SHS3 Social Studies · Semester 1, Week 6
Wars and Conflicts and their Implications
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Curriculum details
- Strand
- Law and Order in the Society (Strand 3)
- Sub-strand
- Wars and Conflicts and their Implications (3.2)
- Content standard
- 3.3.2.CS.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the major world wars in history and their impact, particularly on the African Continent 3.3.2.LO.1 Analyse historical records Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving: Learners: to describe the causes, stages and impact of major world wars on the African continent
- Indicator
- 3.3.2.LI.1 - Analyse the causes and stages of the First and Second World Wars and their implications for Africa's development
- Suggested placement
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Semester 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
- NaCCA curriculum document, p. 92
Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)
Collaborative Learning: - In pairs, learners analyse historical maps to identify continents and countries that were involved in the First and Second World Wars - In mixed-ability groups, learners explore different sources and discuss the immediate and remote causes of the First and Second World Wars - In small groups, learners research and create chronological charts showing key events before and during the World War I (WWI) and World War II (WWII) Talk for Learning: - In a fishbowl strategy, learners discuss how different European powers formed alliances, e.g. Allied and Central Powers (WWI) or Allied and Axis Powers (WWII) - Learners cite scenarios to discuss questions relating to joining and forming alliances: e.g., - Should you always support a friend, no matter what he or she does? - What might be the long-term consequences of refusing to help an ally? Cooperative Learning: - In a jigsaw strategy, learners explore the global impact of the World Wars beyond Europe, highlighting how Africans were affected, e.g., how Ghanaians were affected - In pairs, learners reflect on the implications of the World Wars for present-day issues and potential actions for a more peaceful future Teaching and Learning Resources: - Historical map of the world - Videos/documentaries on the causes of WWI and WWII - A chronological timeline on major events that took place before and during WWI and WWII - Audio devices - 72 - Stationery - Internet access - Laptop/computer - Projector and screen Assessment (3.3.2.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 1 Recall; Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 3 Strategic reasoning.