Authority and Power · B1 Our World And Our People

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B1.4.2.1.1 - Explore sources of power and authority

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least four national symbols of Ghana and describe what each one looks like or represents
Explain where the authority of national symbols comes from, namely the nation and its people
Demonstrate proper behaviour when the National Anthem is played or the National Pledge is recited
Suggest at least two ways to preserve and protect national symbols in their school and community
Work in pairs or groups to discuss why respecting national symbols shows responsible citizenship

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Curriculum details

Strand: Our Nation Ghana (Strand 4)
Sub-strand: Authority and Power (4.2)
Content standard: B1.4.2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of obeying power and authority as a responsible citizen
Indicator: B1.4.2.1.1 - Explore sources of power and authority
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 11 (Week 23 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: Our World and Our People Curriculum (Basic 1-3), 2019, p. 13
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Learners identify the national symbols and appreciate them:
i. National Flag
ii. National Anthem
iii. National Pledge
iv. Coat of Arms, etc.
Learners, in groups/pairs, tell how these national symbols can be preserved, e.g. pay attention to the National Anthem, protect the national symbols, report people who destroy the national symbols.