SHS2 Physical Education Health Core · Semester 2 Week 14: Traditional Games

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.1.4.LI.1 - Identify various traditional games and discuss their origins and importance.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define traditional games and state at least three characteristics that distinguish them from modern sports.
Identify and name at least eight traditional games played in different regions of Ghana.
Describe the origins of at least four traditional games from their own region or community.
Explain the cultural significance and health benefits of traditional games to individuals and society.
Discuss the role of traditional games in promoting unity, inclusivity and social cohesion within Ghanaian communities.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Physical Activity and Health (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Traditional Games (1.4)
Content standard: 2.1.4.CS.1 - Demonstrate the ability to apply basic movements in performing traditional games. Learning Materials 2.1.4.LO.1 Demonstrate the understanding of the backgrounds of traditional games in Ghana and their significance to health and well-being. 2.1.4.LO.2 Demonstrate the ability in performing African cloth parachuting or sail. 2.1.4.LO.3 Demonstrate the ability in performing African cloth parachuting or sail.
Indicator: 2.1.4.LI.1 - Identify various traditional games and discuss their origins and importance.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 14 (Week 34 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. 59

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Collaborative learning: Using sage a circle activity, learners discuss the definition, origin and cultural significance of traditional games. Think pair share: Through a think pair share activity, learners discuss the benefits of traditional games in daily living.

Assessment (2.1.4.AS.1): Level 2: Identify at least four traditional games from your region or community and describe their origins. Level 3: What is the significance of traditional games to individuals and society? Level 4: Discuss the role of traditional games in promoting inclusivity and unity in within communities?

Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Online resources
- Pictures/charts
- Phones/laptops
- Projectors
- Drums
- Castanet
- Clappers
- Costumes for the various traditional dances
- Gymnasium
- Sound system and speakers.
- Microphones
- Any other equipment found in the community fit for purpose