B4 History · Term 2, Week 5

Some Selected Individuals

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Curriculum details

Strand
My Country Ghana (Strand 2)
Sub-strand
Some Selected Individuals (2.5)
Content standard
B4.2.5.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the role of significant traditional rulers in Ghana's history
Indicator
B4.2.5.1.1 - Identify the role played by some traditional rulers in the national development including Dode Akaibi of Accra, Ndewura Jakpa of Gonja, Osei Tutu I of Asante, Gbewaa of Pusiga, Togbe Sri I., Sir Ofori Atta of Akim Abuakwa, Nana Kobina Nketsia I of Esikado etc.
Suggested placement
Term 2, Week 5 (Week 17 of the year)

Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.

Curriculum reference
History Curriculum (Basic 1-6), 2019, p. 24

Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Enquiry route: Who were the traditional rulers who contribute to Ghana's development? How did they contribute to Ghana's development? Which traditional rulers inspires you most and why?
1. Name some traditional chiefs and queen-mothers from the major ethnic groups and state the reasons why they are considered significant in Ghana's history. Dode Akaibi of Accra, Ndewura Jakpa of Gonja, Osei Tutu I of Asante, Gbewaa of Pusiga , Nana Kobina Nketsia I of Esikado etc.
2. Show photographs/ documentaries on the roles played by these traditional rulers in national development
3. Retell the live story of any of these from a documentary show
4. Identify the traditional rulers whose work inspires you most and give reasons for your choice