PEOPLE IN OUR COUNTRY
Early Childhood Care Education Schemes of Work
Subject:
Social Habits
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Term:
SECOND TERM
Class:
NURSERY 2
Week:
Week 7
Topic:
PEOPLE IN OUR COUNTRY
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Previous lesson:
The pupils have previous knowledge of
ACTIVITIES IN THE SCHOOL
that was taught as a topic in the previous lesson
Behavioural objectives:
By the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
- discuss the different types of ethnic groups in Nigeria
- Describe their ways of life in relationship to the language they speak, food they eat, the way they dress etc.
Instructional Materials:
- Wall charts
- Pictures
- Related Online Video
- Flash Cards
- Posters
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Methods of Teaching:
- Class Discussion
- Group Discussion
- Asking Questions
- Explanation
- Role Modelling
- Role Delegation
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Reference Materials:
- Scheme of Work
- Online Information
- Textbooks
- Workbooks
- Pictures of different ethnic groups in Nigeria like the Igbo, Yoruba and the Hausa
Content:
PEOPLE IN OUR COUNTRY
Nigeria is a diverse country with over 250 ethnic groups. However, the three largest ethnic groups are the Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo.
- The Hausa are the largest ethnic group in Nigeria and are primarily concentrated in the north of the country. They are predominantly Muslim and their culture is heavily influenced by Islamic tradition. The Hausa language is widely spoken throughout Nigeria and is used as a lingua franca in many parts of the country.
- The Yoruba are the second largest ethnic group in Nigeria and are primarily concentrated in the western part of the country. They are predominantly Christian and their culture is heavily influenced by traditional African beliefs and practices. The Yoruba language is spoken by millions of people in Nigeria and is also widely spoken in other parts of West Africa.
- The Igbo are the third largest ethnic group in Nigeria and are primarily concentrated in the southeastern part of the country. They have a rich cultural heritage and are known for their strong traditions of music, art, and dance. The Igbo language is spoken by millions of people in Nigeria and is also spoken in other parts of West Africa.
These three ethnic groups, along with many others, make up the diverse and culturally rich fabric of Nigeria.
Evaluation
- What is the largest ethnic group in Nigeria?
A. Hausa B. Yoruba C. Igbo
- What religion is the Hausa ethnic group predominantly associated with?
A. Islam B. Christianity C. Traditional African beliefs
- What region of Nigeria is the Yoruba ethnic group primarily concentrated in?
A. North B. West C. Southeast
- What are the Igbo known for in terms of cultural traditions?
A. Music, art, and dance B. Islamic tradition C. Traditional African beliefs
- What language is spoken by the Hausa ethnic group?
A. Yoruba B. Igbo C. Hausa
- What religion is the Yoruba ethnic group predominantly associated with?
A. Islam B. Christianity C. Traditional African beliefs
- What region of Nigeria is the Igbo ethnic group primarily concentrated in?
A. North B. West C. Southeast
- What language is spoken by the Yoruba ethnic group?
A. Yoruba B. Igbo C. Hausa
- What language is spoken by the Igbo ethnic group?
A. Yoruba B. Igbo C. Hausa
- Which of the following is NOT one of the three largest ethnic groups in Nigeria?
A. Hausa B. Yoruba C. Fulani
Evaluation
- What language do the Hausa people primarily speak?
A. Hausa B. Yoruba C. Igbo
- What is a common staple food for the Yoruba people?
A. Millet B. Cassava C. Rice
- What type of garment do Hausa women typically wear?
A. Iro and buba B. Hijab or babban riga C. George
- What language do the Yoruba people primarily speak?
A. Hausa B. Yoruba C. Igbo
- What is a common staple food for the Igbo people?
A. Millet B. Cassava C. Rice
- What type of garment do Yoruba women typically wear?
A. Iro and buba B. Hijab or babban riga C. George
- What language do the Igbo people primarily speak?
A. Hausa B. Yoruba C. Igbo
- What is a common staple food for the Hausa people?
A. Millet B. Cassava C. Rice
- What type of garment do Igbo women typically wear?
A. Iro and buba B. Hijab or babban riga C. George
- What type of garment do Hausa men typically wear?
A. Iro and buba B. Babban riga or agbada C. Agbada
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.
Learners’ activities
- sing rhymes that are culturally based
- mention three ethnic groups in Nigeria
- let them know that Yoruba people like food like amala, iyan, eba, ewedu, gbegiri,efo riro
- let the pupils know that the hausa love food like tuwo shikanfa with groundnut soup, wanke
- igbo enjoy eating nkwobi, igbo bitter leaves, fufu and oha soup
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 makes the necessary corrections when and where the needs arise.
