Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 2 - Government - re-colonial Administration/political System In Ni

### Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 2: Government #### Topic: Pre-Colonial Administration/Political System in Nigeria --- **Grade Level:** Senior Secondary 2 **Subject:** Government **Duration:** 2 Hours (can be divided into two 1-hour sessions) **Objective:** By the end of the lesson, students will be able to: 1. Understand the different pre-colonial administrative systems in Nigeria. 2. Describe the political structures and functions of the pre-colonial systems. 3. Compare and contrast the pre-colonial systems in different regions of Nigeria. 4. Analyze the impact of pre-colonial administration on modern Nigerian governance. **Materials Needed:** - Textbook/Reference Materials - Projector/Screen for audiovisuals - Maps of Pre-Colonial Nigeria - Printed handouts with key points - Markers and a Whiteboard - Interactive quizzes or Kahoot access for review **Lesson Outline:** **Introduction (10 minutes)** 1. **Entry Activity:** Show an image or short video of various pre-colonial artifacts, traditional rulers, and administrative systems. Ask students to identify what they see and relate it to what they know about Nigeria’s history. 2. **Lesson Overview:** Briefly outline the topics to be covered: major pre-colonial political systems, their structures, and their cultural implications. 3. **Objective Statement:** Clearly state the learning objectives for the lesson. **Instructional Strategy:** **Part 1: Overview of Pre-Colonial Nigeria (15 minutes)** 1. Provide a brief historical background on pre-colonial Nigeria, emphasizing the diversity of ethnic groups and their respective political systems. 2. Discuss the concept of a "stateless society" and differentiate it from centralized states with structured political systems. **Part 2: Major Pre-Colonial Political Systems (30 minutes)** 1. **The Hausa-Fulani System:** Emphasize the hierarchical system, with the Emir at the top, assisted by councils of advisors and district heads. - **Key Feature:** The role of the Caliphate and Islamic influence. 2. **The Yoruba System:** Discuss the Oyo Empire, highlighting the roles of the Alafin (king) and the Oyo Mesi (council). - **Key Feature:** Checks and balances within the system. 3. **The Igbo System:** Explain the decentralized and autonomous village system, with elders and age-grade systems. - **Key Feature:** Egalitarian governance structure. 4. **Others:** Briefly touch on other systems like the Benin Kingdom, Tiv, and Ijaw. **Part 3: Analysis and Comparison (20 minutes)** 1. **Activity:** Divide students into groups and assign each group a pre-colonial system to analyze. They should create a poster or presentation summarizing the political structure, the system of governance, and any unique cultural aspects. 2. **Class Discussion:** Each group presents their findings. Facilitate a discussion to compare and contrast the different systems, focusing on their structures, advantages, and limitations. **Part 4: Impact on Modern Governance (20 minutes)** 1. **Interactive Review:** Use an interactive quiz or a Kahoot game to review key points from the lesson. 2. Discuss the influence of pre-colonial systems on contemporary Nigerian politics. Ask students to give examples of how pre-colonial administration has shaped or contrasts with the modern political landscape. **Conclusion (10 minutes)** 1. **Summary:** Recap the main points of the lesson. 2. **Questions and Answers:** Open the floor for any questions from students. **Assessment:** - **In-Class Participation:** Engagement in group activities and discussions. - **Quizzes:** Responses in the interactive quiz. - **Homework:** Assign students to write a short essay comparing two pre-colonial political systems and discussing their relevance to modern-day Nigeria. **Extension Activities:** 1. **Further Reading:** Provide a list of recommended books and articles for students interested in deeper exploration. 2. **Guest Speaker:** If possible, invite a local historian or cultural expert to speak about pre-colonial administration. **Differentiation:** - For advanced students: Encourage deeper research projects and presentations on specific pre-colonial leaders or events. - For struggling students: Provide additional reading materials with simplified language and more visual aids. --- This lesson plan ensures that students not only learn about the pre-colonial political systems in Nigeria but also engage critically with the material, fostering a deeper understanding of their historical and contemporary relevance.