Some Nigerian Nationalists Herbert Macaulay, Nnamdi Azikiwe, Obafemi Awolowo, and Ahmadu Bello History Primary 5 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 4 and 5
Subject: History
Class: Primary 5
Term: Second Term
Week: 4 and 5
Topic: Some Nigerian Nationalists: Herbert Macaulay, Nnamdi Azikiwe, Obafemi Awolowo, and Ahmadu Bello
Duration: 2 weeks
Behavioural Objectives:
- Students will understand who Herbert Macaulay, Nnamdi Azikiwe, Obafemi Awolowo, and Ahmadu Bello were.
- Students will recognize the contributions of these nationalists to Nigeria.
- Students will appreciate the importance of nationalism in Nigerian history.
Key Words: Nationalists, Herbert Macaulay, Nnamdi Azikiwe, Obafemi Awolowo, Ahmadu Bello, Nigeria, Independence, Contributions.
Entry Behaviour: Students will be asked if they know about any famous Nigerians who fought for Nigeria’s independence.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for History
- Basic History textbooks for Primary 5
- Pictures and posters of Herbert Macaulay, Nnamdi Azikiwe, Obafemi Awolowo, and Ahmadu Bello
- Interactive whiteboard or chalkboard
- Writing materials for note-taking
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: We’ll begin by discussing what students know about Nigeria’s struggle for independence and any familiar names they may have heard before. This will help us introduce the topic of Nigerian nationalists.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Critical thinking
- Research skills
- Communication
Learning Materials:
- Charts showing the timeline of Nigeria’s independence movement
- Biographies of Herbert Macaulay, Nnamdi Azikiwe, Obafemi Awolowo, and Ahmadu Bello
- Maps showing the regions they came from
Content:
- Introduction to Nigerian nationalists: Herbert Macaulay, Nnamdi Azikiwe, Obafemi Awolowo, and Ahmadu Bello.
- Their contributions to Nigeria’s struggle for independence.
- Discussion on the importance of nationalism in Nigerian history.
- Herbert Macaulay: 🎩
- He was a pioneer nationalist who fought for Nigeria’s independence.
- Macaulay founded the Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP) in 1923 to advocate for Nigerian interests.
- He organized protests and campaigns against British colonial rule.
- Nnamdi Azikiwe: 📜
- Known as “Zik of Africa,” he was Nigeria’s first president.
- Azikiwe was a strong advocate for Nigerian nationalism through his newspaper, The West African Pilot.
- He played a significant role in the struggle for independence and in shaping Nigeria’s political landscape.
- Obafemi Awolowo: 🏛️
- Awolowo was a prominent nationalist and the first Premier of the Western Region.
- He founded the Action Group party, which pushed for self-governance and economic development.
- Awolowo’s policies focused on free education and infrastructural development, making him popular among Nigerians.
- Ahmadu Bello: 🕌
- Bello was the Sardauna of Sokoto and the Premier of the Northern Region.
- He advocated for the preservation of Northern Nigeria’s cultural and religious heritage.
- Bello promoted unity among diverse ethnic groups in the North and worked for Nigeria’s progress
Class Activity Discussion :
- Who are some famous Nigerian nationalists?
- Herbert Macaulay, Nnamdi Azikiwe, Obafemi Awolowo, and Ahmadu Bello are some famous Nigerian nationalists.
- What did Herbert Macaulay do for Nigeria?
- Herbert Macaulay fought for Nigeria’s independence from British rule and founded a political party.
- Why is Nnamdi Azikiwe important?
- Nnamdi Azikiwe, also known as “Zik of Africa,” was Nigeria’s first president and a strong advocate for independence.
- What did Obafemi Awolowo believe in?
- Obafemi Awolowo believed in self-governance, education, and economic development for Nigeria.
- What role did Ahmadu Bello play in Nigeria?
- Ahmadu Bello was a leader in the Northern Region, promoting unity and cultural preservation.
- How did Herbert Macaulay contribute to Nigeria’s independence?
- Herbert Macaulay organized protests and campaigns against British colonial rule.
- What did Nnamdi Azikiwe do to advocate for Nigeria?
- Nnamdi Azikiwe used his newspaper to spread awareness about Nigerian nationalism.
- What were Obafemi Awolowo’s policies focused on?
- Obafemi Awolowo’s policies focused on free education and infrastructural development.
- What was Ahmadu Bello known for in the Northern Region?
- Ahmadu Bello was known for promoting unity and preserving Northern Nigeria’s cultural heritage.
- Why are these nationalists important in Nigerian history?
- These nationalists played significant roles in Nigeria’s struggle for independence and shaping the nation’s future.
Evaluation :
- Herbert Macaulay was a famous Nigerian a) musician b) nationalist c) doctor d) astronaut.
- Nnamdi Azikiwe was also known as “Zik of a) Asia b) Africa c) Europe d) America.”
- Obafemi Awolowo believed in a) flying cars b) self-governance c) time travel d) underwater cities.
- Ahmadu Bello was a leader in the a) Southern Region b) Eastern Region c) Western Region d) Northern Region.
- Herbert Macaulay fought for Nigeria’s independence from a) British rule b) French rule c) German rule d) Chinese rule.
- Nnamdi Azikiwe used his newspaper, The a) West African Pilot b) East African Pilot c) South African Pilot d) Central African Pilot, to spread awareness about Nigerian nationalism.
- Obafemi Awolowo’s policies focused on free a) education b) cars c) candy d) toys.
- Ahmadu Bello promoted unity among diverse ethnic groups in the a) South b) East c) West d) North.
- Herbert Macaulay founded the a) Nigerian National Democratic Party b) Nigerian National Football Team c) Nigerian National Dance Group d) Nigerian National Space Agency.
- Nnamdi Azikiwe was Nigeria’s first a) astronaut b) president c) scientist d) superhero.
- Obafemi Awolowo believed in the importance of a) economic development b) magic tricks c) time travel d) ghost stories.
- Ahmadu Bello was known for preserving Northern Nigeria’s a) cultural heritage b) technology c) space program d) underwater cities.
- Herbert Macaulay organized protests and campaigns against a) British colonial rule b) Nigerian independence c) French colonial rule d) Spanish colonial rule.
- Nnamdi Azikiwe was a strong advocate for Nigerian a) independence b) dependence c) time travel d) space exploration.
- Obafemi Awolowo’s policies focused on infrastructural development and a) free education b) expensive cars c) luxury holidays d) fancy clothes.
Presentation:
- Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic on Nationalists and Nationalism in Nigeria 🇳🇬
- Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic of Nigerian nationalists, showing pictures and giving brief biographies of each.
- Step 3: The teacher encourages students to share what they know about these nationalists and corrects any misconceptions.
- Step 4: The teacher discusses the contributions of Herbert Macaulay, Nnamdi Azikiwe, Obafemi Awolowo, and Ahmadu Bello to Nigeria’s independence movement.
- Step 5: The teacher emphasizes the importance of nationalism in uniting Nigerians and achieving independence.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Facilitate discussions
- Present information clearly
- Provide examples and illustrations
- Correct misconceptions
Learners’ Activities:
- Listen attentively
- Take notes
- Ask questions
- Engage in group discussions and role-plays
Assessment:
- Observation of participation in discussions and activities
- Quizzes on key concepts
- Group presentations on the contributions of each nationalist
Evaluation Questions:
- Who were some Nigerian nationalists we discussed?
- What did Herbert Macaulay do for Nigeria?
- Why is Nnamdi Azikiwe important in Nigerian history?
- What were Obafemi Awolowo’s beliefs?
- What role did Ahmadu Bello play in Nigeria?
- How did Herbert Macaulay contribute to Nigeria’s independence?
- What was Nnamdi Azikiwe known for?
- What were Obafemi Awolowo’s policies focused on?
- How did Ahmadu Bello preserve Northern Nigeria’s heritage?
- Why are these nationalists important in Nigerian history?
Conclusion: The teacher will go around to assess students’ understanding by reviewing their notes and answering any remaining questions.
SOME NIGERIAN NATIONALISTS SOUTHERN NIGERIA