### Lesson Plan: Aspects of the History of the Non-Centralised States of Nigeria
#### Grade Level
Senior Secondary 1 (SS1)
#### Subject
History
#### Topic
Aspects of the History of the Non-Centralised States of Nigeria
### Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Define and differentiate between centralised and non-centralised states in Nigeria.
2. Identify and describe the key characteristics of non-centralised states.
3. Explore examples of non-centralised states in Nigeria, such as the Tiv, Igbo, and Ibibio.
4. Understand the social, political, and economic organization of these states.
5. Discuss the impacts of non-centralised states in the broader history of Nigeria.
### Materials Needed
- Textbook/Reference material on Nigerian pre-colonial history
- Map of Nigeria
- PowerPoint presentation or visual aids
- Handouts with key points and discussion questions
- Whiteboard/Chalkboard and markers/chalk
### Lesson Duration
80 minutes
### Lesson Outline
#### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Settling In:** Begin with a brief warm-up question: "What do you know about ancient communities in Nigeria?"
2. **Objective Sharing:** Inform students about the objectives of today’s lesson.
3. **Hook:** Show a short video clip or photo montage of life in non-centralised states in Nigeria to grab students' attention and set context.
#### Instruction (30 minutes)
1. **Definitions and Differences:**
- Define “centralised” and “non-centralised” states.
- Highlight the differences between the two structures using a comparison chart on the board.
2. **Characteristics of Non-Centralised States:**
- Discuss the key features such as absence of a strong, central authority; decision-making by councils or assemblies; small, independent communities.
- Use the Tiv, Igbo, and Ibibio as case studies to illustrate these characteristics.
3. **Examples:**
- **The Tiv State:** Explain the kin-based organizations and age-grade systems.
- **The Igbo State:** Discuss the village democratic systems and roles of elders.
- **The Ibibio State:** Focus on their clan-based society and federations.
#### Activities (20 minutes)
* **Group Work:**
- Divide students into groups. Assign each group a non-centralised state (Tiv, Igbo, or Ibibio).
- Provide handouts with discussion questions such as:
- Describe the political organization of your assigned state.
- What were the roles of elders or councils?
- How was conflict resolved?
- Encourage groups to prepare a brief report and present to the class.
#### Presentation (10 minutes)
* **Group Presentations:**
- Allow each group to present their findings.
- After each presentation, facilitate a brief Q&A session to allow for peer feedback and further exploration of the topics.
#### Consolidation (5 minutes)
1. **Summary:**
- Recap major points discussed regarding the social, political, and economic structures of non-centralised states.
- Highlight the importance of understanding these systems in the broader historical context of Nigeria.
#### Assessment (5 minutes)
1. **Quick Quiz:**
- Conduct a short quiz with questions such as:
- Name three characteristics of non-centralised states.
- What is one main difference between the Tiv and Igbo political systems?
- How did non-centralised states resolve conflicts?
#### Homework/Extension
1. **Essay Assignment:**
- Assign an essay where students will write about the impact of non-centralised states on modern Nigerian society.
2. **Further Reading:**
- Recommend additional resources or chapters from the textbook for interested students to explore further.
### Reflection (Optional, Post-Class)
- Observe students' engagement and understanding during the lesson.
- Review the quiz results to identify any areas needing reinforcement in future lessons.
- Gather feedback from students on what they found most interesting or challenging.
By following this detailed lesson plan, students should develop a comprehensive understanding of the history and characteristics of non-centralised states in Nigeria, fostering an appreciation for the diversity of political systems within the country's history.