Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary 3

TERM – 2^ND TERM

WEEK TEN

Class: Senior Secondary School 3

Age: 17 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: HISTORY

Topic: MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS (MDG) AND NEEDS

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

I.) Explain the meaning of NEEDS                                 

II.)  Discuss the Aims and Objectives of NEEDS

III.) Describe the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)            

IV.) Identify the MDGs

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

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

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

NOTE

MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS (MDG) AND NEEDS

Introduction to NEEDS (National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy):

NEEDS is a comprehensive development plan launched by the Nigerian government in 2004. It was formulated in response to the need for sustainable economic growth, poverty reduction, and socio-economic development in Nigeria. The strategy aimed to address the country's developmental challenges and achieve broad-based improvements in living standards.

Aims and Objectives of NEEDS

The aims and objectives of NEEDS include:

1. Promoting diversification of the economy away from reliance on oil and other extractive industries towards sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, and services.
2. Implementing policies and programs to alleviate poverty, improve access to basic services, and enhance livelihood opportunities for all segments of the population.
3. Investing in critical infrastructure such as transportation, energy, water supply, and telecommunications to support economic growth and improve living standards.
4. Enhancing education, healthcare, and skills development to empower individuals, promote social inclusion, and build a capable workforce.

Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)

The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) were eight international development goals established following the Millennium Summit of the United Nations in 2000. They aimed to address various aspects of global poverty, health, education, gender equality, and environmental sustainability by the target year of 2015. The MDGs included goals such as:

1. Eradicating Extreme Poverty and Hunger: Targeting the reduction of poverty rates, hunger, and malnutrition worldwide.
2. Achieving Universal Primary Education: Ensuring access to quality primary education for all children globally.
3. Promoting Gender Equality and Empowering Women: Eliminating gender disparities in education, employment, and political representation.
4. Reducing Child Mortality: Improving child health and reducing child mortality rates through better healthcare and disease prevention.
5. Improving Maternal Health: Enhancing maternal health and reducing maternal mortality rates by ensuring access to reproductive healthcare services.
6. Combating HIV/AIDS, Malaria, and Other Diseases: Combating the spread of infectious diseases and ensuring access to treatment and prevention measures.
7. Ensuring Environmental Sustainability: Promoting sustainable development practices and addressing environmental challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.
8. Developing a Global Partnership for Development: Fostering international cooperation, aid, and debt relief to support the achievement of the other MDGs.

EVALUATION: 1. What is the meaning of NEEDS                                 

2. Mention 5 Aims and Objectives of NEEDS
3. Identify and explain all the MDGs

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively