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Basic 7 Social Studies Term 3 Week 8 Lesson Plan

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Week 8: Lesson Plan
Subject: Social Studies
Class: Basic 7
Topic: Independent Ghana
Strand: Independent GhanaSub-strand: Independent Ghana
Indicator (code): B7.6.1.1.4Content Std (code): B7.6.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of the development of Ghana as an independent nation
Performance Indicator: Learners can explain the transition from a Constitutional Monarchy to a Republic in 1960Core Competencies: CG, CC
T.L.R.(s): Pictures of the 1960 Republican celebration, Portraits of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah
Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning
Recap previous knowledge about from a Constitutional Monarchy. Quick brainstorm: What do you already know about from a Constitutional Monarchy? Introduction to today's objectives regarding from a Constitutional Monarchy. Mental drill or quick quiz related to from a Constitutional Monarchy.
Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment
Discuss the 1960 Plebiscite and its impact on transitioning to the Republican Constitution. Explain the President's dual role as Head of State and Head of Government, replacing the Queen and Governor-General. Highlight the significance of July 1st as Republic Day. Evaluate understanding by identifying two differences between the 1957 and 1960 Constitutions.
Phase 3plenary / reflections
Summarize what we learned today about from a Constitutional Monarchy. Oral assessment: Answer key questions on from a Constitutional Monarchy. Learners share one new thing they found out about from a Constitutional Monarchy. Check for understanding and wrap up the week on from a Constitutional Monarchy.

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