Why and How We Study HISTORY · B4 History

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B4.1.1.1.1 - Explain the importance of studying the history of Ghana.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Explain in their own words what history is and state at least two reasons why we study the history of Ghana
Describe how knowing Ghana’s history helps define their identity as Ghanaians
Give at least one example of how history teaches customs, values and traditions that help our nation survive
Demonstrate through role-play how history promotes national pride, patriotism and national integration
Identify and discuss at least one way history connects them to their ethnic group and to other Ghanaians

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Curriculum details

Strand: History as a Subject (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Why and How We Study HISTORY (1.1)
Content standard: B4.1.1.1 - Show understanding of the importance of studying history
Indicator: B4.1.1.1.1 - Explain the importance of studying the history of 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. 21
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Enquiry route: How does history promote our identity as Ghanaians? How does history promote the survival of the ethnic groups? How does history promote national integration? How does history promote national pride and patriotism?
1. Engage learners to discuss how history defines our identity as Ghanaians
2. Role-play to show how history teaches us customs, values, traditions all of which ensure the survival of our nation.
3. Role play how history can promote national pride, patriotism and integration