**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.