The People of Ghana · JHS1 Social Studies

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.1.1.1.1 - Trace the original homes and movement patterns of the major ethnic groups in Ghana.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify the major ethnic groups in Ghana, namely the Gonja, Mole-Dagbani, Guan, Akan, Ewe, and Ga-Adangbe.
Trace the original homes of these ethnic groups using a historical map of Africa.
Describe the movement patterns of the major ethnic groups from their original homes to their present locations in Ghana.
Draw simple directional signs to show the routes taken by at least three ethnic groups into Ghana.
Work in pairs to share findings and give feedback on each other’s maps and descriptions.

This lesson opens the topic of migration into Ghana. It focuses only on where the groups came from and the routes they took. The factors behind their movement and the impact of migration will be covered in a later lesson (B7.1.1.1.2, Term 1, Week 2).

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Curriculum details

Strand: Identity, Significance and Purpose (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: The People of Ghana (1.1)
Content standard: B7.1.1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the movement of major ethnic groups into Ghana.
Indicator: B7.1.1.1.1 - Trace the original homes and movement patterns 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: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 1

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. In pairs, learners identify the major ethnic groups in Ghana, including the Gonja, Mole-Dagbani, Guan, Akan, Ewe, and Ga-Adangbe.
2. Learners use a historical map of Africa to trace the original homes of the major ethnic groups.
3. Using maps or cardinal points, learners draw simple directional signs to describe the movement patterns of the major ethnic groups to their present location in Ghana, including places they temporarily settled.