Class: Primary 6

Term: 1st Term
Week: 3
Age: 11 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: History
Previous Lesson: Period Of Civil Rule In Nigeria 1960-1966
Topic: Period Of Civil Rule In Nigeria 1979-1983
Content: Period Of Civil Rule In Nigeria 1979-1983

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain: Describe the key events and political parties during the civil rule in Nigeria from 1979-1983.
Affective Domain: Express the importance of civil rule in promoting democracy.
Psychomotor Domain: Match political leaders to their roles during the period.
Social Domain: Work in groups to discuss the impact of civil rule on Nigeria’s development.

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 Wikipedia – Second Nigerian Republic
Relevant textbooks.

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

A timeline chart showing political events from 1979-1983.
Pictures of key political figures during the period.
Flashcards with the names of political parties.
A map of Nigeria.

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding the period of civil rule from 1979-1983 helps pupils appreciate Nigeria’s democratic journey and learn lessons from past leadership. This knowledge encourages informed citizenship.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils are familiar with the period of civil rule in Nigeria from 1960-1966 and understand the concept of elections and governance.

Instructional Procedures

Content Development	Time	Teaching Method	Teaching Strategy	Teacher’s Activity	Pupils’ Activity	Learning Point
Step 1: Introduction	5 mins	Set Induction	Visual Aid	Shows a chart of Nigeria’s timeline and asks pupils what they know about elections.	Respond to the questions and observe the chart.	Civil rule as part of Nigeria’s democratic timeline.
Step 2: Development	10 mins	Discussion	Questioning	Discusses the events during the 1979 elections and Shehu Shagari’s presidency.	Listen and ask questions.	Key events of 1979-1983 civil rule.
Step 3: Explanation	10 mins	Storytelling	Interactive Lecture	Explains the challenges of this period, including economic issues and corruption.	Take notes and ask clarifying questions.	Challenges faced during the Second Republic.
Step 4: Note-Taking	5 mins	Dictation	Guided Note Writing	Guides pupils to copy a short summary of the topic.	Copy the notes.	Key points from 1979-1983 civil rule.
Step 5: Evaluation	5 mins	Questioning	Verbal Response	Asks pupils questions based on the topic.	Answer the questions orally.	Reinforcement of knowledge on the topic.
Step 6: Conclusion	5 mins	Recap	Summarization	Recaps the key points discussed in the lesson.	Participate in recap discussions.	Summary of civil rule in 1979-1983.

Lesson Content

Period of Civil Rule In Nigeria 1979-1983

Nigeria’s civil rule from 1979-1983 covers the Second Republic’s achievements, challenges, and political events.

1979 Elections: Nigeria transitioned to the Second Republic with Shehu Shagari elected as the first executive president under the National Party of Nigeria (NPN).
Political Parties: Key political parties included the NPN, Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN), and Nigerian People’s Party (NPP).
Achievements: Infrastructure development and promotion of agriculture.
Challenges: Widespread corruption, economic mismanagement, and increased political tension.
End of Civic Rule: The military overthrew the government in December 1983 due to alleged corruption and poor governance.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Who was the president of Nigeria during the Second Republic?
Name two political parties active during the 1979-1983 period.
Mention one achievement and one challenge of the Second Republic.
What led to the end of civic rule in 1983?

Note for Teachers Using This Lesson Plan

To maximize learning, ensure active participation by asking pupils questions to stimulate discussion. Use visuals effectively to engage pupils and clarify key points. Happy teaching!

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Period Of Civil Rule In Nigeria 1979-1983 (Primary 6)