2023/2024 BASIC 5

Academic Season

MOTTO: EXCELLENCE
Scheme of Learning for
FIRST TERM
October–December 2023

Based On New Curriculum

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• The schedule for the First Term Examinations is: TUESDAY 5TH – MONDAY 11TH DECEMBER, 2023

• Submission of enrolments and final registration closes on: 20TH NOVEMBER, 2023

• Full payment of the total bill for the examinations must be made at the time of registration.

• Registration is invalid until full payment is made.

• Examination materials shall not be delivered without full payment.

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FIRST TERM – ENGLISH LANGUAGE – BASIC FIVE

STRAND 1: ORAL LANGUAGE
WEEK SUB- STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS
1 Sub-strand 1: Songs B5.1.1.1: Demonstrate B5.1.1.1.1. Explain the central messages in songs
2 understanding of a variety
3 of songs B5.1.1.1.2. Relate values in songs to real life experiences
4
5 Sub-strand 3: Poems B5.1.3.1: Appreciate poems B5.1.3.1.1. Respond to poems by discussing their central messages and expressing own
6 and other pieces of literary opinion
7 materials B5.1.3.1.2. Relate values in poems to day-to-day life
B5.1.3.1.3. Compose six-line poems
8 Sub-strand 4: Story B5.1.4.1: Respond to stories B5.1.4.1.1. Demonstrate understanding of lessons in stories by making relevant comments
Telling B5.1.4.1.2. Tell stories which are parallel to stories heard or read
9 REVISION
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STRAND 2: READING
WEEK SUB- STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS
1 Sub-Strand 2: B5.2.2.1: Connect sounds to letters; and B5.2.2.1.1. Apply common phonic generalisations (e.g. hard and soft 'c' and 'g')
2 Phonics blend letters/syllables in order to read and when reading continuous texts.
3 write B5.2.2.1.2. Read two syllable words with suffixes and "r" controlled words (or, er,
4 ar , ur) when reading continuous texts.
5 Sub-Strand 3: B5.2.3.1: Identify minimal pairs and B5.2.3.1.1.Use common minimal pairs to decode words. e.g. – sash, wash
6 Word Families, common digraphs
7 minimal pairs and B5.2.3.1.2. Use words with digraphs to make meaningful sentences
Common Digraphs
8 Sub-Strand 4: B5.2.4.1: Identify and use diphthongs to B5.2.4.1.1.Use closing diphthongs, e.g. /aƱ/, /eƱ/to make meaningful sentences
Diphthongs decode

9 REVISION
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STRAND 3: GRAMMAR USAGE AT WORD AND PHRASE LEVEL

WEEK SUB- CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS
STRAND
1 Sub-Strand 1: B5.3.1.1: Apply knowledge of B5.3.1.1.1. Identify and use nouns or noun phrases to refer to quantities or units.
Nouns different types of nouns in B5.3.1.1.2. Identify and use: - proper nouns - refer to festivals; - Count/non-count − Singular −
communication Plural (regular, irregular)
2 B5.3.1.1.3 Identify and use collective nouns to refer to a group of objects and people
B5.3.1.1.4. Identify and use abstract nouns to refer to concepts and ideas
3 Sub-Strand 2: B5.3.2.1: Apply knowledge of B5.3.2.1.1. Identify and use indefinite and definite articles ‘a’ and ‘an’ to refer to a person,
Determiners different types of determiners in animal, event, time or objects in general
communication B5.3.2.1.2. Identify and use quantifiers to show qualities: − ordinal first, second etc.) − a few/a
little etc. − both each/every − Another, other, etc
4 B5.3.2.1.3. Identify and use possessive pronouns to show possession
5 B5.3.2.1.4. Identify and use demonstratives: -this/that, these/those people
6 B5.3.2.1.5. Identify and use interrogative determiners e.g. which, whose -to find out which
person something belongs to
7 Sub-Strand 3: B5.3.3.1: Apply knowledge of B5.3.3.1.1. Identify and use indefinite pronouns e.g. someone, anyone, everything etc.
Pronouns different types of pronouns in Possessive pronouns to show possession, e.g. mine, ours etc.
communication
8 Sub-Strand 4: B5.3.4.1: Apply the knowledge of B5.3.4.1.1. Use comparatives forms of regular and irregular adjectives to make comparisons: −
Adjectives adjectives in communication Regular e.g. shorter − Irregular: better
9 REVISION
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STRAND 4: WRITING
WEEK SUB- STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS
1 Sub-Strand 2: Penmanship and B5.4.2.1: Copy and rewrite sentences B5.4.2.1.1. Copy sentences clearly in joint script maintaining legible
Handwriting correctly handwriting
B5.4.2.1.2. Write compound sentences clearly and correctly
2 Sub-Strand 6: Paragraph B5.4.3.1: Develop, organize and express B5.4.3.1.1. Choose appropriate ways and modes of writing for a variety
Development ideas cohesively in writing and of purposes, audience and contexts and organise facts, ideas and/or
representing for a variety of purposes, points of view in a way appropriate to the mode of delivery, using
audience and context appropriate text features
3 B5.4.3.1.2. Identify the main idea and minor ideas/supporting details in
a paragraph
B5.4.3.1.3. Elaborate on, explain and or justify the main ideas of a
paragraph by providing explanation and examples
4 B5.4.3.1.4. Use cohesive devices –pronouns, repetition of vocabulary or
grammatical structures to link ideas in a paragraph, e.g. use connectors
to link similar ideas, give reasons and add information
5 Sub-Strand 9: Writing as a B5.4.9.1: Apply the skills and strategies B5.4.9.1.1. Select a topic of choice on issues in their community,
Process for idea generation, selection, brainstorm and organise ideas before writing
development, organization and revision
in writing
6 B5.4.9.2: Develop and express ideas B5.4.9.2.1. Develop ideas into a two-paragraph draft without
coherently and cohesively in writing considering the writing conventions, using appropriate linking words
within and across paragraphs to aid cohesion and avoid ambiguity, e.g.
firstly, then, after
7 B5.4.9.3: Apply strategies for improving B5.4.9.3.1. Review, and revise the draft by proposing grammar for
drafts for publishing improvement
B4.4.9.3.2. Edit/proofread draft, checking capitalization, usage of
punctuation and spelling
8 B5.4.9.3.3. Display writing piece for peers to read and publish it in the
class magazine
9 REVISION
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STRAND 5: USING WRITING CONVENTIONS/ GRAMMAR USAGE

WEEK SUB- STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS
1 Sub-Strand 1: Using B5.5.1.1: Use capital letters to B5.5.1.1.1. Follow appropriate mechanical convention
Capitalisation start the first words in a direct B5.5.1.1.2. Writing of lower case and capital letters
speech
2 Sub-Strand 2: Using B5.5.2.1: Show understanding of B5.5.2.1.1. Use punctuations: - (the comma) to write an address; - (the apostrophe) in
Punctuation how punctuations are used contraction
appropriately in writing
3 Sub-Strand 3: Using B5.5.3.1: Apply knowledge of B5.5.3.1.1. Identify and use nouns or noun phrases to refer to quantities or units.
4 Naming Words/Nouns different types of nouns in B5.5.3.1.2. Identify and use proper nouns to refer to festivals; common nouns: −
communication Count/non-count − Singular − Plural (regular, irregular) − plural without plural marker
B5.5.3.1.3. Identify and use collective nouns to refer to a group of objects and people
5 Sub-Strand 4: Using B5.5.4.1: Demonstrate B5.5.4.1.1. Differentiate between how the simple past and the present perfect tense
Action Words understanding of verbs in forms are used in speech and in writing
6 everyday language B5.5.4.1.2. Use the simple past verb form to express past needs, feelings and interest
7 B5.5.4.1.3. Use past perfect in speech and in writing
8 B5.5.4.1.4. Use singular and plural subjects and the verb forms that go with them.
9 REVISION
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BASIC FIVE – GHANAIAN LANGUAGE – FIRST TERM

STRAND 1: ORAL LANGUAGE (Listening and Speaking)
WEEK SUB- STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS
1 Sub strand 1: Songs B5.1.1.1: Show an understanding of B5.1.1.1.1: Sing cradle songs/lullaby with the correct rhythms and discuss
2 cradle songs/lullaby. importance of cradle songs/lullaby to the baby, mother and caretaker.
3 Sub-strand 3: Poems B5.1.3.1: Demonstrate knowledge and B5.1.3.1.1 Explore a poem of about six to seven lines correctly.
4 understanding of selected poems by
5 discussing them. B5.1.3.1.2 Recognise the key words in the poem and discuss the theme of
6 the poem.
7 Sub-strand 4: Listening and B5.1.4.1: Demonstrate knowledge on the B5.1.4.1.1. Retell a folktale of about five scenes and discuss the
Story Telling structure and features of folktales moral/values of it.
8 B5.1.4.1.2 Recognise the characters in the folktales
9 REVISION
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STRAND 2: READING
WEEK SUB- STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS
1 Sub-strand 4: B5.2.4.1: Demonstrate the ability to B5.2.4.1.1 Read and recognise words with familiar sounds.
2 Phonics: Letter and listen to and pronounce words with
3 sound knowledge identical sounds from a list of words B5.2.4.1.2 Read and recognise diagraphs in words found in paragraphs.
4
5 B5.2.4.1.3 Blend two or more syllables to form words and read them.

6 B4.2.4.1.4 Recognise and say consonant clusters in words found in paragraphs

7 Sub-strand 5: B5.2.5.1: Show an understanding of B5.2.5.1.1 Read paragraphs of passages aloud with correct pronunciation and tone
Vocabulary (Sight recognising and reading about things in
8 and content their environment B5.2.5.1.2 Read stories aloud with correct pronunciation and tone.
vocabulary)
9 REVISION
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STRAND 3: WRITING
WEEK SUB- STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS
1 Sub-strand1: B5.3.1.1: Exhibit knowledge in the use of B5.3.1.1.1 Recognise the use of full stops at the end of a complete sentence, and to
2 Penmanship/ full stops, commas and question marks separate initials.
3 Handwriting appropriately in sentences; and write simple B5.3.1.1.2 Recognise that a comma is used to separate a list of items. It serves as a
sentences boldly and clearly. pause in sentences and speech
4
5 B5.3.1.1.3 Recognise that a colon is used to list and explain a statement, or to
6 mention a list of items.
7 B5.3.1.1.4 Recognise that quotation marks are used when you want to write or quote
the same words a person said or wrote.
8 B5.3.1.1.5 Write simple sentences.
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STRAND 4: COMPOSITION WRITING

WEEK SUB- STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS
1 Sub-strand 1: B5.4.1.1: Comprehend and use B5.4.1.1.1 Recognise and use commas, full stops, and question marks appropriately in
Narrative Writing punctuation marks in narrative narrative writing.
2 writing. B5.4.1.1.2 Understand and use exclamation mark in narrative writing appropriately
3 B5.4.1.1.3 Know the appropriate use of colon and quotation marks in narrative writing
4 Sub-strand 2: B5.4.2.1: Show an understanding of B5.4.2.1.1 Write a short story on their own.
5 Creative/ Free creating and writing longer stories on B5.4.2.1.2 Write an imaginative longer story on their own.
6 Writing their own. B5.4.2.1.3 Create a story that relates to their environment
7 Sub-strand 3: B5.4.3.1: Exhibit knowledge of writing B5.4.3.1.1 Write simple descriptive essays about human beings using controlled composition.
8 Descriptive Writing descriptive essays using controlled B5.4.3.1.2 Give simple descriptive essays about objects using controlled composition
composition or on their own. B5.4.3.1.3 Write their own simple descriptive essays on given topics
9 REVISION
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STRAND 5: WRITING CONVENTIONS/USAGE

WEEK SUB- STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS
1 Sub-strand 1: Integrating B5.5.1.1: Show an understanding B5.5.1.1.1 Understand that capital letters begin proper nouns.
2 Grammar in Written Language in the use of capital letters B5.5.1.1.2 Comprehend the use of capital letters after a colon
3 (Capitalisation) appropriately B5.5.1.1.3 Understand the use of capital letters after a question mark
4 Sub-strand 2: Integrating B5.5.2.1: Demonstrate knowledge B5.5.2.1.1 Recognise and use commas, full stops, and question marks
Grammar in Written Language in the use of punctuation marks in appropriately in writing.
5 (Punctuation) passages. B5.5.2.1.2 Understand and use exclamation mark in writing appropriately
6 B5.5.2.1.3 Use colon and quotation marks in writing appropriately.
7 Sub-strand 3: Integrating B5.5.3.1: Demonstrate knowledge B5.5.3.1.1 Recognise and use simple present tense action words in sentences.
8 Grammar in Written Language on use of action words B5.5.3.1.2 Use simple past tense action words in sentences.
(Use of action words) appropriately
9 REVISION
10 END OF FIRST TERM EXAMINATIONS

BBEKO STRATEGIC SCHEME OF LEARNING 2023/2024 ACADEMIC YEAR 9

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BASIC FIVE– MATHEMATICS – FIRST TERM

WEEK STRAND SUBSTRAND CONTENT STANDARD INDICATORS
1 STRAND 1: Sub-strand 1: B5.1.1.1 Demonstrate an understanding of B5.1.1.1.1 Model number quantities up to 1,000,000 using graph sheets
NUMBER Counting, quantities and place value for multi-digit and multi-base block
Representation & numerals up to 1000,000 B5.1.1.1.2 Read and write numbers in figures and in words up to 1000,000
Cardinality B5.1.1.1.3 Identify numbers in different positions around a given number
in a number chart
B5.1.1.1.4 Compare and order whole numbers up to 100,000 and using ">,
B5.1.1.1.5 Round (off, up, down) whole numbers up to 100,000 to the
nearest ten thousands, thousands, hundreds and tens
B5.1.1.1.6 Skip count forwards and backwards in 500s 1000s etc. up to
and from 100,000
2 B5.1.1.3 Demonstrate an understanding of B5.1.1.3.1 Identify the factors of whole numbers 1 – 100
factors, multiples of numbers including B5.1.1.3.2 Generate and identify prime and composite numbers 1-100
composite, even, odd and prime numbers B5.1.1.3.3 Identify even and odd numbers between 1 and 100 as number
from 1 to 100 that can be arrayed in twos array and those which cannot
B5.1.1.3.4 Determine the HCF of any 2 or 3 numbers by prime factorization
B5.1.1.3.5. Recognize relationship between factors and multiples of whole
numbers from 1 to 100
3 Sub-strand 2: B5.1.2.1 Describe and apply mental B5.1.2.1.1 Apply mental mathematics strategies and number properties,
Whole Numbers mathematics strategies and number such as skip counting from a known fact, using doubling or halving, using
Operations properties to determine answers for basic patterns in the 9sfacts, using repeated doubling or halving, to determine
multiplication facts to 81 and related answers for basic multiplication facts to 81 and related division facts
division facts B5.1.2.1.2 Apply mental mathematics strategies for multiplication, such as
annexing then adding zero halving and doubling using distributive property
B5.1.2.2 Demonstrate an understanding of B5.1.2.2.1. Multiply multi digit numbers by 2-digit numbers efficiently
multiplication of a 2 or 3-digit number by B5. 1.2.3.1 Determine basic division fact up to 81
a 2 or 3-digit number.
B5.1.2.3 Recall division fact up to 100
B5.1.2.4 Demonstrate an understanding of B5.1.2.4.1 Divide 3-digit numbers by 1-digit number efficiently
division of a 2 or 3- digit number by a 1 or
2-digit number
B5.1.2.5 Translate word problems into B5.1.2.5.1. Solve multi step word problems involving the four basic
mathematical sentences and solve operations
B5.1.2.6 Demonstrate understanding of B5.1.2.6.1 Solve simple addition and subtraction problems involving
integers integers

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4 STRAND 2. Sub-strand 1: B5.2.1.1 Determine the pattern rule to B5.2.1.1.1 Extend a given pattern with and without concrete materials, and
ALGEBRA Patterns and make predictions about subsequent explain how each element differs from the preceding one
Relationships elements. B5.2.1.1.2 Describe, orally or in writing, a given pattern, using
mathematical language, such as one more, one less, five more, one more
than or less than twice, etc.
B5.2.1.1.3 Predict subsequent elements in a given pattern
B5.2.1.1.4 Represent a given pattern visually to verify predictions
5 B5.2.1.1.5 Solve a given problem by using a pattern rule to determine
subsequent elements
B5.2.1.1.6 Determine and explain why a given number is or is not the next
element in a pattern
B5.2.1.1.7 Write a rule in words and in algebra to represent a given pattern
B5.2.1.1.8 Describe the relationship in a given table or chart, using a
mathematical expression
6 STRAND 3: Sub-Strand 1: B5.3.1.1 Identify and sort quadrilaterals, B5.3.1.1.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the properties (e.g. sides,
GEOMETRY Lines and Shapes including rectangles, squares, trapezoids, angles, and diagonals) of squares and rectangles
AND parallelograms, and rhombuses, according
MEASUREMENT to their attributes
Sub-strand 3: B5.3.1.1 Identify and sort quadrilaterals, B5.3.1.1.2 Use paper folding with cut-out squares and rectangles to
Measurement – including rectangles, squares, trapezoids, investigate sides, angles, and diagonals properties
Perimeter, Area, parallelograms, and rhombuses, according B5.3.1.1.3 Prove that a polygon is regular by measuring the sides and
Capacity/ Volume to their attributes angles or by folding and superimposing
7 and Angle B5.3.2.1 Estimate and measure perimeter B5.3.2.1.1 Estimate perimeter using referents for centimetre and metre,
and surface area of 2-D shapes using and calculate the actual perimeter and compare
centimetre and metre B5.3.2.1.2 Calculate perimeter of given shapes in centimetres and metres.
B5.3.2.1.3 Calculate surface area of given shapes in centimetres and
metres.
8 B5.3.2.2 Demonstrate an understanding of B5.3.2.2.1 Select and justify referents for cm3 or m3 units
volume of common 3D shapes B5.3.3.2.2 Determine the volume of boxes by finding how many cubes of
sizes 1cm3 each contains
B5.3.2.2.3Determine different sizes of boxes that have the same volume.
B5.3.3.2.4 Demonstrate an understanding of capacity by describing the
relationship between capacity and volume as well as litre and 10cm3
9 REVISION
10 END OF FIRST TERM EXAMINATIONS
BBEKO STRATEGIC SCHEME OF LEARNING 2023/2024 ACADEMIC YEAR 11
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BASIC FIVE – SCIENCE – FIRST TERM

WEEK STRAND SUBSTRAND CONTENT STANDARD INDICATORS
1 STRAND 1: Sub-Strand 1: Living and B5.1.1.1 Understand the physical features B5.1.1.1.1 Know the life processes of living
DIVERSITY OF Non-Living Things and life processes of living things and use things (growth, sensitivity to the environment,
MATTER this understanding to classify them respiration and excretion)

B5.1.1.2 Demonstrate understanding of the B5.1.1.2.1 Compare the differences among

differences between living things, non- things that are living, dead and things that have
living things, and things which have never never been alive
been alive

2 STRAND 2: Sub-Strand 1: Earth Science B5.2.1.1 Recognise that some events in our B5.2.1.1.1 Know how day and night are formed
CYCLES environment occur recurrently 5.2.1.2.1 Describe the benefits of the sun to the
B5.2.1.2 Recognise the relationship earth
between the earth and the sun

3 B5.2.1.3 Show understanding of the roles B5.2.1.3.1 Demonstrate evaporation and

of condensation, evaporation, transpiration condensation as important processes of the
and precipitation in the hydrological hydrological (water) cycle
(water) cycle B5.2.1.3.2 Know how clouds are formed

4 B5.2.1.4 Demonstrate understanding of B5.2.1.4.1 Describe the uses of carbon dioxide

how carbon and nitrogen are cycled in and its effects on humans and life on earth
nature
B5.2.1.5 Recognise water and air as B5.2.1.5.1 Identify human activities that make
important natural resources water unsuitable for human use
B5.2.1.5.2 Know how to make and keep air
clean in our environment

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5 STRAND 3: Sub-Strand 1: B5.3.1.1 Recognise that different parts of B5.3.1.1.1 Know the parts of the respiratory
SYSTEMS The Human Body Systems the human body work interdependently to system in humans
perform a specific function
6 STRAND 4: Sub-Strand 1: B5.4.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of the B5.4.1.1.1 Explain how energy is transformed
FORCES AND Sources And Forms of concept of energy, its various forms and from one form to another
ENERGY Energy sources and the ways in which it can be B5.4.1.1.2 Know how to use electricity
transformed and conserved efficiently in the home
7 B5.4.1.2 Show understanding of the B5.4.1.2.1 Show the relationship between heat
concept of heat energy in terms of its and temperature
importance, effects, sources and transfer B1.4.1.2.2 Measure and record temperature
from one medium to another using thermometer
8 STRAND 5: Sub-Strand 1: B5.5.1.1 Recognise the importance of B5.5.1.1.1 Know why it is important to wash
HUMANS AND THE Personal Hygiene and personal hygiene clothes regularly
ENVIRONMENT Sanitation B5.5.1.2 Identify, discuss and appreciate B5.5.1.2.1 Know how to keep washrooms clean
the natural and human features of the
environment and the need to keep the
environment clean
B5.5.1.2 Identify, discuss and appreciate B5.5.1.2.2 Demonstrate how to clean the
the natural and human features of the environment regularly
environment and the need to keep the
environment clean
9 REVISION
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BASIC FIVE – COMPUTING – FIRST TERM

WEEK STRAND SUBSTRAND CONTENT STANDARD INDICATORS
1 STRAND 1: Sub-Strand 1: B5.1.1.1: Identify parts of a B5.1.1.1.1. Recognise and use output devices.
INTRODUCTION Generation of computer and technology B5.1.1.1.2. Describe the types of output device and identify
TO COMPUTING Computers and Parts tools their uses
of a Computer and B5.1.1.1.3. Distinguish the difference and similarities between
Other Gadgets analogue and digital devices.
2 B5.1.1.1.4. Identify the left, right mouse button, holding of
mouse, performing single, double and triple clicking and
dragging object.
B5.1.1.1.5. Identify home row keys, top row, bottom row keys,
numerical pad and type
B5.1.1.1.6. Introduction to Windows Interface.
B5.1.1.1.7. Summarise the generation of computers.
3 STRAND 2: Sub-Strand 1: B5.2.1.1. Demonstrate how B5.2.1.1.1. Show the use of Insert, design, animation and
PRESENTATION Introduction to MS to use Microsoft PowerPoint transition in the ribbons section. (New, Open, Save, Save As,
PowerPoint Print and Close) and the Insert and design ribbon.
B5.2.1.1.2. Show a 5-slide presentation using of Insert, design,
animation and transition of the ribbons studied.
STRAND 3: Sub-Strand 1: B5.3.1.1. Illustrate the use of B5.3.1.1.1. Demonstrate the use of Insert, Design, and Layout
WORD Introduction to Word word processing (New, Open, Save, Save As, Print and Close) and Insert,
PROCESSING Design, and Layout ribbons. (i.e. clipboard, slides, fonts and
paragraph).
B5.3.1.1.2. Illustrate the use Insert, Design and Layout.
5 STRAND 5: Sub-Strand 1: B5.5.1.3. Demonstrate how B5.5.1.3.1. Describe databases.
PROGRAMMING Introduction to to use Databases B5.5.1.3.2. Discuss the importance and uses of database.
AND DATABASES Databases, Algorithm B5.5.1.3.3. Describe the types of database.
and Programming. B5.5.1.3.4. Identify types of databases and data.
B5.5.1.3.5. Explain fundamental database concepts.
B5.5.1.3.6 Discuss programming languages and their use (e.g.
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6 STRAND 6: Sub-Strand 1: B5.6.1.1. Demonstrate how B5.6.1.1.1. Explain what a network is.
INTERNET AND Network Overview to Network computers. B5.6.1.1.2. Describe how the internet works.
SOCIAL MEDIA B5.6.1.1.3. Explain what the Internet is.
7 Sub-Strand 2: Web B5.6.2.1. Demonstrate how B5.6.2.1.1. Explain what a web browser is and its use.
Browsers and Web to use Web Pages. B5.6.2.1.2. Identify web browsers.
Pages B5.6.2.1.3. Demonstrate the use of MS-Internet Explorer.
B5.6.2.1.4. Show how to create and remove a favorites link.
B5.6.2.1.5. Create favorites folder.
B5.6.2.1.6. Use the links toolbar.
B5.6.2.1.7. Explain what a Web Page is.
B5.6.2.1.8. Explain what a home page is.
B5.6.2.1.9. Movement within and between web pages using
hyperlinks
8 Sub-Strand 3: Surfing B5.6.3.1. Demonstrate how B5.6.3.1.1. Show how to create a favorite link.
The World Wide Web to use Favorite places B5.6.3.1.2. Demonstrate deleting favorite links
B5.6.3.1.3. Create favorite folder
B5.6.3.1.4. Use the links toolbar.
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BASIC FIVE – FRENCH – FIRST TERM

WEEK STRAND SUBSTRAND CONTENT STANDARD INDICATORS
1 STRAND 1: Sub-Strand 1: (Saluer et prendre congé) B5.1.1.1.1Écouter/Regarder et comprendre un document audio-visuel
DÉFINIR LES Saluer et prendre dans lequel deux personnes se saluent
ASPECTS DE congé B5.1.1.2.1Saluer et répondre oralement aux salutations et respecter le
L’IDENTITÉ code et les valeurs sociales
B5.1.1.3.1Lire et comprendre un texte, regarder une image qui décrit
une scène de personnes qui se saluent
B5.1.1.4.1Écrire pour saluer pour saluer quelqu’un.
2 Sub-Strand 2: Se (Se présenter et présenter B5.1.2.1.1- Écouter et comprendre un dialogue entre deux personnes
présenter quelqu’un) qui se présentent et identifier oralement les personnes B5.1.2.2.1Poser
et répondre à des questions sur l’âge, la profession/occupation, l
adresse
B5.1.2.2.2-Se présenter à quelqu’un et donner ses goûts et préférences
3 B5.1.2.3.1Lire et comprendre un dialogue dans lequel deux personnes
se presenter
B5.1.2.4.1Écrire une carte postale à un(e) correspondant(e) ; donner
son âge, sa profession/occupation, son adresse
4 STRAND 2: Sub-Strand 1: (Parler de sa maison) B5.2.1.1.1 Écouter/Regarder et comprendre un document audio-visuel
PARLER DE SON Parler de sa sur les pièces, les objets de la maison et les animaux domestiques
ENVIRONNEMENT maison B5.2.1.2.1Poser et répondre à des questions sur les objets et les
animaux de la maison
B5.2.1.2.2 Réciter des poèmes, chanter des chansons sur des objets,
des animaux, des fruits, etc.
5 B5.2.1.3.1 Lire et comprendre un texte, sur les objets, les pièces les
animaux, les fruits ; dire ce qui se passe
B5.2.1.4.1 Décrire les pièces de sa maison
B5.2.1.4.2 Décrire les différents objets dans sa maison
6 STRAND 3: Sub-Strand 1 : (Dire ce que l’on aime et ce B5.3.1.1.1Écouter/Regarder et comprendre un document audio-visuel
EXPRIMER SES Dire ce que l’on que l’on n’aime pas sur les goûts de quelqu’un : plats, sports, matières, professions, etc.
GOÛTS ET SES aime B5.3.1.2.1Poser et répondre à des questions sur les goûts, les
PRÉFÉRENCES préférences
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7 B5.3.1.2.2 Dire ce que l’on aime faire et ce que l’on n’aime pas faire:
B5.3.1.3.1- Lire et comprendre un texte simple sur les goûts et les
préférences des personnes B5.3.1.4.1Écrire des phrases sur ce que l’on
aime et de ce que l’on n’aime pas.
8 STRAND 4: Sub-Strand 1: (Compter et faire des calculs B5.4.1.1.1 Écouter/Regarder et comprendre un document audiovisuel
LES ACTIVITÉS Compter et faire simples) sur les nombres:
SIMPLES des calculs B5.4.1.2.1 Compter à haute voix des objets, des personnes, de son
environnement.
B5.4.1.2.2 Faire oralement des calculs mentaux simples
B5.4.1.2.3 Chanter des chansons/ Réciter poèmes sur les nombres
B5.4.1.3.1Lire et comprendre les prix
B5.4.1.4.1 Faire des calculs simples à l’écrit avec des chiffes en
lettres:
B5.4.1.4.2 Ecrire en lettres des chiffres proposés

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BASIC FIVE – RELIGIOUS AND MORAL EDUCATION – FIRST TERM

WEEK STRAND SUBSTRAND CONTENT STANDARD INDICATORS
1 STRAND 1: Sub-Strand 1: God the B5.1.1.1. Appreciate the nature of B5.1.1.1.1: Explain how special each individual is.
GOD, HIS CREATION Creator God as the Creator
2 AND ATTRIBUTES B5.1.1.1.2: State the qualities of God that humankind
should demonstrate.
3 B5.1.1.1. Appreciate God–given B5.1.1.1.3: Mention why individuals should maintain
gifts of form and colour their God-given gifts of form and colour.
4 STRAND 2: RELIGIOUS Sub-Strands 1: B5.2.1.1. Appreciate the importance B5.2.1.1.1: Discuss the moral importance of worship.
5 PRACTICES AND Religious Worship in of prayer, worship and other acts of B5 2.1.1.2: Explain the moral significance of
THEIR MORAL the Three Major worship religious songs and recitations.
IMPLICATIONS Religions in Ghana
6 STRAND 3: RELIGIOUS Sub-Strand 4: Ministry B5.3.4.1. Show an understanding of B5.3.4.1.1:Describe the key events in the ministry of
LEADERS of the Leaders of the the ministry of each of the major the leaders of the three religions.
Three Major Religions religious leaders
7 B5 3.4.1.2: Outline the moral lessons from the
in Ghana
8 ministry of the various leaders.
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BASIC FIVE – OUR WORLD AND OUR PEOPLE – FIRST TERM

WEEK STRAND SUBSTRAND CONTENT STANDARD INDICATORS
1 STRAND 1: Sub-Strand 1: B5.1.1.1. Demonstrate understanding of the uniqueness B5.1.1.1.1. Explain that human beings are unique
ALL ABOUT US Nature of God of human beings among God’s creation compared to other creatures
2 Sub-strand 2: B5.1.2.1. Demonstrate understanding of positive B5.1.2.1.1. Describe changes that occur during
Myself attitudes towards the changes that occur during adolescence
adolescence
3 STRAND 2: ALL Sub-Strands 1: The B5.2.1.1. Demonstrate understanding of human B5.2.1.1.1. Record human activities that cause over
AROUND US Environment and the activities that contribute to abundant greenhouse gases concentration of greenhouse gases and climate change
Weather in the atmosphere
4 B5.2.1.2. Demonstrate understanding of how to care for B5.2.1.2 .1. Explain ways to care for the environment
the environment
B5.2.1.3. Demonstrate knowledge of the shape of earth B5.2.1.3.1. Describe the shape of the earth
5 Sub-Strand 2: Plants B5.2.2.1. Demonstrate knowledge of animal housing B5.2.2.1.1. Design and make a simple animal house
and Animals and how to care for pets and keep a pet
6 STRAND 3: Sub-Strand 1: B5. 3.1.1. Appreciate the importance of prayer, worship B5. 3.1.1. 1. Identify the moral significance of Sacred
OUR BELIEFS Worship and other acts of worship Passages and Oral Traditions in the three main
AND VALUES religions
Sub-Strand 2: B5.3.2.1. Demonstrate knowledge of Celebrations in B5.3.2.1.1. Describe various celebrations in Ghana
Festivals Ghana
7 STRAND 4: Sub-Strand 1: Being B5.4.1.1. Show understanding of attitudes needed for B5.4.1.1.1. Describe the attitudes needed for effective
OUR NATION a Citizen effective citizenship citizenship
GHANA B5.4.1.2. Demonstrate understanding of how responsible B5.4.1.2.1. Discuss the importance of being a
citizens can contribute to national development responsible citizen in the nation
B5.4.1.3. Demonstrate understanding of unity in B5.4.1.3. 1. Demonstrate how diversity can promote
diversity national development
8 B5.4.2.1. Demonstrate knowledge of the need to obey B5.4.2.1.1. Recognise parents as source of discipline
Sub-Strand 2: and submit to authority and character formation
Authority and Power B5.4.2.2. Demonstrate understanding of the need for B5.4.2.2 .1. Explain and appreciate the importance of
good governance democratic governance
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BASIC FIVE – HISTORY OF GHANA – FIRST TERM

WEEK STRAND SUBSTRAND CONTENT STANDARD INDICATORS
1 STRAND 2: Sub-Strand 1: The B5.2.1.1. Demonstrate B5.2.1.1.1 Describe how our ancestors lived in ancient times (before the
2 MY People Of Ghana understanding of how life in 15th century) and compare it with how we live today.
3 COUNTRY ancient time was different B5.2.1.1.2 Describe some ancient towns in Ghana
4 GHANA from life today
5 Sub-Strand 5: B5.2.5.1. Demonstrate B5.2.5.1.1 Name Ghanaians who have made significant Contribution
Some Selected knowledge of Ghanaians locally and internationally including Dr R.E.G Armattoe (Science and
6 Individuals who made significant Medicine), Kofi Annan-international diplomacy, Osibisa- popular music, El
contributions locally and Anatsui – sculptor, David Adjaye -architect, Ozwald Boateng-fashion, Efua
internationally Sutherland- playwright, Prof Francis Allotey- science and History, Prof
Akua Kuenyehia- law, Prof. Frimpong Boateng – Surgeon, Abedi Ayew
‘Pele’ – Football, Azumah Nelson – Boxing etc.
7 STRAND 3: Sub-Strands 2: B5.3.2.1. Understand that
8 EUROPEANS International Trade what began as trade in B5.3.2.1.1 Investigate why the Europeans began trading in humans by the
IN GHANA Including the Slave goods from 1471 soon 16th century.
Trade included trade in humans by
the 16thcentury.
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BASIC FIVE – CREATIVE ARTS – FIRST TERM

WEEK STRAND SUBSTRAND CONTENT STANDARD INDICATORS
1 STRAND 1: Sub-Strand 1: B5 1.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of how B5 1.1.1.1 Study some visual artworks created by Ghanaian
VISUAL ARTS Thinking and to generate own ideas for artistic expressions and other African visual artists living in Africa and examine
Exploring about the people based on their history and how the artworks reflect the history and culture of the people
Ideas culture, the environment and topical in Africa
local/national/global issues
STRAND 2: Sub-Strand 1: B5 2.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of how B5 2.1.1.1 Explore and study some compositions and
PERFORMING Thinking and to generate own ideas for artistic expressions performances of Ghanaian and other African performing artists
ARTS Exploring on the people based on their history and living in Africa and discuss how their works reflect the history and
Ideas culture, the environment and topical culture of the people of Africa
local/national/global issues
2 STRAND 1: Sub-Strand 1: B5 1.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of how B5. 1.1.1.2 Explore to generate ideas by studying visual
VISUAL ARTS Thinking and to generate own ideas for artistic expressions artworks created by selected Ghanaian and other African
Exploring about the people based on their history and visual artists living in Africa that reflect the history and
Ideas culture, the environment and topical culture of the people of Africa
local/national/global issues
STRAND 2: Sub-Strand 1: B5 2.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of how B5. 2.1.1.2 Study how the compositions and performances of the
PERFORMING Thinking and to generate own ideas for artistic expressions Ghanaian and other African performing artists studied reflect the
ARTS Exploring on the people based on their history and history and culture of the people of Africa and generate ideas for
Ideas culture, the environment and topical creating own artworks
local/national/global issues
3 STRAND 1: Sub-Strand 1: B5 1.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of how B5. 1.1.1.3. Study some artworks created by Ghanaian and
VISUAL ARTS Thinking and to generate own ideas for artistic expressions other African visual artists studied that reflect the physical
Exploring about the people based on their history and and social environments of some African communities
Ideas culture, the environment and topical
local/national/global issues
STRAND 2: Sub-Strand 1: B5 2.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of how B5. 2.1.1.3 Study some compositions and performances of
PERFORMING Thinking and to generate own ideas for artistic expressions Ghanaian and other African performing artists that reflect the
ARTS Exploring on the people based on their history and physical and social environments of some African
Ideas culture, the environment and topical communities
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STRAND 1: Sub-Strand 1: B5 1.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of how B5. 1.1.1.4 Generate own ideas for designing and creating
VISUAL ARTS Thinking and to generate own ideas for artistic expressions own visual artworks that reflect the physical and social
Exploring about the people based on their history and environments of some African communities
Ideas culture, the environment and topical
local/national/global issues
4 STRAND 2: Sub-Strand 1: B5 2.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of how B5. 2.1.1.4 Generate own ideas for composing and
PERFORMING Thinking and to generate own ideas for artistic expressions performing own artworks that will reflect the physical and
ARTS Exploring on the people based on their history and social environments of some African communities
Ideas culture, the environment and topical
local/national/global issues
5 STRAND 1: Sub-Strand 1: B5 1.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of how B5 1.1.1.5. Study the artworks of Ghanaian and other
VISUAL ARTS Thinking and to generate own ideas for artistic expressions African visual artists that reflect topical issues in Africa
Exploring about the people based on their history and
Ideas culture, the environment and topical
local/national/global issues
6 STRAND 2: Sub-Strand 1: B5 2.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of how B5. 2.1.1.4 Generate own ideas for composing and
PERFORMING Thinking and to generate own ideas for artistic expressions performing own artworks that will reflect the physical and
ARTS Exploring on the people based on their history and social environments of some African communities
Ideas culture, the environment and topical
local/national/global issues
7 STRAND 1: Sub-Strand 1: B5 1.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of how to B5 1.1.1.6. Brainstorm and come out with ideas for creating
VISUAL ARTS Thinking and generate own ideas for artistic expressions about own visual works that will reflect topical issues in Africa
Exploring the people based on their history and culture, the
Ideas environment and topical local/national/global
issues
8 STRAND 2: Sub-Strand 1: B5 2.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of how to B5. 2.1.1.6 Brainstorm to generate ideas for creating own
PERFORMING Thinking and generate own ideas for artistic expressions on the compositions and performances that reflect topical issues in
ARTS Exploring people based on their history and culture, the Africa
Ideas environment and topical local/national/global
issues
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