Basic 4 History Term 1 Week 6 Lesson Plan

Tell learners a brief story about Ghana. Let learners sing some patriot songs they are familiar with. Review the previous knowledge of the learners by making them answer questions on the previous lesson. Engage learners to play games and sing songs to begin the lesson

Using the map of Ghana, guide learners to locate the Forest Belt States. E.g. Denkyira Kingdom Engage learners to discuss about the history of the Denkyira Kingdom. The Denkyira was a powerful nation of the Akan people that existed before the 1620s, in what is now modern-day Ghana. Like all Akans, they originated from Bono state. Before 1620, Denkyira was called Agona. The ruler of the Denkyira was called Denkyirahene and the capital was Jukwa. The first Denkyirahene was called Mumunumfi. Learners to Identify the reasons for the rise, expansion and decline of the Denkyira Kingdom. Using the map of Ghana, guide learners to locate the Forest Belt States. E.g. Akwamu Kingdom Engage learners to discuss about the history of the Mole-Dagbani Kingdom. The Akwamus migrated from Adanse to settle at the Twifo- Heman forest at the later part of the 16th century. This group of Akans belonged to the Aduana family and are blood brothers of Asumennya, Dormaa and Kumawu. The modern city of Asaamankese was originally founded and occupied by the Akwamus. nana Ansa Sasraku was the King of the Akwamu Learners to Identify the reasons for the rise, expansion and decline of the Akwamu Kingdom. For this activity, learners use Ghana map, printed photographs of traditional stools and palaces and locally made timeline cards to trace the kingdom’s area, study symbols of authority and order the main events.

Ask learners series of questions to review their understanding of the lesson Ask learners to summarize what they have learnt Ask learners to tell you what they have learnt Give learners individual or home task