South East Geopolitical zone (Ancient) Cont History Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8
Class: Primary 3
Subject: History
Topic: South East Geopolitical Zone of Nigeria
Sub-topic: States, Capitals, Natural Resources, and Past Governors
Time: 40 minutes
Duration: 1 period/day
Term: First Term
Week: 8
Set Induction: (5 minutes)
- Begin the class by asking students if they know what a “geopolitical zone” is.
- Show a map of Nigeria and point to the South East Geopolitical Zone.
- Ask the students if they can name any of the states in this zone.
Previous Knowledge: (5 minutes)
- Discuss what the students know about the South East Geopolitical Zone to gauge their prior knowledge.
- Explain that they will learn more about this region today.
Behavioral Objectives: (5 minutes) By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
- Identify the states and capitals in the South East Geopolitical Zone.
- Recognize natural resources in each state.
- List some past governors of the states in this zone.
Embedded Core Skills: (5 minutes)
- Geography
- Historical awareness
- Research and memory
Learning Materials: (5 minutes)
- A map of Nigeria
- Pictures of the South East states
- A list of the natural resources
- Pictures of past governors
Reference Books: (5 minutes)
- Primary 3 History textbook
Instructional Materials: (5 minutes)
- Flashcards with state names and capitals
- Pictures of natural resources
- Slides showing past governors
Content: (5 minutes)
- Introduction to the South East Geopolitical Zone.
- States, capitals, and their locations on the map.
- Natural resources found in each state.
- Past governors of the states.
South East Geopolitical Zone States and Capitals in Nigeria:
- Abia State – Umuahia
- Anambra State – Awka
- Ebonyi State – Abakaliki
- Enugu State – Enugu
- Imo State – Owerri
Natural Resources in Each State:
- Abia State: Oil and Gas, Salt, Limestone
- Anambra State: Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Ceramic, Silica Sand
- Ebonyi State: Limestone, Salt, Lead, Zinc, Kaolin
- Enugu State: Coal, Limestone, Lead, Zinc
- Imo State: Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Limestone, White Clay
Past Governors:
- Abia State: Orji Uzor Kalu, Theodore Orji, Okezie Ikpeazu
- Anambra State: Chinwoke Mbadinuju, Chris Ngige, Peter Obi, Willie Obiano
- Ebonyi State: Sam Egwu, Martin Elechi, Dave Umahi
- Enugu State: Chimaroke Nnamani, Sullivan Chime, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi
- Imo State: Achike Udenwa, Ikedi Ohakim, Rochas Okorocha, Emeka Ihedioha, Hope Uzodinma
Presentation: (15 minutes)
Step 1: Introduction (5 minutes)
- Begin by explaining what a geopolitical zone is, and show the location of the South East Geopolitical Zone on the map.
- Highlight the importance of learning about different regions of Nigeria.
Step 2: States and Capitals (5 minutes)
- Show flashcards with the names of the five states in the South East Geopolitical Zone.
- Ask students to identify and match the capitals with the correct states.
Step 3: Natural Resources (5 minutes)
- Present pictures of natural resources found in each state, such as coal, oil, and limestone.
- Discuss briefly the significance of these resources to the region.
Step 4: Past Governors (5 minutes)
- Display slides with pictures of past governors from each state.
- Mention their names and their roles in the development of their states.
Step 5: Recap and Questions (5 minutes)
- Summarize the key points and ask questions to reinforce learning.
- Encourage students to share interesting facts about the South East Geopolitical Zone.
- The capital of Abia State is __________. a) Lagos b) Umuahia c) Kano d) Abuja
- In Anambra State, you can find __________ as a natural resource. a) Gold b) Crude Oil c) Limestone d) Bananas
- Who was the past governor of Ebonyi State? a) Sam Egwu b) Muhammadu Buhari c) Goodluck Jonathan d) Nelson Mandela
- Imo State’s capital is __________. a) Enugu b) Owerri c) Port Harcourt d) Calabar
- In Enugu State, one of the natural resources is __________. a) Diamonds b) Coal c) Cocoa d) Rice
- Which state is known for having a past governor named Peter Obi? a) Enugu State b) Ebonyi State c) Anambra State d) Abia State
- The natural resources of Abia State include __________. a) Oil and Gas b) Cocoa c) Gold d) Cotton
- Who was the past governor of Imo State? a) Goodluck Jonathan b) Peter Obi c) Rochas Okorocha d) Sam Egwu
- The capital of Enugu State is __________. a) Abakaliki b) Enugu c) Owerri d) Umuahia
- What natural resource can be found in Anambra State? a) Crude Oil b) Diamonds c) Gold d) Limestone
- Abia State’s capital is __________. a) Owerri b) Umuahia c) Port Harcourt d) Calabar
- Who was the past governor of Abia State? a) Okezie Ikpeazu b) Muhammadu Buhari c) Nelson Mandela d) Rochas Okorocha
- In Ebonyi State, you can find __________ as a natural resource. a) Diamonds b) Coal c) Cocoa d) Crude Oil
- Which state is known for having a past governor named Chimaroke Nnamani? a) Abia State b) Enugu State c) Imo State d) Anambra State
- The natural resources of Enugu State include __________. a) Limestone b) Salt c) Gold d) Oil and Gas
Teacher’s Activities: (5 minutes)
- Facilitate the class discussion.
- Use visual aids to engage the students.
- Encourage questions and participation.
Learners’ Activities: (5 minutes)
- Listen attentively and participate actively.
- Match states with capitals.
- Discuss natural resources and past governors.
Evaluation: (5 minutes)
- Assess students’ understanding by asking questions and encouraging them to identify the states, capitals, natural resources, and past governors of the South East Geopolitical Zone.
