JHS1 Social Studies · Term 1 Week 10: Indigenous Knowledge Systems

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.4.1.1.1 - Identify indigenous medicinal plants used in the pre-colonial era to provide health care.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Name at least five indigenous medicinal plants used in pre-colonial Ghana and the ailments they treated.
Match pictures or real samples of local medicinal plants to the diseases they cured in the pre-colonial era.
Explain the concept of traditional medicine and describe its importance in pre-colonial Ghanaian society.
Work collaboratively in mixed groups to share knowledge about medicinal plants and respect the contributions of all team members.
Express appreciation for indigenous knowledge systems as part of Ghanaian cultural identity and heritage.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Ethics and Human Development (Strand 4)
Sub-strand: Indigenous Knowledge Systems (4.1)
Content standard: B7.4.1.1 - Demonstrate knowledge of the various indigenous medicinal practices in pre-colonial Ghana.
Indicator: B7.4.1.1.1 - Identify indigenous medicinal plants used in the pre-colonial era to provide health care.
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 10 (Week 10 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. 11

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Using pictures or real samples of local medicinal plants, learners work in small groups to identify medicinal plants used in the pre-colonial era.
2. In pairs, learners match pictures of medicinal plants to the diseases they cured in the pre-colonial era.
3. In mixed groups (gender, ability, etc.), learners discuss the concept of traditional medicine and its importance.