WATER AND AIR TRANSPORTATION IN NIGERIA

Subject :

Social Studies

Topic :

WATER AND AIR TRANSPORTATION IN NIGERIA

Class :

Primary 6

Term :

Second Term,

Week :

Week 3

Instructional Materials :

• pictures pf seaports
• Pictures of airports
• Whiteboard/ chalkboard
• Interactive poster
• Interactive video
• Pictures of Aeroplanes, helicopters and other air vehicles
• Pictures of cargo ships, ocean liners, speed boats and other sea vehicles

Reference Materials

• Scheme of Work
• Online Information
• Textbooks
• Workbooks
• 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum

Previous Knowledge :

The pupils have previous knowledge of  TRAINING THE POPULATION TO BE HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE (LABOUR FORCE)

Behavioural Objectives :  At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to

•  Explain the Meaning  of water transport in Nigeria
• Say the Meaning  of air transport in Nigeria
• Mention the Problems of water and air transportation in Nigeria
• Suggest various Solutions to the problems  of water and air transportation in Nigeria

Content :

MEANS OF WATER TRANSPORT IN NIGERIA

Water transportation is the movement of people and goods on water from one geographical location to another with the aid of water vehicles like boats, canoes, ships etc

Water transportation is an important mode of transportation in Nigeria, as the country has a long coastline and many rivers and waterways. The main ports in Nigeria are located in Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Calabar, and they handle the majority of the country’s imports and exports. Inland waterways are also used to transport goods and passengers between cities, particularly in the Niger Delta region.

MEANS OF WATER TRANSPORT IN NIGERIA

The following are water vehicles that are commonly used in Nigeria

1. Boats
2. Ships
3. Ocean Liners
4. Ferries: Ferries are used to transport passengers and vehicles across rivers and other waterways.

    

5. Barges: Barges are used to transport large quantities of goods, such as oil and gas, along the waterways.

    

6. Speedboats: Speedboats are used for both passenger and cargo transportation, and are often used to travel between small towns and villages along the waterways.

    

7. Canoes: Canoes are small boats that are traditionally used by local communities for fishing and transportation.

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MEANINGS OF AIR TRANSPORTATION 

Air transportation is the movement of people and goods on air from one place to another with the aid of air vehicles like personal jets, helicopters, airplanes etc. It is the fastest means of transportation.

Air transportation is also an important mode of transportation in Nigeria, with several airports located throughout the country. The main international airport is the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, and there are also major airports in Abuja, Kano, and Port Harcourt. Domestic flights are operated by several airlines, including Arik Air and Air Peace.

MEANS OF AIR TRANSPORTATION 

The following are means of air transport

1. Aeroplanes
2. Helicopters
3. Jets

The main means of air transportation in Nigeria are airplanes, which are operated by several airlines, including Arik Air, Air Peace, and Dana Air. These airlines operate both domestic and international flights, connecting major cities within Nigeria with each other and with other countries around the world. In addition to passenger flights, cargo planes are also used to transport goods and materials within Nigeria and to other countries. There are several airports located throughout Nigeria, including the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, and the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano.

PROBLEMS OF WATER TRANSPORTATION 

1. Few seaports and ships
2. Weeds in water make movement on water difficult and time-consuming.
3. Lack of equipment and expert to fix problems when necessary.
4. Poor condition of boats, ferries, ships make water transportation by water risky.
5. High Cost of maintenance

PROBLEMS OF AIR TRANSPORTATION 

1. High cost of maintenance of aircraft
2. Few planes
3. Few trained  pilots
4. Few airports
5. High fares
6. Weather condition

SOLUTIONS TO THE PROBLEMS WATER AND AIR TRANSPORTATION 

1. Provision of more planes, helicopters, ferries, ships, and boats.
2.  More pilots and engineers should be train.
3. Provision of more airports and seaports

Presentation

The topic is presented step by step

Step 1:

The class teacher revises the previous topics

Step 2.

He introduces the new topic

Step 3:

The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise

Evaluation :

1. Mention two air vehicles
2. Mention two water vehicles
3. What is air transportation
4. What is water transportation
5. Mention two problems of air transportation in Nigeria
6. Mention two solutions to water transportation in Nigeria

Conclusion :

The class teacher wraps up or conclude the lesson by giving out short note to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.

The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written by the pupils.

He or she does the necessary corrections when and where  the needs arise.

Assignment :

Prepare for the next lesson by reading about

TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEM IN NIGERIA

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES