The names of the traditional rulers in the community that my school is located, the origin of the traditional rulers in the community
Primary 1 Third Term Lesson Notes
History
Weeks 4
Topic:
- The names of the traditional rulers in the community that my school is located
- The origin of the traditional rulers in the community
Previous lesson:
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Recall the names if traditional rulers in their school community
- Mention the title of the traditional ruler in the community where the school is located
- Examine the origin of the traditional rulership in the community
- classify the traditional ruler in the community into the appropriate category of traditional ruler in Lagos state
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Learning Activities
- Pupils as a class , discuss and brainstorm on the names and titles of the traditional rulers in the school; community
- Pupils in small groups research the origin of the rulership in the community where the school is laocated
- Pupils as a class are guided on an organized excursion to the palace of the traditional ruler in the community the school is situated
- Pupils in pairs discuss the category to which the traditional ruler in the school belong
Embedded Core Skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Communication and collaboration
Learning Resources
- Charts showing the concept of the topics
- Picture charts showing traditional rulers in Lagos state
- Map of Lagos showing where traditional rulers can be found in Lagos state
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Content
The names of the traditional rulers in the community that my school is located
- The Baale of Tapa: The Baale is the traditional ruler of Tapa Community, and he is in charge of maintaining law and order in the community.
- The Olori: The Olori is the wife of the Baale and serves as the Queen of Tapa Community.
- The Otun Baale: The Otun Baale is the second-in-command to the Baale and assists him in carrying out his duties.
- The Balogun: The Balogun is a chief and serves as the military commander of Tapa Community.
- The Seriki: The Seriki is a chief and serves as the head of the community’s merchants and traders.
- The Aare Ona Kakanfo: The Aare Ona Kakanfo is a chief and serves as the commander-in-chief of Tapa Community’s army.
These traditional rulers play important roles in the governance of Tapa Community and are respected by the community members.
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Evaluation
- Who is the traditional ruler of Tapa Community? a. The Olori b. The Baale c. The Balogun
- What is the role of the Baale in Tapa Community? a. To maintain law and order b. To serve as the Queen c. To be the military commander
- Who is the second-in-command to the Baale? a. The Seriki b. The Otun Baale c. The Aare Ona Kakanfo
- Who serves as the Queen of Tapa Community? a. The Olori b. The Balogun c. The Aare Ona Kakanfo
- Who serves as the head of the community’s merchants and traders? a. The Balogun b. The Otun Baale c. The Seriki
- Who serves as the military commander of Tapa Community? a. The Baale b. The Seriki c. The Balogun
- Who is the commander-in-chief of Tapa Community’s army? a. The Baale b. The Aare Ona Kakanfo c. The Otun Baale
- What is the role of the Seriki in Tapa Community? a. To maintain law and order b. To be the military commander c. To head the community’s merchants and traders
- Who is the chief that serves as the military commander of Tapa Community? a. The Seriki b. The Balogun c. The Aare Ona Kakanfo
- Who is the chief that serves as the head of the community’s merchants and traders? a. The Balogun b. The Seriki c. The Otun Baale
The origin of the traditional rulers in the community
- The traditional rulers in the community have a long history that dates back to ancient times.
- These rulers were originally chosen based on their strength, bravery, and wisdom.
- As the community grew and developed, the roles and responsibilities of these rulers also evolved.
- Over time, certain families and clans became associated with the roles of the traditional rulers, and they began to pass down these roles from one generation to the next.
- Today, the traditional rulers in the community are still chosen based on their character, leadership qualities, and ability to serve their people.
- They continue to play important roles in the governance and development of the community, working closely with local government officials to ensure the well-being of their people.
- The traditional rulers are highly respected by the community members and are considered to be the custodians of their culture and traditions.
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Evaluation
- How were the traditional rulers originally chosen in the community? a. Based on their wealth b. Based on their strength, bravery, and wisdom c. Based on their education level
- As the community grew and developed, what also evolved with the traditional rulers? a. Their wealth b. Their roles and responsibilities c. Their age
- Which qualities were important for the traditional rulers to possess in ancient times? a. Intelligence and wealth b. Bravery and wisdom c. Kindness and honesty
- Which families and clans became associated with the roles of traditional rulers over time? a. Those who were poor b. Those who were highly educated c. Those who possessed leadership qualities
- How are traditional rulers chosen today? a. Based on their physical appearance b. Based on their character, leadership qualities, and ability to serve their people c. Based on their age and education level
- What roles do traditional rulers play in the governance and development of the community? a. They do not play any roles b. They work closely with local government officials to ensure the well-being of their people c. They only focus on their own personal interests
- How are traditional rulers viewed by the community members? a. They are highly respected and considered to be the custodians of their culture and traditions b. They are not respected and are viewed as outsiders c. They are only respected by a few people in the community
- What do traditional rulers preserve in the community? a. Their own personal interests b. The culture and traditions of the community c. The wealth of the community
- What qualities are important for traditional rulers to possess today? a. Wealth and education b. Bravery and strength c. Character and leadership qualities
- What is the main difference between the origin of traditional rulers and the way they are chosen today? a. They were chosen based on their education level in the past and now they are chosen based on their character and leadership qualities b. They were chosen based on their wealth in the past and now they are chosen based on their physical appearance c. There is no difference between the two.
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Lesson Plan Presentation
Previous Lesson
Introduction:
- Begin by asking the students if they know the names of the traditional rulers in their community.
- Show pictures of the traditional rulers in the community and ask the students if they recognize any of them.
- Introduce the topic of traditional rulers and explain that they are important leaders in the community.
Body:
- Discuss the names of the traditional rulers in the community that the school is located in, and ask the students to repeat the names after you.
- Show pictures of the traditional rulers again and ask the students to match the names with the pictures.
- Explain the origin of traditional rulers in the community and discuss the ways in which they were chosen in ancient times.
- Use chart paper and markers to draw a timeline of the evolution of traditional rulers in the community.
- Use flashcards with fill-in-the-blank questions and options to assess the understanding of the students on the origin of traditional rulers.
Conclusion:
- Summarize the lesson by asking the students to recall the names of the traditional rulers in the community and the origin of traditional rulers.
- Encourage the students to appreciate the roles of traditional rulers in the community and to show respect for them.
- End the lesson by answering any questions the students may have about the topic.
Weekly Assessment/Test:
- The topic of the lesson is about the traditional rulers in our __________. a) school b) community c) state
- Traditional rulers are important __________ in the community. a) doctors b) leaders c) teachers
- Can you name one of the traditional rulers in our community? a) Yes b) No c) Maybe
- The names of the traditional rulers in our community were discussed in the __________. a) introduction b) body c) conclusion
- Traditional rulers are chosen by __________. a) the government b) their family members c) their community
- The origin of traditional rulers was discussed in the __________. a) introduction b) body c) conclusion
- Traditional rulers have been a part of our community since __________ times. a) ancient b) modern c) future
- Traditional rulers were chosen based on their __________. a) wealth b) education c) wisdom
- The traditional rulers in our community are respected by __________. a) only their family members b) only their friends c) the entire community
- The roles of traditional rulers in our community were not discussed in this lesson. a) True b) False c) Maybe
- The names of the traditional rulers were shown to the students in __________. a) pictures b) words c) sounds
- Traditional rulers play an important role in maintaining __________. a) peace and order b) chaos and disorder c) noise and distraction
- The timeline of the evolution of traditional rulers was drawn on __________. a) chart paper b) the floor c) the ceiling
- Traditional rulers in the community were chosen based on their __________. a) gender b) age c) abilities
- The origin of traditional rulers was discussed in the __________. a) introduction b) body c) conclusion
- Traditional rulers are important because they help to __________. a) solve problems b) create problems c) ignore problems
- The names of the traditional rulers in the community were repeated by the students in the __________. a) introduction b) body c) conclusion
- Traditional rulers in the community were chosen through a process known as __________. a) election b) selection c) rejection
- The lesson aimed to help the students understand and appreciate the __________ of traditional rulers in the community. a) names b) roles c) jobs
- Traditional rulers in the community are chosen based on their __________. a) popularity b) personality c) merit