Socio-cultural Practices in… · JHS3 Social Studies

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B9.1.2.1.1 - Assess the changes and continuity in indigenous Ghanaian marriages and funeral rites.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Describe the key features, symbols and purposes of indigenous Ghanaian marriage rites across at least two ethnic groups.
Describe the key features and purposes of indigenous Ghanaian funeral rites.
Identify at least three changes that have occurred in Ghanaian marriage practices since the pre-colonial era, and explain what has remained continuous (unchanged).
Identify at least three changes that have occurred in Ghanaian funeral practices since the pre-colonial era, and explain what has remained continuous.
Assess, with reasons, whether continuity or change has been stronger in Ghanaian marriage and funeral rites, presenting their conclusion in a short oral or written argument.

This lesson opens the topic of socio-cultural practices in Ghana. It focuses only on marriage and funeral rites. Festivals will be treated in the next lesson, so this note does not cover them.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Identity, Significance and Purpose (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Socio-cultural Practices in Ghana (1.2)
Content standard: B9.1.2.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the socio-cultural practices in Ghana since the pre-colonial era.
Indicator: B9.1.2.1.1 - Assess the changes and continuity in indigenous Ghanaian marriages and funeral rites.
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: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 65

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. In mixed-ability groups, learners observe photographs or paintings and short videos depicting different Ghanaian marriage rites from various ethnic groups and analyse the images discussing:
- Symbols and objects used in marriage rites
- Facial expressions and body language of participants
- The overall atmosphere and mood conveyed
- What the images tell us about the purpose and significance of marriage rites
2. Learners form concentric circles to discuss the significance of funeral rites and how it has changed over time.