Community Leaders Civic Education Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Comprehensive Lesson Plan: Civic Education for Primary 2

Subject: Civic Education

Class: Primary 2

Term: Second Term

Week: 5

Topic: Community Leaders

Sub-topic: Understanding Leadership Roles in Different Ethnic Groups

Duration: 45 Minutes

Entry Behaviour

Students should recall previous discussions about communities and leaders.

Key Words

• Oba
• Eze
• Enugu
• Etsu
• Ohinoyi
• Leader
• Community
• Ethnic Groups

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Identify at least three community leaders from different ethnic groups.
2. Explain the basic role of a leader in a community.
3. Recognize five ethnic groups in Nigeria.

Set Induction

The teacher will ask:

• “Who is the leader in your school?”
• “Why do we need leaders in our homes, schools, or communities?”

These questions will prepare the pupils for the topic, Community Leaders.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Pictures of traditional rulers like the Oba of Lagos, Eze of Igbo land, and Etsu Nupe.
• Charts showing the names of Nigerian ethnic groups and their leaders.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Pupils have learned about members of a community and their roles in previous lessons.

Embedded Core Skills

• Social awareness
• Critical thinking
• Cultural appreciation

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Civic Education Textbook for Primary 2

Instructional Materials

• Flashcards with names of leaders and ethnic groups.
• Charts and posters with pictures of traditional rulers.

Content

Meaning of Community Leaders

1. Community leaders are people chosen to guide and help their community.
2. They are responsible for solving problems and maintaining peace.

Examples of Community Leaders in Different Ethnic Groups

1. Yoruba: The Oba (e.g., Oba of Lagos).
2. Igbo: The Eze (e.g., Eze of Enugu).
3. Hausa: The Emir (e.g., Emir of Kano).
4. Nupe: The Etsu (e.g., Etsu Nupe).
5. Ebira: The Ohinoyi (e.g., Ohinoyi of Ebira land).

Roles of Community Leaders

1. Maintain Peace: Leaders settle disputes and promote harmony.
2. Protect the Community: They ensure the safety of the people.
3. Preserve Culture: Leaders uphold the traditions and values of their ethnic group.
4. Provide Guidance: They help the people make decisions.
5. Represent the Community: Leaders speak on behalf of their people during important meetings.

Five Major Ethnic Groups in Nigeria

1. Yoruba
2. Igbo
3. Hausa
4. Nupe
5. Ebira

Evaluation Questions

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. The Oba is a leader in the ______ ethnic group.
   a) Igbo
   b) Yoruba
   c) Hausa
   d) Nupe
2. The leader of the Igbo community is called ______.
   a) Emir
   b) Eze
   c) Oba
   d) Etsu
3. The Etsu is a leader among the ______ people.
   a) Hausa
   b) Yoruba
   c) Nupe
   d) Igbo
4. The ______ preserves the culture of a community.
   a) Teacher
   b) Leader
   c) Student
   d) Driver
5. Leaders help to maintain ______ in a community.
   a) Peace
   b) Conflicts
   c) Noise
   d) Problems
6. The Emir is the leader of the ______ ethnic group.
   a) Yoruba
   b) Hausa
   c) Igbo
   d) Nupe
7. The Ohinoyi is the leader of the ______ people.
   a) Ebira
   b) Hausa
   c) Yoruba
   d) Igbo
8. ______ are people chosen to guide and help their community.
   a) Teachers
   b) Leaders
   c) Students
   d) Traders
9. The leader of a Yoruba community is called the ______.
   a) Oba
   b) Eze
   c) Emir
   d) Etsu
10. Leaders represent the ______ during meetings.
    a) Community
    b) Market
    c) Children
    d) School

Class Activity Discussion

FAQs with Answers

1. What are community leaders?
   People chosen to guide and help their community.
2. Name one Yoruba leader.
   The Oba.
3. Who is the leader of the Hausa community?
   The Emir.
4. What is the role of an Eze?
   To maintain peace and uphold Igbo traditions.
5. Who is the Ohinoyi?
   The leader of the Ebira people.
6. Why do we need community leaders?
   To guide, protect, and represent the community.
7. What is one role of a leader?
   To maintain peace.
8. Name five ethnic groups in Nigeria.
   Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, Nupe, and Ebira.
9. What does an Etsu do?
   Represents the Nupe people and solves disputes.
10. Who is the leader of the Yoruba people?
    The Oba.
11. What is one way leaders preserve culture?
    By upholding traditions and values.
12. What is one example of peaceful coexistence?
    Leaders settling disputes in the community.
13. What happens when leaders protect their community?
    People feel safe.
14. Who speaks on behalf of the people during meetings?
    Community leaders.
15. What is the role of the Emir?
    To lead and protect the Hausa community.

Evaluation

Short-Answer Questions

1. What are community leaders?
2. Name three ethnic groups in Nigeria.
3. Who is the leader of the Hausa people?
4. What does the Oba do?
5. Who is the Eze?
6. Name one role of a community leader.
7. Which ethnic group is led by the Ohinoyi?
8. Why is it important to have community leaders?
9. What does an Emir do?
10. Who represents the Nupe people?

Conclusion

The teacher reviews the pupils’ answers, provides corrections, and praises their efforts.