9th Grade Political Development In Kenya Since Independence Lesson Plan

Topic: Political development in Kenya since independence

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to explain the political development in Kenya since independence and its impact on the country

Materials

• Map of Kenya
• Textbook or other resources on the political development in Kenya since independence

Warm-up

• Ask students if they have heard of Kenya. What do they know about the country?
• Ask students what they think is the most important consideration when studying a country, such as its political system, culture, economy, etc.

Direct Instruction

• Provide a brief overview of the history of Kenya, including its colonization by the British and its independence in 1963.
• Discuss the importance of political development in a country, including the establishment of a stable political system, the protection of human rights, and the promotion of economic development.
• Ask students to think about the factors that may have influenced the political development in Kenya since independence, such as its geography, history, and cultural and economic factors.

Guided Practice

• Divide students into small groups and provide each group with a set of historical documents on the political development in Kenya since independence.
• Ask students to carefully read through the documents and identify any important events or developments that took place during this time period.
• Have students organize the documents into chronological order and create a timeline of the political development in Kenya since independence.
• Ask students to briefly discuss their findings with the group and offer their own insights and interpretations.

Independent Practice

• Have students choose one event or development from the timeline and write a short essay analyzing its significance to the political development in Kenya since independence. Encourage students to use specific examples from the documents to support their analysis.

Closure

• Have students share their essays with the class, leading to a class discussion about the significance of the selected event or development to the political development in Kenya since independence.

Assessment

• Observe students during independent practice to assess their ability to conduct research, use visual aides, and present their findings in an organized, professional manner.
• Collect and assess students' essays for understanding of the chosen event or development and its significance to the political development in Kenya since independence.