### Lesson Plan: Military Rule in Nigeria - Olusegun Obasanjo
#### Subject: History
#### Grade: Primary 6
#### Duration: 60 minutes
#### Topic: Military Rule in Nigeria - Olusegun Obasanjo
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### Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Explain the concept of military rule.
2. Identify key events during Olusegun Obasanjo's military regime in Nigeria.
3. Discuss the positive and negative impacts of military rule under Obasanjo on Nigeria.
### Materials Needed
- Map of Nigeria
- Pictures of Olusegun Obasanjo
- Chart paper and markers
- Timeline of key events during Obasanjo's military rule
- Video clips (if available)
- Worksheets
### Introduction (10 minutes)
- **Greeting and Settling Down (2 minutes)**: Greet the students and settle them down.
- **Engage Students (5 minutes)**: Begin by asking students if they know what the military is and what they do. Show pictures of soldiers to prompt discussion.
- **Introduce the Topic (3 minutes)**: Briefly explain the concept of military rule and introduce Olusegun Obasanjo, highlighting that he was a military ruler in Nigeria.
### Instruction (25 minutes)
#### The Concept of Military Rule (5 minutes)
- Explain how military rule means the government is controlled by the armed forces instead of elected civilians.
- Discuss why and how the military might take over the government.
#### Obasanjo’s Rise to Power (10 minutes)
- **Timeline Activity**: Present a timeline of events leading up to Olusegun Obasanjo’s rise to power in 1976 after the assassination of Murtala Mohammed.
- Display this on a chart paper or project it on a screen.
- Explain his role and key policies during his tenure (1976-1979).
#### Key Events and Policies (10 minutes)
- Highlight key events such as the African Unity summit, Operation Feed the Nation, and the transition to civilian rule.
- Discuss the 1979 transition which marked the end of Obasanjo’s military rule and his handover to Shehu Shagari.
### Guided Practice (10 minutes)
- **Group Activity**: Divide the class into small groups and provide each with chart paper and markers.
- Each group charts out one key event or policy during Obasanjo's military regime.
- They will present their charts to the class, explaining their event or policy.
### Independent Practice (10 minutes)
- **Worksheet**: Distribute a worksheet with questions about Olusegun Obasanjo's rule. Questions should focus on his rise to power, policies, and the impact of his rule.
- Students will work on the worksheet individually.
### Conclusion (5 minutes)
- **Review Key Points**: Recap the main points covered in the lesson about military rule and Olusegun Obasanjo.
- **Class Discussion**: Encourage students to share what they found most surprising or interesting about the lesson.
### Assessment
- **Participation**: Evaluate students based on their participation in discussions and group activities.
- **Worksheet**: Collect and review the worksheets to assess the students' understanding of the lesson.
### Extension
- For students who grasp the core concepts quickly, provide additional reading materials about Olusegun Obasanjo's later role in civilian government and other military rulers in Nigeria.
### Homework
- Ask students to write a short paragraph about what Nigeria might have been like if Olusegun Obasanjo had not transitioned to civilian rule.
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### Teacher's Reflection
- Assess the effectiveness of the lesson plan based on student engagement and comprehension.
- Note any adjustments needed for future lessons on similar topics.