Title: Understanding General Elections in Botswana

Grade Level: Standard 6

Objectives: 1. Students will be able to define what a general election is. 2. Students will be able to identify the key players in a general election in Botswana. 3. Students will be able to explain the importance of general elections in Botswana. 4. Students will be able to describe the process of voting in a general election in Botswana.

Materials: - Whiteboard and markers - Handouts on general elections in Botswana - Pictures of key players in a general election in Botswana - Videos on general elections in Botswana

Procedure:

Introduction: 1. Begin the lesson by asking students if they have heard of general elections before. Ask them to share what they know about it. 2. Explain to the students that a general election is a process where citizens of a country vote to choose their leaders. 3. Ask the students if they know who the leaders of Botswana are and how they were chosen.

Body: 1. Explain to the students that in Botswana, general elections are held every five years. 2. Show the students pictures of the key players in a general election in Botswana, such as the President, Members of Parliament, and political party leaders. 3. Discuss the importance of general elections in Botswana, such as giving citizens the power to choose their leaders and holding leaders accountable for their actions. 4. Explain the process of voting in a general election in Botswana, such as registering to vote, receiving a voter card, and casting a ballot on election day. 5. Show videos on general elections in Botswana to help students understand the process better.

Conclusion: 1. Review the key points of the lesson, such as what a general election is, the key players in a general election in Botswana, the importance of general elections, and the process of voting in a general election in Botswana. 2. Ask the students if they have any questions or if there is anything they would like to add. 3. Assign homework for the students to research more about general elections in Botswana and share their findings in the next class.

Assessment: 1. Ask the students to write a short paragraph on the importance of general elections in Botswana. 2. Have the students draw a picture of the process of voting in a general election in Botswana. 3. Conduct a class discussion on what the students have learned about general elections in Botswana.