**Lesson Plan: Hugh Clifford's Constitution of 1922**
**Grade Level: Senior Secondary 2**
**Subject: Government**
**Duration: 60 minutes**
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### Lesson Objectives:
1. **Knowledge**: Students will be able to describe the main features of the Hugh Clifford's Constitution of 1922.
2. **Comprehension**: Students will be able to explain the significance of the Hugh Clifford's Constitution in Nigeria's colonial history.
3. **Analysis**: Students will be able to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the constitution.
4. **Evaluation**: Students will be able to evaluate the impact of the constitution on Nigeria’s subsequent political developments.
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### Materials Needed:
- Textbook: Government (Senior Secondary Level)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Copies of the Hugh Clifford's Constitution of 1922 (summarized version)
- Projector and computer (for presentation slides)
- Handouts with key points of the lesson
- Quiz sheets for assessment
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### Lesson Procedure:
#### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Greeting and Attendance**: Welcome students and mark attendance.
2. **Hook/Engagement**: Begin with a brief discussion on colonial constitutions and ask students if they know any key colonial figures or documents in Nigerian history.
3. **Lesson Overview**: Inform students of the learning objectives and give a mini-outline of what the class will cover regarding Hugh Clifford's Constitution of 1922.
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#### Direct Instruction (20 minutes)
1. **Background Context**:
- Briefly discuss Nigeria under British colonial rule.
- Introduce Sir Hugh Clifford, the governor of Nigeria from 1919 to 1925.
2. **Main Features of the Constitution**:
- Explain the structure of the Legislative Council under Hugh Clifford's Constitution.
- Discuss the division of legislative powers between the central government and the colonies.
- Highlight the introduction of electoral politics and inclusion (albeit limited) of African representation.
3. **Key Points**:
- The introduction of a Legislative Council composed of both official (appointed by the governor) and unofficial (nominated and elected) members.
- The geographic and ethnic limitations of franchise and representation.
- The exclusion of the Northern Protectorate from the legislative process.
- Emphasis on elite politics, focusing on educated African elites in Lagos and Calabar.
4. **Significance**:
- Discuss how the constitution marked a gradual move towards self-governance.
- Note the increased political awareness and mobilization it triggered among educated Nigerians.
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#### Guided Practice (15 minutes)
1. **Group Activity**: Divide students into small groups. Assign each group a specific feature of the constitution to discuss and prepare a brief presentation.
- Group 1: Structure of the Legislative Council.
- Group 2: Electoral process and representation.
- Group 3: Exclusion of Northern Protectorate and its implications.
- Group 4: Political impacts on Nigerian elites and society.
2. **Presentation and Discussion**: Each group presents their findings to the class. Facilitate discussion and ask probing questions to ensure understanding.
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#### Independent Practice (10 minutes)
1. **Analysis Exercise**: Provide handouts with key points and a set of analytical questions:
- What were the major strengths of the Hugh Clifford's Constitution?
- What were its major weaknesses?
- How did it influence subsequent political developments in Nigeria?
2. **Think-Pair-Share**: Students think individually, then discuss with a partner, and finally share their responses with the class.
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#### Conclusion (5 minutes)
1. **Summary Recap**: Review the main points discussed during the lesson.
2. **Q&A Session**: Allow students to ask questions for clarity on any part of the lesson.
3. **Lesson Closure**: Summarize the significance of Hugh Clifford's Constitution and its legacy in Nigerian colonial history.
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#### Assessment (5 minutes)
1. **Quiz**: Distribute a short quiz covering key features, significance, and impact of Hugh Clifford's Constitution.
2. **Homework Assignment**: Ask students to write a one-page essay evaluating the long-term impact of the 1922 constitution on Nigeria’s path to independence.
### References:
- "Government for Senior Secondary Schools" Textbook
- Supplementary reading materials on colonial constitutions in Nigeria
**Note**: Adjustments to this lesson plan can be made based on the class's prior knowledge and the available time.