Community Heroes History Primary 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 2 and 3
LESSON PLAN
Subject: History
Class: Primary 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 2 & 3
Age: 5–6 years
Topic: Heroes in the Community
Sub-topic: Who is a Hero? Background, Achievements, and Importance of Heroes in the Community
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioral Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Explain who a hero is.
- List examples of heroes in their community.
- Discuss the background and achievements of community heroes.
- Analyze the importance of heroes in their community.
Keywords
- Hero
- Community
- Achievements
- Importance
- Background
Set Induction
The teacher shows a picture chart of notable community heroes, such as healthcare workers, firefighters, or teachers, and asks pupils, “Who do you think these people are, and why are they special?”
Entry Behaviour
Pupils can name some people in their community, like teachers or health workers.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Picture charts showing heroes in the community.
- Flashcards with the names of community heroes.
- Audio-visual aids (short video or recorded audio about community heroes).
- Access to web resources, e.g., www.idoceonline.com.
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge
The teacher reminds pupils of the importance of people in their community, like teachers and police officers, discussed in previous lessons.
Embedded Core Skills
- Leadership and Personal Development
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Citizenship
- Digital Literacy
Learning Materials
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- Relevant History textbooks
- Online videos on community heroes
Reference Books
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- Approved History textbooks for Primary 1
Instructional Materials
- Picture charts and flashcards
- Multimedia projector (if available)
- Access to online web resources
Content
Definition and Explanation
- Who is a Hero?
- A hero is someone who helps people or makes the community better through their actions.
- Heroes are known for their bravery, kindness, or achievements.
- Notable Heroes in the Community:
- Health workers (e.g., doctors and nurses).
- Teachers.
- Firefighters.
- Policemen and women.
- Community leaders (e.g., traditional rulers or philanthropists).
- Background and Achievements of Heroes:
- Health workers save lives and care for the sick.
- Teachers help children learn and grow.
- Firefighters rescue people and put out fires.
- Policemen keep the community safe from danger.
- Traditional rulers preserve culture and settle disputes.
- Importance of Heroes in the Community:
- They inspire others to do good.
- They help solve problems.
- They improve the quality of life for everyone.
- They protect and care for people.
- They unite and guide the community.
Evaluation Questions (Fill-in-the-blank with options)
- A hero is someone who ______ the community.
(a) destroys (b) helps (c) ignores - ______ are people who teach children in schools.
(a) Doctors (b) Policemen (c) Teachers - A firefighter’s job is to ______ fires.
(a) start (b) put out (c) ignore - Health workers are heroes because they ______.
(a) sing songs (b) save lives (c) clean streets - A policeman helps to keep the community ______.
(a) dangerous (b) dirty (c) safe - Heroes are known for their ______ and achievements.
(a) kindness (b) laziness (c) noise - Traditional rulers help to ______ disputes.
(a) create (b) settle (c) ignore - Heroes ______ others to do good.
(a) inspire (b) discourage (c) annoy - A hero is ______ who helps the community.
(a) anyone (b) no one (c) someone - Policemen and women are important because they maintain ______.
(a) peace (b) fear (c) danger - Teachers help children to ______.
(a) play (b) grow (c) eat - Heroes improve the ______ of life in the community.
(a) quality (b) danger (c) fun - Firefighters rescue people from ______.
(a) fires (b) schools (c) buses - Traditional rulers preserve the community’s ______.
(a) culture (b) noise (c) money - The actions of heroes ______ the community.
(a) help (b) hurt (c) ignore
Class Activity Discussion (FAQs)
- Who is a hero?
A hero is someone who helps others or the community. - Can you name a community hero?
Doctors, nurses, teachers, firefighters, etc. - What does a teacher do?
A teacher helps children learn and grow. - Why is a health worker a hero?
They save lives and care for sick people. - What is the job of a firefighter?
A firefighter puts out fires and rescues people. - Why do we call policemen heroes?
They protect and keep the community safe. - What does a traditional ruler do?
They preserve culture and settle disputes. - How do heroes help the community?
They solve problems and improve lives. - Why are heroes important?
They inspire people and make the community better. - Can anyone be a hero?
Yes, if they help and care for others. - What do we learn from heroes?
We learn to be kind, brave, and helpful. - Can a child be a hero?
Yes, by doing good things for others. - What is one way to appreciate our heroes?
By saying thank you and helping them. - Why do firefighters wear special clothes?
To protect themselves from fire. - How can we be heroes in our school?
By helping others and obeying rules.
Presentation Steps
- Revise the previous lesson on community helpers.
- Introduce the concept of a hero and show examples using charts.
- Ask pupils to brainstorm the meaning of a hero.
- Guide pupils to name heroes in their community.
- Facilitate group discussions on the background and achievements of heroes.
- Help pupils analyze the importance of heroes in small groups.
Teacher’s Activities
- Show picture charts of heroes in the community.
- Guide pupils to brainstorm and define a hero.
- Provide examples of community heroes and their achievements.
- Ask questions to reinforce understanding.
- Facilitate group work and provide feedback.
Learners’ Activities
- Answer questions about heroes.
- Share examples of heroes in their community.
- Work in pairs to discuss the achievements of heroes.
- Join small groups to analyze the importance of heroes.
- Present their findings to the class.
Evaluation (Short-answer questions)
- Who is a hero?
- Name one hero in your community.
- What does a health worker do?
- Why is a teacher important?
- What is the work of a firefighter?
- How do policemen help the community?
- Why is it important to have heroes?
- How can you help your community?
- What does a traditional ruler do?
- Name one way heroes inspire others.
Conclusion
The teacher reviews pupils’ answers, corrects misconceptions, and encourages them to appreciate the heroes in their community.
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