Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary 3

TERM – 1^ST TERM

WEEK TEN

Class: Senior Secondary School 3

Age: 17 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: HISTORY

Topic: THE BERLIN CONFERENCE AND PARTITION OF AFRICA

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

I.) Describe the Berlin Conference                              

II.) Discuss the purpose of Berlin conference

III.) Identify the impact of the conference             

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures,

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

PRESENTATION	TEACHER’S ACTIVITY	STUDENT’S ACTIVITY
STEP 1 INTRODUCTION	The teacher explains  the Berlin Conference                              and discuss the purpose of Berlin conference	Students listens attentively to the teacher
STEP 2 EXPLANATION	Teacher identify and discuss the impact of the conference	Students exhibit attentiveness and active engagement
STEP 3 NOTE TAKING	The teacher writes a summarized note on the board	The students copy the note in their books

 

NOTE

THE BERLIN CONFERENCE AND PARTITION OF AFRICA

The Berlin Conference

The Berlin Conference, held from November 1884 to February 1885, was a meeting of European powers and the United States to regulate colonization and trade in Africa. It was convened by German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck and hosted in Berlin, with representatives from fourteen European nations and the United States.

Purpose of Berlin conference

1. The primary purpose of the Berlin Conference was to establish guidelines for the partition and colonization of Africa among European powers, aiming to avoid conflicts over territorial claims and establish spheres of influence.
2. The conference aimed to regulate trade and navigation along the Congo River and other major waterways in Africa, ensuring free access to trade routes and promoting commercial interests.
3. While often framed as a humanitarian endeavor to address issues such as slavery and the slave trade, the conference also served the economic and strategic interests of colonial powers.

Impact of the conference

1. Colonial Partition: The Berlin Conference led to the partition of Africa, as European powers carved up the continent into colonies and spheres of influence, disregarding existing African political boundaries and cultures.
2. Colonial Rule: The conference legitimized European colonial rule in Africa, leading to the imposition of colonial administrations, exploitation of resources, and suppression of local resistance movements.
3. Legacy of Borders: The arbitrary borders drawn during the conference continue to shape Africa's political landscape, often resulting in ethnic tensions, conflicts, and territorial disputes.
4. Resource Exploitation: European colonial powers exploited Africa's natural resources, labor, and markets for their economic benefit, leading to economic underdevelopment and dependence in many African nations.
5. Cultural and Social Impacts: Colonial rule had profound cultural and social impacts on African societies, including the imposition of European languages, religions, and social hierarchies, and the disruption of traditional ways of life.

EVALUATION: 1. Briefly discuss the Berlin Conference                             

2. Identify 4 purpose of Berlin conference
3. Identify 4 impact of the conference   

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively