Power and Authority · B3 Our World And Our People

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B3.4.2.2.1 - Show respect to national symbols

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Name at least four national symbols of Ghana (Coat of Arms, National Flag, National Anthem, National Pledge) and recognise the adinkra symbol as a cultural symbol.
Explain at least two reasons why national symbols should be respected, such as promoting a sense of belonging and unity.
Demonstrate correct behaviour when the National Anthem is played or the National Pledge is recited, including standing at attention and singing or reciting with pride.
Identify at least three ways of showing respect to national symbols in daily life, such as handling the flag carefully and not dragging it on the ground.
Discuss how respecting national symbols connects to the rule of law and order in the community, building on last week’s lesson.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Our Nation Ghana (Strand 4)
Sub-strand: Power and Authority (4.2)
Content standard: B3.4.2.2 - Demonstrate respect for symbols of authority
Indicator: B3.4.2.2.1 - Show respect to national symbols
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 3 (Week 27 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. 52
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Learners talk about why national symbols (Coat of Arms, Pledge, National Anthem, Flag, adinkra) should be respected e.g. promote sense of belonging among individuals and to the nation
Learners talk about the various ways of showing respect national symbols e.g. singing the National Anthem, reciting the National Pledge