The Republics and Military… · JHS3 Social Studies

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B9.6.3.1.1 - Describe how the Third Republic came into being (1979-1981).

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Explain the sequence of events from the military regime of the Supreme Military Council (SMC) to the establishment of the Third Republic in 1979.
Identify at least three political parties that contested the June 1979 general election and state the outcome of that election.
Describe at least four main features of the 1979 Third Republican Constitution, including the prohibition of a one-party state and limitations on the armed forces and police.
Discuss the major achievements and setbacks of the Third Republic during its short period of existence (1979 to 1981).
Use at least two different sources (oral, print, or digital) to gather and present information on how the Third Republic was established.

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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.