Colonialism and Nationalism · JHS1 Social Studies

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.6.2.1.1 - Use historical sources to examine the colonial period in Ghana (1874-1957).

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify the four main territorial divisions of colonial Ghana (Gold Coast Colony, Asante, Northern Territories, and Trans-Volta Togoland) using historical maps.
Construct a chronological timeline showing the key events that led to the establishment of British colonial rule in Ghana from 1874 to 1957.
Explain the major events leading to the annexation of Asante and the Northern Territories by the British.
Analyse how Trans-Volta Togoland came under British rule through the mandate and trusteeship systems.
Discuss the significance of the 1956 Plebiscite and its connection to Ghana’s independence in 1957.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Nationalism and Nationhood (Strand 6)
Sub-strand: Colonialism and Nationalism (6.2)
Content standard: B7.6.2.1 - Demonstrate knowledge of the European colonial period in Ghana.
Indicator: B7.6.2.1.1 - Use historical sources to examine the colonial period in Ghana (1874-1957).
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 3 (Week 27 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.
Source document note: The official curriculum document has a fault in this entry, so the curriculum text above is transcribed exactly as printed:

content standard text - p.27: printed JHS 2.6.2.1 but the section lies inside the JHS 1 run (pp 1-38), the contents page lists it under JHS 1, and the scope grid ticks Colonialism and Nationalism for JHS1; filed as B7.6.2.1
indicator text - p.27: printed JHS 2.6.2.1.1; filed as B7.6.2.1.1 with its standard - see the standard's marker
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 27

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Using historical maps of Ghana, learners identify areas constituting the Gold Coast Colony, Asante, Northern Territories and the Trans-Volta Togoland.
2. In small groups, learners create a chronological timeline to explain the processes leading to establishing British colonial rule in Ghana, including the proclamation of the Gold Coast as a Crown Colony.
3. In a jigsaw activity, learners discuss major events leading to the annexation of Asante and the Northern Territories.
4. Using document analysis, learners analyse how the Trans- Volta Togoland was adopted under British rule.
5. Learners re-enact the Plebiscite of 1956 and discuss its relevance to Ghana's Independence in 1957.