Energy Conservation
  • Lesson 4: Natural Disasters
  • Lesson 5: Flooding — Causes, Effects and Prevention
  • Lesson 6: Mapping Skills

UNIT 2: Family Life

UNIT 3: Sense of Purpose

UNIT 4: Law and Order

UNIT 5: Socio-economic Development

UNIT 6: Nationhood