What do you know about Ghana

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What do you know about Ghana?
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Where in the world is Ghana?
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Looking at symbols.Here are some very common
symbols, but do you know what they all mean?
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What are Adinkra symbols?
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Adinkra Symbols.
Adinkra symbols are small, symbolic pictures used
to decorate colourful patterned cloth in Ghana.
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These symbols are seen all over Ghana and not
just on cloth....
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The symbols are full of meaning. The colour of
the cloth is also very important....

• This symbol is called Gye nyame. It is the most
  commonly used symbol in Ghana. It is found on
  bank notes, jewellery and furniture. It is used
  by Muslim and Christian printers to show that God
  is everywhere.

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Here are some Adinkra symbols. Can you match the
symbols with the correct name and meaning?
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Can you match the symbols to the correct names?
Mercedes Spiders web Fern
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Spiders web Fern Mercedes
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Session 1I can match Adinkra symbols and their
meaning.

• Success criteria

Study the symbol pictures carefully.
Look for clues to the meaning in the
design and name of each symbol.
Discuss ideas with your partner.
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Spiders web Fern Mercedes
Handcuffs
For many years men, women and children were taken
away from Ghana as slaves. They were handcuffed
and this symbol reminds us that slavery is always
wrong.
Anansi the spider is in many folk tales. He is a
clever trickster and is a symbol of wisdom.
Two crocodiles
Ferns can grow in very dry weather and poor soil.
They represent working through problems.
This symbol reminds us to work for the good of
everyone, and not to be selfish.
Teeth and tongue
The teeth and tongue work together and are both
important. They represent people and countries
depending on each other.
In Ghana only rich people can afford to buy
Mercedes cars. So this symbol represents ambition
and hopes for a secure future.
Linked hearts
Crocodile
This symbol reminds us to try to understand each
other and to settle arguments.
The crocodile lives both in water and on the
land. It represents adaptability.
Moon and star
Padlock
Laws and rules apply to everyone. This symbol
represents justice and fairness for all.
This symbolises co-operation between people.
Bunch of cola nuts
Seeds of the fofoo plant
Cola nuts are grown and eaten in Ghana. They may
be offered to welcome visitors. They represent
hospitality.
The fofoo plant is greedy and jealous of its
neighbours. This symbol teaches us to be happy
with what we have.
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What have we learnt about Ghana from studying
Adinkra patterns?
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The symbols are printed onto fabric using
printing blocks...
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The printing blocks are made from the gourds that
grow on calabash plants.....
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Printing the design onto fabric..
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Wearing the cloth...
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Do you know what day of the week you were born?
In Ghana there is a tradition of naming children
according to what day they were born on.
Can you work out what your Twi name would be?
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Session 2I can design my own Adinkra symbol and
explain its meaning.
Success criteria Think carefully about your own
personal values Try out several ideas Discuss
ideas with your partner Keep your final design
quite simple and easy to draw onto a tile.
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Can you match the photos?
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Session 3I can print my own Adinkra symbol.
Success criteria Draw your design as big as you
can on your tile Think carefully about your
choice of ink colour Work in an organised
manner Share resources