Ghana Gains Independence · B6 History

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B6.5.4.1.2 - Explain how Ghana gained independence through constitutional means.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Describe the main political parties that contested the 1951 general elections and state the outcome of that election.
Explain the sequence of events from the 1951 elections to the 1956 elections, including key constitutional developments.
State the outcome of the 1956 general elections and explain why it led to Ghana’s independence.
Demonstrate understanding of the term “constitutional means” by explaining how Ghana’s independence was achieved through lawful and democratic processes.
Participate in a role-play of an election at a polling station, showing the key steps in voting during the colonial period.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Journey to Independence (Strand 5)
Sub-strand: Ghana Gains Independence (5.4)
Content standard: B6.5.4.1 - Demonstrate an understanding of the course of events leading to independence from 1948 to 1957
Indicator: B6.5.4.1.2 - Explain how Ghana gained independence through constitutional means.
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 2 (Week 14 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.43: A stray ':' is printed on a line of its own above 'Enquiry routes:'. Not transcribed.
Curriculum reference: History Curriculum (Basic 1-6), 2019, p. 43
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Enquiry routes: Which political parties took part in the 1951 general elections? What was the outcome of that election?
1. Discuss the first general elections held in 1951.
2. Use a resource person (retired educationalist, veteran soldier, retired police officer, senior citizens etc.) to discuss the sequence of events leading to the 1956 elections
3. Discuss the outcome of the 1956 elections
4. Enact a scene of an election at a polling station