### Lesson Plan: Senior Secondary 1 – Civic Education
#### Topic: Cultism II
**Duration:** 80 minutes
**Teacher:** [Your Name]
**Class:** Senior Secondary 1
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**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.
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### 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.
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**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.