Some Selected Individuals · B3 History

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B3.2.5.1.1 - Describe Ghanaian entrepreneurs who have made significant contributions including George Grant - Businessman, Winifred Tete-Ansa, Esther Ocloo - Nkulenu Industries, B.A. Mensah - Pioneer Tobacco Ltd. Kwabena Pepra - Paramount Distilleries, J.K. Siaw - Tata Brewery, Alhaji Adam Iddrisu - Global Haulage

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Name at least five Ghanaian entrepreneurs who have made significant contributions to national development.
Describe the business each entrepreneur is known for, such as Esther Ocloo with Nkulenu Industries and Alhaji Adam Iddrisu with Global Haulage.
Explain in simple terms how these entrepreneurs helped develop Ghana through their businesses, such as creating jobs and producing local goods.
Identify pictures of some outstanding Ghanaian entrepreneurs from a chart or display.
State which entrepreneur inspires them most and give at least one clear reason for their choice.

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Curriculum details

Strand: My Country Ghana (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Some Selected Individuals (2.5)
Content standard: B3.2.5.1 - Describe the contributions of some outstanding Ghanaian entrepreneurs.
Indicator: B3.2.5.1.1 - Describe Ghanaian entrepreneurs who have made significant contributions including George Grant - Businessman, Winifred Tete-Ansa, Esther Ocloo - Nkulenu Industries, B.A. Mensah - Pioneer Tobacco Ltd. Kwabena Pepra - Paramount Distilleries, J.K. Siaw - Tata Brewery, Alhaji Adam Iddrisu - Global Haulage
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 2 (Week 26 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: History Curriculum (Basic 1-6), 2019, p. 18
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Enquiry route: Which Ghanaian entrepreneurs contributed to national development? How did they contribute? Which entrepreneurs inspires you most and why?
1.Name Ghanaian entrepreneurs of note e.g. George Grant - Businessman, Winifred Tete-Ansa, Esther Ocloo - Nkulenu Industries, B.A. Mensah - Pioneer Tobacco Ltd. Kwabena Pepra - Paramount Distilleries, J.K. Siaw - Tata Brewery, Alhaji Adam Iddrisu - Global Haulage
2.Show pictures of some outstanding entrepreneurs in Ghana
3.Retell the live stories of any of these entrepreneurs from a documentary show
4. Identify the entrepreneurs who work inspires you most and give reasons for your choice