Our Neighbouring Countries · B4 Our World And…

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B4.5.1.1.1 - Describe cultural exchanges between Ghana and her neighbours

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Name at least three countries that share a border with Ghana.
Identify at least two common cultural practices shared between Ghana and at least two of her neighbours.
Describe how food items such as gari, cassava, and yam move across Ghana’s borders and are enjoyed by neighbouring countries.
Mention at least one festival or celebration (such as Christmas or Eid-ul-Adha) that is observed in both Ghana and her neighbouring countries.
Explain in simple terms what a cultural exchange is, using examples from their own communities.

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Curriculum details

Strand: My Global Community (Strand 5)
Sub-strand: Our Neighbouring Countries (5.1)
Content standard: B4.5.1.1 - Demonstrate knowledge of the cultural exchanges between Ghana and her neighbours
Indicator: B4.5.1.1.1 - Describe cultural exchanges between Ghana and her neighbours
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 10 (Week 34 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. 21
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Learners mention common cultural practices between Ghana and her neighbours e.g. language, food, farming
Learners in groups describe common festivals and other cultural activities between Ghana and her neighbours e.g. Christmas, Eid-ul-Adha Food: gari, cassava, yam Dressing: kaba and slit, smock