Civil Rule in Nigeria (Continued) History Primary 6 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Lesson Plan: History Primary 6 First Term, Week 5

Subject: History
Class: Primary 6
Term: First Term
Week: 5
Age: 10-11 years
Topic: Civil Rule in Nigeria (Continued)
Sub-topic: The Elections from 1999 to 2019
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. List the major political parties that contested in 1999, 2003, 2007, 2011, 2015, and 2019 elections.
2. Identify the presidential candidates during these elections.
3. Write the major achievements of each administration.
4. Examine the shortcomings of each of these administrations.

Keywords

• Political parties
• Presidential candidates
• Achievements
• Administration
• Elections
• Shortcomings

Set Induction

The teacher will ask the pupils about the current President of Nigeria and the party he belongs to. This will lead to a discussion about previous elections and civil rule in Nigeria.

Entry Behavior

Pupils are aware of Nigeria’s democratic system and can mention at least one political party and its leader.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Pictures of presidential candidates
• Election results from 1999 to 2019
• Lagos State Scheme of Work

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher will remind pupils about the civil rule lessons from previous weeks, emphasizing the transition from military rule to democracy in Nigeria.

Embedded Core Skills

• Critical thinking
• Civic responsibility
• Communication skills

Instructional Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Charts showing political parties and presidential candidates from 1999 to 2019
• Projector (optional)

Content

1. Political Parties and Elections from 1999 to 2019

1999 Election

• Major Parties: People’s Democratic Party (PDP), All People’s Party (APP), Alliance for Democracy (AD)
• Presidential Candidates: Olusegun Obasanjo (PDP), Olu Falae (APP/AD)
• Winner: Olusegun Obasanjo (PDP)

2003 Election

• Major Parties: People’s Democratic Party (PDP), All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP)
• Presidential Candidates: Olusegun Obasanjo (PDP), Muhammadu Buhari (ANPP)
• Winner: Olusegun Obasanjo (PDP)

2007 Election

• Major Parties: People’s Democratic Party (PDP), All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), Action Congress (AC)
• Presidential Candidates: Umaru Musa Yar’Adua (PDP), Muhammadu Buhari (ANPP), Atiku Abubakar (AC)
• Winner: Umaru Musa Yar’Adua (PDP)

2011 Election

• Major Parties: People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Congress for Progressive Change (CPC)
• Presidential Candidates: Goodluck Jonathan (PDP), Muhammadu Buhari (CPC)
• Winner: Goodluck Jonathan (PDP)

2015 Election

• Major Parties: All Progressives Congress (APC), People’s Democratic Party (PDP)
• Presidential Candidates: Muhammadu Buhari (APC), Goodluck Jonathan (PDP)
• Winner: Muhammadu Buhari (APC)

2019 Election

• Major Parties: All Progressives Congress (APC), People’s Democratic Party (PDP)
• Presidential Candidates: Muhammadu Buhari (APC), Atiku Abubakar (PDP)
• Winner: Muhammadu Buhari (APC)

2. Major Achievements of the Administrations

• Olusegun Obasanjo (1999-2007): Economic reforms, debt relief, anti-corruption campaign.
• Umaru Musa Yar’Adua (2007-2010): Electoral reforms, Niger Delta amnesty.
• Goodluck Jonathan (2010-2015): Education reforms, power sector reforms, agriculture development.
• Muhammadu Buhari (2015-present): Anti-corruption drive, infrastructure development, social welfare programs.

3. Shortcomings of the Administrations

• Obasanjo: Allegations of third-term agenda, security challenges.
• Yar’Adua: Health issues, slow pace of governance.
• Jonathan: Handling of Boko Haram insurgency, corruption allegations.
• Buhari: Economic challenges, insecurity issues.

Evaluation (15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions with Options)

1. The PDP won the ______ election.
   a) 1999
   b) 2015
   c) 2007
   d) 2003
2. ______ was the presidential candidate for APC in 2015.
   a) Goodluck Jonathan
   b) Olusegun Obasanjo
   c) Muhammadu Buhari
   d) Atiku Abubakar
3. The 2007 presidential election was won by ______.
   a) Umaru Musa Yar’Adua
   b) Muhammadu Buhari
   c) Atiku Abubakar
   d) Olusegun Obasanjo
4. The presidential candidate for PDP in 2011 was ______.
   a) Goodluck Jonathan
   b) Muhammadu Buhari
   c) Atiku Abubakar
   d) Umaru Musa Yar’Adua
5. ______ was the president from 2015 to 2019.
   a) Goodluck Jonathan
   b) Muhammadu Buhari
   c) Olusegun Obasanjo
   d) Umaru Musa Yar’Adua
6. The main opposition party in 1999 was ______.
   a) PDP
   b) AD
   c) ANPP
   d) APC
7. Goodluck Jonathan contested the 2015 election under the ______ party.
   a) APC
   b) PDP
   c) AC
   d) ANPP
8. The first election after military rule was in ______.
   a) 1999
   b) 2003
   c) 2011
   d) 2007
9. ______ won the 2019 presidential election.
   a) Atiku Abubakar
   b) Muhammadu Buhari
   c) Goodluck Jonathan
   d) Umaru Musa Yar’Adua
10. The political party that contested against PDP in 2011 was ______.
    a) CPC
    b) APC
    c) AC
    d) ANPP
11. ______ won the 2003 presidential election.
    a) Muhammadu Buhari
    b) Olusegun Obasanjo
    c) Umaru Musa Yar’Adua
    d) Goodluck Jonathan
12. The winner of the 2007 election was ______.
    a) Goodluck Jonathan
    b) Muhammadu Buhari
    c) Umaru Musa Yar’Adua
    d) Olusegun Obasanjo
13. The 2019 election saw ______ win a second term.
    a) Muhammadu Buhari
    b) Goodluck Jonathan
    c) Olusegun Obasanjo
    d) Umaru Musa Yar’Adua
14. ______ is associated with the 1999 election victory.
    a) Olusegun Obasanjo
    b) Umaru Musa Yar’Adua
    c) Goodluck Jonathan
    d) Muhammadu Buhari
15. ______ introduced electoral reforms during his administration.
    a) Umaru Musa Yar’Adua
    b) Goodluck Jonathan
    c) Olusegun Obasanjo
    d) Muhammadu Buhari

Class Activity Discussion (15 FAQ with Answers)

1. What were the main political parties in 1999?
   PDP, APP, and AD.
2. Who won the 2003 presidential election?
   Olusegun Obasanjo.
3. What were some achievements of Goodluck Jonathan?
   Education reforms, power sector reforms, and agriculture development.
4. Which president initiated the Niger Delta amnesty program?
   Umaru Musa Yar’Adua.
5. What was the major issue in Goodluck Jonathan’s administration?
   The handling of Boko Haram insurgency.
6. What party did Muhammadu Buhari represent in 2015?
   APC.
7. Who was the opposition candidate in the 2007 election?
   Muhammadu Buhari.
8. Which party did Atiku Abubakar contest under in 2019?
   PDP.
9. Who was president from 2015 to 2019?
   Muhammadu Buhari.
10. Which president was known for anti-corruption campaigns?
    Muhammadu Buhari.
11. What was a key achievement of Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration?
    Debt relief and economic reforms.
12. Who was the winner of the 2011 presidential election?
    Goodluck Jonathan.
13. Which political party contested against PDP in 2011?
    CPC.

14. What were the shortcomings of Obasanjo’s administration?
    Allegations of third-term agenda and security challenges.
15. What were some of the achievements under Muhammadu Buhari?
    Anti-corruption drive and infrastructure development.

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic on the Third Republic and the June 12 election.
Step 2: The teacher introduces the topic of civil rule from 1999 to 2019, discussing the political parties and presidential candidates.
Step 3: The teacher allows pupils to share their knowledge about recent elections and provides corrections as needed.

Teacher’s Activities

• Explain the political parties and presidential candidates from 1999 to 2019.
• Discuss achievements and shortcomings of each administration.
• Engage pupils in discussions about the significance of these elections.

Learners’ Activities

• Listen and take notes on the political parties and candidates.
• Participate in discussions about achievements and shortcomings.
• Answer questions and complete activities related to the lesson.

Assessment

• Review pupils’ answers to the fill-in-the-blank questions and Class Activity Discussion questions.
• Check for understanding through participation in discussions.

Evaluation Questions

1. List the major political parties that contested in the 2015 election.
2. Who was the presidential candidate for PDP in 2011?
3. What were the major achievements of the 2007 administration?
4. Name a shortcoming of Goodluck Jonathan’s administration.
5. Who won the 2019 presidential election?
6. Which party did Muhammadu Buhari represent in 2015?
7. What was a key achievement of the Yar’Adua administration?
8. Identify a major party in the 2003 election.
9. What was a major issue in the 2007 administration?
10. Who was the presidential candidate for ANPP in 2003?

Conclusion

The teacher will mark the pupils’ work and clarify any misunderstandings. A brief summary of the elections and their impact on Nigeria’s political landscape will be given.