General Revision of Primary 5 History Scheme of Work History Primary 6 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

History Lesson Plan for Primary 6 – First Term, Week 1

Subject: History
Class: Primary 6
Term: First Term
Week: 1
Age: 10-11 years
Topic: Welcome Test and Revision of Primary 5 History
Sub-topic: General Revision of Primary 5 History Scheme of Work
Duration: 40 minutes

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

1. Remember key events from Primary 5 History.
2. Answer questions on what they learned in Primary 5.
3. See how the events relate to Nigeria today.
4. Get ready for new lessons this term.

Keywords: History, revision, events, Primary 5, Nigeria

Set Induction:
The teacher will welcome the class and explain why it is important to revise what they learned in Primary 5.

Entry Behaviour:
Pupils already know about events such as the trans-Atlantic slave trade, early Nigerian kingdoms, and Nigeria’s colonization from Primary 5.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• History textbooks
• Charts of key historical events
• Whiteboard and markers

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
The teacher will ask pupils to share what they remember from Primary 5 History and how it affects Nigeria today.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Critical thinking
• Recalling information
• Understanding history’s relevance

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Primary 5 and 6 History Textbooks

Instructional Materials:

• Whiteboard and markers
• Printed worksheets for revision
• Map of ancient Nigerian kingdoms

Content:

Topics for Revision from Primary 5 History:

1. Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade: Its cause, effects, and end.
2. Early Nigerian Kingdoms: Hausa, Yoruba, and Benin Kingdoms.
3. Colonization of Nigeria: How Nigeria was colonized by Britain and its effects.
4. Missionaries in Nigeria: How Christianity and Western education came to Nigeria.
5. Nigeria’s Independence: Important figures and the year of independence.

Evaluation (15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions):

1. The trans-Atlantic slave trade was abolished in the year ___.
   a) 1807 b) 1900 c) 1960 d) 1700
2. Nigeria gained independence in ___.
   a) 1950 b) 1940 c) 1960 d) 1970
3. One of the early Nigerian kingdoms is the ___ Kingdom.
   a) Hausa b) Zulu c) Igbo d) Akan
4. The colonial masters of Nigeria were from ___.
   a) France b) Britain c) Germany d) Portugal
5. ___ was a leader in Nigeria’s independence struggle.
   a) Queen Elizabeth b) Nnamdi Azikiwe c) Kwame Nkrumah d) Mandela
6. ___ was a negative effect of the slave trade.
   a) Economic growth b) Loss of freedom c) Better education d) None
7. The abolition of the slave trade was pushed by ___.
   a) Missionaries b) Traders c) Farmers d) Soldiers
8. The Yoruba Kingdom is found in ___.
   a) Western Nigeria b) Eastern Nigeria c) South Africa d) Ghana
9. The first Nigerian President was ___.
   a) Nnamdi Azikiwe b) Nelson Mandela c) Obafemi Awolowo d) Jomo Kenyatta
10. Missionaries introduced ___.
    a) Islam b) Christianity c) Buddhism d) Hinduism
11. The Benin Kingdom was known for ___.
    a) Gold mining b) Bronze work c) Salt trade d) Slave trade
12. Nigeria was colonized by the British in ___.
    a) 1901 b) 1860 c) 1800 d) 1850
13. ___ was a famous missionary in Nigeria.
    a) Thomas Birch Freeman b) David Livingstone c) William Wilberforce d) Mary Slessor
14. ___ was a key figure in the independence of Nigeria.
    a) Obafemi Awolowo b) Kwame Nkrumah c) Jomo Kenyatta d) Nelson Mandela
15. ___ helped spread Western education in Nigeria.
    a) Traders b) Missionaries c) Soldiers d) Farmers

Class Activity Discussion (15 FAQs with Answers):

1. What was the trans-Atlantic slave trade?
   It was the trading of Africans as slaves to America and Europe.
2. When did the slave trade end?
   It ended in 1807.
3. Name one early Nigerian kingdom.
   The Hausa Kingdom.
4. Who colonized Nigeria?
   Nigeria was colonized by Britain.
5. When did Nigeria gain independence?
   In 1960.
6. Who was the first President of Nigeria?
   Nnamdi Azikiwe.
7. What did the missionaries bring to Nigeria?
   They brought Christianity and Western education.
8. What was the impact of the slave trade on Nigeria?
   It led to the loss of people and freedom.
9. What was the Yoruba Kingdom known for?
   It was a major cultural center in Western Nigeria.
10. Which year did the British colonize Nigeria?
    In 1901.
11. Who was Mary Slessor?
    She was a missionary who worked in Nigeria.
12. What were the effects of colonialism in Nigeria?
    It affected the culture and politics of Nigeria.
13. Name one figure in the Nigerian independence struggle.
    Obafemi Awolowo.
14. What was Benin Kingdom famous for?
    Its bronze work and rich culture.
15. Why was education important in colonial Nigeria?
    It helped people gain new knowledge and skills.

Presentation:

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was about Nigeria’s independence and key figures.
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, explaining that today they will review what was learned in Primary 5 History and check understanding.
Step 3: The teacher allows pupils to share what they remember from the previous year’s lessons and corrects them when necessary.

Teacher’s Activities:

1. Ask pupils to recall what they learned in Primary 5.
2. Hand out revision worksheets and explain how to complete them.
3. Help pupils understand any difficult points and mark the answers.

Learners’ Activities:

1. Answer the teacher’s questions about Primary 5 History.
2. Work on the revision worksheet.
3. Participate in class discussions and share answers.

Assessment (10 Short Answer Questions):

1. When did Nigeria gain independence?
2. Who was Nigeria’s first President?
3. What was the trans-Atlantic slave trade?
4. Name one Nigerian kingdom.
5. Who colonized Nigeria?
6. What did missionaries bring to Nigeria?
7. Name one person involved in Nigeria’s independence struggle.
8. When did the trans-Atlantic slave trade end?
9. Where is the Hausa Kingdom located?
10. What is the importance of the Yoruba Kingdom?

Conclusion:

The teacher will go around the class, mark the pupils’ work, and give feedback on their answers.

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