Basic 8 Religious and Moral Education Term 1 Week 4 Lesson Plan

Revise with learners to review their understanding in the previous lesson.

Concrete-resource task: Set out these resources for each group: Bible; Qur'an; Printed photograph of a Ghanaian traditional shrine. Learners respectfully examine and compare the objects and printed examples, and refer to them as evidence during the discussion below. Revise with learners on the three main religion in Ghana and what they believe. Put learners in groups according to the ethnicity, (i.e. Akan, Ewe, Dagombas). Let them discuss the creation story. Each group presents their findings to the class. Example: THE AKAN MYTH ON CREATION The Akans are the largest ethnic group in Ghana. They include, the Assins, Ashantis, Akims, Aowin, Adansis and Fantes. They believe that creation took the following ways: 1. God, called "Onyankopon" created all the things on the earth and in heaven in definite manner and order. 2. onyankopon created the sky, water bodies, plants and minerals one after the other to fill the land and heaven. etc THE EWE MYTH ON CREATION The Ewes are largely found in the Volta Region of Ghana. They believe that creation took the following form: 1. God, called "Mawu" created everything on the earth and in heaven. 2. Before He created everything, the world was without form. It was completely dark, etc.

Use peer discussion and effective questioning to find out from learners what they have learnt during the lesson.

Share performance indicators with learners.

Concrete-resource task: Set out these resources for each group: Bible; Qur'an; Printed photograph of a Ghanaian traditional shrine. Learners respectfully examine and compare the objects and printed examples, and refer to them as evidence during the discussion below. Assessment Give account of the creation story according to the Akans and Ewes. Each group presents their findings to the class. example: THE DAGOMBAS MYTH ON CREATION The Dagombas are mostly found in the Northern Region of Ghana, especially Tamale and Yendi. Their story of creation is as follows: 1. The Great chief (God) called "Naawuni" created the heaven and the earth and all the things in them in six days. 2. He also created the spirits and the other lesser gods called bola to serve as His messengers. They were to also serve as intermediary between Him and humanity. Guide learners to discuss the purpose and usefulness of God’s creation. Example: 1. For the comfort of humankind and other creatures 2. Humankind is created to serve God 3. Humankind to care for other creatures Assessment Write four purpose and usefulness of God’s creation.

Take feedback from learners and summarize the lesson.