Other Pre-colonial Settlers in Lagos : The Bini (Edo) Tapa (Nupe), Creoles (Sierra Leone), Amaros (Brazilian Returnees) History Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5 

Detailed Student-Centered Lesson Plan for History

Subject: History
Class: Primary 2
Term: First Term
Week: 5
Age: 7 years
Topic: Other Pre-Colonial Settlers in Lagos
Sub-topic: The Bini (Edo), Tapa (Nupe), Creoles (Sierra Leone), Amaros (Brazilian Returnees)
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Identify the pre-colonial settlers in Lagos.
2. Tell why these settlers settled in Lagos State.
3. Discuss the impact of the settlers on Lagos.
4. Name where the settlers migrated from.
5. Compare the different ways of migration of these pre-colonial settlers.

Key Words

• Settlers
• Migration
• Bini (Edo)
• Tapa (Nupe)
• Creoles
• Amaros
• Impact

Set Induction

• Start with a storytelling session about a family moving to a new place and ask pupils why people move from one place to another.

Entry Behaviour

• Pupils have basic knowledge of Lagos and its diverse population.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 2 History
• Pictures of different pre-colonial settlers
• World map
• Chart showing migration routes

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge

• Discuss with pupils what they already know about people moving to new places.

Embedded Core Skills

• Communication and Collaboration
• Leadership and Personal Development
• Critical Thinking

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 2

Instructional Materials

• Pictures and charts
• World map
• Flashcards

Content

1. Identifying Pre-Colonial Settlers in Lagos
   • Bini (Edo): Migrated from the Benin Kingdom.
   • Tapa (Nupe): Migrated from the Nupe Kingdom in present-day Niger State.
   • Creoles: Returnees from Sierra Leone.
   • Amaros: Brazilian returnees.
2. Reasons for Settling in Lagos
   • Trade opportunities
   • Favorable climate
   • Safety and security
3. Impact of Settlers on Lagos
   • Introduction of new cultures and traditions
   • Economic growth through trade
   • Architectural influences
4. Origins of the Settlers
   • Bini (Edo) from Benin Kingdom
   • Tapa (Nupe) from Nupe Kingdom
   • Creoles from Sierra Leone
   • Amaros from Brazil
5. Comparing Migration Methods
   • Land routes
   • Sea routes

Learning Activities

1. Group Activity
   • Pupils in small groups identify the pre-colonial settlers in Lagos State using pictures and charts.
   • Discuss reasons why these settlers came to Lagos.
2. Class Discussion
   • Discuss the impact of these settlers on Lagos.
   • Use the world map to show where the settlers migrated from.
3. Pair Activity
   • Pupils in pairs name when and where these settlers migrated from.
   • Compare different ways of migration.

Assessment

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. The Bini people came from ____.
   • a) Benin Kingdom
   • b) Nupe Kingdom
   • c) Sierra Leone
   • d) Brazil
2. The Tapa people are also known as ____.
   • a) Nupe
   • b) Edo
   • c) Creoles
   • d) Amaros
3. The Creoles returned from ____.
   • a) Sierra Leone
   • b) Brazil
   • c) Benin Kingdom
   • d) Nupe Kingdom
4. The Amaros are returnees from ____.
   • a) Brazil
   • b) Sierra Leone
   • c) Benin Kingdom
   • d) Nupe Kingdom
5. People migrate for ____.
   • a) Trade opportunities
   • b) Weather
   • c) Fun
   • d) Food
6. The Bini people influenced Lagos through ____.
   • a) Culture
   • b) Trade
   • c) Architecture
   • d) All of the above
7. The Tapa people contributed to Lagos’ ____.
   • a) Economy
   • b) Culture
   • c) Safety
   • d) Environment
8. Migration can happen by ____.
   • a) Land
   • b) Sea
   • c) Air
   • d) All of the above
9. The Creoles brought new ____ to Lagos.
   • a) Traditions
   • b) Animals
   • c) Plants
   • d) Rivers
10. The Amaros influenced Lagos’ ____.
    • a) Architecture
    • b) Language
    • c) Food
    • d) Clothing

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Who are the Bini people?
   • They are settlers from the Benin Kingdom.
2. Where did the Tapa people come from?
   • From the Nupe Kingdom.
3. Who are the Creoles?
   • They are returnees from Sierra Leone.
4. Who are the Amaros?
   • They are Brazilian returnees.
5. Why did these settlers come to Lagos?
   • For trade opportunities, favorable climate, and safety.
6. How did the Bini people impact Lagos?
   • Through culture, trade, and architecture.
7. What is another name for the Tapa people?
   • Nupe.
8. Where did the Creoles migrate from?
   • Sierra Leone.
9. What did the Amaros contribute to Lagos?
   • Architectural influences.
10. How did these settlers migrate to Lagos?
    • By land and sea routes.

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic which was the location of indigenous people of Lagos State.

• Ask pupils to recall where the Awori, Egun, and Ijebu people live.

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic.

• Show pictures and maps of where the pre-colonial settlers came from.

Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions.

• Encourage pupils to share their ideas on why people migrate and the impacts of migration.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Prepare pictures and charts of pre-colonial settlers.
• Lead the class in identifying the settlers and their origins.
• Guide pupils through group activities and discussions.

Learners’ Activities:

• Work in small groups to identify the settlers.
• Participate in class discussions about the reasons and impacts of migration.
• Use the world map to trace migration routes.

Conclusion

• The teacher goes around to mark and provide feedback on the assessment.
• Summarize key points from the lesson.
• Encourage pupils to share what they learned with their families.

Evaluation Questions

1. Who are the Bini people?
2. Where did the Tapa people come from?
3. Who are the Creoles?
4. Who are the Amaros?
5. Why did these settlers come to Lagos?
6. How did the Bini people impact Lagos?
7. What is another name for the Tapa people?
8. Where did the Creoles migrate from?
9. What did the Amaros contribute to Lagos?
10. How did these settlers migrate to Lagos?

More Useful Links

• Indigenous People of Lagos State Awori, Egun, Ijebu, etc. History Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2
• Tradition of Origin of the People of Lagos State History Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3
• Location of the Indigenous People of Lagos State History Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4