How Political Parties Are Formed; New Lesson Plan (Basic 2)

Class: Primary 2
Term: 3rd Term
Week: 7
Age: 8 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: National Value Education
Curriculum Theme: Civic Education
Previous Lesson: Disadvantages of choosing a leader
Topic: How Political Parties Are Formed
Content: Meaning Of political party, how they are formed

Performance Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

• Cognitive domain: Define a political party.
• Affective domain: mention how political parties are formed.
• Psychomotor domain: Create a simple poster representing a political party.
• Social Domain: Discuss with peers the basic steps involved in forming a political party.

Reference Materials:

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of work
• NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
• Online Information from Mondaq – Constitutional & Administrative Law – How To Form A Political Party In Nigeria
• Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials:

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Chart papers
• Markers
• Pictures of political party symbols
• Flashcards with key terms

Rationale for the Lesson:

Understanding how political parties are formed helps pupils grasp the basics of democratic governance and the role of political parties in society. This knowledge is essential for fostering informed and active citizenship from a young age.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:

Pupils are familiar with the basic concept of leadership and the role of leaders from the previous lesson.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

Learning Area: How Political Parties Are Formed

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:

Classroom Note:

How Political Parties Are Formed

A political party is a group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government. This means that they work together to form policies and influence the country’s decisions.

Ways political parties are formed:

1. Group of Like-minded People: People with similar ideas and goals come together.
2. Shared Interests: Members have common interests and work for common goals.
3. Leadership Selection: The group selects leaders to represent them.
4. Registration: The party is registered with relevant authorities.
5. Promotion and Campaign: The party promotes its ideas to the public and campaigns for support.

Lesson Evaluation:

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

1. Define a political party.
2. List three steps involved in forming a political party.
3. Explain why political parties are important in a community.
4. Create a simple poster representing a political party with their group.
5. Discuss with a partner one thing they learned about political parties.

Note for teachers using my lesson plan:
Hi there, remember that I didn’t make this lesson plan with any particular class or teacher in mind and I tried as much as possible with my experience and expertise to deliver this plan in a standard and effective style utilizing the best strategy and methods. Nevertheless, you are free to customize the lesson content, teaching methods, timing, and pupil activities to suit your teaching style, pupils’ comprehension, curriculum, and resources available to you. Happy teaching!