BASIC 6 - THIRD TERM
BASIC 6 - THIRD TERM
Academic Season
MOTTO: EXCELLENCE
Scheme of Learning for
THIRD TERM
April-July 2024
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The schedule for the Third Term Examinations is: TUESDAY 16TH – MONDAY 22ND JULY, 2024.
• Submission of enrolments and final registration closes on: 28TH JUNE, 2024.
• Full payment of the total bill for the examinations must be made at the time of registration.
STRAND 2: READING
WEEK SUB- STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS
1 Sub-Strand 8: B6.2.8.1: Construct meaning from text read B6.2.8.1.1. Read silently and reasonably for meaning from a level-appropriate
2 Silent Reading text
3 B6.2.8.1.2. Find meaning of words as used in context
4 B6.2.8.1.3. Ask and answer questions based on a passage read
5 Sub-Strand 9: B6.2.9.1: Read fluently to enhance B6.2.9.1.1. Read grade-level text with meaning
6 Fluency comprehension B6.2.9.1.2. Read aloud with expressions that reflect the author’s purpose and
7 meaning.
8 Sub-Strand 10: B6.2.10.1: Read and summarize passages B6.2.10.1.1. Summarise level-appropriate passages/text orally
9 Summarizing read B6.2.10.1.2. Write short summary of a level appropriate passage/text read
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11 REVISION
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STRAND 4: WRITING
WK SUB- STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS
1 Sub-Strand 13: B6.4.13.1: Support an opinion in writing B6.4.13.1.1 Write explanations and examples to support opinions
2 Argumentative/ B6.4.13.2: Write arguments to B6.4.13.2.1. Introduce claims and support with clear reasons in order of importance
3 Persuasive Writing support claims with clear reasons and and evidence using credible sources and demonstrate understanding of the topic or text.
4 relevant evidence B6.4.13.2.2 Use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationships among claims/ reasons.
5 B6.4.13.2.3 Establish and maintain a formal style.
6 B6.4.13.2.4 Provide a concluding statement that follows from argument presented and
7 pose a rhetorical question on the topic.
8 Sub-Strand 14: B6.4.14.1. Write expository/ B6.4.14.1.1. Write short paragraphs to describe incidents. E.g. accidents, fire outbreak.
Expository/ informative essays
9 Informative Writing B6.4.14.2: Write the event of the day B6.4.14.2.1. Write articles on varied topics.
10 Sub-Strand 15: B6.4.15.1: Write informal letters on B6.4.15.1.1 Write to friends to express their views on given topics using appropriate
Letter Writing given topics letter formats
11 REVISION
12 END OF THIRD TERM EXAMINATIONS
5 B6.1.4.2 Understand the concept of B6.1.4.2.1 Use models to explain proportion as a comparison between
proportion and its relationship to ratios quantities with equal ratios
6 and rates. Use proportional reasoning
and rates to solve real-world and
7 mathematical problems. B6.1.4.2.3 Use various strategies to solve proportional reasoning problems
involving rates and scales
9 STRAND 2: Sub-Strand 2: B6.2.3.1 Solve problems involving B6.2.3.1.2 Identify the unknown in a problem; represent the problem with
ALGEBRA Variables and single-variable, one-step equations with an equation; and solve the problem concretely, pictorially or symbolically.
Equations whole number coefficients. B6.2.3.1.3 Create a problem for a given equation.
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1 STRAND 3: Sub-Strand 3: B6.3.3.1 Show understanding of ecosystems, B6.3.3.1.1 Investigate various interactions in an
SYSTEMS Ecosystem interdependency of organisms in an ecosystem and the effect on humans
2 ecosystem and appreciate the interactions
3 STRAND 4: Sub-Strand 3: B6.4.3.1 Know that movement is caused by B6.4.3.1.1 Recognise the relationship between energy
FORCES AND Forces and applied forces due to the release of stored and forces
ENERGY Movement energy
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5 B4.4.3.2 Recognise some simple machines B6.4.3.2.1 Identify levers, pulleys, inclined planes as
used for making work easier, analyse their classes of simple machines and cite some common
6 advantages and know their uses examples
7 B6.5.3.1 Recognise the impact of science B6.5.3.1.1 Identify the scientific concepts and
Sub-Strand 3: and technology on society principles underlying the operation of some industries
STRAND 5: Science and
8 HUMANS AND Industry
THE
9 B6.5.4.1 Know that climate change is one B6.5.4.1.1 Know the effects of climate change on
ENVIRONMENT Sub-Strand 4: of the most important environmental issues humans
10 Climate Change facing the world today.
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9 Sub-Strand 9: B6.6.9.1. Demonstrate B6.6.9.1.1. Demonstrate how to handle private and personal information.
Digital Literacy proficiency in Digital B6.6.9.1.2. Devise various techniques on how to protect oneself from online
Literacy identity theft.
B6.6.9.1.3. Debate a spam and solicited messages.
B6.6.9.1.4. Differentiate between virtual friends and real friends.
10 Sub-Strand 10: B6.6.10.1. Demonstrate the B6.6.10.1.1. Explain Internet etiquette and how to deal with it.
Internet application of Internet B6.6.10.1.2. Investigate on the responsible use of computers.
Etiquette Etiquette
STRAND 7: HEALTH AND Sub-Strand 1: B6.7.1.1. Demonstrate how B6.7.1.1.1. Identify five (5) major health hazards associated with the use of
SAFETY IN USING ICT Health and to apply Health and Safety ICT tools. Discuss Eye strain, Eye irritation and Eye fatigue.
TOOLS safety in using measures in using ICT
ICT Tools Tools B6.7.1.1.2. Demonstrate solutions for the health-related problems in ICT
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6 STRAND 5: THE FAMILY, Sub- Strand 2: B6 5.2.1. Describe attitudes and B6 5.2.1.1: Identify attitudes and behaviours of a responsible
AUTHORITY AND Roles, Relationships behaviours of a responsible family member.
OBEDIENCE in the Family and family member
7 Character Formation
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1 STRAND 6: Sub-Strand 2: B6.6.2.1. Understand that military B6.6.2.1.1 Identify the leaders of the coup
INDEPENDENT Military Rule takeovers interrupted constitutional rule d’états and names of their regimes.
2 GHANA on four occasions since 1966, with some
consequences.
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4 STRAND 2: Sub-Strand 4: B6.2.4.1. Show understanding of internal B6.2.4.1.1. Describe internal migration in Ghana
ALL AROUND US Population and migration in Ghana
5 Settlement
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7 STRAND 3: Sub-Strand 4: B6.3.4.1. Demonstrate understanding of B6.3.4.1.1. Narrate the story of the latter lives of
OUR BELIEFS Being a Leader the latter lives of the leaders of the three the leaders of the major religions
8 AND VALUES major religions in Ghana
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10 STRAND 4: Sub-Strand 4: B6.4.6.1. Demonstrate knowledge of job B6.4.6.1.1. Describe the agricultural value chain
OUR NATION Farming in Ghana opportunities in the agricultural value and the job opportunities
GHANA chain
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6 techniques, elements and principles of B6 1.4.6.3 Develop guidelines for appreciating and appraising own and
design, social, aesthetic, cultural and others’ visual artworks that communicate, educate and sensitise the public
functional values), the recordings and on topical issues in the world
reports
B6 1.4.7 Demonstrate understanding of B6 1.4.7.1 Analyse and appreciate own or others’ artworks and present
how to make informed decisions on reports as feedback on artworks that reflect the medium and style of
displays, presentations, performances, international performing artists studied
7 recordings and/or reports based on B6 1.4.7.2 Analyse and appreciate own or others’ performing artworks and
established guide for judging artworks present reports as feedback on artworks that reflect the physical and social
(the theme, subject matter, media, environments of some communities in the world
techniques, elements and principles of B6 1.4.7.3 Analyse and appreciate own or others’ performing artworks and
design, social, aesthetic, cultural and
present reports as feedback on artworks that communicate, educate or
functional values) for correlation,
correction and future modifications sensitise public on topical issues in the world
8 STRAND 2: Sub-Strand 4: B6 2.4.6 Demonstrate understanding of B6 2.4.6.1 Develop guidelines for analysing and appreciating own and
PERFORMING Appreciating how to analyse, appreciate, others’ performing artworks that reflect the technique and style of
ARTS and Appraising appraise/critique and international performing artists studied
present report on own works and that of B6 2.4.6.2 Develop guidelines for appreciating and appraising own and
others based on established guide for others’ compositions and performances that reflect the physical and social
judging artworks (the theme, subject environments of some communities in the world
9 matter, media, techniques, B6 2.4.6.3 Develop guidelines for appreciating and appraising own and
elements and principles of design, social, others’ performing artworks that communicate, educate or sensitise the
aesthetic, cultural and functional values), public on topical issues in the world
the recordings and reports
B6 2.4.7 Demonstrate understanding of B62.4.7.1 Analyse and appreciate own or others’ performing artworks and
how to make informed decisions on present reports as feedback on artworks that reflect the techniques and styles
displays, presentations, performances, of the international performing artists studied
10 recordings and/or reports based on B62.4.7.2 Analyse and appreciate/appraise own or others’ music, dance and
established guide for judging artworks drama compositions and performances and present reports/feedback on
(the theme, subject matter, media, works that reflect the physical and social environments of some
techniques, elements and principles of communities in the world
design, social, aesthetic, cultural and B6 2.4.7.3 Analyse and appreciate own or others’ performing artworks and
functional values) for correlation, present reports as feedback on artworks that communicate, educate or
correction and future modifications sensitise the pubic on topical issues in the world
11 REVISION
12 END OF THIRD TERM EXAMINATIONS