Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 2 - Government - ajor Political Crisis In Nigeria - Western Nigeri

Lesson Plan: Government (Senior Secondary 2) **Topic: Major Political Crisis in Nigeria – Western Nigeria Election Crisis of 1965** **Objective:** - To understand the causes, events, and consequences of the 1965 Western Nigeria Election Crisis. - To analyze the impact of this political crisis on Nigeria's political development and stability. - To develop critical thinking skills by engaging in discussions about historical political crises. **Duration:** 90 minutes **Materials Needed:** - Whiteboard and markers - Projector and computer for multimedia presentation - Handouts with key information and primary sources - Map of Nigeria - Timeline of events leading to the 1965 crisis **Lesson Structure:** **1. Introduction (10 minutes)** - Begin the lesson with a brief overview of Nigeria's political landscape in the 1960s. - Show a map of Nigeria highlighting the Western Region. - Explain the importance of understanding historical political crises to learn from the past. **2. Lecture and Multimedia Presentation (20 minutes)** - Present a brief lecture on the background of the Western Nigeria Election Crisis of 1965. - Discuss the political environment in Nigeria pre-independence and post-independence. - Explain the role of political parties such as the Action Group (AG) and the Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP). - Use a multimedia presentation to show images, news footage, and maps. - Highlight key events: - The controversial elections in Western Nigeria. - The influence of prominent political figures like Chief Obafemi Awolowo and Samuel Akintola. - The breakdown of law and order and subsequent violence. **3. Group Activity (25 minutes)** - Divide the students into small groups of 4-5. - Provide each group with primary source documents, such as excerpts from speeches, newspaper articles, and government reports about the 1965 crisis. - Assign each group to analyze the documents and answer the following questions: - What were the main causes of the Western Nigeria Election Crisis of 1965? - How did the events unfold during the crisis? - What were the immediate and long-term impacts of the crisis on Nigeria's politics? **4. Group Presentations (15 minutes)** - Each group presents their findings to the class. - Allow each group 3-4 minutes to present, with a brief Q&A after each presentation. **5. Class Discussion (10 minutes)** - Facilitate a discussion on the presentations. - Engage students with questions like: - Do you think the crisis could have been avoided? Why or why not? - What lessons can be learned from this crisis for contemporary Nigerian politics? - How did this crisis contribute to subsequent political instability in Nigeria? **6. Conclusion and Summary (5 minutes)** - Summarize the key points discussed during the lesson. - Emphasize the importance of fair elections, political stability, and unity. - Provide a brief overview of how the Western Nigeria Election Crisis influenced future political developments, including the First Republic's collapse. **7. Homework Assignment (5 minutes)** - Assign students to write a 1-2 page essay on the topic: "Analyzing the Impact of the 1965 Western Nigeria Election Crisis on Nigeria’s Political History." - Encourage them to use at least three different sources to support their analysis. --- **Assessment:** - Participation in group activity and class discussion. - Group presentation evaluation. - Homework essay assignment. --- **Reflection:** - After the class, reflect on what went well and what could be improved. - Consider student engagement and comprehension during the lesson. - Adjust the next lesson plans based on the feedback and observations.