North-West Geopolitical Zone (Modern) History Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 11

Week 11: North-West Geopolitical Zone (Modern)

Subject: Social Studies
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Week: 11
Age: 8 years
Topic: North-West Geopolitical Zone (Modern)

Learning Objectives

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

1. Mention the states that comprise the North-West geopolitical zone.
2. Name the capitals of the states in the North-West geopolitical zone.
3. Research the natural resources of the North-West geopolitical zone.
4. Examine the current governors of the North-West geopolitical zone.

Keywords

• States
• Capitals
• Natural resources
• Governors

Set Induction

Show a map of Nigeria highlighting the North-West geopolitical zone. Ask pupils if they know any of the states in this zone and their capitals.

Entry Behavior

Pupils should have some basic knowledge of Nigerian states and capitals from previous geography lessons.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Map of Nigeria showing the North-West geopolitical zone
• Picture chart showing the current governors of North-West states
• Charts displaying basic concepts

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge

Connect this lesson to previous ones about Nigerian geopolitical zones, focusing on the modern aspects of the North-West zone.

Embedded Core Skills

• Creativity and imagination
• Citizenship
• Communication and collaboration

Learning Materials

• Maps and charts
• Pictures of governors
• Research resources

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Relevant social studies textbooks and online resources

Instructional Materials

• Map of Nigeria
• Picture charts of governors
• Concept charts

Content

1. States in the North-West Zone:
   • Jigawa
   • Kaduna
   • Kano
   • Katsina
   • Kebbi
   • Sokoto
   • Zamfara
2. Capitals of the States:
   • Jigawa: Dutse
   • Kaduna: Kaduna
   • Kano: Kano
   • Katsina: Katsina
   • Kebbi: Birnin Kebbi
   • Sokoto: Sokoto
   • Zamfara: Gusau
3. Natural Resources in the North-West Zone:
   • Gold
   • Coal
   • Limestone
   • Salt
   • Tin
4. Current Governors:
   • Jigawa: Umar Namadi
   • Kaduna: Uba Sani
   • Kano: Abba Kabir Yusuf
   • Katsina: Dikko Radda
   • Kebbi: Nasir Idris
   • Sokoto: Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko
   • Zamfara: Dauda Lawal

Evaluation

1. The capital of Jigawa State is ______.
   a) Kano
   b) Kaduna
   c) Dutse
   d) Sokoto
2. The state with the capital of Katsina is ______.
   a) Kebbi
   b) Zamfara
   c) Katsina
   d) Jigawa
3. The natural resource known for its use in jewelry and electronics found in North-West is ______.
   a) Gold
   b) Tin
   c) Coal
   d) Limestone
4. The current governor of Kano State is ______.
   a) Uba Sani
   b) Umar Namadi
   c) Abba Kabir Yusuf
   d) Dauda Lawal
5. Sokoto State is known for the natural resource ______.
   a) Salt
   b) Gold
   c) Tin
   d) Coal
6. The state with the capital city of Birnin Kebbi is ______.
   a) Kebbi
   b) Sokoto
   c) Zamfara
   d) Katsina
7. Zamfara State’s current governor is ______.
   a) Nasir Idris
   b) Dauda Lawal
   c) Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko
   d) Umar Namadi
8. The state capital of Sokoto is ______.
   a) Gusau
   b) Kaduna
   c) Kano
   d) Sokoto
9. ______ is a major natural resource found in Katsina State.
   a) Gold
   b) Coal
   c) Limestone
   d) Salt
10. The state of Kaduna’s governor is ______.
    a) Uba Sani
    b) Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko
    c) Dauda Lawal
    d) Abba Kabir Yusuf
11. The natural resource used in construction and cement production in the North-West zone is ______.
    a) Coal
    b) Tin
    c) Salt
    d) Limestone
12. The capital of Kebbi State is ______.
    a) Birnin Kebbi
    b) Katsina
    c) Dutse
    d) Kano
13. ______ State is known for its significant coal deposits.
    a) Kano
    b) Katsina
    c) Kaduna
    d) Sokoto
14. The governor of Jigawa State is ______.
    a) Umar Namadi
    b) Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko
    c) Nasir Idris
    d) Dauda Lawal
15. The state with the current governor, Dikko Radda, is ______.
    a) Zamfara
    b) Katsina
    c) Kebbi
    d) Jigawa

Class Activity Discussion

1. Q: What are the states in the North-West geopolitical zone?
   A: Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, and Zamfara.
2. Q: What is the capital of Kaduna State?
   A: Kaduna.
3. Q: Name a natural resource found in the North-West zone.
   A: Gold.
4. Q: Who is the current governor of Kano State?
   A: Abba Kabir Yusuf.
5. Q: What is the capital city of Sokoto State?
   A: Sokoto.
6. Q: Which state has Birnin Kebbi as its capital?
   A: Kebbi.
7. Q: What natural resource is used in cement production?
   A: Limestone.
8. Q: Who is the current governor of Zamfara State?
   A: Dauda Lawal.
9. Q: What is the capital of Jigawa State?
   A: Dutse.
10. Q: Which state in the North-West is known for its significant deposits of tin?
    A: Kaduna.
11. Q: What natural resource is found in Katsina State?
    A: Gold.
12. Q: Name the state where the capital is Gusau.
    A: Zamfara.
13. Q: What is the capital of Katsina State?
    A: Katsina.
14. Q: Who is the governor of Kebbi State?
    A: Nasir Idris.
15. Q: Which state is known for its large deposits of coal?
    A: Kaduna.

Presentation

1. Step 1: Review previous knowledge of Nigerian states and capitals.
2. Step 2: Introduce the North-West geopolitical zone with a focus on modern aspects.
3. Step 3: Guide pupils through group and pair activities to research and discuss the zone’s states, capitals, and resources.

Teacher’s Activities

• Introduce the lesson and key concepts.
• Facilitate group and pair activities.
• Provide guidance and feedback on research tasks.

Learners’ Activities

• Participate in class discussions and group work.
• Conduct research and share findings.
• Complete quizzes and answer questions.

Assessment

• Observe participation and accuracy in group work.
• Review answers to fill-in-the-blank, theory, and true/false questions.
• Use quizzes to evaluate understanding.

Evaluation Questions

1. List the states in the North-West geopolitical zone.
2. What are the capitals of the North-West states?
3. Name a natural resource found in the North-West zone.
4. Who is the current governor of Kano State?
5. Describe the main natural resources in the North-West zone.
6. What is the capital of Kebbi State?
7. Identify the state with the capital city of Gusau.
8. Name the current governor of Zamfara State.
9. What natural resource is important for construction in the North-West zone?
10. Which state has Kaduna as its capital?

Conclusion

• Summarize the key points of the lesson.
• Review answers and provide feedback on pupils’ work.
• Prepare for the next lesson with a focus on upcoming topics.

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