Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 3 - History - eacekeeping And Socio-political Interest Of Devel

### Lesson Plan: Peacekeeping and Socio-Political Interests of Developed Societies #### Grade Level: Senior Secondary 3 #### Subject: History #### Duration: 90 minutes #### Topic: Peacekeeping and Socio-Political Interests of Developed Societies --- ### Objectives 1. Students will understand the concept of peacekeeping and its historical context. 2. Students will analyze how developed societies engage in peacekeeping missions. 3. Students will evaluate the socio-political interests that drive peacekeeping operations in developed countries. 4. Students will explore the impacts of peacekeeping missions on global politics. ### Materials - Whiteboard and Markers - Projector and Screen - Internet Access - Handouts with key terms and definitions - Case studies of notable peacekeeping missions (e.g., UN operations in Bosnia, Rwanda, and Kosovo) - Videos and documentaries related to peacekeeping (e.g., UN Peacekeeping documentaries) - PowerPoint slides ### Lesson Outline **Introduction (10 minutes)** 1. **Warm-up Activity:** - Begin with a question to the class: "What comes to mind when you hear the term 'peacekeeping'?" - Write their responses on the whiteboard. 2. **Objective Overview:** - Introduce the objectives of the lesson. - Briefly explain the importance of understanding peacekeeping and its socio-political implications. **Teacher Input (20 minutes)** 1. **Key Terminology:** - Define key terms such as peacekeeping, mandate, sovereignty, multilateralism, and humanitarian intervention. 2. **Historical Context:** - Discuss the origins of peacekeeping post-World War II, focusing on the establishment of the United Nations. - Present slides on notable peacekeeping missions and their outcomes. **Activities (30 minutes)** 1. **Group Discussion (15 minutes):** - Divide the class into small groups. - Assign each group a case study of a peacekeeping mission. **Case Studies:** - UN peacekeeping in Bosnia (1992-1995) - UNAMIR in Rwanda (1993-1996) - NATO intervention in Kosovo (1999) **Task:** - Each group discusses the mission, its objectives, involved countries, challenges, and outcomes. - Hand out guiding questions to each group, such as: - What were the main objectives of the peacekeeping mission? - Which developed countries were involved and why? - What socio-political interests did they have in the region? 2. **Group Presentations (15 minutes):** - Each group presents their findings to the class. - Encourage the use of multimedia such as maps, photos, and short video clips. **Analysis and Critical Thinking (15 minutes)** 1. **Class Discussion:** - Facilitate a class discussion on the socio-political interests that drive peacekeeping missions. - Questions to explore: - How do economic, political, and strategic interests influence peacekeeping efforts? - Can peacekeeping always be separated from the national interests of the involved countries? 2. **Impact Evaluation:** - Analyze the success and failures of peacekeeping missions. - Discuss the long-term impacts on both the conflict regions and the societies of the participating countries. **Conclusion and Reflection (10 minutes)** 1. **Summary:** - Summarize key points discussed in the lesson. - Highlight the complexity of peacekeeping and its repercussions on international relations. 2. **Reflection Activity:** - Ask students to write a short reflection on one peacekeeping mission discussed in class, focusing on their thoughts about the socio-political motivations behind it and its global impact. **Homework Assignment:** - **Research Paper:** - Students choose another peacekeeping mission not discussed in class. - Write a 2-3 page paper detailing the mission’s objectives, challenges, involved nations, and the socio-political interests behind their participation. - Due in one week. ### Assessment - Group presentation evaluation based on depth of analysis and clarity. - Class participation during discussions. - Reflection activity for depth of insight and critical thinking. - Homework assignment for research skills and understanding of the topic. ### Additional Resources 1. **Books:** - “Peacemaking and Peacekeeping for the New Century” by Olara Otunnu and Michael W. Doyle - “The UN and Global Political Economy: Trade, Finance and Development” by John Toye and Richard Toye 2. **Websites:** - United Nations Peacekeeping [https://www.un.org/en/peacekeeping/] - International Crisis Group [https://www.crisisgroup.org/] 3. **Videos:** - UN Peacekeeping – YouTube Channel - “Ghosts of Rwanda” by PBS Frontline --- This lesson plan aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of peacekeeping, the socio-political interests of developed societies, and the broader impacts on global politics.