Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 2 - Government - Pre-colonial Administration Ii

### Lesson Plan: Pre-Colonial Administration II **Grade:** Senior Secondary 2 **Subject:** Government **Duration:** 60 minutes **Topic:** Pre-Colonial Administration II --- #### Learning Objectives: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to: 1. Describe the various pre-colonial political systems in Nigeria. 2. Explain the administrative structures of major pre-colonial societies (Hausa-Fulani, Yoruba, and Igbo). 3. Compare and contrast different administrative systems. 4. Assess the strengths and weaknesses of each system. --- #### Materials Needed: - Whiteboard and markers - Projector/Smartboard - Printed handouts with key points - PowerPoint slides - Map of pre-colonial Nigeria - Videos/Documentaries on pre-colonial Nigeria (optional) --- #### Lesson Breakdown: 1. **Introduction (10 minutes)** - Brief recap of Pre-Colonial Administration I. - State the objectives for today's lesson. - Show a map of pre-colonial Nigeria regions (Hausa-Fulani in the north, Yoruba in the west, Igbo in the east). - Play a short video clip or show images representing pre-colonial societies. 2. **Direct Instruction (20 minutes)** - **Hausa-Fulani Administration:** - Emirs at the top. - Caliphates and emirates structure. - Influence of Islam and Sharia law. - **Yoruba Administration:** - Oyo Empire as a case study. - Role of the Alaafin. - Oyo Mesi and the checks and balances system. - **Igbo Administration:** - Village democracy. - Council of elders. - Age grades and title societies. 3. **Group Activity (15 minutes)** - Divide students into three groups; assign each group one of the pre-colonial systems (Hausa-Fulani, Yoruba, Igbo). - Hand out guided questions to each group: - Describe the structure of your assigned system. - What are the key features and institutions? - What were the strengths and weaknesses? - Groups discuss and prepare a short presentation. 4. **Group Presentations (10 minutes)** - Each group presents their findings. - Students take notes and ask questions. 5. **Class Discussion (5 minutes)** - Facilitate a discussion comparing and contrasting the different pre-colonial administrative systems. - Encourage students to identify any similarities and differences. - Discuss the relevance of these systems to modern Nigerian administrative practices. 6. **Conclusion (5 minutes)** - Recap the key points from the lesson. - Highlight the importance of understanding pre-colonial administration in understanding Nigeria's history and contemporary governance. - Assign a short homework task: "Write a 300-word essay on the administrative strengths and weaknesses of one pre-colonial system." --- #### Assessment: - Participation in group activity and class discussion. - Quality of group presentations. - Homework essay. --- #### Differentiation: - Provide additional reading material for advanced students. - Allow students who struggle with writing to create visual aids (e.g. charts, diagrams) as part of their homework. - Have ELL (English Language Learners) students work with partners who can support translation and understanding. --- #### Homework: "Write a 300-word essay on the administrative strengths and weaknesses of one pre-colonial system (Hausa-Fulani, Yoruba, or Igbo)." --- #### Notes: - Keep the lesson interactive and ensure all students are engaged. - Adjust the pace as needed to ensure comprehension. - Incorporate multimedia resources to cater to different learning styles.