Lesson Plan for Primary 6 - History - Military Rule In Nigeria - Muritala

### Lesson Plan: Military Rule in Nigeria - General Murtala Muhammed **Grade Level:** Primary 6 **Subject:** History **Duration:** 60 minutes #### Objectives: - Students will understand the period of Military rule in Nigeria focusing on General Murtala Muhammed. - Students will be able to identify key events and contributions of General Murtala Muhammed's administration. - Students will discuss the impacts of military rule on Nigeria's development. #### Materials: - Whiteboard and markers - Projector or TV for video clips - Maps of Nigeria - Textbooks or handouts - Pictures of General Murtala Muhammed - Timeline chart - Worksheets #### Lesson Structure: **Introduction (10 minutes)** 1. **Greeting and Roll Call:** Teacher welcomes the students and takes attendance. 2. **Engage:** Start with a general question: "Who has heard about a leader called General Murtala Muhammed?" Discuss briefly. 3. **Learning Objectives:** Outline what the students are expected to learn from the lesson. **Body (40 minutes)** 1. **Historical Context (10 minutes)** - **Activity:** Show a map of Nigeria and have students locate it. - **Discussion:** Briefly discuss the period after Nigeria's independence in 1960 and how the country experienced a series of military regimes. - **Info Sharing:** Explain the term 'military rule' and its implications for a country. 2. **Focus on Murtala Muhammed (15 minutes)** - **Background:** Introduce General Murtala Muhammed, highlighting his birth (1938), rise in the military, and the coup that led him to power in 1975. - **Discussion:** Explain his major policies, reforms (like moving the Federal Capital to Abuja), and efforts to fight corruption. - **Visual Aid:** Project images of General Murtala Muhammed and key events during his time in office. 3. **Key Events (10 minutes)** - **Timeline Creation:** Together with the students, create a timeline on the board showing key events during Murtala's rule. - **Class Activity:** Students will be divided into small groups and given different events to research from provided textbooks/handouts. Each group will present their assigned event. 4. **Impact and Legacy (5 minutes)** - **Summary by Teacher:** Summarize the major impacts of Murtala’s short rule (economic reforms, anti-corruption stance, etc.). - **Critical Thinking:** Facilitate a brief discussion on how military rule might be different from civilian rule and the overall impact on Nigeria's development. **Conclusion (10 minutes)** 1. **Review:** Recap the key points discussed in the lesson. 2. **Class Participation:** Q&A session where students can ask questions or share their thoughts. 3. **Assessment:** Hand out a worksheet with questions related to General Murtala Muhammed’s rule for students to complete. This will serve as both an assessment and a takeaway to reinforce learning. **Homework Assignment:** - Assign students to write a short essay on what they think Nigeria would be like today if General Murtala Muhammed had not been assassinated in 1976. **Note for Teacher:** - Be prepared to address any sensitive questions regarding military rule and its impact on society. - Encourage students to think critically and form their own opinions based on the facts presented. This lesson plan aims to give students a comprehensive understanding of General Murtala Muhammed's contributions and the broader context of military rule in Nigeria.