Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 1 - Government - Suffrage/franchise

### Lesson Plan: Suffrage/Franchise #### Subject: Government #### Class: Senior Secondary 1 #### Duration: 70 minutes --- #### Lesson Title: Understanding Suffrage/Franchise --- #### Objectives: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: 1. Define suffrage and franchise. 2. Explain the historical development of suffrage. 3. Describe different types of suffrage. 4. Discuss the significance of suffrage in a democratic society. 5. Analyze case studies highlighting the struggle for suffrage rights. --- #### Materials Needed: - Whiteboard and markers - Projector and laptop - Handouts with key points and case studies - Primary source documents (e.g., excerpts from historical suffrage movements) - Video clips (optional) - Questionnaire for in-class activity --- #### Lesson Structure: 1. **Introduction (10 minutes)** - Begin with an engaging question: "What does voting mean to you?" Allow students to share brief answers. - Define key terms: suffrage and franchise. - Briefly outline the lesson objectives and structure. 2. **Historical Development of Suffrage (15 minutes)** - Present a timeline of the suffrage movement: - Ancient forms of voting. - Expansion of suffrage in the 19th and 20th centuries. - Women’s suffrage movement. - Civil rights era and improvements in voting laws. - Highlight key figures and events (e.g., Susan B. Anthony, Voting Rights Act of 1965). 3. **Types of Suffrage (10 minutes)** - Define and explain: - Universal suffrage. - Restricted suffrage. - Compulsory voting. - Provide examples from various countries. 4. **Significance of Suffrage (10 minutes)** - Facilitate class discussion on the importance of suffrage in a democracy. - Highlight how suffrage ensures representation and influences government policies. 5. **Case Studies and Analysis (15 minutes)** - Distribute handouts on specific case studies (e.g., UK Women’s Suffrage, Apartheid-era South Africa, Voting Rights Act in the USA). - Break the class into small groups. - Each group reads and discusses a case study, identifying key points and struggles. 6. **Group Activity and Presentation (10 minutes)** - Groups present a summary of their case study findings. - Highlight common themes and differences in the struggle for suffrage across regions. 7. **Video Clips and Discussion (5 minutes)** - Show short video clips illustrating historical moments in the suffrage movement. - Facilitate a brief discussion on students’ reflections and views. 8. **Conclusion and Wrap-Up (5 minutes)** - Recap key points of the lesson. - Answer any remaining questions. - Provide a brief insight into the next lesson. --- #### Assessment: - **Formative Assessment:** - Participation in discussions. - Group activity and presentation. - **Summative Assessment:** - Assign a short essay on a specific suffrage movement or the significance of suffrage in today’s society. - Quiz on key concepts from the lesson. --- #### Homework: - Read a selected article or chapter on a suffrage movement. - Write a reflection on how the struggle for suffrage rights in the past influences current voting rights in their own country. --- #### Extension Activities: - Organize a debate on compulsory voting laws. - Create a timeline poster of the suffrage movement for a presentation in the next lesson. --- This lesson plan aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of suffrage/franchise, its history, significance, and various forms, while actively engaging students through multiple interactive activities.