# Lesson Plan: Development of Political Parties in Nigeria (NNDP and NYM)
## General Information
- **Grade Level:** Senior Secondary 3
- **Subject:** Government
- **Topic:** Development of Political Parties in Nigeria (NNDP and NYM)
- **Duration:** 60 minutes
## Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Explain the historical context of political party development in Nigeria.
2. Describe the origins, key figures, and objectives of the Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP) and the Nigerian Youth Movement (NYM).
3. Assess the impact of these early political parties on contemporary Nigerian politics.
## Materials Needed
1. Whiteboard and markers
2. Projector and laptop for showing video clips or presentations
3. Handouts summarizing key points
4. History textbooks or supplementary materials
5. Internet access for research
## Lesson Outline
### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Welcome and Attendance:**
- Greet students and take attendance.
2. **Engage:**
- Start with a brief discussion on what students already know about Nigeria's political history.
- Pose questions like: "What is a political party?" and "Why are political parties important in a democracy?"
### Development of Political Parties in Nigeria (35 minutes)
1. **Historical Context (10 minutes):**
- **Lecture:** Provide a brief overview of Nigeria's political landscape leading up to the formation of political parties. Touch on colonization, the influence of British rule, and the demand for self-governance.
- **Interactive Discussion:** Ask students how they think colonial rule might have influenced political mobilization in Nigeria.
2. **Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP) (10 minutes):**
- **Lecture:**
- Origin: Founded in 1923 by Herbert Macaulay.
- Objectives: Advocated for greater Nigerian participation in governance, self-government within the British Empire.
- Key Activities: Participation in municipal elections, mobilization of the educated elite.
- **Primary Source Analysis:** Show a video clip or share a document from the era that highlights the activities of the NNDP.
3. **Nigerian Youth Movement (NYM) (10 minutes):**
- **Lecture:**
- Origin: Founded in 1934 by Samuel Akinsanya, H.O. Davies, and Nnamdi Azikiwe, among others.
- Objectives: Unity among Nigerians, socio-economic reforms, self-governance.
- Key Activities: Participation in Lagos municipal elections, campaigns for better education and healthcare.
- **Group Activity:** Students form small groups to discuss how the NYM's objectives were similar to or different from those of the NNDP.
4. **Summary of Impacts (5 minutes):**
- **Discussion:** Engage students in discussing how these early political parties laid the foundation for modern Nigerian political parties.
- **Question Prompt:** "How do you think the early activities of NNDP and NYM influenced current political parties in Nigeria?"
### Conclusion (10 minutes)
1. **Recap:**
- Summarize the key points discussed during the lesson.
- Answer any remaining questions from students.
2. **Exit Ticket Activity:**
- Ask each student to write one key takeaway from the lesson and one question they still have.
3. **Assignment:**
- Research another early political party in Nigeria (e.g., NCNC or AG) and write a brief report on its origin, objectives, and activities.
4. **Preview Next Lesson:**
- Introduce the next topic, "The Role of Political Parties in Nigeria’s Post-Independence Era."
## Assessment
1. **Formative:** Active participation during the discussion and group activities.
2. **Summative:** Evaluate the exit tickets and the research assignment for understanding and engagement.
## Resources
- History textbooks and supplementary materials on Nigerian political history.
- Online databases and archival materials from Nigerian history.
- Video clips/documentaries on Nigerian political movements and parties.
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This outline ensures that students not only learn about the historical development of political parties in Nigeria but also connect this history to contemporary political contexts.