NATIONAL CURRICULUM STATEMENT

ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

LESSON PREPARATION
TERM 1

GRADE 7 SUBJECT EMS WEEK: 4 HOURS: 30 MINUTES PERIOD: 2

DATE STARTED: DATE COMPLETED:

TOPIC:
THE ECONOMY
NEEDS AND WANTS
LINKS WITH PREVIOUS LESSON: LINKS WITH NEXT LESSON(S):
❖ Difference between needs and wants ❖ Basic needs of communities
❖ Basic needs of individuals and families
CONTENT: KEY TERMS (VOCABULARY):
❖ Activity 1: Basic needs Needs, wants, food, clothing, shelter, water, sanitation, safety
and security, recreation, heath care
TEACHER ACTIVITIES LEARNER ACTIVITIES DURATION
➢ . Learners take their workbooks
out.
➢ Give learners Activity 1 as class work. ➢ Learners are allowed to ask
➢ Walk through the class and assist learners who struggle. clarifying questions
➢ Allow different learners do give answers. ➢ Learners are allowed to Activity 1: 30 min
complete activity in class.
➢ Learners mark activity and do
corrections.
TEACHING STRATEGY/ METHODOLOGY
Co- operative learning  Lecture / Direct instruction
Discussion Visual/ Practical Demonstration 
Explanation  Simulation
 Observation Use of technology and instructional resources 
Question and answer  Role playing
Other : Other:
ASSESSMENT
FORM TOOL METHOD
Data Response Poster Memorandum  Baseline 
Project Class work Rubric with criteria Formal
Case Study Homework Checklist Informal 
Control Test Assignment Observation Sheet Educator 
Examinations Class Test Other: Self
Drama Other : Other :

RESOURCES: OHP/Whiteboard/ Chalkboard/Worksheets/Hand-outs, pencils, pens, Textbook(s), Charts, class notes.

TEACHER REFLECTION EXPANDED OPPORTUNITIES/ ENRICHMENT

• Assist learners who are struggling with the concepts.

Name of Teacher: HOD: _________________________________

Signature: ___ Signature: _____________________________

Date: Date: _________________________________

Support Material
Activity 1:
Needs and wants: basic needs
Questions:

1. Explain in your own words what is meant by the term basic needs.
2. Name FIVE basic needs for any individuals.
3. Analyse your five basic needs and arrange them in order of importance, from important to
least important.
4. Discuss the order of your five needs with a partner and after your discussion change the
order of your list if you think you need to.

Support Material
Activity 1:
Needs and wants: basic needs
Answers:

1. Learners are to use their own words. The answer should include the point that they are
needed to survive.
2. The five basic needs for any individual are water, food, clothing, shelter and sanitation, but
they may also include love, primary healthcare and basic education.
3 & 4 Learners to decide but they should be able to justify their choices.