The tradition of origin of the Ijaw, Itsekeri, Efik, Ibibio, Urhobo, Isoko and Igbo and Idoma.

Subject: 

History

Term:

FIRST TERM

Week:

WEEK 7

Class:

SS 1

Topic:

The tradition of origin of the Ijaw, Itsekeri, Efik, Ibibio, Urhobo, Isoko and Igbo and Idoma.

Previous lesson: 

The pupils have previous knowledge of

TRADITION OF ORIGIN OF VARIOUS GROUPS

that was taught as a topic in the previous lesson

Behavioural objectives:

At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to

• state the tradition of origin of Nigerian people.
• identify the traditional links between these people

Instructional Materials:

• Wall charts
• Pictures of objects of archeologists found in Nigeria
• Related Online Video
• Flash Cards
• Cultural Artifacts
• Copies of old newspaper featuring important dates or events
• Ethnic map of Nigeria.
• A chat showing the ethnic groups in Nigeria and the states where they are found.

Methods of Teaching:

• Class Discussion
• Group Discussion
• Asking Questions
• Explanation
• Role Modelling
• Role Delegation

Reference Materials:

• Scheme of Work
• Online Information
• Textbooks
• Workbooks

CONTENT:

The tradition of origin of the Ijaw, Itsekeri, Efik, Ibibio, Urhobo, Isoko and Igbo and Idoma.

The Ijaw (also spelled Izon) are a collection of peoples in the Niger Delta who speak various dialects of the Ijaw language. The mainstay of the Ijaw diet is yam, cocoyam and shellfish. Other food items include fruits, vegetables, beans and cereals

The Itsekiri (also spelled Isekiri) are a Yoruba subgroup inhabiting the western Delta region of Nigeria. The Itsekiri language is very similar to Yoruba, but with some loanwords from Portuguese and English. Common food items include yam, cassava, starch, owo soup, plantain, cocoyam and beans

The Efik (also spelled Effik) are a subgroup of the Ibibio people of southeastern Nigeria. The Efik language is closely related to Ibibio, but with some loanwords from English and French. Common food items include yam, cocoyam, plantain, beans and cassava

The Ibibio (also spelled Eebebio) are a collection of peoples in southeastern Nigeria who speak various dialects of the Ibibio language. The mainstay of the Ibibio diet is yam, cocoyam and plantain. Other food items include fruits, vegetables, beans and cereals

The Urhobo (also spelled Isoko) are a subgroup of the Edo people of southern Nigeria. The Urhobo language is closely related to Edo, but with some loanwords from English and French. Common food items include yam, cocoyam, plantain, beans and cassava

Igbo (also spelled Ibo) are a collection of peoples in southeastern Nigeria who speak various dialects of the Igbo language. The mainstay of the Igbo diet is yam, cocoyam and plantain. Other food items include fruits, vegetables, beans and cereals

The Idoma (also spelled Idoma) are a subgroup of the Igala people of central Nigeria. The Idoma language is closely related to Igala, but with some loanwords from English and French. Common food items include yam, cocoyam, plantain, beans and cassava.

1. What is the mainstay of the Ijaw diet?

A. Yam

B. Cocoyam

C. Shellfish

D. cassava

2. What is the mainstay of the Itsekiri diet?

A. Yam

B. Cassava

C. Plantain

D. Cocoyam

3. What is the mainstay of the Efik diet?

A. Yam

B. Cocoyam

C. Plantain

D. Beans

4. What is the mainstay of the Ibibio diet?

A. Yam

B. Cocoyam

C. Plantain

D. Beans

5. What is the mainstay of the Urhobo diet?

A. Yam

B. Cocoyam

C. Plantain

D. Beans

6. What is the mainstay of the Igbo diet?

A. Yam

B. Cocoyam

C. Plantain

D. Beans

7. What is the mainstay of the Idoma diet?

A. Yam

B. Cocoyam

C. Plantain

D. Beans

8. What are the Itsekiri?

A. A subgroup of the Yoruba

B. A subgroup of the Ibibio

C. A subgroup of the Efik

D. A subgroup of the Edo

9. What are the Efik?

A. A subgroup of the Yoruba

B. A subgroup of the Ibibio

C. A subgroup of the Itsekiri

D. A subgroup of the Edo

10. What are the Igbo?

A. A subgroup of the Yoruba

B. A subgroup of the Ibibio

C. A subgroup of the Itsekiri

D. A subgroup of the Edo

1. The tradition of origin of the Ijaw, Itsekeri, Efik, Ibibio, Urhobo, Isoko and Igbo and Idoma

2. The tradition of the Yoruba people who believe that they are descendants of Oduduwa, the son of Olokun

3. The tradition of the Edo people who believe that they are descendants of Ogiso

4. The tradition of the Hausa people who believe that they are descendants of Bayajidda

5. The tradition of the Fulani people who believe that they are descendants of Shehu Abdullahi ibn Fodio.

1. The Ijaw, Itsekiri, Efik, Ibibio and Urhobo peoples are all from southeastern Nigeria and speak languages that are closely related

2. The Yoruba and Edo peoples are from southwestern Nigeria and speak languages that are closely related

3. The Hausa and Fulani peoples are from northern Nigeria and speak languages that are closely related

4. The Igbos are from southeastern Nigeria and the Idoma are from central Nigeria, but they both speak Igbo-related languages

5. The Yoruba people have traditionally been linked to the Oyo people of western Africa (in present-day Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo and Benin) because of their similar cultures and languages.

LESSON PRESENTATION

The topic is presented step by step

Step 1:

The class teacher revises the previous topic which was TRADITION OF ORIGIN OF VARIOUS GROUPS

Step 2.

He introduces the new topic by performing the following teacher’s activities.

• Asks students to investigate and report back to the class the origin of their own people.
• Uses explanation and discussion method to help the students to state the traditions of origin
  of Nigerian people

Step 3:

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

• Students are to make notes or jot where the teaching is going on
• Students are to ask questions about LAND AND PEOPLE OF NIGERIA
• Carryout class assignment and report back to class.
• Participate in class discussion.

Conclusion

The class teacher wraps up or concludes the lesson by giving out short notes 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.