Basic 2 · History · The People of Ghana
Unity in Diversity
In this topic you will learn that Ghana's many ethnic groups live together as one nation.
By the end of these notes you should be able to:
- Explain unity in diversity
- Name things that unite Ghanaians
- Show respect for other ethnic groups
What you already know
- The people of Ghana
Copy everything that has a blue line on its left into your notebook. The other parts are for reading.
- Strand
- My Country Ghana
- Sub-strand
- The People of Ghana
- Indicator
- B2.2.1.1.1 – Identify the ethnic groups in each region of Ghana
Introduction
At the Independence Day parade, children from every ethnic group march together. They sing the same national anthem and salute the same flag.
1. Unity in Diversity
Diversity: Being different in many ways.
Unity: Being together as one.
Ghanaians speak different languages and have different customs, but we are one nation.
2. Things That Unite Us
| Symbol | Description |
|---|---|
| national flag | red, gold and green with a black star |
| national anthem | "God bless our homeland Ghana" |
| coat of arms | Ghana's official badge |
| national pledge | "I promise on my honour to be faithful and loyal to Ghana my motherland" |
3. Respecting Each Other
- Do not laugh at other people's language.
- Learn greetings in other languages.
- Enjoy other groups' food and festivals.
New words
- unity
- Being together as one.
- diversity
- Being different in many ways.
- national
- Belonging to the whole country.
- respect
- To treat others well.
Summary
- Ghana has many ethnic groups but is one nation.
- The flag, anthem and pledge unite us.
- We respect all ethnic groups.
Class activity: Greetings Swap
- Learn how to say "good morning" in three Ghanaian languages.
- Teach your greeting to a friend from another group.
- Sing the national anthem together.
You need: Large Ghana regional map, Locally made region-and-capital cards, Manila map puzzle
Exercises
Answer in your exercise book first, then check your answers.
1. What colours are on Ghana's flag?
- A. Red, gold and green
- B. Blue and white
- C. Black and red
- D. Pink and yellow
Show answer
Answer: Red, gold and greenGhana's flag has a black star too.2. "Unity in diversity" means…
- A. Being one nation though different
- B. Fighting each other
- C. Speaking one language only
- D. Living alone
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Answer: Being one nation though differentWe are different but united.3. The black star is on Ghana's flag.
- A. True
- B. False
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Answer: TrueIt is in the middle.4. We should laugh at other people's language.
- A. True
- B. False
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Answer: FalseWe should respect it.5. Being together as one is ______.
Show answer
Answer: unityThat is unity.6. Name two things that unite Ghanaians.
Show answer
Answer: Any two: flag, anthem, pledge, coat of arms.These are national symbols.
Homework
- Learn a greeting in a Ghanaian language you do not speak.