## Lesson Plan: The Ibrahim Babangida Regime, 1985-1993
### Target Grade: Senior Secondary 2 (SS2)
### Duration: 90 minutes
### Subject: History
### Objective:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Outline the major events and policies during the Ibrahim Babangida regime.
2. Critically evaluate the economic, political, and social impacts of Babangida's leadership.
3. Discuss the transition and challenges of governance during the regime.
### Materials:
- Textbook
- PowerPoint presentation
- Projector
- Handouts on key events and policies
- Whiteboard and markers
- Internet access for videos or additional resources (if applicable)
### Lesson Structure:
#### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Warm-Up Activity**:
- Begin with a brief review of the historical context before 1985, touching on significant events.
- Ask students to share any prior knowledge they have about Ibrahim Babangida or his era.
2. **Objectives**:
- Clearly state the objectives of the lesson.
#### Presentation (30 minutes)
1. **Brief Biography of Ibrahim Babangida** (5 minutes):
- Presentation of key details about Babangida’s life leading up to his presidency.
2. **Major Events and Policies** (25 minutes):
- **1985-1986**:
- Details on the military coup that brought Babangida to power.
- Introduction of the Structural Adjustment Program (SAP).
- **1987-1990**:
- Political reforms, establishment of local government, and attempts at initiating the transition to civilian rule.
- The issue of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election.
- **1990-1993**:
- Continuation of economic reforms, dealing with social tensions, and Babangida’s eventual stepping down.
Use PowerPoint slides to highlight key points, incorporating photographs, and short video clips where possible.
#### Guided Practice (20 minutes)
1. **Group Discussions**:
- Split the class into small groups and assign each group a specific event or policy to discuss and evaluate.
- Questions to consider:
- What were the intended goals of the policy/event?
- What were the short-term and long-term impacts?
- How did the Nigerian people react?
- Group presentations of findings and discussion.
#### Independent Practice (20 minutes)
1. **Activity**:
- Distribute a worksheet with questions covering the major points discussed.
- Ask students to write brief paragraphs analyzing specific policies and events.
#### Conclusion (10 minutes)
1. **Review**:
- Recap the main points covered during the lesson.
- Invite students to share any new insights or unanswered questions.
2. **Assignment**:
- Assign a short essay on the topic: "Evaluate the legacy of Ibrahim Babangida's regime in Nigeria’s history."
### Assessment:
- Participation in group discussions.
- Quality of written responses on the worksheet.
- Evaluation of the short essay for comprehension and critical thinking.
### Additional Resources:
- Recommended readings: Excerpts from books or articles about the Ibrahim Babangida era.
- Online videos/documentaries on Nigeria's history during Babangida’s regime.
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This lesson plan provides a structured approach for teaching senior secondary students about the important period of Ibrahim Babangida’s regime, fostering both knowledge and critical thinking about historical events and their impacts.