History and… · KG2 Integrated Learning

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: K2.5.1.1.6 - Prepare an artwork related to the Independence Day and use it for the Kiddies Independence Day celebration.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Name the colours of the Ghana flag in the correct order (red, gold, green, and the black star).
Create their own individual Ghana flag using paper, colours, and a stick.
Explain in simple words what the black star on the flag stands for.
Use their hand-made flag during the Kiddies Independence Day march-past celebration.
Show care and pride in their artwork, handling it gently and waving it correctly.

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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: K2.5.1.1.6 - Prepare an artwork related to the Independence Day and use it for the Kiddies Independence Day celebration.
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. 158
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Provide learners with different writing tools and colours and white paper. Show them the Ghana flag and have them prepare their own individual flag with a black star. With a glue, attach sticks to the card. During the Kiddie march-past each child should have a flag of his own to wave.