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:
| Content Development | Time | Teaching Method | Teaching Strategy | Teacher’s Activity | Pupils’ Activity | Learning Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1: Introduction | 5 mins | Discussion | Set induction | Engage pupils by asking what they know about groups/clubs | Respond to questions | Connect existing knowledge to new concept |
| Step 2: Definition | 5 mins | Explanation | Direct teaching | Explain the meaning of a political party | Listen and ask questions | Understand the definition of political parties |
| Step 3: Formation Steps | 10 mins | Storytelling | Visual aids | Narrate a simple story on how a political party is formed | Listen to the story | Learn the steps in forming a political party |
| Step 4: Examples | 5 mins | Demonstration | Real-life examples | Show pictures and symbols of well-known political parties | Observe and identify | Recognize different political parties |
| Step 5: Activity | 7 mins | Group Work | Hands-on activity | Guide pupils to create a poster for a fictional political party | Collaborate in groups to create posters | Apply knowledge creatively |
| Step 6: Note Taking | 3 mins | Note-taking | Individual task | Instruct pupils to copy down notes on political parties | Copy notes | Reinforce lesson content |
| Step 7: Evaluation | 5 mins | Q&A Session | Oral questioning | Ask questions based on the lesson | Answer questions | Assess understanding |
| Conclusion | Summary | Recap | Summarize the key points | Listen and ask final questions | Consolidate learning |
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:
- Group of Like-minded People: People with similar ideas and goals come together.
- Shared Interests: Members have common interests and work for common goals.
- Leadership Selection: The group selects leaders to represent them.
- Registration: The party is registered with relevant authorities.
- 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:
- Define a political party.
- List three steps involved in forming a political party.
- Explain why political parties are important in a community.
- Create a simple poster representing a political party with their group.
- 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!
