**Lesson Plan: Christian Missionary Activities in West Africa**
**Grade Level:** Senior Secondary 3
**Subject:** History
**Duration:** 90 minutes
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### **Learning Objectives:**
1. **Knowledge**: Students will be able to describe the key Christian missionary activities in West Africa during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
2. **Skills**: Students will develop critical thinking skills by analyzing the impact of these activities on West African culture, education, and society.
3. **Values**: Students will appreciate the complex legacy of missionary work in West Africa, recognizing both positive contributions and negative consequences.
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### **Materials Required:**
1. PowerPoint Presentation
2. Textbook/Handouts on Christian missionary activities in West Africa
3. Map of West Africa
4. Projector/Whiteboard
5. Audio/Visual equipment for playing related short clips or documentaries
6. Worksheets for group activities
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### **Lesson Outline:**
#### **I. Introduction (10 minutes)**
- **Teacher’s Activity:** Begin with a brief discussion on the spread of Christianity. Ask students what they know about missionary activities globally.
- **Learner’s Activity:** Engage in a brainstorming session, sharing any prior knowledge or perceptions they have about missionaries.
#### **II. Setting the Scene (10 minutes)**
- **Teacher’s Activity:** Present a brief historical overview using a PowerPoint presentation, highlighting the arrival of Christian missionaries in West Africa and their initial goals.
- **Learner’s Activity:** Observe the presentation and take notes on key points.
#### **III. Main Content (40 minutes)**
**A. Key Missionary Figures and Organizations (20 minutes)**
- **Teacher’s Activity:** Discuss prominent missionaries such as Samuel Ajayi Crowther, Mary Slessor, and organizations like the Church Missionary Society (CMS) and the Society of African Missions (SMA).
- **Learner’s Activity:** Work in pairs to research one missionary or organization using textbooks/handouts and present their findings briefly to the class.
**B. Missionary Activities (20 minutes)**
- **Teacher’s Activity:** Illustrate the various activities undertaken by missionaries, focusing on:
1. **Education:** Establishment of schools and literacy programs.
2. **Health Care:** Introduction of hospitals and clinics.
3. **Religious Conversions:** Methods and strategies used for spreading Christianity.
4. **Social Changes:** Changes in local traditions and societal structures.
- **Learner’s Activity:** Discuss in small groups how these activities influenced West African societies, noting both positive and negative impacts. Document their insights on worksheets.
#### **IV. Interactive Activity (15 minutes)**
- **Teacher’s Activity:** Facilitate a role-play activity where students simulate a dialogue between a missionary and a local West African chief. This will help understand different perspectives and reactions to missionary work.
- **Learner’s Activity:** Participate in the role-play, demonstrating an understanding of the historical context and differing viewpoints.
#### **V. Conclusion and Reflection (10 minutes)**
- **Teacher’s Activity:** Summarize the lesson, emphasizing the key points discussed. Address any questions or misconceptions.
- **Learner’s Activity:** Write a short reflection on how the missionary activities have shaped modern West African society and culture.
#### **VI. Assignment (5 minutes)**
- **Teacher’s Activity:** Assign a short essay for homework where students will research one missionary-founded institution still active today in West Africa and analyze its evolution and current impact.
- **Learner’s Activity:** Note down the assignment details and any additional instructions.
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### **Assessment:**
- **Formative:** Participation in discussions, group activities, and role-plays.
- **Summative:** Evaluation of the short essay for understanding and insight.
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### **References:**
1. Textbook on West African history
2. Articles and online resources on Christian missionary activities
3. Documentary clips (e.g., BBC documentaries on African history)
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**Teacher’s Reflection:** After the class, the teacher should reflect on what worked well and what could be improved for future lessons on similar topics. Student feedback may also be gathered to adjust teaching strategies.