### Lesson Plan: Understanding States Created by General Ibrahim Babangida
**Grade Level:** Primary 4
**Subject:** History
**Topic:** States Created by General Ibrahim Babangida
**Duration:** 1 hour
**Objectives:**
1. Students will learn about the period when General Ibrahim Babangida was the Head of State of Nigeria.
2. Students will identify the states created by General Ibrahim Babangida.
3. Students will understand the reasons for state creation and its significance.
**Materials:**
- Map of Nigeria showing the states before and after General Ibrahim Babangida's regime.
- Pictures of General Ibrahim Babangida.
- Flashcards with names of states.
- Pencils, markers, and chart paper.
- Notebook for students.
**Introduction (10 minutes):**
1. Begin with a brief overview of Nigeria's history focusing on the period when General Ibrahim Babangida was the Head of State (1985-1993).
2. Explain the concept of state creation and why it is significant in the history and development of Nigeria.
3. Show pictures of General Ibrahim Babangida to make the lesson more engaging.
**Instruction (20 minutes):**
1. **Teacher Explanation:**
- Provide a brief biography of General Ibrahim Babangida.
- Discuss the political and administrative reasons for the creation of states during his regime.
- Enumerate the states created by General Babangida: Akwa Ibom, Katsina, Abia, Enugu, Delta, Jigawa, Kebbi, Osun, Kogi, Taraba, Yobe.
2. **Visual Aids:**
- Display the map of Nigeria before and after the creation of these states.
- Use a pointer to highlight the new states on the map. Encourage students to locate these states.
**Guided Practice (10 minutes):**
1. Distribute flashcards with the names of the states created by General Babangida.
2. Ask students to come up one by one and place their card on the correct location on a blank map of Nigeria displayed on the board.
3. Correctly positioned flashcards will remain on the board; incorrect ones will be repositioned after discussing with the class.
**Independent Practice (10 minutes):**
1. Give each student a worksheet with a blank map of Nigeria and a list of the states created by General Babangida.
2. Ask students to label the new states on the map and color them differently from the existing states.
**Conclusion (5 minutes):**
1. Recap the important points discussed during the lesson, emphasizing the significance of each of the newly created states in Nigeria's growth.
2. Ask a few students to share one interesting fact they learned about one of the new states.
3. Collect the worksheets for grading.
**Assessment:**
- Participation in the card placement activity.
- Accuracy of labeling the states on the worksheet.
- Engaging in class discussions and answering questions.
**Homework:**
- Ask students to write a short paragraph about any one state created by General Babangida, including key features such as its capital, major industries, or cultural highlights.
**Extension Activity:**
- Have students research more on one of the states created and present their findings in the next class. They could include facts about its geography, economy, culture, and famous personalities from that state.
**Teacher Reflection:**
- Note how well students understood the concept of state creation.
- Reflect on which activities engaged students the most and where there might be room for improvement in future lessons.
This lesson plan aims to educate young students on a key historical event in Nigerian history while making the learning experience interactive and informative.