History and… · KG1 Integrated Learning

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: K1.5.1.1.4 - Demonstrate respect for the symbols and songs of our nation.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Stand at attention with the correct posture (hands on chest or at sides) when the national anthem is played or sung.
Sing the national anthem along with a tape recording, joining in with the words they already know.
Recite the national pledge with the necessary postures and gestures, showing the teacher they know when to place their hand on their chest.
Identify the three colours of the Ghana flag (red, gold, green) and point to them when asked.
Show respect by keeping quiet, standing still, and removing hats when the national anthem is played, during a practice ceremony in class.

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Curriculum details

Strand: My Nation Ghana (Strand 5)
Sub-strand: History and Celebration of Ghana's Independence (5.1)
Content standard: K1.5.1.1 - Demonstrate knowledge of the history and independence of Ghana
Indicator: K1.5.1.1.4 - Demonstrate respect for the symbols and songs of our nation.
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 12 (Week 24 of the year)
Term is the curriculum's own; the week within it is our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order. Follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Kindergarten Curriculum (KG1 and KG2), 2019, p. 63
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Learners sing the national anthem along with a tape recording and recite the pledge with the necessary postures and gestures, i.e. Standing at attention, hand on chest, etc.
In small groups, the learners use glue and pieces of materials in the colours of the national flag to build a large collage of the Ghana Flag.