### Lesson Plan: Pre-Colonial Administration II
**Grade:** Senior Secondary 2
**Subject:** Government
**Duration:** 60 minutes
**Topic:** Pre-Colonial Administration II
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#### 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.
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#### 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)
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#### 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."
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#### Assessment:
- Participation in group activity and class discussion.
- Quality of group presentations.
- Homework essay.
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#### 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.
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#### Homework:
"Write a 300-word essay on the administrative strengths and weaknesses of one pre-colonial system (Hausa-Fulani, Yoruba, or Igbo)."
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#### 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.