Basic 8
Basic 8
SCHEME OF LEARNING
2024 / 2025 ACADEMIC YEAR – TERM 2
SECOND TERM SCHEME OF LEARNIG, 2024 – BS8 CREATIVE ARTS AND DESIGN
WEEK SUB
WEEKS STRAND CONTENT STANDARD INDICATORS RESOURCES
ENDING STRANDS
1 13-09- Design Drawing, B8. 1.2.1 B8. 1.2.1.1 Pen, Pencils,
2024 shading and Demonstrate understanding and Explore available manual and sketch pad, etc.
colouring. use of drawing, shading, digital tools, materials and
colouring and modelling media techniques for drawing, shading
and techniques for creative and colouring to create designs
expression of design ideas. from lines, simple shapes and
forms.
Visual arts Media and B8 2.1.1 B8.2.1.1.3. Pencils, paper,
techniques Demonstrate understanding of Apply techniques of drawing, crayon, colours,
visual arts media and techniques direct observation/memory and etc
and their applications in drawing imagination to make own visual
from direct observation/ memory artworks.
imagination, print making and
weaving.
Music B8. 2.1.2 B8. 2.1.2.6 Melodic
Demonstrate understanding and Compare and contrast the benefits instruments
apply tempo, dynamics and associated to soft or loud music.
simple forms in music.
2 20-09- Design Drawing, B8 1.2.1 B8. 1.2.1.1 Pen, Pencils,
2024 shading and Demonstrate understanding and Explore available manual and sketch pad, etc
colouring. use of drawing, shading, digital tools, materials and
colouring and modelling media techniques for drawing, shading
and techniques for creative and colouring to create designs
expression of design ideas. from lines, simple shapes and
forms.
Visual arts Media and B8 2.1.1 B8.2.1.1.3. Pencils, paper,
techniques Demonstrate understanding of Apply techniques of drawing, crayon, colours,
visual arts media and techniques direct observation/memory and etc
and their applications in drawing imagination to make own visual
from direct observation/ memory artworks.
imagination, print making and
weaving.
Dance/drama B8. 2.1.3 B8.2.1.3.8 Pictures, of body
Demonstrate understanding of Identify various Ghanaian dance positions and
Ghanaian dance forms. types and their context of profiles, etc.
performance.
Music Media and B8. 2.1.2 B8.2.1.2.6 Melodic
techniques Demonstrate understanding and Compare and contrast the benefits instruments
apply tempo, dynamics and associated to soft or loud music.
27-09- simple forms in music.
3 Dance/Drama B8.2.1.3 B8.2.1.3.9 Pictures, of body
2024
Demonstrate understanding of Experiment and practice by using positions and
Ghanaian dance forms. the techniques of rhythm, profiles, etc.
dynamics in dance and drama.
4 04-10- Design Drawing, B7.1.2.1 B8.1.2.1.2 Pencils, paper,
2024 shading and Demonstrate understanding and Demonstrate skills in using crayon, colours,
colouring use of drawing, shading, available digital tools, materials etc
colouring and modelling media and techniques for freehand and
and techniques for creative outline drawing, shading and
expression of design ideas colouring to create designs from
lines, simple shapes and forms.
Visual arts Creative and B8 2.2.1 B8.2.2.1.2 Pencils, paper,
aesthetic Demonstrate the ability to apply Plan and display own and others crayon, colours,
expression the concept of the design process artworks that reflect the history, etc
to produce and display own cultures, physical and social
creative and expressive art forms environment.
that reflect a different times and
cultures.
Dance/drama Media and B8.2.1.3 B8.2.1.3.9 Pictures, of body
techniques Demonstrate understanding of Experiment and practice by using positions and
Ghanaian dance forms. the techniques of rhythm, profiles, etc.
dynamics in dance and drama.
5 11-10- Design Drawing, B8.1.2.1 B8.1.2.1.2 Pen, pencils,
2024 shading and Demonstrate understanding and Demonstrate skills in using sketch pads
colouring. use of drawing, shading, available digital tools, materials
colouring and modelling media and techniques for freehand and
and techniques for creative outline drawing, shading and
expression of design ideas. colouring to create designs from
lines, simple shapes and forms.
Visual arts Creative and B8.2.2.1 B8.2.2.1.2 Brushes, crayons,
aesthetic Demonstrate the ability to apply Plan and display own and others papers,
expression the concept of the design process artworks that reflect the history, measuring tools,
to produce and display own cultures, physical and social clay, etc.
creative and expressive art forms environment.
that reflect a different times and
cultures.
Music B8.2.2.2 B8.2.2.2.4 Melodic
Demonstrate the ability to use Design and produce own musical instruments
concept of the design process to genre that reflect the history and
create and display own creative cultures, physical and social
musical art works that reflect a environment.
range of different times and
cultures.
6 18-10- Music Creative and B8.2.2.2 B8.2.2.2.4 Pen, pencils,
2024 aesthetic Demonstrate the ability to use Design and produce own musical sketch pads
design concept of the design process to genre that reflect the history and
create and display own creative cultures, physical and social
musical art works that reflect a environment.
range of different times and
cultures.
Dance and Media and B8.2.2.3 B8.2.2.3.7 Pictures, of body
drama techniques Demonstrate understanding how Design and produce own dance positions and
to apply the concept of design and drama that reflect a range of profiles, etc.
process to produce and display different times and cultures.
own creative and expressive art-
forms that reflect a range of
different times and cultures.
7 25-10- Design Drawing, B8.1.2.1 B8.1.2.1.3
2024 shading and Demonstrate understanding and Demonstrate ability to generate
colouring. use of drawing, shading, design ideas and develop models
colouring and modelling media of simple shapes and forms for
and techniques for creative appreciation and display.
expression of design ideas.
13 06-12- REVISION
2024
14 13-12- END OF TERM ASSESSMENT
2024
15 19-12- SBA ACTIVITIES AND VACATION
2024
SECOND TERM SCHEME OF LEARNING - 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR - BASIC EIGHT (8) - CAREER TECHNOLOGY
WEEK STRANDS SUB-STRANDS CONTENT STANDARD INDICATOR RESOURCES
1 Tools, equipment Cutting/shaping B8.3.2.1 demonstrate B8.3.2.1.1 use of cutting/shaping tools Cutting tools,
10-01-2025 and processes understanding of B8.3.2.1.2 use of appropriate pictures, posters,
cutting/shaping tools and techniques to cut out the shape illustrations, etc.
2
equipment for making
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artefacts/products.
3 Tools, equipment Joining and B8.3.3.1 demonstrate B8.3.3.1.1 identify joining and Pictures, posters,
24-01-2025 and processes assembling understanding of joining and assembling tools illustrations, etc.
assembling materials, tools and B8.3.3.1.2 use of appropriate tools to
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equipment used for making join and assemble
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artefacts/products.
Tools, equipment Kitchen essentials B8.3.4.1 demonstrate B8.3.4.1.1demonstrate how to care Pictures, posters,
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and processes understanding of maintaining and maintain kitchen essentials illustrations, etc.
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kitchen essentials.
6 Tools, equipment Finishes and finishing B8.3.5.1 demonstrate B8.3.5.1.1 demonstrate how to mix Paints, pictures,
14-02-2025 and processes understanding of application of finishes posters,
7 finishes B8.3.5.1.2 demonstrate skills of illustrations, etc.
21-02-2025 finishing edges of sewing articles
8 Technology Simple structures and B8.4.1.1 demonstrate B8.4.1.1.1 perform experiments of Pictures, posters,
28-02-2025 mechanism, electric understanding of application of principles of forces and structures illustrations, etc.
9 and electronic system principles of forces and B8.4.1.1.2 design and make simple
07-03-2025 structures school projects.
10 Designing and Communicating B8.5.1.1 demonstrate B8.5.1.1.1 draw plane figures using Drawing
14-03-2025 making of designs understanding of drawing instruments instruments,
11 artefacts/products plane figures and solid objects B8.5.1.1.2 draw objects in pictorial pictures, posters,
21-03-2025 using drawing instruments. using instruments illustrations, etc.
12 B8.5.1.1.2 draw objects in pictorial
28-03-2025 using instruments
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REVISION
04-04-2025
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END OF TERM ASSESSMENT
11-04-2025
15
SBA ACTIVITIES AND VACATION
18-04-2025
04-04-2025 REVISION
13
11-04-2025 END OF TERM ASSESSMENT
14
18-04-2025 SBA ACTIVITIES AND VACATION
15
SECOND TERM SCHEME OF LEARNING, 2024/2025 – BS8 COMPUTING
Communication
6 14/02/2024 ✔ ✔ ✔
Networks
B8.3.2.1 Demonstrate
Communication the use of Social
7 21/01/2025 Internet And Social Media Social media apps and sites
Networks Networking and
Electronic Mail
8 28/01/2025 Communication Networks ✔ ✔
07/03/2025
B8.3.3.1. Recognise data
9 Communication Networks Information Security threats and security Video on threats to data security
protections
B8.3.4.1. Demonstrate
Internet enabled computer with web
11 21/03/2025 Communication Networks Web Technologies the use of a web browser
browser installed.
(Search engine)
✔
12 28/03/2025 Communication Networks ✔ ✔
13 04/04/2025 REVISION
14 11/04/2025 EXAMINATION
EXAMINATION
15 18/04/2025
SECOND -TERM SCHEME OF LEARNING, 2024 – 2025 ACADEMIC YEAR - MATHEMATICS BASIC 8
10 14/03/2025 Socio- Tourism B8.5.3.1.1. Use pictures to identify some tourist sites. Pictures, charts,
Economic B8.5.3.1.2. Visit tourist sites and suggest ways of improving laptops etc.
Development them.
B8.5.3.1.3. Discuss how new tourist sites can be developed.
B8.5.3.1.4. Examine the importance of tourism to socio-
economic development.
11 21/03/2025 Nationhood The Republics B8.6.2.1.5. Produce a chart showing major political events from Pictures, charts,
1951 to 1960. laptops etc.
B8.6.2.1.2. Explain political developments under the first
republic.
12 28/03/2025 Nationhood The Republics B8.6.2.1.3. Explain how the Second Republic came into being Pictures, charts,
laptops etc.
13 04/04/2025 REVISION
14 11/04/2025 END OF TERM ASSESSMENT
15 18/04/2025 SBA ACTIVITIES AND VACATION
SECOND TERM SCHEME OF LEARNING - BASIC EIGHT (8) - E#EGBE
Oral language Conversation B8.1.1.1: Demonstrate the use of appropriate B8.1.1.1.1. Use monitoring and mental
language orally in specific situations. visualization to engage and understand non-
fictional texts.
Reading Comprehension B8.2.1.1: Demonstrate increasing confidence B8.2.1.1.1. Read and understand a range of texts
and enjoyment in independent reading. using monitoring and mental visualization
strategies to interpret texts.
Grammar Adjectives. B8.2.1.1: Apply the knowledge of word B8 .3.1.1.3: Demonstrate command of the use of Word cards,
classes and their functions in communication. adjectives in discourse. sentence cards,
letter cards,
Writing Process Essay B8.4.2.1: Develop, organize and express B8.4.2.1.1 Write personal narrative using
handwriting on
ideas coherently and cohesively in writing effective techniques incorporating descriptive
a manila card
1 for a variety of purposes (description, details and logical events sequences.
narration, exposition, information, and
persuasion), audiences and contexts.
10-01-2025 Literature Elements of oral B8.5.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of how B8.2.1.1.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of oral
literature. various elements of literary genres contribute literature (narrative, poetry, drama) and how the
to meaning. different genres contribute to meaning.
2 Oral language B8.1.1.1: Demonstrate the use of appropriate B8.1.1.1.1. Use appropriate register in everyday Word cards,
language orally in specific situations. communication (informal and formal) with sentence cards,
Conversation
diverse partners on grade-level topics/texts/issues letter cards,
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Reading Comprehension B8.2.1.1: Demonstrate increasing confidence B8.2.1.1.2. Use prediction to assess and improve
a manila card
and enjoyment in independent reading. engagement and understanding of non-fictional
texts.
Grammar Adjectives. B8.2.1.1: Apply the knowledge of word B8 .3.1.1.3: Demonstrate command of the use of
classes and their functions in communication. adjectives in discourse.
Writing B8 .4.2.1: Develop, organize and express B8.4.2.1.1 Write personal narrative using
ideas coherently and cohesively in writing for effective techniques incorporating descriptive
Process Essay
a variety of purposes (description, narration, details and logical events sequences.
exposition, information, and persuasion),
audiences and contexts.
Literature Elements of oral B8.5.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of how B8.5.1.1.1. Demonstrate understanding of oral
literature. various elements of literary genres contribute literature (narrative, poetry, drama) and how the
to meaning. different genres contribute to meaning.
3 Oral language B8.1.1.1: Demonstrate the use of appropriate B8.1.1.1.2. Ask and respond to specific questions Word cards,
language orally in specific situations. with elaboration by making comments that sentence cards,
Conversation
contribute to texts, issues, or topics under letter cards,
24-01-25 discussion. handwriting on
Reading Comprehension. B8.2.1.1: Demonstrate increasing confidence B8.2.1.1.2. Use prediction to assess and improve a manila card
and enjoyment in independent reading. engagement and understanding of non-fictional
texts.
Grammar Verb form. B8.2.1.1: Apply the knowledge of word B8.3.1.1.4: Use verb forms correctly when
classes and their functions in communication. talking about future events.
Writing Informal letters. B8.4.2.2: Apply writing skills to specific life B8.4.2.2.1. Compose informal letters on varied
situations. topics using appropriate format.
Literature Narrative Point of B8.5.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of how B8.5.1.1.1. Demonstrate understanding of oral
View / techniques. various elements of literary genres contribute literature (narrative, poetry, drama) and how the
to meaning. different genres contribute to meaning.
Oral language Conversation B8.1.1.1: Demonstrate the use of appropriate B8.1.1.1.4: Listen to and give accurate directions
language orally in specific situations. of complex routes to different locations.
Reading Comprehension. B8.2.1.1: Demonstrate increasing confidence B8. 2.1.1.2: Use prediction to assess and
and enjoyment in independent reading. improve engagement and understanding of non-
fiction texts.
Grammar Verb forms B8.2.1.1: Apply the knowledge of word B8.3.1.1.4: Use verb forms correctly when Word cards,
classes and their functions in communication. talking about future events. sentence cards,
Writing Informal letters. B8.4.2.2: Apply writing skills to specific life B8.4.2.2.1. Compose informal letters on varied letter cards,
4 situations. topics using appropriate format. handwriting on
Literature Narrative Point of B8.5.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of how B8.5.1.1.1. Demonstrate understanding of oral a manila card
View / techniques various elements of literary genres contribute literature (narrative, poetry, drama) and how the
31-01-25 to meaning. different genres contribute to meaning.
5 Oral language Conversation B8.1.1.1: Demonstrate the use of appropriate B8.1.1.1.4: Listen to and give accurate directions Word cards,
language orally in specific situations. of complex routes to different locations. sentence cards,
Reading Comprehension. B8.2.1.1: Demonstrate increasing confidence B8.2:1.1.3: Generate and answer questions to letter cards,
and enjoyment in independent reading. increase confidence and independent reading handwriting on
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through a variety of non-fiction texts. a manila card
Grammar Adverbs. B8.2.1.1: Apply the knowledge of word B8.3.1.1.5: Demonstrate command of the
classes and their functions in communication. knowledge of adverbs.
Formal letters. B8.4.2.2: Apply writing skills to specific life B8.4.2.1.2: Compose formal writing
situations. (application, invitation, email, media texts,) on
Writing
given topics using appropriate format.
B8.5.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of how B8.5.1.1.1. Demonstrate understanding of oral
various elements of literary genres contribute literature (narrative, poetry, drama) and how the
Literature Oral narrative.
to meaning. different genres contribute to meaning.
Oral language Conversation B8.1.1.1: Demonstrate the use of appropriate B8.1.1.1.5: Demonstrate appropriate turn taking Word cards,
language orally in specific situations for effective oral communication. sentence cards,
letter cards,
Reading Comprehension. B8.2.1.1: Demonstrate increasing confidence B8.2:1.1.3: Generate and answer questions to
handwriting on
and enjoyment in independent reading. increase confidence and independent reading
a manila card
6 through a variety of non-fiction texts.
Grammar Adverbs. B8.2.1.1: Apply the knowledge of word B8.3.1.1.5: Demonstrate command of the
classes and their functions in communication. knowledge of adverbs.
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Formal letters. B8.4.2.2: Apply writing skills to specific life B8.4.2.1.2: Compose formal writing
situations. (application, invitation, email, media texts,) on
Writing
given topics using appropriate format.
B8.5.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of how B8.5.1.1.1: Demonstrate understanding of oral
various elements of literary genres contribute literature (narrative, poetry, drama) and how the
Literature Oral narrative.
to meaning. different genres contribute to meaning.
Oral language Conversation B8.1.1.1: Demonstrate the use of appropriate B8.1.1.1.5: Demonstrate appropriate turn taking
language orally in specific situations for effective oral communication.
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Reading Comprehension. B8.2:1:2: Read, comprehend and interpret B8.2:1:2:1: Identify the main text features of
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Grammar Adverbs. B8.2.1.1: Apply the knowledge of word B8.3.1.1.5: Demonstrate command of the Word cards,
classes and their functions in communication. knowledge of adverbs. sentence cards,
21-02-25 Article Writing B8.4.2.2: Apply writing skills to specific life B8.4.2.2.5. Write articles on given issues for letter cards,
situations. publication in class and club magazines.
Writing (formats)
Literature Traditional drama. . B8.5.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of how B8.5.1.1.1. Demonstrate understanding of oral handwriting on
various elements of literary genres contribute literature (narrative, poetry, drama) and how the a manila card
to meaning. different genres contribute to meaning.
8 Oral language Conversation B8.1.2.1: Demonstrate the ability to listen to B8 1.2.1.1: Listen to a level-appropriate dialogue Word cards,
extended reading and identify key or discussion by more than one speaker sentence cards,
information. attentively and identify key information. letter cards,
28-02-25 Reading Comprehension. B8.2:1:2: Read, comprehend and interpret handwriting on
.B8.2:1:2:1: Identify the main text features of
texts. non-fiction texts. a manila card
Grammar Adverbs. . B8.2.1.1: Apply the knowledge of word B8.3.1.1.5: Demonstrate command of the
classes and their functions in communication. knowledge of adverbs.
Writing Article B8.4.2.2: Apply writing skills to specific life B8.4.2.2.5. Write articles on given issues for
writing(formats) situations. publication in class and B7club magazines.
Literature Myths. B8.5.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of how B8.5.1.1.1. Demonstrate understanding of oral
various elements of literary genres contribute literature (narrative, poetry, drama) and how the
to meaning. different genres contribute to meaning.
Oral language Conversation B8.1.2.1: Demonstrate the ability to listen to B8 1.2.1.1: Listen to a level-appropriate dialogue
extended reading and identify key or discussion by more than one speaker
information. attentively and identify key information.
Reading Comprehension B8.2:1:2: Read, comprehend and interpret B8:2.1.2.2: Use contextual clues (topic sentence,
9 texts. vocabulary knowledge, cohesive devices, text Word cards,
features) to analyze text. sentence cards,
Grammar Preposition. B8.2.1.1: Apply the knowledge of word B8.3.1.1.6: Demonstrate command of use of letter cards,
07-03-25 classes and their functions in communication. preposition in speaking and writing. handwriting on
a manila card
Writing Article B8.4.2.2: Apply writing skills to specific life B8.4.2.2.5. Write articles on given issues for
writing(formats) situations. publication in class and club magazines
Literature Legends. B8.5.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of how B8.5.1.1.1. Demonstrate understanding of oral
various elements of literary genres contribute literature (narrative, poetry, drama) and how the
to meaning. different genres contribute to meaning.
10 Oral language Conversation B8.1.3.1: Articulate English speech sounds to B8.1.3.1.1. Produce consonant sounds in context Word cards,
develop confidence and skills in listening and (plosives). sentence
speaking.
14-03-25 Reading Comprehension. B8.2:1:2: Read, comprehend and interpret B8:2.1.2.2: Use contextual clues (topic sentence,
texts. vocabulary knowledge, cohesive devices, text
features) to analyze text.
Grammar Preposition. B8.2.1.1: Apply the knowledge of word B8.3.1.1.6: Demonstrate command of use of cards, letter
classes and their functions in communication. preposition in speaking and writing. cards,
handwriting on
Articles for B8.4.2.2: Apply writing skills to specific life B8.4.2.2.5. Write articles on given issues for
a manila card
publication. situations. publication in class and club magazines.
Writing
(school magazine)
Literature Drama (Types) B8.5.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of how B8.5.1.1.1. Demonstrate understanding of oral
various elements of literary genres contribute literature (narrative, poetry, drama) and how the
to meaning. different genres contribute to meaning.
Oral language Conversation B8.1.3.1: Articulate English speech sounds to B8.1.3.1.2. Produce consonant sounds in context
develop confidence and skills in listening and (fricatives)
speaking.
Reading Comprehension B8.2:1:2: Read, comprehend and interpret B8:2.1.2.4: Generate simple themes from a text
texts. and apply to different situations.
11 Word cards,
Grammar Determiners. B8.3.1.1 Apply the knowledge of word B8.3.1.1.8: Identify and use determiners in
sentence cards,
classes and their functions in communication. speaking and texts.
letter cards,
21-03-25 Article for B8.4.2.2: Apply writing skills to specific life B8.4.2.2.5. Write articles on given issues for handwriting on
publication. situations. publication in class and club magazines. a manila card
Writing
(national
magazine)
Literature Types of Drama. B8.5.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of how B8.5.1.1.1. Demonstrate understanding of oral
various elements of literary genres contribute literature (narrative, poetry, drama) and how the
to meaning. different genres contribute to meaning.
Oral language Conversation B8.1.3.1: Articulate English speech sounds to B8.1.3.1.2. Produce consonant sounds in context
develop confidence and skills in listening and (fricatives)
speaking.
Reading Comprehension B8.2:1:2: Read, comprehend and interpret B8:2.1.2.4: Generate simple themes from a text
texts. and apply to different situations. Word cards,
Grammar Determiners. B8.3.1.1 Apply the knowledge of word B8.3.1.1.8: Identify and use determiners in sentence cards,
classes and their functions in communication. speaking and texts. letter cards,
12 Article for B8.4.2.2: Apply writing skills to specific life B8.4.2.2.5. Write articles on given issues for handwriting on
publication. situations. publication in class and club magazines. a manila card
Writing
(Foreign or
28-03-25 international
magazine)
Literature Poetry B8.5.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of how B8.5.1.1.1. Demonstrate understanding of oral
various elements of literary genres contribute literature (narrative, poetry, drama) and how the
to meaning. different genres contribute to meaning.
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14 E X A M I N A T I O N
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15 V A C A T I O N
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