### Lesson Plan: The Second Republic 1979-1983
#### Subject: History
#### Grade Level: Senior Secondary 2
#### Duration: 90 Minutes
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#### Lesson Topic: The Second Republic (1979-1983)
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**Objective:**
By the end of this lesson, students will:
1. Understand the key events and figures of the Nigerian Second Republic from 1979 to 1983.
2. Analyze the political and social developments during this period.
3. Evaluate the successes and failures of the Second Republic.
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**Materials:**
1. Textbooks
2. Whiteboard and Marker/Chalkboard
3. Projector (if available)
4. Handouts of primary sources (e.g., speeches, articles)
5. Map of Nigeria
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**Lesson Structure:**
1. **Introduction (10 minutes)**
- Quick recap of the political history of Nigeria leading up to the Second Republic, focusing on the first republic and the military rule that followed.
- Introduce the Second Republic, highlighting its significance in Nigerian history.
2. **Main Teaching (40 minutes)**
- **Lecture and Discussion:**
- **Establishment of the Second Republic:**
- Return to civilian rule on October 1, 1979.
- The role of the 1979 Constitution.
- Major political parties: National Party of Nigeria (NPN), Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN), etc.
- **Key Figures:**
- President Shehu Shagari.
- Key political leaders and their contributions.
- **Economic and Social Policies:**
- Overview of economic policies and challenges.
- Social developments and reforms.
- **Political Landscape and Challenges:**
- Political rivalry and elections.
- Issues of corruption and political instability.
- Use a map to show the geopolitical distribution of political parties and their areas of influence.
- **Primary Source Analysis:**
- Distribute handouts of notable speeches and articles from that era.
- Break students into groups to analyze these sources and present their findings.
3. **Activity (20 minutes)**
- **Debate:**
- Split the class into two groups representing supporters and critics of the Second Republic.
- Each group to prepare arguments for a debate on the effectiveness of the Second Republic's economic policies.
- Conduct the debate with each side presenting their points and a follow-up discussion.
4. **Conclusion (10 minutes)**
- Summarize the key points discussed during the lesson.
- Highlight the impact of the Second Republic on subsequent Nigerian political developments.
- Q&A session to address any student questions.
5. **Assessment (10 minutes)**
- Hand out a short quiz covering the main events, figures, and policies of the Second Republic.
- Example questions:
1. Who was the President of Nigeria during the Second Republic?
2. Name one major political party from the Second Republic.
3. Describe one economic challenge faced during the Second Republic.
6. **Homework:**
- Write an essay on the legacy of the Second Republic: “How did the Second Republic set the stage for contemporary Nigerian politics?”
- Due for submission in the next class.
### Notes for the Teacher:
- Ensure active participation from all students during discussions and debates.
- Make use of visual aids to enhance understanding.
- Encourage students to think critically about the political and social issues of the period.
- Be prepared to provide additional/contextual information about military rule in Nigeria when required.