Indigenous Occupation and Mode of Transportation in Lagos History Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6
Class: Primary 2
Subject: History
Topic: Indigenous Occupation and Mode of Transportation in Lagos History
Duration: 30 minutes
Instructional Materials:
- Pictures or illustrations of indigenous occupations and modes of transportation
- Drawing paper and crayons
Entry Behaviour: Begin by asking students if they know what “occupation” means and if they have seen different types of transportation.
Behavioural Objectives: By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Identify indigenous occupations in Lagos history.
- Recognize modes of transportation used in the past.
- Appreciate how people worked and moved around in the past.
Content:
Transportation: 🚗🚌🚢🚴♀️
- Definition: Transportation means how people move from one place to another.
- Examples:
- 🚗 Cars: People use cars to travel on roads.
- 🚌 Buses: Buses carry many people to school or work.
- 🚢 Ships: Big boats that sail on the sea.
- 🚴♀️ Bicycles: You pedal a bicycle to ride around your neighborhood.
Occupation: 👩🌾👨🔧👩🏫👨⚖️
- Definition: Occupation is the kind of job or work that a person does to earn money.
- Examples:
- 👩🌾 Farmer: A farmer grows fruits and vegetables on a farm.
- 👨🔧 Mechanic: A mechanic fixes cars and machines.
- 👩🏫 Teacher: A teacher helps students learn in school.
- 👨⚖️ Lawyer: A lawyer helps people with legal problems in a courtroom.
So, transportation is how we get around, like using cars and buses. And occupation is the job or work people do to make money, like being a farmer or a teacher! 🌟🚗👨🏫🌽
Indigenous Occupations of Lagos people
- Fishing: Fishing has been a significant occupation in Lagos due to its coastal location. People catch fish and other seafood to sell in markets.
- Trading: Lagos has been a major trading hub in West Africa. People engage in various types of trade, including selling goods in local markets and international trade.
- Farming: Agriculture is an essential occupation in Lagos, with people cultivating crops like cassava, yam, maize, and vegetables.
- Craftsmanship: Skilled artisans create various crafts such as pottery, beadwork, wood carving, and traditional textile weaving.
- Transportation: People have been involved in transportation, including canoe paddlers who navigate waterways and carriers who transport goods by hand.
- Art and Entertainment: Lagos is known for its vibrant arts and entertainment scene, with indigenous occupations such as drumming, dancing, and storytelling.
- Traditional Medicine: Herbalists and traditional healers play a role in providing healthcare through traditional medicine practices.
- Boat Building: Due to its coastal nature, Lagos has a history of boat building, and boat builders have been an integral part of the community.
- Cloth Weaving: Traditional weaving of textiles and fabrics has been a skill passed down through generations.
- Beadwork: Beadwork is a traditional occupation, with artisans creating beautiful jewelry and decorative items.
Means of transportation of Lagosians in the olden days
Lagos State has a diverse history of indigenous transport systems due to its coastal and urban nature. Here is a list of some traditional transport systems that have been used in Lagos State:
- Canoes and Boats: Lagos has an extensive network of waterways, and canoes and boats have been used for centuries to navigate these water routes. They are essential for fishing, transportation, and trade.
- Horses and Donkeys: Horses and donkeys were used for transportation within the city and for carrying goods in urban areas.
- Walking: Walking has always been a common mode of transportation for short distances within the city and rural areas.
- Head Carriage: People often carry goods on their heads, especially in crowded marketplaces. This method is still used today for transporting items.
- Bicycles: Bicycles became a popular mode of transportation in urban areas, particularly for short commutes and deliveries.
- Keke Marwa: Tricycle also known”Keke Marwa,” although not old but have been used for short-distance transportation within the city.
- Traditional Ferries: Traditional wooden ferries were used for crossing rivers and waterways, connecting different parts of Lagos State.
- Okadas (Motorcycle Taxis): While not traditional, motorcycle taxis, known as “Okadas,” have become a common mode of transportation for short trips within the city.
Lagos State’s transport landscape has evolved over the years, with modern forms of transportation like buses, cars, and trains now being predominant. However, these indigenous transport systems still hold cultural and historical significance in the region.
Evaluation
- Fishing is a significant occupation in Lagos due to its ________ location. a) mountainous b) coastal c) desert d) forested
- People in Lagos engage in various types of trade, including selling goods in ________ markets. a) international b) underwater c) outer space d) forest
- Agriculture is an essential occupation in Lagos, with people cultivating crops like ________. a) apples b) cassava c) snow d) robots
- Skilled artisans create various crafts such as pottery, beadwork, wood carving, and traditional ________. a) rocket launching b) video gaming c) textile weaving d) shopping
- Canoe paddlers in Lagos navigate ________ to transport goods and people. a) airways b) waterways c) highways d) railways
- Lagos is known for its vibrant arts and entertainment scene, including indigenous occupations like drumming, dancing, and ________. a) stargazing b) gardening c) storytelling d) cooking
- Herbalists and traditional healers provide healthcare through ________ practices. a) modern b) traditional medicine c) surgery d) painting
- Due to its coastal nature, Lagos has a history of ________ building. a) castle b) car c) boat d) spaceship
- Traditional weaving of textiles and fabrics is a ________ skill passed down through generations. a) modern b) high-tech c) traditional d) invisible
- Artisans create beautiful jewelry and decorative items using ________. a) electronics b) beads c) robots d) spaceships
- What is the importance of fishing as an occupation in Lagos?
- Explain the significance of traditional medicine in Lagos’s healthcare system.
- How have artisans contributed to Lagos’s cultural heritage through craftsmanship?
- Describe the role of storytelling in Lagos’s arts and entertainment scene.
- Why is it important to preserve and appreciate indigenous transport systems’ cultural and historical significance in Lagos?
Step by Step Presentation:
Step 1: Introduction (5 minutes)
- Begin by discussing the idea that long ago, people in Lagos had different jobs they called “occupations.”
- Mention that they also had interesting ways to travel.
Step 2: Indigenous Occupations (10 minutes)
- Show pictures or illustrations of various indigenous occupations from Lagos history, such as farming, fishing, trading, and craft-making.
- Discuss what each occupation involves and why it was important.
Step 3: Modes of Transportation (5 minutes)
- Show pictures or illustrations of modes of transportation from the past, like canoes, horses, and walking.
- Explain that these were the ways people moved around Lagos in the olden days.
Step 4: Drawing Activity (5 minutes)
- Provide crayons and drawing paper.
- Ask students to choose one indigenous occupation or mode of transportation and draw it.
Step 5: Discussion (3 minutes)
- Discuss the drawings and ask students to explain what they drew and why it’s important.
Conclusion (2 minutes)
- Summarize the lesson by reminding students about the different jobs and ways people moved around in Lagos history.
Homework: Ask students to talk to their parents or grandparents and find out if they know about any indigenous occupations or modes of transportation from the past
