### Lesson Plan: Features of Nigeria’s Colonial Constitution II
**Grade Level:** Junior Secondary 3
**Subject:** Civic Education
**Topic:** Features of Nigeria’s Colonial Constitution II
**Duration:** 45 minutes
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**Objectives:**
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. Describe the major features of Nigeria's colonial constitutions.
2. Explain the significance of these features in Nigeria’s political evolution.
3. Identify key figures and events related to the colonial constitutions.
4. Analyze the impact of colonial constitutions on contemporary Nigeria.
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**Materials:**
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector and screen
- Handouts with key points
- Pictures of historical figures and documents
- Chart paper and markers
- Quiz sheets
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**Introduction: (5 minutes)**
1. **Greeting & Settling:** Greet the students and briefly review the previous lesson on the early colonial constitutions.
2. **Hook:** Show a brief video clip or photograph of key events/people during the colonial period to arouse interest.
3. **Objective Overview:** Outline today’s objectives and what students are expected to learn.
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**Development: (25 minutes)**
**1. Lecture/Presentation (10 minutes):**
- Use a slide presentation to outline the features of later colonial constitutions (e.g., the Clifford Constitution 1922, the Richards Constitution 1946, and the Macpherson Constitution 1951).
- Highlight key features such as legislative councils, the introduction of electoral processes, regional assemblies, and greater Nigerian representation.
- Explain the role of important figures like Herbert Macaulay, Nnamdi Azikiwe, Obafemi Awolowo, and Ahmadu Bello.
**2. Group Activity (15 minutes):**
- Divide the students into small groups and provide handouts with the features of the different constitutions.
- Assign each group a specific constitution to analyze.
- Ask them to create a chart summarizing the main features and its significance.
- Each group presents its findings to the class.
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**Guided Practice: (10 minutes)**
1. **Class Discussion:**
- Facilitate a discussion on how these features have influenced modern Nigerian politics.
- Pose questions like: "How did the introduction of regional assemblies influence Nigeria’s federal structure today?" or "Why was the electoral process important for Nigeria’s independence movement?"
2. **Q&A Session:**
- Allow students to ask questions and clarify any doubts regarding the topics covered.
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**Conclusion: (5 minutes)**
1. **Summary:**
- Recap the main points of the lesson emphasizing the key features of the colonial constitutions and their impact.
- Highlight the continuity and changes from earlier to later constitutions.
2. **Assessment:**
- Distribute a short quiz focusing on the key features and significance of Nigeria’s colonial constitutions.
- Collect and briefly review answers to gauge understanding.
3. **Homework:**
- Assign students to write a short essay on how a particular feature of the colonial constitution (e.g., the introduction of the legislative council) has impacted Nigeria's contemporary political system.
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**Additional Resources:**
- Videos on Nigeria’s colonial history
- Books and articles on Nigerian independence and colonial politics
- Online archives of constitutional documents and speeches
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**Reflective Notes:**
- Monitor students’ participation during group activities and discussions.
- Note any topics that seem challenging and consider revisiting them in future lessons.
- Adjust future lessons based on the performance of students in the quiz and the quality of their essays.