Festivals · B1 Our World And Our People

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B1.3.2.1.1 - Describe religious festivals in Ghana

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Name at least two festivals celebrated by each of the three main religious groups in Ghana (Christian, Islamic, and African Traditional Religion).
Describe one key activity or practice associated with each festival mentioned.
Explain why religious tolerance is important during festival celebrations in Ghana.
Demonstrate acts of respect and sharing when talking about festivals of different religious groups.
Role play a scene showing peaceful coexistence during a religious festival.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Our Beliefs and Values (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Festivals (3.2)
Content standard: B1.3.2.1 - Demonstrate knowledge of festivals in Ghana
Indicator: B1.3.2.1.1 - Describe religious festivals in Ghana
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 5 (Week 17 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. 11
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Learners mention festivals celebrated in the three religions in Ghana:
i. Christian - Christmas, Easter, etc.
ii. Islamic - Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Adha, etc.
iii. African Traditional Religion (ATR) - Odwira, Damba, Homowo, Hogbetsotso, Fetu AfahyƐ, etc.
Learners role play religious tolerance e.g. prayers at the Independence Day celebrations, celebrations of major religious festivals (Christmas, Eid-ul-Adha, ban on drumming preceding the Homowo Festival)