Indigenous Occupation and Mode of Transportation in Lagos History Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Detailed Student-Centered Lesson Plan for History

Subject: History
Class: Primary 2
Term: First Term
Week: 6
Age: 7 years
Topic: Indigenous Occupation and Mode of Transportation in Lagos
Sub-topic: Indigenous Occupation and Transportation Systems
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Define occupation and transport.
2. Name the indigenous occupations of the people of Lagos State.
3. List the indigenous transport systems of Lagos.

Key Words

• Occupation
• Transport
• Indigenous
• Farming
• Fishing
• Trading
• Canoe
• Footpath

Set Induction

• Begin with a discussion on what parents or guardians do for a living and how they get to their places of work.

Entry Behaviour

• Pupils have basic understanding of different types of jobs and how people travel.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 2 History
• Pictures of different occupations and transport systems
• Maps of Lagos showing transport routes

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge

• Discuss with pupils about the various jobs and transportation methods they have seen around them.

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 of occupations and transport systems
• Maps
• Flashcards

Content

1. Definition of Occupation and Transport
   • Occupation: The type of job people do to earn a living.
   • Transport: The method of moving people and goods from one place to another.
2. Indigenous Occupations in Lagos State
   • Farming
   • Fishing
   • Trading
3. Indigenous Transport Systems in Lagos
   • Canoes
   • Footpaths
   • Boats

Learning Activities

1. Class Discussion
   • Whole class brainstorms to define occupation and transportation.
   • Teacher guides pupils to understand these concepts using examples.
2. Group Activity
   • Pupils in small groups name the indigenous occupations in Lagos State using pictures and charts.
   • Discuss the importance of these occupations to the people.
3. Pair Activity
   • Pupils in pairs list the indigenous transport systems in Lagos.
   • Use maps to identify transport routes and systems.

Assessment

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. A job that people do to earn a living is called an ____.
   • a) Hobby
   • b) Occupation
   • c) Game
   • d) Task
2. Moving people and goods from one place to another is called ____.
   • a) Running
   • b) Cooking
   • c) Transport
   • d) Sleeping
3. An indigenous occupation in Lagos is ____.
   • a) Fishing
   • b) Dancing
   • c) Painting
   • d) Singing
4. One way people travel in Lagos is by ____.
   • a) Canoe
   • b) Airplane
   • c) Car
   • d) Bicycle
5. Traders in Lagos often travel by ____.
   • a) Boats
   • b) Trains
   • c) Motorcycles
   • d) Cars
6. Farming is an example of ____ in Lagos.
   • a) Transport
   • b) Occupation
   • c) Recreation
   • d) Education
7. Fishermen use ____ to catch fish.
   • a) Nets
   • b) Tractors
   • c) Airplanes
   • d) Cars
8. A traditional transport system in Lagos is ____.
   • a) Footpaths
   • b) Railways
   • c) Highways
   • d) Subways
9. People who sell goods in markets are called ____.
   • a) Teachers
   • b) Doctors
   • c) Traders
   • d) Engineers
10. The indigenous people of Lagos State often use ____ to travel on water.
    • a) Canoes
    • b) Bicycles
    • c) Motorcycles
    • d) Trucks

Class Activity Discussion

1. What is an occupation?
   • A job that people do to earn a living.
2. What does transport mean?
   • It means moving people and goods from one place to another.
3. What are some indigenous occupations in Lagos?
   • Farming, fishing, and trading.
4. How do people travel on water in Lagos?
   • By canoes and boats.
5. What is a traditional transport system in Lagos?
   • Footpaths.
6. What do fishermen use to catch fish?
   • Nets.
7. Where do traders sell their goods?
   • In markets.
8. What is the importance of farming in Lagos?
   • It provides food and jobs for the people.
9. Why is transport important?
   • It helps people move from one place to another and carry goods.
10. How do people travel in the rural areas of Lagos?
    • By footpaths and canoes.

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic which was about the pre-colonial settlers in Lagos.

• Ask pupils to recall the names of these settlers and where they came from.

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic.

• Show pictures and maps of different occupations and transport systems.

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

• Encourage pupils to share what they know about jobs and how people travel.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Prepare pictures and charts of occupations and transport systems.
• Lead the class in defining occupation and transport.
• Guide pupils through group activities and discussions.

Learners’ Activities:

• Work in small groups to name indigenous occupations.
• Participate in class discussions about transport systems.
• Use maps to identify transport 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. What is an occupation?
2. What does transport mean?
3. Name one indigenous occupation in Lagos.
4. How do people travel on water in Lagos?
5. What is a traditional transport system in Lagos?
6. What do fishermen use to catch fish?
7. Where do traders sell their goods?
8. What is the importance of farming in Lagos?
9. Why is transport important?
10. How do people travel in the rural areas of Lagos?