Notable Female Nigerian Nationalists History Primary 5 Lesson Plan

Some Notable Female Nigerian Nationalists

History Primary 5 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 10 and 11

Subject: History

Class: Primary 5

Term: Second Term

Week: 10 and 11

Age: 10-11 years

Topic: Notable Female Nigerian Nationalists

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Identify notable female Nigerian nationalists.
2. Discuss their roles and contributions to Nigeria’s independence.
3. Appreciate the importance of women in leadership and nation-building.

Keywords

• Nationalist
• Activist
• Independence
• Advocacy
• Women empowerment

Set Induction

Show pupils pictures of female Nigerian nationalists like Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, Margaret Ekpo, and Gambo Sawaba. Ask, “Do you know these women and why they are celebrated in Nigerian history?”

Entry Behaviour

Pupils have learned about male nationalists and their contributions. This lesson introduces female nationalists who also played key roles in Nigeria’s independence struggle.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Pictures of female Nigerian nationalists.
• History textbooks.
• Biographies of the nationalists.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

• Recap the contributions of male nationalists in Nigeria’s independence struggle.
• Introduce the significance of women in the fight for freedom and equal rights.

Embedded Core Skills

• Critical Thinking: Analyze the roles of female nationalists.
• Collaboration: Group discussions on their achievements.
• Communication: Pupils present what they learned about these women.

Learning Materials

• Flashcards with facts about female nationalists.
• Timeline of women’s contributions to Nigeria’s independence.

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work.
• Primary 5 History Textbook.

Instructional Materials

• Pictures and biographies of the nationalists.
• Charts showing key events in their activism.

Content

Who Are Female Nigerian Nationalists?

Female Nigerian nationalists were women who played significant roles in the fight for Nigeria’s independence and the promotion of women’s rights and equality in the country.

Notable Female Nigerian Nationalists

1. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti (1900–1978)
   • Known as the Lioness of Lisabi.
   • A leading women’s rights activist and nationalist.
   • Founded the Abeokuta Women’s Union (AWU) to fight against unfair taxation of women.
   • Advocated for education and equal rights for women.
   • Participated in constitutional conferences leading to Nigeria’s independence.
2. Margaret Ekpo (1914–2006)
   • A political activist and nationalist who fought for women’s representation in politics.
   • Founded the Calabar chapter of the Nigerian Women’s Union.
   • Encouraged women to participate in the independence movement.
   • Became the first female member of the Eastern Regional House of Assembly.
3. Hajiya Gambo Sawaba (1933–2001)
   • A fierce activist for the rights of women in Northern Nigeria.
   • Advocated for women’s education and empowerment.
   • Joined the Northern Elements Progressive Union (NEPU) to fight for independence.
   • Was imprisoned several times for her activism against colonial policies.
4. Janet Mokelu (1914–1996)
   • A nationalist and educationist from Eastern Nigeria.
   • Advocated for the education of girls and women.
   • Contributed to Nigeria’s independence movement through grassroots mobilization.
5. Hajiya Ladi Kwali (1925–1984)
   • Though primarily known as a potter, she used her influence to promote Nigerian culture and national unity.
   • Advocated for cultural preservation during Nigeria’s independence struggle.

Roles and Contributions of Female Nigerian Nationalists

• Advocated for the inclusion of women in politics and governance.
• Fought for women’s rights, education, and empowerment.
• Mobilized grassroots support for Nigeria’s independence.
• Played leadership roles in nationalist movements and organizations.

Presentation

1. Step 1 (Revision of Previous Topic):
   • Review the contributions of male nationalists to Nigeria’s independence.
2. Step 2 (Introduction of New Topic):
   • Introduce the female nationalists and highlight their roles in the independence struggle.
3. Step 3 (Student Contributions and Corrections):
   • Allow pupils to discuss the achievements of female Nigerian nationalists.

Teacher’s Activities

1. Display pictures of female Nigerian nationalists.
2. Explain their contributions using real-life examples.
3. Facilitate group activities and discussions.

Learners’ Activities

1. Listen attentively and take notes.
2. Participate in group discussions on the achievements of the female nationalists.
3. Answer questions and contribute ideas during class activities.

Assessment

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:

1. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti was known as the __________ of Lisabi.
2. Margaret Ekpo founded the Calabar chapter of the __________.
3. Hajiya Gambo Sawaba was a member of the __________ political party.
4. Janet Mokelu advocated for the education of __________.
5. __________ promoted Nigerian culture and national unity through her art.

Evaluation

1. Name two female Nigerian nationalists.
2. What role did Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti play in Nigeria’s independence?
3. Explain one major contribution of Margaret Ekpo.
4. How did Hajiya Gambo Sawaba fight for women’s rights?
5. What was Janet Mokelu’s contribution to education?

Conclusion

The teacher reviews the contributions of female Nigerian nationalists, emphasizing their significant roles in achieving independence and advocating for women’s rights. Pupils are encouraged to value women’s contributions to national development.

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