Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 2 - History - The Military Rule And The Reconstruction

**Lesson Plan: The Military Rule and Reconstruction** **Grade**: Senior Secondary 2 **Subject**: History **Duration**: 90 minutes ### **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the concept and impacts of military rule. - Explore key events and figures during the military rule period in a specific country (e.g., Nigeria). - Analyze the reconstruction period post-military rule. - Discuss the implications of military governance and the transition to civilian rule. ### **Materials Needed:** - Textbook/Reference books covering military rule in the chosen country. - Projector/Smartboard for presentations. - Handouts with key terms and timeline. - Access to a documentary or video clips related to the topic. - Whiteboard and markers. - Student notebooks and pens. ### **Lesson Outline:** **Introduction (10 minutes)** 1. **Warm-Up Activity**: - Begin with a short discussion on what students already know about military rule. - Pose questions like: "What do you think happens when the military takes over the government?" and "Can you name any countries that have experienced military rule?" **Direct Instruction (20 minutes)** 1. **Key Terms and Definitions**: - Define key terms like coup d'état, junta, military regime, and reconstruction. 2. **Historical Context**: - Brief overview of military rule globally, focusing on the selected country for case study (e.g., Nigeria). Discuss key reasons why the military took over the government. 3. **Key Events and Figures**: - Highlight significant coups, leaders (e.g., General Yakubu Gowon in Nigeria), and their roles. - Discuss specific policies and actions taken by the military government. **Guided Practice (25 minutes)** 1. **Documentary/Video Clip**: - Show a short documentary or relevant video clips that provide visual and narrative context to the military rule period. - Pause intermittently to ask guided questions and encourage discussion. 2. **Discussion**: - Break the class into small groups to discuss specific aspects of the military rule. - Assign each group a focus area such as economic policies, social impacts, or international relations during the military regime. **Independent Practice (20 minutes)** 1. **Timeline Activity**: - Provide handouts with key events and have students create a chronological timeline of the military rule period. 2. **Analysis Exercise**: - Each student writes a short analysis of the impact of military rule on the country’s socio-political structure and daily life. **Reconstruction Era (15 minutes)** 1. **Transition to Civilian Rule**: - Discuss the process of transitioning from military to civilian rule. - Highlight key challenges and achievements during the reconstruction period. 2. **Comparative Analysis**: - Compare the military and civilian governance structures and their effectiveness in terms of stability, economic progress, and civil liberties. **Conclusion (5 minutes)** 1. **Recap**: - Summarize key points learned about the military rule and reconstruction. 2. **Q&A Session**: - Open the floor for any final questions from the students. 3. **Homework Assignment**: - Assign a short essay or research project on a specific aspect of the military rule or the reconstruction period. ### **Assessment:** - Participation in group discussions. - Accuracy and detail in timeline activity. - Quality and thoughtfulness of analysis exercise. - Homework essay or project. ### **Additional Resources:** - Relevant articles, books, and academic papers on military rule. - Online databases and archives for historical documents and records. ### **Reflection:** - After the lesson, reflect on student engagement and understanding. - Adjust future lessons based on feedback and assessment outcomes.