### Lesson Plan: Christian Religious Studies
#### Topic: Other Eminent Nigerians: Human Right Society
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#### Grade: Junior Secondary 1
#### Duration: 60 minutes
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### Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
1. Identify and name prominent Nigerian figures who have significantly contributed to human rights.
2. Understand the meaning and importance of human rights.
3. Discuss the roles of these figures in promoting human rights within the context of Christian values.
### Materials
- Bible
- Profile handouts of notable Nigerian human rights activists
- Projector/Smartboard
- Markers/Chalk
- Whiteboard/Chalkboard
- Flashcards
### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Opening Prayer**: Start the lesson with a short prayer asking for wisdom and understanding.
2. **Ice Breaker Activity**: Use a quick quiz to see what students know about human rights and Nigerians who have contributed to this field.
- Question examples:
- What are human rights?
- Can you name a Nigerian who has worked to promote human rights?
### Lesson Development
#### Step 1: Defining Human Rights (10 minutes)
1. **Class Discussion**:
- Ask students what they understand by "human rights".
- Write key points on the board.
2. **Brief Explanation**:
- Human rights are basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world, from birth until death. They apply regardless of where you are from, what you believe, or how you choose to live your life.
- Mention some examples of human rights (e.g., right to life, right to education, freedom of expression).
#### Step 2: Introducing Eminent Nigerians in Human Rights (20 minutes)
1. **Profiles of Notable Nigerians**:
- Provide handouts with brief biographies of notable Nigerian human rights activists like Gani Fawehinmi, Wole Soyinka, and Amina J. Mohammed.
- Use a projector/smartboard to display images and key achievements of each figure.
2. **Discussion**:
- Discuss how each person contributed to the promotion of human rights.
- Relate their work to Christian values such as compassion, justice, and the Golden Rule ("Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" - Luke 6:31).
### Activity (15 minutes)
1. **Group Work**:
- Divide students into small groups.
- Each group picks one of the human rights activists from the profiles and creates a short presentation about their life and contributions.
- Provide flashcards to help structure their presentations.
2. **Presentations**:
- Groups present their work to the class.
- Encourage questions and discussions after each presentation.
### Conclusion (5 minutes)
1. **Summary**:
- Recap the key points of the lesson.
- Emphasize the importance of defending human rights and how it aligns with Christian teachings.
2. **Reflective Question**:
- Ask: How can we, as individuals and Christians, contribute to upholding human rights in our community?
### Closing (5 minutes)
1. **Assignment**:
- Ask students to write a short essay on the following topic: "How can Christian values support the protection of human rights in Nigeria?"
2. **Closing Prayer**:
- End with a prayer that emphasizes gratitude for the freedom we enjoy and asks for strength to stand up for the rights of others.
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### Supplementary Resources
- Books: "Nigerian Heroes and Heroines" by Adetola Alabi.
- Websites: Amnesty International Nigeria, Human Rights Watch.
- Bible Passages: Micah 6:8, Isaiah 1:17, Matthew 25:35-40.
### Additional Notes
- Be mindful of the diverse backgrounds of students and tailor discussions to be inclusive and respectful.
- Encourage students to explore further readings on the subject.