Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 3 - Government - Electoral Crisis In Nigeria

**Lesson Plan: Electoral Crisis in Nigeria** *Subject:* Government *Grade Level:* Senior Secondary 3 *Duration:* 80 minutes *Topic:* Electoral Crisis in Nigeria **Objectives:** 1. Students will understand the concept of electoral crisis and its impact on democratic governance. 2. Students will analyze the causes and consequences of electoral crises in Nigeria. 3. Students will explore potential solutions and preventive measures to address electoral crises in Nigeria. 4. Students will enhance their critical thinking and debate skills by discussing electoral issues. **Materials:** - Whiteboard and markers - Projector and laptop - Handouts with case studies of electoral crises in Nigeria - Relevant videos/documentaries on Nigerian elections - Sticky notes and poster paper - Writing materials (pen, notebook) **Introduction: (10 minutes)** 1. Begin the lesson with a brief discussion by asking, "What do you understand by the term 'electoral crisis'?" Write the responses on the whiteboard. 2. Show a short video or excerpt from a documentary highlighting an instance of electoral crisis in Nigeria. 3. State the objectives of the lesson and outline the lesson's structure. **Instruction/Teaching:** **1. Lecture and Explanation: (20 minutes)** - Define electoral crisis and explain its importance in the context of democratic governance. - Provide a brief overview of the history of elections in Nigeria, highlighting key instances of electoral crises (e.g., the 1964-65 elections, 2007 election violence, 2019 election issues). - Discuss the general causes of electoral crises, including political, social, and economic factors. - Explain the consequences of electoral crises on governance, rule of law, and social stability. **2. Group Activity: (20 minutes)** - Divide the class into small groups and distribute the handouts with case studies of various electoral crises in Nigeria. - Instruct each group to analyze their case study, identifying the causes, consequences, and any responses to the crisis. - Ask groups to prepare a brief presentation or poster summarizing their findings. **3. Group Presentations: (15 minutes)** - Have each group present their findings to the class, allowing for brief questions and discussions after each presentation. - Encourage students to compare and contrast the different case studies. **4. Class Discussion: (10 minutes)** - Lead a class discussion on the common patterns observed in the case studies. - Pose questions such as: "What can be done to prevent electoral crises in Nigeria? What role can citizens play in ensuring free and fair elections?" - Summarize the key points discussed. **Conclusion and Wrap-up: (5 minutes)** - Recap the main ideas covered in the lesson. - Assign a reflective essay question: "Based on today's lesson, what do you think is the most effective solution for preventing electoral crises in Nigeria and why?" - Inform students that they will discuss their essays in the next lesson. **Assessment:** - Informal assessment through observation during the group activities and presentations. - Evaluate students' participation in discussions. - Collect and assess reflective essays for depth of understanding and critical thinking. **Homework:** - Write a one-page reflective essay on the assigned question. - Read a provided article on recent electoral reforms in Nigeria and come prepared to discuss in the next class. **Additional Resources:** - Books on Nigerian political history - Online articles and journals on electoral reforms and crises in Nigeria - Government and NGO reports on election monitoring in Nigeria *Note:* Adjustments can be made based on the class size, access to resources, and specific student needs.