Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 2 - History - Bornu Under Shehus. The Emergence Of El-kanemi

# Lesson Plan: Bornu Under Shehus - The Emergence of El-Kanemi ## Grade Level: Senior Secondary 2 ### Duration: 90 minutes ### Objective: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to: 1. Explain the historical context of the Bornu Empire before the emergence of El-Kanemi. 2. Identify the key contributions of El-Kanemi to the Bornu Empire. 3. Analyze the impact of El-Kanemi's leadership on the political, social, and economic aspects of the Bornu Empire. ### Materials: - Whiteboard/Chalkboard - Markers/Chalk - Projector and computer (optional) - Map of West Africa highlighting Bornu Empire - Handouts with primary and secondary sources - Video clips or documentaries about Bornu and El-Kanemi (if available) - Worksheets and assessments ### Lesson Outline: 1. **Introduction (10 minutes)** - Brief overview of the Bornu Empire's history. - Explain the significance of studying Bornu under the Shehus and the emergence of El-Kanemi. - Display the map of West Africa and locate the Bornu Empire. 2. **Historical Context (15 minutes)** - Discuss the decline of the Sayfawa dynasty and challenges faced by Bornu before El-Kanemi. - Highlight the internal strife, external threats, and the role of jihad movements. 3. **Lecture: Emergence of El-Kanemi (20 minutes)** - Introduction to Muhammad al-Amin El-Kanemi. - Describe El-Kanemi's rise to power and his initial role as an adviser. - Discuss his strategies to restore Bornu's political stability and military strength. - Elaborate on El-Kanemi's role in repulsing the Fulani Jihadist threat. 4. **Group Activity: Analyzing Sources (20 minutes)** - Divide students into small groups. - Provide each group with handouts containing primary and secondary sources about El-Kanemi and his policies. - Ask groups to analyze the sources and list key contributions of El-Kanemi to the Bornu Empire. - Groups will present their findings to the class. 5. **Class Discussion (10 minutes)** - Discuss the group's findings. - Delve into the impact of El-Kanemi's policies on the political, social, and economic structure of Bornu. - Encourage students to ask questions and share thoughts. 6. **Video Clip (Optional) (10 minutes)** - Show a short documentary or video clip about the Bornu Empire under El-Kanemi. - Discuss key points highlighted in the video, reinforcing the lesson's content. 7. **Assessment: Short Essay (15 minutes)** - Provide students with a prompt to write a short essay on: "How did El-Kanemi influence the revival of the Bornu Empire?" - Allow students to refer to their notes, sources, and video content. 8. **Conclusion (5 minutes)** - Recap main points of the lesson. - Highlight the importance of El-Kanemi's legacy in the history of the Bornu Empire. - Provide a brief preview of the next lesson topic. ### Homework: - Assign students to research another historical figure from West Africa who had a significant impact and prepare a short presentation for the next class. ### Additional Notes: - Adjust activities based on available resources and student needs. - Encourage students to engage with diverse sources for a comprehensive understanding. - Foster critical thinking by highlighting different historical interpretations of El-Kanemi’s impact. ### References: - Handouts with excerpts from historical texts and scholarly articles. - Suggested documentaries or video clips available through educational platforms or online resources. --- This lesson plan ensures that students gain a thorough understanding of Bornu under the leadership of El-Kanemi and allows for interactive and engaging learning through group activities, discussions, and multimedia resources.