Nature of God · B4 Our World And Our People

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B4.1.1.1.1 - Explain how special each individual is

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

State at least three ways in which they are different from their classmates (e.g. height, complexion, talents, interests).
Explain why every person is unique and special in their own way.
Demonstrate pride in their identity by saying or writing one positive statement about themselves.
Identify at least two God-given qualities they possess and how they can use them to serve others and their community.
Discuss why it is important to respect and appreciate the differences in other people.

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Curriculum details

Strand: All About Us (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Nature of God (1.1)
Content standard: B4.1.1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the Nature of God as the Creator of human beings
Indicator: B4.1.1.1.1 - Explain how special each individual is
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 1 (Week 1 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.
Curriculum reference: Our World and Our People Curriculum (Basic 4-6), 2019, p. 2
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

In groups, learners discuss how each person is created as unique and different from one another: some are short, tall, dull, intelligent, fair in complexion, black in complexion, etc.
Learners demonstrate the uniqueness of each individual e.g.
My name is Esi, I am black and beautiful, there is no one like me, I'm special for who I am, how I look and where I live. I am a Ghanaian. I am proud to be a Ghanaian.
Use pictures/video clips to demonstrate the effects of destroying our bodies.
Put learners into groups according to: height, colour, mass, intelligence, etc.
Learners write how different they are from one another.
Learners in groups discuss how they can use their God-given unique qualities: Serve God and human beings, protect and preserve the environment, live together in harmony, contribute to development.
Learners talk about their aspiration and how they want to achieve that.