JHS1 Social Studies · Term 2 Week 4: Political Institutions and Structures in Ghana

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.3.3.2.1 - Examine the nature of modern political institutions in Ghana.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define the concepts of political institutions, power, and authority in their own words with accurate examples from Ghana.
Identify and describe the three main types of modern political institutions in Ghana: the Executive, the Legislature, and the Judiciary.
Explain the primary functions of each of the three arms of government in Ghana.
Discuss how the exercise of power and authority affects the effectiveness and credibility of political institutions.
Appreciate the importance of each institution working within its mandate for the stability of Ghana’s democracy.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Law and Order in the Ghanaian Society (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Political Institutions and Structures in Ghana (3.3)
Content standard: B7.3.3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of modern political institutions in Ghana.
Indicator: B7.3.3.2.1 - Examine the nature of modern political institutions in Ghana.
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 4 (Week 16 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. 16

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. In groups, learners explain the concepts of political institutions, power and authority.
2. Using pictures and videos, learners identify the types of political institutions in the state, such as the., executive, legislature, and judiciary.
3. Building on what others say, learners discuss the effect of power and authority on political institutions.