The Republics and Military… · JHS2 Social Studies

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B8.6.3.2.1 - Explain how the First Republic came into being.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define a republic in their own words and distinguish it from other forms of government.
Describe the key events, from independence in 1957 to 1960, that led to the establishment of the First Republic.
Identify at least three main features of the 1960 Constitution that created the First Republic.
Explain the role of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and the Convention People’s Party (CPP) in the transition to republican status.
Discuss at least two major achievements of the First Republic.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Nationalism and Nationhood (Strand 6)
Sub-strand: The Republics and Military Rule (6.3)
Content standard: B8.6.3.2 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the main developments leading to the First and Second Republics.
Indicator: B8.6.3.2.1 - Explain how the First Republic came into being.
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 10 (Week 22 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. 51

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Using the thought shower strategy, learners explain the term Republic.
2. Learners research how the First Republic was established Using the Internet, print media and oral sources.
3. In groups, learners identify the main features of the 1960 Constitution of the First Republic, such as the introduction of a presidential system of government.
4. learners identify the major achievements under the First Republic using think-pair-share.