Lesson Plan: Political Parties
1. Preliminary Information
Subject: Civic Education
Level: Form 1
Concept: Political Systems
Sub-Concept: Political Parties
Topic: Political Parties
Subtopic: Political Party
Lesson Duration: 80 Minutes
Lesson Goal:
Learners will describe a political party and analyze its organization and structure
through simulation activities.
Competences:
Critical Thinking
Collaboration
Analytical Thinking
Expected Target Competence:
Analyze the organization and structure of a political party.
Lesson Competencies:
i. Competency 1 [Knowledge-based]: Define a political party and identify its
key elements (e.g., manifesto, ideology).
ii. Competency 2 [Cognitive-based]: Analyze the structure and roles within a
political party.
iii. Competency 3 [Skill-based]: Collaborate in groups to create and present a
mock political party.
Lesson Methodology and Strategies:
Role-play
Group work
Plenary discussion
Assessment Strategies:
i. Formative Assessment:
Observe group collaboration and participation during the mock political
party activity.
Evaluate group presentations for clarity and relevance.
ii. Summative:
Homework task: Write advice for political parties on developing a good
party manifesto.
Learning Materials:
Pictures or videos showing political party activities
Charts, markers, and paper for creating manifestos and logos
Learning Environment Setup:
Artificial – Physical: Classroom setup for group work and presentations
Technological – Physical: Computer and projector for displaying
pictures/videos
Prior Knowledge:
Basic understanding of political development, political parties, and
governance
Interdisciplinary Connections:
History: Understanding the historical context of political party formation.
Language Arts: Developing communication skills through presentations
and debates.
2. Lesson Progression
a. Engagement (Introduction) [Duration: 5 Minutes]
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Targeted Assessment
Learner Activity Teacher Activity
Competency Criteria
Pose questions: "What
Brainstorm names Correct
political parties do you
of known political Competency identification of
know?" and "What is a
parties and 1: Knowledge- political parties and
political party?"
describe what a based basic definition
Facilitate a brief
political party is. provided.
discussion.
b. Exploration (Development) [Duration: 20 Minutes]
Targeted Assessment
Learner Activity Teacher Activity
Competency Criteria
In groups, form mock Divide learners into
Active
political parties, groups, assign tasks,
Competency participation and
creating a party and monitor progress,
3: Skill-based collaboration in
manifesto, logo, and ensuring all members
group tasks.
campaign materials. contribute.
c. Explanation (Conceptualization) [Duration: 20 Minutes]
Learner Targeted
Teacher Activity Assessment Criteria
Activity Competency
Present mock Invite groups to Clarity and relevance of
Competency 2:
political party present, guide presentations in
Cognitive-
materials to the presentations, and ask explaining party
based
class. clarifying questions. structure and manifesto.
d. Synthesis (Continuity and Extension) [Duration: 15 Minutes]
Targeted Assessment
Learner Activity Teacher Activity
Competency Criteria
Facilitate a whole-class
Participate in a
discussion, Competency 2: Contribution of
plenary discussion to
summarizing key Cognitive- relevant points to
consolidate ideas
elements of political based the discussion.
about political parties.
parties.
e. Evaluation and Reflection (Conclusion) [Duration: 20 Minutes]
Targeted Assessment
Learner Activity Teacher Activity
Competency Criteria
Write down Task learners to write
Competency 1: Accuracy and
consolidated ideas notes. Summarize the
Knowledge- completeness of
about political parties. lesson and seek
based notes.
Recap key points. feedback via questions.
3. Competence Continuity and Strategy:
Continuity: This lesson builds on prior knowledge of governance and
prepares learners for the next sub-topic on political party systems by
establishing foundational understanding of political parties.
Strategy: Encourage ongoing group collaboration in future lessons and
reinforce critical thinking through debates and simulations.
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Lesson Plan: Political Party Systems
1. Preliminary Information
Subject: Civic Education
Level: Form 1
Concept: Political Systems
Sub-Concept: Political Party Systems
Topic: Political Parties
Subtopic: Political Party Systems
Lesson Duration: 80 Minutes
Lesson Goal:
Learners will evaluate different political party systems (one-party, bi-party, multi-
party) through group discussions and debates.
Competences:
Critical Thinking
Collaboration
Analytical Thinking
Expected Target Competence:
Evaluate political party systems.
Lesson Competencies:
i. Competency 1 [Knowledge-based]: Identify characteristics of one-party, bi-
party, and multi-party systems.
ii. Competency 2 [Cognitive-based]: Compare and contrast advantages and
disadvantages of political party systems.
iii. Competency 3 [Skill-based]: Engage in debates to articulate arguments
about political party systems.
Lesson Methodology and Strategies:
Group work
Debate
Plenary discussion
Assessment Strategies:
i. Formative Assessment:
Monitor group discussions for accurate identification of party system
characteristics.
Assess debate participation for clarity and persuasiveness.
ii. Summative:
Homework task: Create a timeline of Zambia’s political party systems.
Learning Materials:
Charts showing advantages and disadvantages of party systems
Graphical presentations of party system characteristics
Markers and paper for group work
Learning Environment Setup:
Artificial – Physical: Classroom setup for group discussions and debates
Prior Knowledge:
Understanding of political parties
Basic knowledge of governance and democracy
Interdisciplinary Connections:
History: Analyzing Zambia’s political history.
Social Studies: Understanding societal impacts of political systems.
2. Lesson Progression
a. Engagement (Introduction) [Duration: 5 Minutes]
Targeted Assessment
Learner Activity Teacher Activity
Competency Criteria
Discuss the hook Pose the hook Competency 1: Relevant
question: "What would question and Knowledge- responses linking
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Targeted Assessment
Learner Activity Teacher Activity
Competency Criteria
happen in a democratic facilitate a brief
party systems to
nation without political discussion on the based
democracy.
parties?" role of party systems.
b. Exploration (Development) [Duration: 20 Minutes]
Targeted Assessment
Learner Activity Teacher Activity
Competency Criteria
In groups, discuss
Assign groups to
characteristics of an Accurate
different party Competency
assigned party system identification of
systems, provide 1: Knowledge-
(one-party, bi-party, multi- party system
charts, and guide based
party) and prepare a characteristics.
discussions.
presentation.
c. Explanation (Conceptualization) [Duration: 20 Minutes]
Targeted Assessment
Learner Activity Teacher Activity
Competency Criteria
Participate in a debate on Organize and
Clarity and
advantages and moderate the
Competency persuasiveness of
disadvantages of one- debate, ensuring
3: Skill-based arguments
party vs. multi-party balanced
presented.
systems. participation.
d. Synthesis (Continuity and Extension) [Duration: 15 Minutes]
Targeted Assessment
Learner Activity Teacher Activity
Competency Criteria
Contribute to a Facilitate a whole-class Relevant
Competency 2:
plenary discussion discussion to consolidate contributions
Cognitive-
summarizing debate advantages and comparing party
based
points. disadvantages. systems.
e. Evaluation and Reflection (Conclusion) [Duration: 20 Minutes]
Targeted Assessment
Learner Activity Teacher Activity
Competency Criteria
Create a timeline of Task learners to start Accuracy and
Competency 1:
Zambia’s political the timeline in class. inclusion of key
Knowledge-
party systems. Summarize the lesson events in the
based
Recap key points. and seek feedback. timeline.
3. Competence Continuity and Strategy:
Continuity: This lesson builds on the understanding of political parties
and prepares learners for studying local and central government by
exploring governance systems.
Strategy: Use debates to enhance critical thinking and encourage
research skills for historical analysis in future lessons.
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Lesson Plan: Local Government in Zambia
1. Preliminary Information
Subject: Civic Education
Level: Form 1
Concept: Governance
Sub-Concept: Local Government
Topic: Local and Central Government
Subtopic: Local Government in Zambia
Lesson Duration: 80 Minutes
Lesson Goal:
Learners will demonstrate understanding of the history and structure of local
government in Zambia through guest speaker interaction and timeline creation.
Competences:
Analytical Thinking
Citizenship
Collaboration
Critical Thinking
Emotional Intelligence
Expected Target Competence:
Demonstrate understanding of local government.
Lesson Competencies:
i. Competency 1 [Knowledge-based]: Outline the historical evolution of local
government in Zambia.
ii. Competency 2 [Cognitive-based]: Analyze the structure of local councils
(city, municipal, town).
iii. Competency 3 [Skill-based]: Collaborate in groups to create a timeline of
local government milestones.
Lesson Methodology and Strategies:
Guest speaker
Group work
Timeline creation
Assessment Strategies:
i. Formative Assessment:
Observe learner engagement with the guest speaker and group
collaboration.
Assess timeline accuracy during group presentations.
ii. Summative:
Homework task: Write an essay on the evolution of local councils in
Zambia.
Learning Materials:
Printed photos of key leaders
Charts showing the structure of local councils
Markers and paper for timeline creation
Learning Environment Setup:
Artificial – Physical: Classroom setup for group work
Natural – Physical: Potential field visit to a local council (if feasible)
Prior Knowledge:
Basic understanding of governance
Awareness of local community structures
Interdisciplinary Connections:
History: Exploring colonial and post-independence governance.
Geography: Understanding local council jurisdictions.
2. Lesson Progression
a. Engagement (Introduction) [Duration: 5 Minutes]
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Teacher Targeted Assessment
Learner Activity
Activity Competency Criteria
Discuss the hook question: Pose the hook
Relevant responses
"What is the danger when question and Competency
linking
parents perform tasks connect 1: Knowledge-
decentralization to
meant for children?" Relate responses to based
local governance.
to decentralization. local governance.
b. Exploration (Development) [Duration: 20 Minutes]
Targeted Assessment
Learner Activity Teacher Activity
Competency Criteria
Listen to a guest speaker Invite and
Active
(e.g., retired council introduce the Competency 1:
participation and
employee) and ask guest speaker, Knowledge-
relevant
questions about local guide learner based
questions asked.
government history. questions.
c. Explanation (Conceptualization) [Duration: 20 Minutes]
Targeted Assessment
Learner Activity Teacher Activity
Competency Criteria
In groups, create a timeline Divide learners into
of local government groups, provide Collaboration and
Competency
milestones (pre-colonial, materials, and accuracy in
3: Skill-based
colonial, post-independence, monitor timeline timeline creation.
reforms). creation.
d. Synthesis (Continuity and Extension) [Duration: 15 Minutes]
Learner Targeted Assessment
Teacher Activity
Activity Competency Criteria
Present group Facilitate presentations Clarity and depth in
Competency 2:
timelines to and discuss key reforms in explaining timeline
Cognitive-based
the class. local government. milestones.
e. Evaluation and Reflection (Conclusion) [Duration: 20 Minutes]
Targeted Assessment
Learner Activity Teacher Activity
Competency Criteria
Draw or label a Task learners to draw Accuracy in
Competency 2:
diagram of local diagrams. Summarize diagrams and
Cognitive-
council structures. the lesson and seek participation in
based
Recap key points. feedback. recap.
3. Competence Continuity and Strategy:
Continuity: This lesson establishes understanding of local government,
preparing learners for studying the House of Chiefs and central
government.
Strategy: Use field visits and guest speakers to connect theoretical
knowledge with real-world applications, fostering citizenship skills.
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