What cause the delay of Kiribati’s independence

Introduction

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Begin the lesson by asking students:
- What does “independence” mean?
- Why Kiribati people want to get independence?
Briefly introduce the Ellicean and Banaban issues.

Task

A teacher will explain:

State the main problems faced by the Ellicean and Banaban people before Kiribati’s independence.
How these problems delayed independence.
Discuss what happened to the people and the country after independence.

Process

Process (30 minutes)

Step 1:

Divide the class into small groups (3–4 students).

Step 2: Group Work

Each group uses provided links or websites to search for:

Ellicean Issue (Tuvalu separation) 1974 Ellice Islands self-determination referendum - Wikipedia
Banaban Issue (land and phosphate mining) Australian mining company prospects Banaba Island once more | ABC News
After exploring the notes and the video from those links, each group will present their thought and ideas to the whole class

Step 3: Individual activity

Students answer guiding questions:

Evaluation

Each group presents their poster to the class.

The teacher assesses using this simple rubric:

Criteria	Excellent (3)	Good (2)	Needs Work (1)
States the Issues	Clearly states both issues	States one issue clearly	Issues not clear
Explains the Delay	Clearly explains how issues delayed independence	Partial explanation	Little or no explanation
Discusses Results	Clearly discusses effects on people and country	Mentions some effects	Effects unclear
Presentation	Clear and creative	Clear but simple	Hard to understand

Conclusion

Discuss as a class:
- What did we learn about the Ellicean and Banaban issues?
- Why independence is very important to the peoople and their country?
Teacher summarizes key points:
- The Ellicean issue led to Tuvalu separating from Kiribati.
- The Banaban issue involved land and identity problems.
- These caused delays in independence but also taught lessons about respect and unity.
Praise students for their great effort and participation