Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary 3

TERM – 1^ST TERM

WEEK FOURTEEN

Class: Senior Secondary School 3

Age: 17 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: HISTORY

Topic: THE COLONIAL ECONOMY AND THE UNDER-DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA

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

I.) Explain the meaning of underdevelopment.

II.) Examine the effects of underdevelopment on African economy;

III.) Discuss how underdevelopment has made African economies mere appendages of capitalist economy

IV.) Discuss the problems of drought and famine in Africa.

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

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

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

NOTE

THE COLONIAL ECONOMY AND THE UNDER-DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA

Meaning of Underdevelopment

Underdevelopment refers to a state of economic, social, and political disadvantage characterized by low levels of industrialization, technological advancement, infrastructure development, education, healthcare, and standard of living. It is often associated with poverty, inequality, and dependency on more developed nations.

Effects of Underdevelopment on African Economy

1. Limited Industrialization: African economies often lack diverse industrial sectors, relying heavily on agriculture and natural resource extraction.
2. Weak Infrastructure: Inadequate infrastructure, including roads, railways, ports, and energy systems, constrains economic growth and trade.
3. Low Human Capital: Underdevelopment in education and healthcare leads to a lack of skilled labor and productive workforce.
4. Dependency on Agriculture: Many African economies are heavily dependent on agriculture, which is often characterized by subsistence farming and vulnerability to environmental shocks.

Underdevelopment and African Economies as Appendages of Capitalist Economy

1. Resource Extraction: African economies are often exploited for their natural resources by multinational corporations from capitalist economies.
2. Foreign Investment: African economies rely on foreign investment from capitalist economies for infrastructure development, technology transfer, and job creation.
3. Debt Dependency: African countries often accumulate significant external debt to finance development projects, which further exacerbates their dependency on capitalist economies.

Problems of Drought and Famine in Africa

1. Climate Vulnerability: Africa is highly vulnerable to climate change, with many regions experiencing recurrent droughts and erratic rainfall patterns.
2. Agricultural Impacts: Droughts disrupt agricultural production, leading to crop failures, livestock losses, and reduced yields.
3. Food Insecurity: Droughts often result in food shortages and famine, affecting millions of people across Africa.
4. Humanitarian Crisis: Droughts and famines can lead to humanitarian crises, with widespread displacement, loss of livelihoods, and increased vulnerability to disease outbreaks.

EVALUATION: 1. What is underdevelopment.

2. Identify and explain 3 effects of underdevelopment on African economy
3. Discuss 5 problems of drought and famine in Africa.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively