Half of a Yellow Sun Lesson Plan

Diving Further Into Nigerian History

Kind of Activity:

Research

Objective:

Students will understand the complex history surrounding the Civil War in Nigeria.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.8, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.3, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.6

Structure:

In pairs, students will use the internet to research the 1966 coups, the secession of Biafra, and the Civil War in Nigeria. Their primary research questions should deal with why the original coups took place, why Biafra seceded, and the details surrounding the Civil War, including international involvement (or lack thereof) and hypotheses for why Biafra ultimately...