JHS3 Social Studies · Term 3, Week 4

The Republics and Military Rule

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Curriculum details

Strand
Nationalism and Nationhood (Strand 6)
Sub-strand
The Republics and Military Rule (6.3)
Content standard
B9.6.3.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the main developments in the Third and Fourth Republics.
Indicator
B9.6.3.1.1 - Describe how the Third Republic came into being (1979-1981).
Suggested placement
Term 3, Week 4 (Week 28 of the year)

Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.

Curriculum reference
NaCCA curriculum document, p. 82

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Using the internet, print media and oral sources, learners discuss how the Third Republic was established.
2. Working in pairs, learners identify the political parties that contested in the June 1979 election and discuss the outcome.
3. Using document analysis, learners identify the main features of the Third Republican Constitution. (E.g., the prohibition of a one-party state, limitation on the influence of the armed forces and the police, etc.)
4. In small groups, learners prepare and present on the major achievements and setbacks under the third Republic.