JHS1 Social Studies · Term 1 Week 4: The People of Ghana

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.1.1.2.1 - Recount the factors for the rise and decline of the major states and kingdoms in Ghana.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

List at least three political, economic, or geographical factors that contributed to the rise of major states and kingdoms in Ghana (e.g., Asante, Dagbon, Gonja, and the northern kingdoms).
Explain how trade, especially the Trans-Saharan trade and gold trade, helped kingdoms such as the Asante and Dagbon to grow in power and wealth.
Identify at least two key factors, such as internal conflicts, external invasions, or the Atlantic slave trade, that led to the decline of some major states and kingdoms.
Work collaboratively in small groups to sort the factors for the rise and decline of kingdoms into a simple two-column chart.
Present a short oral explanation of one factor for the rise or decline of a specific Ghanaian kingdom, using evidence from class sources.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Identity, Significance and Purpose (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: The People of Ghana (1.1)
Content standard: B7.1.1.2 - Students should demonstrate knowledge of the factors responsible for the rise and decline of major states and kingdoms in Ghana.
Indicator: B7.1.1.2.1 - Recount the factors for the rise and decline of the major states and kingdoms in Ghana.
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 4 (Week 4 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. 5

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. In small groups, learners explore different sources to explain the factors (political, economic, geographical, cultural, etc.) that contributed to the rise of major states and kingdoms in Ghana.
2. Using a jigsaw technique, learners develop charts, models, and written or oral presentations on factors that led to the decline of some major states and kingdoms in Ghana.