Revision History Primary 5 Week 11 First Term Lesson Notes / Plans
Class: Primary 5
Subject: History
Topic: Revision – Constitutional Development in Nigeria, British Rule, Amalgamation
Duration: 30 minutes
Instructional Materials:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Pictures of key historical events
- Flashcards with basic terms
Entry Behaviour: Ask students to recall one thing they learned about Nigeria’s history. Discuss as a class.
Behavioral Objectives:
- Students will review key points about British rule and amalgamation in Nigeria.
- Students will identify important events in Nigeria’s constitutional development.
- Students will understand the impact of British rule on Nigeria.
Previous Lesson: Recap the previous lesson on Nigeria’s pre-colonial history and introduce the influence of British rule.
Content:
- British Rule in Nigeria:
- Britain governed Nigeria in the past.
- They made laws and controlled resources.
- Amalgamation:
- In 1914, Nigeria became one country.
- Different regions united under British rule.
- Constitutional Development:
- Over time, Nigeria’s laws changed.
- Independence was achieved in 1960.
Presentation:
- Step 1 – Introduction: Begin with a quick discussion on what the students remember about Nigeria’s history.
- Step 2 – Main Lesson: Present key points on British rule and amalgamation. Use pictures to illustrate events like the merging of regions in 1914.
- Step 3 – Discussion: Engage students by asking questions like, “What changes did British rule bring to Nigeria?” and “Why was amalgamation significant?”
Evaluation:
- Ask simple questions about Nigeria’s constitutional development.
- Have a short discussion on the impact of British rule.
Conclusion:
- Summarize key facts about British rule, amalgamation, and constitutional development.
- Emphasize the importance of understanding Nigeria’s history.
- Assign a drawing task related to Nigeria’s history for homework.
Homework
- Nigeria was governed by __________ in the past. a. French b. British c. Spanish d. Chinese
- Under British rule, laws and resources in Nigeria were controlled by __________. a. local chiefs b. Nigerian leaders c. British authorities d. neighboring countries
- In 1914, Nigeria became __________ country. a. one b. two c. three d. four
- The merging of different regions in 1914 is known as __________. a. separation b. division c. amalgamation d. independence
- Nigeria’s amalgamation brought together __________ regions. a. three b. four c. five d. six
- The event of Nigeria becoming one country occurred in the year __________. a. 1800 b. 1914 c. 1950 d. 1960
- British rule in Nigeria resulted in the making of __________. a. local languages b. local foods c. local laws d. local dances
- Nigeria achieved __________ in 1960. a. amalgamation b. colonization c. independence d. separation
- The constitutional development in Nigeria involved changes in __________. a. hairstyles b. laws c. clothing d. music
- The merging of regions under British rule aimed to __________ Nigeria. a. divide b. separate c. unite d. isolate
- Nigeria’s independence was achieved in the year __________. a. 1800 b. 1914 c. 1950 d. 1960
- British rule impacted Nigeria’s __________. a. geography b. history c. mathematics d. sports
- Amalgamation in 1914 brought about the unity of __________ regions. a. diverse b. conflicting c. neighboring d. distant
- The control of resources during British rule affected Nigeria’s __________. a. economy b. weather c. wildlife d. mountains
- Nigeria’s constitutional development involved changes in laws that led to __________. a. colonization b. amalgamation c. independence d. separation
