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B9.5.1.1.4:Sketch and draw straight lines, curves, basic human figures, Subject Specific
and make lettering Practices

Exemplars

1. Identify types of lines used in drawing Operational skills
E.g. Continuous thick, continuous thin, short dashes Manipulative skills
Core Competencies
2. Discuss the applications of lines
E.g.

• Continuous thick - for outlines,
• Continuous thin – for projection lines, construction lines

3. Differentiate between lower case and upper case letters. Communication skills
E.g. Critical thinking

• Lower case – a, b, c, d – small letters
• Upper case – A,B,C,D – Capital letters

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4. Discuss the principles of lettering Analytical skills
E.g. Shape and form of each letters, spacing of letters, size and
position of letters.

5. Prepare title block
Note: Title block should include name, class, date, subject and drawing
number

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CLASS: B9
STRAND 5: DESIGNING AND MAKING OF ARTIFACTS/PRODUCTS
SUB-STRAND 2: DESIGNING

Content Standard Indicators and Exemplars Subject Specific Practices
and Core Competencies

By the end of B9, learners will:

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B9.5.2.1 B9.5.2.1.1: Identify user requirements
Demonstrate knowledge of
Designing Exemplars Subject Specific Practices

1. Explore several situations within the community. Operational skills

2. Discuss issues identified in the situations Research skills

3. State main issues identified for discussion. Manipulative skills
4. Identify needs, wants and lacks within the environment Writing skills

which if not addressed can lead to problems.

5. Discuss the challenges observed in the situations, in groups Core Competencies
6. Analyse the problems and state the extent to which they Communication skills
Critical thinking
affect people’s lives in the community. Analytical skills
7. Write a report on problem situation and write a suitable Presentation skills

design brief to indicate solution to the problem.

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B9.5.2.1.2 : Clarify user requirements

Subject Specific Practices

Exemplars Writing skills

1. Analyse the problem graphically by developing problem

analysis chart. Report writing skills
2. Develop questions to address the analysis chart.

3. Identify sources of getting information and conduct research

for the design. Core Competencies
4. Prepare questionnaires and interview guide to conduct Research skills
Communication skills
research for the design.
5. Develop observation schedules, visit relevant places, and

take appropriate photos linked to the problem and solution. Analytical skills
6. Analyse the research and write report.
7. Study the research report and develop design specifications Critical thinking

based on the analysis of the problem.

8. Cross check the specifications to ensure that all the design

requirements are met.

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B9.5.2.1.3: Generate Ideas Subject Specific Practices
Writing skills
Exemplars Creativity and Innovation
1. Study the specifications as a guide to generate three possible Analytical skills

ideas using freehand
2. Write short notes to describe each of the ideas.

3. Compare the ideas with the specifications to ensure that all
requirements are met.

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B9.5.2.1.4 : Develop the selected solution

Subject Specific Practices

Exemplars Operational skills

1. Identify the best design that meets the specifications and Manipulative skills

select it for further considerations.

2. Indicate the reasons for selecting a design for development.
3. Examine the selected design to identify parts that need to be Core Competencies

modified. Creativity and Innovation
4. Redesign the selected solution to obtain the final design Critical thinking

Analytical skills

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STRAND 5: DESIGNING AND MAKING OF ARTIFACTS/PRODUCTS
SUB-STRAND 3: PLANNING FOR MAKING ARTIFACTS/PRODUCTS

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Content Standard Indicators and Exemplars Subject Specific
Practices and Core
Competencies

By the end of B9, learners will:

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B9.5.3.1 B9.5.3.1.1: Demonstrate skills in planning for preparing food using dry methods of cooking

Demonstrate

understanding for Exemplars Subject Specific
planning for making Practices

artifacts/products/mea

ls 1. Identify and describe the basic dry methods of cooking

E.g. Baking, grilling. Core
2. Identify foods that can be prepared using dry method of cooking Competencies
E.g.

• Baking - bread, cake, aboloo Creativity and
• Grilling - plantain, fish, chicken Innovation
3. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of dry methods of cooking.
E.g. Communication
• Advantage - Promotes the caramelization of surface sugars in foods
• Disadvantage – Food can easily burn or dry out

4. Discuss the principles of baking and grilling methods of cooking. Analytical skills

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E.g.
• Baking - All ingredients need to be measured carefully.
• Grilling - Marinate foods in the refrigerator, not on the kitchen counter or
outdoors

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B9.5.3.1.2: Demonstrate understanding of clarifying user requirement

Exemplars Subject Specific
Practices

1. Study the working drawings and cutting list obtained from the communication Writing skills
design. Operational skills
Observational skills
2. Observe the workshop environment to identify the health and safety needs of the
work.

3. Study workshop rules and regulations for better familiarization before the actual
work.

4. Study about the needed materials, tools and processes to be employed for better
understanding.

5. Write down a summary of your study and observations and discuss in class

6. Experiment with similar materials, tools and processes to gain confidence prior to Experimentation
the making of artifacts. skills

Core
Competencies

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Innovation
Analytical skills
Communication

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B9.5.3.1.3: Describe ways of using the natural building materials for production Subject Specific
Practices
Exemplars
1.Discuss how clay/laterite is used for producing bricks/blocks Core
E.g. Competencies
• Discuss the types of bricks -
• Identify the methods of manufacture- extruded, moulded, dry-pressed Communication

Analytical skills

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CLASS: B9
STRAND 5: DESIGNING AND MAKING OF ARTIFACTS/PRODUCTS
SUB-STRAND 4: MAKING ARTIFACTS FROM COMPLIANT, RESISTANT MATERIALS AND FOOD
INGREDIENTS

Content Standard Indicators and Exemplars Subject Specific
Practices and Core
Competencies

By the end of B9, learners will:

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B9.5.4.1 B9.5.4.1.1: Demonstrate skills in preparing food using dry Subject Specific
method of cooking Practices
Demonstrate understanding of gathering
materials, tools and equipment for Exemplars
making/preparing and meals

1. Review planning of preparing food using dry methods of Operational skills
cooking. Manipulation skills

NB: Refer to B9.5.3.1.1

2. Prepare a dish each using baking and grilling methods of Core Competencies
cooking Analytical skills

E.g.

• Baking - bread, cake, aboloo
• Grilling - plantain, fish, chicken

3. Display food for evaluation and appreciation

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B9.5.4.1.2:Create flat articles using basic embroidery Subject Specific
and crocheting stitches Practices

Exemplars Operational skills

1.Review work on tools, equipment and stitches used Manipulation skills
in

sewing and crocheting. NB: Refer to B7 and B8

2. Examine and discuss some crocheted and
embroidered

articles and their uses.

3. Design flat articles and patterns using embroidery Core Competencies
to decorate them Analytical skills
E.g. chair backs, centre table cloth, handkerchiefs

4. Make articles using crochet stitches. Communication
E.g. Chair backs, centre table cloth, coffee table cloth

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5. Plan and mount an exhibition for appraisal Creativity and
innovation

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B9.5.4.1.3: Demonstrate knowledge and skills of making Subject Specific
artifact Practices:

Exemplars Operational skills
1. Study and examine the design folio to understand the
working drawings and the operations or processes involved.

2.Check the dimensions of the working drawing and the Manipulative skills
cutting list to ensure accuracy of work Core Competencies

3. Apply the making operations in sequence to make the Analytical skills
artifact.

Note: Decide on the materials, measuring, marking out, Critical thinking
cutting to the complete the work Creativity and

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4. Apply the appropriate finish to the artifact ready. innovation

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B9.5.4.1.4: Testing and Evaluation

Exemplars Subject Specific
Practices:

1. Test the manufactured artifact using the specification as a

guide. Operational skills

.E.g. Test the shape, structure, functions, strength and others Writing skills

2 .Prepare a check list to indicate the good and bad comments

about the artifact

3. Make value judgment of the artifact whether it is Excellent,

Very good, Good, Fair or Bad. Core Competencies

4. State the suggested modifications for the artifact.

Analytical skills

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CLASS: B9
STRAND 6: ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS
SUB-STRAND 1: CAREER PATHWAYS AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Content Standard Indicators and exemplars Subject Specific Practices and
By the end of B9, learners will: Core Competencies

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B9.6.1.1 B9.6.1.1.1 :Describe how the changing nature of the Subject Specific Practices:
workplace can bring about global competition and Writing skills
Demonstrate understanding about technology Research skills
the changing nature of the workplace,
the value of work to society, and the Exemplar Core Competencies
connection of work to the
achievement of personal goals 1. Find out from various sources, how the changes at
work place can bring about global competition and
technology

E.g. Digital Literacy
• Introduction of automation at work place Critical thinking and problem
• Use of ICT solving
• Use of robots and drones Teamwork
Communication

• Use of machines

2. Discuss the findings, in groups and write a
summary individually

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B9.6.1.1.2 :Analyze the value of work to the individual Subject Specific Practices:

and society in general Writing skills

1. Analyse and report the value of work to the

individual and society in general, in groups. Core Competencies
2. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Critical thinking and problem
working for self and others solving
E.g. Teamwork
Self: Communication
Advantage: More control income; choose the people

you work with

Disadvantage: Difficult to raise capital; working may
be much longer and irregular; when sick, business
suffers

Others:

Advantage: Get retirement benefits; free capacity
building; regular work hours

Disadvantage: Less job security; less freedom

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B9.6.1.1.3: Develop a career plan that would assist in Subject Specific Practices:

the transition from school to eventual entry into a Writing skills
career option Reading skills

Exemplars

1. Discuss the need for career plan, in groups Core Competencies
2. Identify and discuss the steps in an effective career Critical thinking and problem
plan solving
E.g. Teamwork
Communication
• Identify Your Career Options

• Prioritize

• Make Comparisons.

• Consider Other Factors

• Make a Choice

3. Write a summary of your discussion and read to

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CLASS: B9

STRAND 6: ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS

SUB-STRAND 2: ESTABLISHING AND MANAGING A SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE

Content Standard Indicators and Exemplars Subject Specific Practices and Core
Competencies
By the end of B9, learners will:

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B9.6.2.1 B9.6.2.1.1: Describe how to start and run own business

Demonstrate understanding of Exemplars

establishing and managing a Small Business Subject Specific Practices
Reading skills
Enterprise 1. Discuss how to start and run own business, in Writing skills

groups.

E.g.

• Own business idea

• Copying an existing business

• Buyingan existing business Core Competencies
• Modifyingan existing business

2. Read and a write on legal forms of businesses in Ghana, Communication
and discuss in class, in groups. Research skills
3. Discuss how to name a business, in groups Creativity and innovation
E.g. Teamwork

• Giving potential names to the business,

• Settle on one name as the name of the business

4. Read on licensing/registrationprocess, and visit

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licensing/registration agencies to learn more about
licensing/registrationprocedures
5. Write the summary of findings from visit and discuss in
class, in groups

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B9.6.2.1.2: Explain how to manage resources of Small
Business Enterprises
Exemplars
1.Think-pair-share on products and services that are in
demand, and write down your views

2.Discuss factors to consider to run and manage a Small
Scale Business
E.g.

• Land

• Labour

• Capital

• Market

• Location

3.Discuss the processes of managing a business, in groups
E.g.

• Planning

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• Organizing
• Communicating
• Delegating
• Motivating
• Controlling

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CLASS: B10
STRAND 1: HEALTH AND SAFETY
SUB-STRAND 1: PERSONAL HYGIENE AND FOOD HYGIENE

Content Standard Indicators and Exemplars Subject Specific Practices and Core
By the end of B10, learners will: Competencies

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B10.1.1.1 B10.1.1.1.1:Relate good grooming to interpersonal Subject Specific Practices

Demonstrate practices of good relationship Cleanliness
personal hygiene in relation to
others in real life situations Exempl Interpersonal skills

a

1. Discuss the effects of good grooming on r Core Competencies
interpersonal relationships. s

Communication

Creativity

E.g.

• Personal appearance

• Manners/etiquette

2. Role-play two scenarios:
• Relationship with well-groomed persons
• Relationship with un-groomed persons

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3. Discuss the two role-plays, and write the summary.
E.g.
• People shunning your company
• Lowers one’s self-esteem

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B10.1.1.1.2:Demonstrate effective food hygiene practices Subject Specific Practices
Exemplars Cleanliness
1. Demonstrate the following practices: Interpersonal skills
• Washing of hands before and after handling food, Operational skills

after break, after visiting the toilet. Core Competencies
Communication
• Covering of hair Creativity

• Sneezing and coughing into a handkerchief./tissue
paper

2. Prepare posters on food hygiene practices, and
paste in and around the classroom, the
workshop/food laboratory.

Note: SHEP clubs to educate other learners, staff, cooks,
food vendors and others, of the school on food hygiene
practices.

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CLASS: B10
STRAND 1: HEALTH AND SAFETY
SUB-STRAND 2: PERSONAL, WORKSHOP AND FOOD LABORATORY SAFETY

Content Standard Indicators and Exemplars Subject Specific Practices
By the end of B10, learners will: and Core Competencies

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B10. 1.2.1 B10. 1.2.1.1: Demonstrate how to relate safety practice with others

Demonstrate skills that relate Subject Specific Practices
Cleanliness
to personal, workshop and food Exemplars Interpersonal skills
laboratory safety to others in Operational skills
Writing skills
real life situations 1.Identify and discuss safe practices on others, in class
Core Competencies
E.g. Communication
Creativity
Handling knife with the pointing end down.

2. Dramatise the safety practices, in class.

3. Write a short note on safe practices to educate friends, parents,
siblings and others in the community.

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STRAND 1: HEALTH AND SAFETY
SUB-STRAND 3: .ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

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Content Standard Indicators and Exemplars Subject Specific
By the end of B10, learners will: Practices and Core
Competencies

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B10.1.3.1 B10.1.3.1.1: Outline safety skills and their importance at the work Subject Specific
environment Practices
Demonstrate safety skills and
appreciate the importance of Exemplars Cleanliness
environmental health in the 1.Discuss safety skills in a work environment Safety skills
community E.g. Use the right equipment for the right job Operational skills
Writing skills

2. Discuss the importance of environmental health Core Competencies
E.g. Reduce the possibility of injuries and sicknesses.
Communication
3. Make chart on safety signs and exhibit work for appraisal, in groups Creativity
Teamwork

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B10.1.3.1.2: Distinguish between Traditional Stoves and Improved
Cookstoves and types of fuels used

Exemplars Subject Specific
Practices
1.Conduct a simple survey on the various types of stoves and fuels Writing skills
used in homes Research skills

E.g. Core Competencies
Communication
Stoves Fuels Presentation skills

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Kerosene stove kerosene

Swiss stove firewood.

Gas stove (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) LPG

Electric cooker electricity

2. Present information obtained from survey to class

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B10.1.3.1.4: Explore and adapt the innovative ways of manufacturing and Subject Specific
using an improved Cookstove and fuel Practices

Exemplars Operational skills
Manipulative skills
1. Use ICT tools and other sources to explore innovative ways of Writing skills
making an improved Cookstove and fuel. Research skills

2. Visit a manufacturing firm to observe the making of improved Core Competencies
Cookstove and fuel, write a report and present in class
Digital literacy
3. Demonstrate the use of improved Cookstove and fuel. Personal development
Citizenship
E.g. Using a Gas stove- light match before turning on the gas Communication
Presentation skills
Creativity and
innovation

4. Organise an educational programme for the school and community 292

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on the adaptations of improved Cookstove and fuel.

5. Project: Make own improved Cookstoves and fuels.
NOTE. Form a Clean energy club in school.

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CLASS: B10
STRAND 2: MATERIALS FOR PRODUCTION
SUB-STRAND 1: COMPLIANT MATERIALS

Content Standard Indicators Subject Specific Practices and
Core Competencies

By the end of B10, learners will:

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B10.2.1.1 B10.2.1.1: Discuss basic techniques used on compliant materials for Subject Specific Practices
producing models/artifacts Research skills
Demonstrate
understanding of Exemplars
selecting available and 1. Revise understanding of basic concept on compliant materials
suitable compliant Refer to B7- B9 on compliant materials
materials in making
models /artifacts 2. Discuss safe techniques used to work on compliant materials to Core Competencies
make models/artifacts Communication
E.g.
• Cutting - Scissors should have sharp and pointy blade

• Material should be well supported on a surface before
cutting

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STRAND 2: MATERIALS FOR PRODUCTION
SUB-STRAND 2: RESISTANT MATERIAL

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Content Standard Indicators Subject Specific Practices and Core
By the end of B10, learners will: Competencies

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B10.2.2.1 B10.2.2.1.1: Discuss basic techniques used on resistant Subject Specific Practices
Research skills
Demonstrate understanding of materials for producing models/artifacts
Core Competencies
selecting available and suitable resistant

materials for making artifacts Exemplars

1. Revise understanding of basic concept on resistant

materials

Note: Refer to B7-B9 on resistant materials.

Communication
2. Discuss safe techniques used to work on resistant materials

to make models/artifacts

E.g. Shaping - Hold work firmly in a vice before shaping

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B10.2.2.1.2: Discuss reasons why resistant materials are Subject Specific Practices
combined in different ways to produce artifact Operational skills
Manipulative skills
Exemplars Writing skills
1. Revise knowledge on basic characteristics of resistant Research skills

materials suitable for working.
Note: Refer to B8 on resistant materials

2. Discuss reasons why resistant materials are combined to Core Competencies
make artifacts Communication
E.g. Availability and affordability of resistant materials in the Creativity and innovation
locality Analytical skills

3. Make an artifact using appropriate and safe techniques
E.g.
• When shaping wood, ensure that it is well secured in a

vice,
• In joining two dissimilar materials, ensure that

appropriate adhesive is used

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4. Display artifacts for appraisal

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CLASS: B10

STRAND 2: MATERIALS FOR PRODUCTION

SUB-STRAND 3: SMART AND MODERN MATERIAL

Content Standard Indicators Subject Specific Practices and
Core Competencies

By the end of B10, learners will:

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