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Revision History Primary 4 Week 11 First Term Lesson Notes / Plans 

Subject: History

Topic: Revision (Colonial Administration of British Protectorate Headquarters in Nigeria, Amalgamation of Nigeria – Meaning, When, Importance)

Duration: 45 minutes

Term: First Term

Week: 11

Previous Lesson: Colonial Administration of British Protectorate Headquarters in Nigeria

Learning Objectives:

  1. Understand the meaning of the Amalgamation of Nigeria.
  2. Know when the Amalgamation of Nigeria took place.
  3. Identify the importance of the Amalgamation of Nigeria.

Embedded Core Skills:

  • Historical comprehension
  • Chronological reasoning
  • Analytical thinking

Learning Materials:

  • Map of Nigeria during the colonial era
  • Pictures representing colonial administrative structures
  • Simple timeline illustrating the Amalgamation of Nigeria

Teaching Methods:

  • Visual aids and illustrations
  • Storytelling to simplify historical events
  • Interactive question and answer sessions

Content:

  • Definition of Key Words:
    • Amalgamation: The process of merging or uniting different entities into one.
    • Colonial Administration: The governing and organization of a territory by a foreign power.
  • Lesson Content:
    1. Recap of the Colonial Administration of British Protectorate Headquarters.
    2. Introduction to the Amalgamation of Nigeria – meaning and importance.
    3. Discussing the timeline of when the Amalgamation occurred.
  1. What does the term “Amalgamation” mean? Amalgamation means joining or uniting different things together.
  2. Can you name the Colonial Administrative Headquarters in Nigeria? The Colonial Administrative Headquarters in Nigeria was Lagos.
  3. When did the Amalgamation of Nigeria take place? The Amalgamation of Nigeria happened on January 1, 1914.
  4. Why is the Amalgamation of Nigeria important in history? The Amalgamation is important because it brought different regions together to form one Nigeria.
  5. Explain in simple terms the meaning of “Colonial Administration.” Colonial Administration means how a country is ruled and organized by another country.
  6. Identify two key events in the Colonial Administration of Nigeria. Two key events were the arrival of British officials and the creation of administrative structures.
  7. Create a timeline indicating when the Amalgamation occurred. Draw a simple line on paper and mark January 1, 1914, to show when Nigeria was amalgamated.
  8. How did the Amalgamation impact the people of Nigeria? The Amalgamation affected people by bringing them together as one nation with shared history.
  9. Describe one visual representation of colonial administrative structures. Draw or imagine a picture showing British offices and leaders organizing how Nigeria was ruled.
  10. Share one interesting fact you learned about Nigerian history today. One interesting fact is that Nigeria became one country on January 1, 1914, because of the shared history

Sample Questions 

  1. What does the term “Amalgamation” mean? The term “Amalgamation” means joining or uniting different things together. This is called: a) Separation b) Division c) Union
  2. Can you name the Colonial Administrative Headquarters in Nigeria? The Colonial Administrative Headquarters in Nigeria was in: a) Abuja b) Lagos c) Kano
  3. When did the Amalgamation of Nigeria take place? The Amalgamation of Nigeria happened on January 1, ___________. a) 1914 b) 1800 c) 1945
  4. Why is the Amalgamation of Nigeria important in history? The Amalgamation is important because it brought different regions together to form: a) Many countries b) One Nigeria c) No changes
  5. Explain in simple terms the meaning of “Colonial Administration.” Colonial Administration means how a country is ruled and organized by: a) Its people b) Another country c) The army
  6. Identify two key events in the Colonial Administration of Nigeria. Two key events were the arrival of British officials and the creation of: a) More problems b) Administrative structures c) No changes
  7. Create a timeline indicating when the Amalgamation occurred. Draw a simple line on paper and mark January 1, ___________, to show when Nigeria was amalgamated. a) 1910 b) 1925 c) 1914
  8. How did the Amalgamation impact the people of Nigeria? The Amalgamation affected people by bringing them together as one nation with shared: a) History b) Money c) Toys
  9. Describe one visual representation of colonial administrative structures. Draw or imagine a picture showing British offices and leaders organizing how Nigeria was: a) Ruled b) Ignored c) Abandoned
  10. Share one interesting fact you learned about Nigerian history today. One interesting fact is that Nigeria became one country on January 1, ___________, because of the Amalgamation. a) 1900 b) 1914 c) 1920

Presentation:

  • Step 1: Recap the previous lesson on Colonial Administration.
  • Step 2: Introduce the concept of Amalgamation, explaining its meaning.
  • Step 3: Explore when the Amalgamation of Nigeria took place and why it is important.

Teacher’s Activities:

  • Use visual aids to show maps and pictures.
  • Simplify historical events through storytelling.
  • Encourage students to ask questions and participate in discussions.

Learners’ Activities:

  • Engage in discussions about colonial history.
  • Examine maps and pictures to understand administrative structures.
  • Collaborate in creating a simple timeline of the Amalgamation.

10 Evaluation Questions:

  1. What does the term “Amalgamation” mean?
  2. Can you name the Colonial Administrative Headquarters in Nigeria?
  3. When did the Amalgamation of Nigeria take place?
  4. Why is the Amalgamation of Nigeria important in history?
  5. Explain in simple terms the meaning of “Colonial Administration.”
  6. Identify two key events in the Colonial Administration of Nigeria.
  7. Create a timeline indicating when the Amalgamation occurred.
  8. How did the Amalgamation impact the people of Nigeria?
  9. Describe one visual representation of colonial administrative structures.
  10. Share one interesting fact you learned about Nigerian history today.

Conclusion: In conclusion, today’s lesson provided a recap of the Colonial Administration of British Protectorate Headquarters and delved into the Amalgamation of Nigeria. Understanding the meaning, when it happened, and its importance helps us appreciate the historical journey of our country. As we continue to explore history, we gain insights into the events that have shaped Nigeria into the nation it is

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