The People of Ghana · B3 History

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B3.2.1.1.1 - Discuss the origins of the major ethnic groups in Ghana

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Name at least five major ethnic groups in Ghana: Akan, Ewe, Ga/Adangme, Guan, Mole-Dagbani/Gonja.
State the place of origin of each of the five major ethnic groups.
Trace the migration routes of the major ethnic groups on a simple map of Ghana.
Explain at least one reason why each major ethnic group moved to its present location.
Compose and perform a short song that mentions the major ethnic groups and their origins.

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Curriculum details

Strand: My Country Ghana (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: The People of Ghana (2.1)
Content standard: B3.2.1.1 - Exhibit knowledge of the unique history of the major ethnic groups in Ghana
Indicator: B3.2.1.1.1 - Discuss the origins of the major ethnic groups in Ghana
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: History Curriculum (Basic 1-6), 2019, p. 15
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Enquiry route: What are the major ethnic groups in Ghana? Where did the major ethnic groups originate? Why did they move to their present locations?
1. Identify some of the major ethnic groups. Eg. Guan, Mole-Dagbani/ Gonja, Akan, Ga/Adangme, Ewe
2. Use a map to trace the routes the major ethnic groups travelled to get to their present-day locations in Ghana.
3. In groups, learners discuss the origin of the major ethnic groups
4. Compose a song with names of the major ethnic groups and where they originated (In the special schools, resource persons should assist the hearing impaired to sing)
5. Draw a map to locate the migratory routes of the ethnic groups. (this can also be done on a manila card)
6. Develop a timeline of the periods each ethnic group arrived in Ghana