The Republics · B4 History

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B4.6.1.1.1 - Explain that Ghana up to June 1960, though independent, had the Queen of The United Kingdom (UK) as Head of State of the Ghana and made limitations on Ghana’s independence.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define the term “Republic” in their own words and give at least one example of a republic.
State that Ghana became independent on 6 March 1957 but was not yet a republic.
Explain that Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom remained Ghana’s Head of State from March 1957 until 1 July 1960.
Identify at least three limitations on Ghana’s independence during this period, including the role of the Queen, the Governor-General, and British officials in key positions.
Discuss why Ghanaians wanted a republic and what this meant for their full independence.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Independent Ghana (Strand 6)
Sub-strand: The Republics (6.1)
Content standard: B4.6.1.1 - Understand that there have been four Republics in Ghana
Indicator: B4.6.1.1.1 - Explain that Ghana up to June 1960, though independent, had the Queen of The United Kingdom (UK) as Head of State of the Ghana and made limitations on Ghana's independence.
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 6 (Week 30 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. 28
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Enquiry route: What is a Republic? Who was the leader of Ghana's first Republic? What were the limitations to Ghana's independence until 1960?
1. Define the term Republic?
2. Discuss the limitations on Ghana's independence up to June 1960
3. Use the internet identify the positions controlled by British officials up to June 1960