Establishing British Rule in Ghana · B4 History

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B4.4.1.1.1 - Examine the Bond of 1844

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Explain at least three events that led to the signing of the Bond of 1844.
State where the Bond of 1844 was signed and identify the people who signed it.
Describe the main contents of the Bond of 1844 using simple language.
Discuss the significance of the Bond of 1844 in Ghana’s history.
Use historical evidence (texts and pictures) to answer questions about the Bond.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Colonisation and Developments under Colonial Rule in Ghana (Strand 4)
Sub-strand: Establishing British Rule in Ghana (4.1)
Content standard: B4.4.1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the gradual process of colonisation and recall the initial steps the British took to colonise Ghana.
Indicator: B4.4.1.1.1 - Examine the Bond of 1844
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.
Source document note: The official curriculum document has a fault in this entry, so the curriculum text above is transcribed exactly as printed:

exemplars - p.26: The page prints the words 'Enquiry route:' twice, once on a line of its own and once introducing the questions. Both transcribed as printed.
Curriculum reference: History Curriculum (Basic 1-6), 2019, p. 26
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Enquiry route:
Enquiry route: What led to the signing of the bond of 1844? Where was the Bond of 1844 signed? Which people signed? What was the significance of the Bond?
1. Discuss events leading to the signing of the Bond of 1844.
2. Using primary evidence provide students with the content of 1884 and discuss it with them
3. With the use of the internet/pictures show the Palaver Hall where the Bond was signed
4. Brainstorm the significance of the Bond of 1844?