KG1 Integrated Learning · Term 2, Week 12

History and Celebration of Ghana's Independence

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Curriculum details

Strand
My Nation Ghana (Strand 5)
Sub-strand
History and Celebration of Ghana's Independence (5.1)
Content standard
K1.5.1.1 - Demonstrate knowledge of the history and independence of Ghana
Indicator
K1.5.1.1.6 - Create and perform dance movements and music inspired by Ghanaian history and other cultures
Suggested placement
Term 2, Week 12 (Week 24 of the year)

Term is the curriculum's own; the week within it is our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order. Follow your school's scheme of learning.

Curriculum reference
Kindergarten Curriculum (KG1 and KG2), 2019, p. 64

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

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Learners listen to a music on Ghanaian history and dance to it (You can let them watch a video to) e.g. Hɛn ara asaase ni
Teach the keywords and discuss the lyrics of the song with the learners
Learners use improvised musical instrument to play their own music, accompanied by dance movements.
Learners should organize a Kiddies march past. Let them sing some patriotic songs and match on it while others play instruments. One child can post as the President of Ghana whiles others salute.