My National and Civic… · KG2 Integrated Learning

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: K2.3.3.1.3 - Use new vocabulary acquired to create their own drama on how to show themselves as patriotic citizens of their country.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Say and explain at least three new words related to patriotism, such as “patriotic,” “citizen,” “truthful,” “respect,” and “honest.”
Role-play a short scene showing a patriotic act, such as returning lost money to its owner or being a hardworking citizen.
Work with a small group to plan and perform a simple drama that shows good civic behaviour.
Say why we should respect the National Anthem and the pledge when we hear them.
Use the new vocabulary words correctly while acting out their drama scenes.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Values and Beliefs (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: My National and Civic Values (3.3)
Content standard: K2.3.3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the values and virtues we need to exhibit as Ghanaian learners.
Indicator: K2.3.3.1.3 - Use new vocabulary acquired to create their own drama on how to show themselves as patriotic citizens of their country.
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 4 (Week 16 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. 142
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

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Discuss what it means to be a good citizen and list civic values that patriotic citizen exhibit.
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Guide learners to use the words acquired to create short drama. Call on small group to perform their drama and appreciate them. E.g. how a police man caught a thief; Hardworking citizen in a factory; On truthfulness; how someone found and gave back an amount of money to the owner.
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Ask learners why we should respect the National Anthem and the pledge.