### Lesson Plan for Civic Education
**Grade Level:** Junior Secondary 3
**Duration:** 60 minutes
**Topic:** Post-1960 Constitutions in Nigeria
**Objectives:**
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand the different constitutions enacted in Nigeria post-1960.
2. Identify key features and changes in each constitution.
3. Discuss the significance of these constitutions in the development of Nigeria’s democracy.
**Materials Needed:**
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector and computer for presentation slides
- Handouts summarizing each of the post-1960 constitutions
- Chart paper and markers for group activities
**Lesson Outline:**
1. **Introduction (10 minutes)**
- Begin with a brief discussion on independence in 1960 and the importance of constitutions in governing a country.
- Explain the purpose of studying post-1960 constitutions in Nigeria.
2. **Teacher Input: Presentation on Post-1960 Constitutions (20 minutes)**
- Using presentation slides, go over the key constitutions enacted in Nigeria since 1960:
- **1963 Republican Constitution**
- Transition from a monarchy to a republic.
- Powers of the President and structure of the government.
- **1979 Constitution**
- Introduction of the presidential system of government.
- Bicameral legislature and states structure.
- **1993 (Aborted) Constitution**
- Describe the attempt to reintroduce a presidential system.
- Highlights on the democratic transition efforts.
- **1999 Constitution (Current)**
- Discuss key provisions and its significance.
- Federal structure, human rights, and rule of law.
3. **Group Activity: Analyzing the Constitutions (15 minutes)**
- Divide students into small groups and assign each group one of the constitutions discussed.
- Each group will analyze their assigned constitution focusing on:
- Year it was enacted
- Main features and changes from previous constitutions
- Impact on Nigerian political structure and society
4. **Group Presentations (10 minutes)**
- Each group will present their findings to the class.
- Encourage other students to ask questions and offer additional insights.
5. **Class Discussion (5 minutes)**
- Summarize the key points from each group’s presentation.
- Discuss the overall evolution of Nigerian constitutions and their relevance today.
6. **Conclusion (5 minutes)**
- Recap the main features of each post-1960 constitution.
- Highlight the importance of constitutional developments in shaping Nigeria’s democracy.
- Answer any remaining questions from the students.
**Assessment:**
- Participation in group activities and presentations.
- A short quiz or worksheet on the key points of each constitution.
**Extension Activities:**
- Assign a research project on a specific aspect of one of the constitutions discussed.
- Encourage students to debate on the advantages and disadvantages of different constitutional changes.
**Homework:**
- Write a one-page essay on how one of the post-1960 constitutions has impacted a specific area of Nigerian society (e.g., education, economy, human rights).
**References:**
- Copies of Nigeria's 1963, 1979, 1993 (draft), and 1999 Constitutions.
- Civic Education textbooks.
- Online educational resources on Nigerian political history.
### End of Lesson Plan
This lesson plan provides a structured approach to understanding the post-1960 constitutions of Nigeria, fostering both individual and collaborative learning.