Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v4 - SHS 2

Lesson Video

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Performance objectives

• Identify the basic skills for Tumatu and Ampe.
• Demonstrate the steps for playing both games.
• Explain the rules and objectives of Tumatu and Ampe.
• Reflect on the health benefits of these traditional games.

Lesson summary

This lesson re-connects us with the games we grew up playing: Tumatu and Ampe. These are not just for fun; they are a vital part of our Ghanaian culture and a fantastic way to stay physically fit. By understanding the specific skills involved, we can appreciate these games more, play them better and safer, and understand how they contribute to our overall health and well-being. We will explore the fundamental movements that make these games both a challenge and a joy to play.

Lesson notes

This section breaks down the two selected traditional games, focusing on their rules and the fundamental skills needed to play them effectively. A. Tumatu (Hopscotch)

`Tumatu` is the Ghanaian name for the popular playground game known internationally as Hopscotch. It is a game of balance, precision, and agility.

i. Objective: The main goal is to be the first player to successfully complete the entire course by hopping and jumping through a sequence of numbered squares after throwing a marker (`daama`) into the correct square.

ii. Equipment: A Grid: Drawn on the ground with chalk, charcoal, or a stick. A standard grid has 8 to 10 squares. A Marker (`Daama`): A small, flat object like a stone (`aboɔ`), a piece of broken tile, a bottle cap, or a small beanbag.

Evaluation guide

• Identify the basic skills in performing Tumatu (hopscotch) and ampe.
• Direct Instruction:
• Introduction and Demonstration: Give a brief introduction about the history and rules
• of tumatu and demonstrate the steps, explaining each part clea rly for learners to

Reference guide

• : Chalk or charcoal, small stones or bottle caps (for `daama`), open space (playground, courtyard), charts showing the Tumatu grid and Ampe stance, video clips of the games being played (if a projector is available).
• References: NaCCA Physical Education and Health (Core) Curriculum for SHS.
• Overview and Learning Objectives
• Overview:
• This lesson re-connects us with the games we grew up playing: Tumatu and Ampe. These are not just for fun; they are a vital part of our Ghanaian culture and a fantastic way to stay physically fit. By understanding the specific skills involved, we can appreciate these games more, play them better and safer, and understand how they contribute to our overall health and well-being. We will explore the fundamental movements that make these games both a challenge and a joy to play.
• Learning Objectives: