The Republics · B6 History

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B6.6.1.1.1 - Describe the events leading to the emergence of the Fourth Republic.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Narrate the sequence of key events leading to the Fourth Republic, including the drawing of a new constitution, the referendum, the lifting of the ban on political parties, and the 1992 general elections, in chronological order.
Explain the significance of at least two of these events in returning Ghana to constitutional rule.
List the four Presidents of the Fourth Republic and state their dates of tenure.
Identify the current President of the Fourth Republic and describe one major event from his inauguration that they have witnessed on television or in person.
Use basic evidence from provided sources to support a discussion about the transition from military rule to the Fourth Republic.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Independent Ghana (Strand 6)
Sub-strand: The Republics (6.1)
Content standard: B6.6.1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the Fourth Republic (1992 to date).
Indicator: B6.6.1.1.1 - Describe the events leading to the emergence of the Fourth Republic.
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 9 (Week 21 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. 44
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Enquiry route: What events led to the emergence of the fourth Republic? Who were the former presidents of the fourth Republic? Who were other key figures in the fourth Republic?
1. Describe the process leading to the emergence of the Fourth Republic (e.g. drawing of a new constitution, referendum, lifting of the ban on political parties, general elections of 1992 etc.)
2. List the names of all the Presidents of the Fourth Republics and their dates of tenure.
3. Learners use internet to find out some biographical details (name, date of birth, place of birth, family, educational backgrounds, hobbies etc.) about presidents of the Fourth Republic of Ghana.
4. Show and discuss a documentary on the inauguration of a new President of Ghana.
5. Learners recount an inauguration they have witnessed or seen on Television.
6. Discuss other key figures in the fourth Republic (e.g. Chief Justices, Speakers of Parliament, Vice Presidents etc.)