B5 History · Term 1 Week 6: Some Selected Individuals

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B5.2.5.1.1 - Name Ghanaians who have made significant Contribution locally and internationally including Dr R.E.G Armattoe (Science and Medicine), Kofi Annan-international diplomacy, Osibisa- popular music, El Anatsui - sculptor, David Adjaye -architect, Ozwald Boateng-fashion, Efua Sutherland- playwright, Prof Francis Allotey- science and History, Prof Akua Kuenyehia- law, Prof. Frimpong Boateng - Surgeon, Abedi Ayew ‘Pele’ - Football, Azumah Nelson - Boxing etc.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Name at least eight Ghanaians who have made significant contributions locally and internationally.
Match each personality correctly to his or her area of specialty (for example, Kofi Annan to international diplomacy).
Describe in one or two sentences the specific contribution of at least five of these individuals.
Explain why one of these individuals inspires them, giving at least one clear reason.
Create a simple poster or card showing one Ghanaian contributor and his or her field of work.

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Curriculum details

Strand: My Country Ghana (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Some Selected Individuals (2.5)
Content standard: B5.2.5.1 - Demonstrate knowledge of Ghanaians who made significant contributions locally and internationally
Indicator: B5.2.5.1.1 - Name Ghanaians who have made significant Contribution locally and internationally including Dr R.E.G Armattoe (Science and Medicine), Kofi Annan-international diplomacy, Osibisa- popular music, El Anatsui - sculptor, David Adjaye -architect, Ozwald Boateng-fashion, Efua Sutherland- playwright, Prof Francis Allotey- science and History, Prof Akua Kuenyehia- law, Prof. Frimpong Boateng - Surgeon, Abedi Ayew 'Pele' - Football, Azumah Nelson - Boxing etc.
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 6 (Week 6 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. 31
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Enquiry Route: which individuals have contributed locally and internationally? What were their contributions? Which among them inspires you most and why?
1. Use pictures, posters or the internet to identify Ghanaian who have made important contributions locally and internationally.
2. Match these personalities with areas of specialty e.g. Dr R.E.G Armattoe (Science and Medicine), Kofi Annan-international diplomacy, Osibisa- popular music, El Anatsui - sculptor, David Adjaye- Architect, Ozwald Boateng-fashion, Efua Sutherland- playwright, Prof Francis Allotey- science and History, Prof Akua Kuenyehia- law, Prof. Frimpong Boateng - Surgeon, Abedi Ayew 'Pele' - Football, Azumah Nelson -Boxing etc.
3. Show photographs/ documentary of significant individuals
4. Retell the live stories of any of these from a documentary show
5. With the aid of the internet learners are to develop a documentary/poster of individuals who have contributed significantly in this field
6. Identify the traditional rulers whose work inspires you most and give reasons for your choice