### Lesson Plan: Nationalism for Senior Secondary 2 Students
#### Topic: Nationalism - Factors that Increased Nationalist Demand after World War II & Factors Responsible for Slow Nationalist Activities in French West African Colonies
### Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand the concept of nationalism.
2. Identify key factors that increased nationalist demand after World War II.
3. Analyze the reasons for the slow pace of nationalist activities in French West African colonies.
### Materials Needed:
1. Whiteboard and markers
2. Projector and computer for multimedia presentation
3. Handouts with key notes and discussion questions
4. Maps of West Africa, highlighting French colonies
5. Copies of primary source documents (e.g., excerpts from speeches, treaties)
### Lesson Duration:
1 hour and 30 minutes
### Lesson Outline:
#### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Greeting and Attendance**: Welcome students and take attendance.
2. **Introduction to Topic**: Briefly introduce the topic by defining nationalism and its historical context.
3. **Learning Objectives**: Explain the objectives of the lesson and what students are expected to learn.
#### Warm-Up Activity (10 minutes)
1. **Group Discussion**: Divide students into small groups and ask them to discuss what they know about World War II and its impact on Africa.
2. **Share Responses**: Have each group share their key points with the class.
#### Presentation (30 minutes)
1. **Factors that Increased Nationalist Demands after World War II**:
- **Economic Strain**: Discuss how European economies were weakened by the war, leading to reduced colonial investments.
- **Global Ideological Shift**: Explain the influence of global movements toward self-determination and the role of the United Nations.
- **Education and Awareness**: Talk about the role of returning war veterans and educated elites in spreading nationalist ideas.
- **Colonial Exploitation**: Highlight increased awareness of colonial exploitation and desire for self-governance.
- **Formation of Political Parties**: Describe how political organizations and parties in colonies mobilized for independence.
2. **Factors Responsible for Slow Nationalist Activities in French West African Colonies**:
- **Repressive Colonial Policies**: Explain how French colonial policies were more repressive and aimed at assimilating colonies.
- **Economic Dependence**: Discuss the economic dependence on France which made independence movements challenging.
- **Cultural Factors**: Analyze how cultural and linguistic diversities within French colonies created barriers to united nationalist movements.
- **Political Structure**: Detail the nature of French colonial administration in West Africa and its impact on nationalist activities.
#### Group Activity (20 minutes)
1. **Primary Source Analysis**: Provide students with excerpts from speeches or documents related to nationalism in French West Africa.
2. **Guided Questions**: In groups, have students analyze the documents using guided questions focusing on themes and key points.
3. **Class Discussion**: Bring the class together to discuss their findings and share different perspectives.
#### Conclusion (10 minutes)
1. **Summary**: Summarize the key points of the lesson, reinforcing the factors that increased nationalist demands and why French West African colonies had slower nationalist activities.
2. **Q&A**: Allow time for students to ask questions for clarification.
#### Homework/Follow-Up Assignment (10 minutes)
1. **Essay**: Assign an essay where students argue why they think nationalist activities were slower in French West Africa compared to British West Africa, using evidence from the lesson.
2. **Reading Assignment**: Provide supplementary reading materials on the nationalist movements in Africa.
### Assessment:
1. **Participation**: Evaluate student participation in group discussions and activities.
2. **Primary Source Analysis**: Assess students' ability to analyze primary source documents.
3. **Homework Essay**: Grade essays based on clear argumentation, use of evidence, and understanding of the topic.
### Additional Notes:
1. **Differentiation**: Provide additional support for students who may struggle with complex historical concepts.
2. **Multimedia Use**: Utilize multimedia to show video clips or documentaries on African nationalism where appropriate.
3. **Follow-Up**: Plan a follow-up lesson to explore post-independence challenges faced by the newly independent African states.