History and… · KG2 Integrated Learning

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: K2.5.1.1.3

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Orally construct at least three simple sentences about Independence Day using new vocabulary words such as “independence,” “March,” “flag,” “parade,” and “celebrate” in English and in their home language.
Copy two to three short sentences about Independence Day correctly into their personal journal or self-dictionary.
Match new Independence Day vocabulary words to pictures in their self-dictionary (for example, drawing a flag next to the word “flag”).
Dramatize one Independence Day activity (such as marching or waving the flag) while saying a sentence about what they are doing.
Recite at least one line of the national anthem and explain in simple words what that line means to them.

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Curriculum details

Strand: My Nation Ghana (Strand 5)
Sub-strand: History and Celebrations of Ghana (5.1)
Content standard: K2.5.1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of history and celebrations of Ghana
Indicator: K2.5.1.1.3 - Use the new vocabulary learnt about the Independence Day celebration to construct simple sentences and copy them correctly into their journal or self-dictionary of pictures and words.
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 11 (Week 23 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. 156
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Use the new sight and content vocabulary learnt about the Independence Day celebration to construct simple sentences orally in-home languages and English. E.g. Our independence is celebrated on the 6 th of March. Dramatize some of the activities that happen on Independence Day. For instance, have Kiddies March past with one of the learners playing the role of the President and others will play different roles. Have learners recite the national anthem and make meaning of it.