### Lesson Plan: States Created by General Sani Abacha
**Grade Level:** Primary 4
**Subject:** History
**Topic:** States Created by General Sani Abacha
**Duration:** 45 minutes
**Objectives:**
1. Students will be able to identify who General Sani Abacha was.
2. Students will learn which states in Nigeria were created by General Sani Abacha.
3. Students will understand the historical context and significance of the state creation.
4. Students will enhance their map-reading skills by locating the states on a map of Nigeria.
**Materials Needed:**
- Nigeria's map with states marked
- Pictures of General Sani Abacha
- Timeline of Nigerian history highlighting state creation
- Activity sheets
- Pens, pencils, and coloring materials
- Projector (optional)
**Lesson Procedure:**
1. **Introduction (5 minutes):**
- Greet the students and introduce the topic of the lesson.
- Show a picture of General Sani Abacha and briefly talk about him. Mention that he was a Nigerian military ruler from 1993 to 1998.
- Explain that during his rule, General Abacha created new states in Nigeria.
2. **Direct Instruction (10 minutes):**
- Display a timeline of significant events in Nigeria's history, highlighting the period when General Abacha was in power.
- Provide a brief overview of the reasons behind the creation of new states: administrative ease, political and economic reasons, and better distribution of resources.
- List the states created by General Sani Abacha:
- Ekiti
- Gombe
- Bayelsa
- Ebonyi
- Nasarawa
- Zamfara
3. **Mapping Activity (10 minutes):**
- Distribute maps of Nigeria with its states outlined.
- Ask the students to color and label the states created by General Sani Abacha.
- Assist them as necessary and ensure they locate and correctly identify the states on the map.
4. **Group Discussion (10 minutes):**
- Divide the class into small groups and have them discuss why creating new states might be important for a country.
- Encourage each group to share their thoughts with the class.
- Summarize the discussion, highlighting key points such as improved governance, resource management, and political representation.
5. **Interactive Quiz (5 minutes):**
- Prepare simple questions for a quick quiz to review the lesson:
1. Who was General Sani Abacha?
2. How many states did he create during his rule?
3. Can you name at least two states created by General Abacha?
- Reward correct answers with stickers or small prizes to encourage participation.
6. **Closure (5 minutes):**
- Recap the key points of the lesson.
- Ask the students if they have any questions or require further clarification.
- Assign a short homework task: Draw a state created by General Sani Abacha and write one interesting fact about it.
**Assessment:**
- Participation in class activities and discussions
- Accuracy in the map activity
- Performance in the interactive quiz
- Completion of the homework task
**Homework:**
- Draw a state created by General Sani Abacha and write one interesting fact about it.
**Extension:**
For students who grasp the material quickly, provide additional research tasks, such as finding out more about General Sani Abacha's rule and other major developments in Nigeria during his time.
**Notes:**
- Be sensitive to the political nature of the topic and ensure to present information in a balanced manner.
- Encourage a respectful classroom environment where all opinions and questions are valued.