Power and Authority · B2 Our World And Our People

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B2.4.2.1.1 - Explain ways to appreciate national symbols, as a responsible citizen

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least three national symbols of Ghana and describe what each one represents
Demonstrate appropriate behaviour when the National Anthem is played or the National Flag is raised
Explain at least two ways a responsible citizen can protect national symbols from damage or disrespect
Recite or sing the National Anthem and the National Pledge with respect and accuracy
Role-play scenarios showing how to respond when someone destroys or disrespects a national symbol

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Curriculum details

Strand: Our Nation Ghana (Strand 4)
Sub-strand: Power and Authority (4.2)
Content standard: B2.4.2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of national symbols
Indicator: B2.4.2.1.1 - Explain ways to appreciate national symbols, as a responsible citizen
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 1 (Week 25 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 1-3), 2019, p. 32
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Learners demonstrate various ways of showing respect to the national symbols e.g. standing while he National Anthem is being played
Learners sing/recite the National Anthem and Pledge
Learners, through role play, to talk about ways they can help to protect national symbols, e.g. obedience, reporting people who destroy the national symbols, respect for the symbols.
NOTE
Let learners write the words of the National Anthem and the Pledge and learn to sing/recite