Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 1 - Civic Education - Cultism Ii

### Lesson Plan: Senior Secondary 1 – Civic Education #### Topic: Cultism II **Duration:** 80 minutes **Teacher:** [Your Name] **Class:** Senior Secondary 1 --- **Lesson Objectives:** By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: 1. Understand the definition and characteristics of cultism. 2. Identify the causes and effects of cultism in schools and society. 3. Discuss strategies to prevent and address cultism. --- ### Lesson Outline **Introduction** (10 minutes) 1. **Greetings and Roll Call:** - Welcome the students and take attendance. 2. **Recap of Previous Lesson:** - Briefly revisit the main points from the previous lesson on Cultism I to set the stage for the continuation. 3. **Introduction to Cultism II:** - Present the lesson objectives to the class. - Engage students with a thought-provoking question: “Why do you think some students join cults?” **Main Content** (50 minutes) 1. **Definition and Characteristics of Cultism:** - Provide a clear definition of cultism. - Discuss the characteristics that define a cult group, such as secrecy, initiation rites, and illegal activities. - Use examples of known cult groups for better understanding. 2. **Causes of Cultism:** - Discuss various factors that lead to students joining cult groups, including peer pressure, desire for power and protection, socio-economic factors, and lack of proper parental guidance. 3. **Effects of Cultism:** - Identify and discuss the negative consequences of cult activities on individuals, schools, and the broader society. - Cover aspects such as violence, loss of lives, academic disruptions, and societal insecurity. 4. **Strategies to Prevent and Address Cultism:** - Discuss measures that schools, parents, and the government can take to prevent and address cultism. - Solutions may include creating awareness, enforcing laws, providing counseling, and promoting positive peer groups and extracurricular activities. **Interactive Session** (15 minutes) 1. **Group Discussion:** - Divide the class into small groups and assign each group a scenario that involves cultism. - Each group will discuss the scenario and come up with strategies to handle the situation. 2. **Class Presentation:** - Each group presents their strategies to the class. Facilitator provides corrective feedback and additional points. **Conclusion** (5 minutes) 1. **Lesson Summary:** - Summarize the key points discussed during the lesson. - Reiterate the importance of staying away from cult groups and being aware of their dangers. 2. **Q&A Session:** - Allow students to ask questions and seek clarification on any part of the lesson. **Assessment and Homework** (5 minutes) 1. **Assessment:** - Ask students to write a short paragraph on the role of parents and schools in preventing cultism. 2. **Homework:** - Assign students to interview an adult (parent, teacher, or community leader) about their views on the impact of cultism in the community. - Students to write a 1-page report on their findings to be submitted in the next class. --- **Materials Needed:** - Whiteboard and Markers - Handouts with key points and definitions - Scenario sheets for group discussions **Additional Notes:** - Ensure to maintain a respectful and open environment where students feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and experiences. - Highlight the importance of reporting any knowledge of cult activities to a trusted adult.