### Lesson Plan: French Colonial Administration
#### Grade: Senior Secondary 2
#### Subject: Government
#### Duration: 1 hour
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#### Learning Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Explain the key features and objectives of French colonial administration.
2. Compare and contrast the French colonial administration with British colonial administration.
3. Discuss the impact of French colonial rule on the colonies, particularly in Africa.
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### Materials Needed:
1. Whiteboard and markers or a smart board
2. Handouts with key points and diagrams
3. Projector for a brief video/documentary (if available)
4. Cards with discussion prompts
5. Relevant maps showing French colonies
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### Lesson Outline:
#### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Starter Activity**: Begin with a brief quiz to gauge prior knowledge (e.g., "Name a few countries that were colonized by France").
- Use this to engage the students and introduce the topic.
2. **Objective Sharing**: Share the learning objectives of the lesson with the students.
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#### Direct Instruction (20 minutes)
1. **Lecture**:
- Define Colonial Administration: Explain what is meant by "colonial administration."
- Detail the **French Colonial Administration**:
- Centralized administrative system.
- Assimilation Policy: Efforts to impose French culture and institutions.
- Key positions held by French officials.
- Role of indigenous leaders under French rule.
- Economic exploitation: Focus on how resources were extracted for the benefit of France.
2. **Comparison with British Colonial Administration**:
- Highlight the difference between the French assimilation policy and the British indirect rule.
- Emphasize administrative structures and economic policies.
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#### Guided Practice (15 minutes)
1. **Small Group Activity**:
- Divide the class into small groups.
- Provide each group with a prompt card (e.g., Discuss how the French colonial administration impacted education in their colonies).
- Have each group present a summary of their discussion to the class.
2. **Interactive Map Activity**:
- Use maps to locate and identify former French colonies, particularly in Africa.
- Discuss how geography influenced colonial administration practices.
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#### Independent Practice (10 minutes)
1. **Individual Task**:
- Ask students to write a short essay or reflection (1-2 paragraphs) on the following prompt: "How did the French assimilation policy affect the cultural identity of the colonized regions?"
- Ensure they refer to specific examples from the lesson.
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#### Conclusion (5 minutes)
1. **Summary**:
- Recap the key points discussed.
- Ask students to share one new thing they learned about French colonial administration.
2. **Homework Assignment**:
- Assign a short research task where students pick a former French colony and explore its current governmental and cultural connections to France.
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#### Assessment:
1. **Formative**: Observation of group discussions and participation.
2. **Summative**: Evaluation of the short essay/reflection homework.
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#### Additional Notes:
- **Differentiation**: Ensure that students who may need more support are paired with more knowledgeable peers during group activities.
- **Extension**: Provide additional reading material or online resources for students who wish to delve deeper into the topic.
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This lesson plan aims to provide a comprehensive overview of French colonial administration, encouraging both active participation and critical thinking about historical impacts.