Conflict, Peace and Security · JHS2 Social Studies

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B8.3.2.1.1 - Use historical narratives to investigate the causes and effects of conflicts in Ghana

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Explain the meaning of conflict and distinguish between healthy disagreement and destructive conflict.
Identify at least four causes of inter-ethnic conflicts in pre-colonial Ghana using historical narratives.
Analyse the effects of pre-colonial inter-ethnic conflicts on the people and communities involved.
Describe how Ghanaian groups used diplomacy, alliances and other peaceful means to resolve disputes and maintain stability.
Work collaboratively in mixed-ability and mixed-gender groups to investigate historical conflicts and present findings to the class.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Law and Order in the Ghanaian Society (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Conflict, Peace and Security (3.2)
Content standard: B8.3.2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the causes and consequences of wars and conflicts
Indicator: B8.3.2.1.1 - Use historical narratives to investigate the causes and effects of conflicts in Ghana
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.
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.44: printed JHS 2.3.2.1; the same code heads a different standard on p.45, renumbered there to B8.3.2.2
indicator text - p.44: printed JHS 2.3.2.1.1; the same code heads a different indicator on p.45, renumbered there to B8.3.2.2.1
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 44

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. In a think-pair-share activity, learners explain the meaning of conflict.
2. Learners work in mixed-ability groups to analyse the causes of inter-ethnic conflicts in pre-colonial Ghana.
3. In small groups, learners discuss the impact of inter-ethnic conflicts in the pre-colonial era.
4. In mixed-gender groups (where applicable), learners form concentric circles to discuss how groups used diplomacy and alliances to promote peace and stability.