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THE OAKWOOD MONTESSORI SCHOOL

WEEKLY LESSON PLAN


TERM: Christmas term
CLASS: Year 6
WEEK: 2
DATE: Monday, 16 – Friday, 20 September 2024
SUBJECT: Social Studies
TOPIC: Electoral Processes in Nigeria
LESSON DURATION: 50 min
OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to do the
following:
1. Define Election.
2. State the body responsible for the conduct of elections in Nigeria.
3. State the steps involved in the electoral processes in Nigeria.
4. Define some common terms used during elections.

MATERIALS NEEDED: Pictures of some common activities that occur


during the election, a video of Voting Procedures During An Election.
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v=80wmV3MnEM&pp=ygU1cHJvY2VzcyBkdXJpbmcgdGhlIDIwMjMgZ2VuZX
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PROCEDURE:
1. Welcome the pupils to the work centre. (1 minutes)
2. Introduces the lesson by saying: “Today we are going to learn about
the electoral processes in Nigeria.” (2 minutes)
3. He states the objectives clearly. (2 minutes)
4. Introduction (5 minutes)

- Ask students if they know what elections are


- Write down keywords on the board
- Introduce the concept of elections and their importance in a
democracy

5. What are Elections? (7 minutes)

- Define elections and explain why they are important


- Use simple examples to illustrate the concept
- Discuss the different types of elections (local, state, national)

6. The Electoral Process (7 minutes)

- Explain the basic steps in the electoral process:


I. Voter registration
II. Candidate Nomination/Primary Election
III. Campaign
IV. Voting
V. Counting and announcement of results

7. Use a simple flowchart to illustrate the process


Counting and
Voter registration Primary Election Campaign Voting announcement of results
8. Roles in the Electoral Process (7 minutes)

- Discuss the roles of:


I. Voters
II. Candidates
III. Electoral Officials (INEC)
9. Use the lesson video to help students understand

10. Interactive Activity (8 minutes)

I. Divide students into small groups to participate in a mock


election
II. Assign roles (voters, candidates, electoral officials)
III. Have students simulate the electoral process

11. Conclusion (5 minutes)

- Review key points


- Ask students to reflect on what they learned
- Discuss the importance of participating in elections as responsible
citizens

AGE: 9 -10years
CONTROL OF ERROR: Teacher-directed

INDEPENDENT PRACTICES: Classwork


Define the following
1. Election
2. Campaign
3. Manifesto
4. Electoral debate

EXTENSION:
1. Design an election poster for the position of prefect in the Oakwood
Montessori School.
2. Write a speech clearly stating your manifesto.

Content
Electoral Processes in Nigeria
● Election is the process through which citizens choose who will
represent them in government.
● Election is very important to keep a democratic country functioning
as it gives people the right to select their government.
● The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), set up in
1998, is the electoral body overseeing elections in Nigeria.
Its Chairman is Prof. Mahmood Yakubu.
● The following steps are involved in the electoral process in Nigeria:

 Joining a political party. (Compulsory for a candidate)


 Conducting primary elections.
 Campaign
 Voting
 Counting and Announcement of result.
 Swearing in.

Some common terms used during election include:


● Manifesto: A public declaration of a party's ideas and policies
usually used during the campaign.
● Campaign: The process of gathering public support for a candidate.
● Poll: Another term for vote or election.
● Ballot paper: A paper containing a list of all political parties to be
voted for.

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