Earliest Settlers in the Cities and Towns of Lagos State History Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 4 & 5

Lesson Plan: Earliest Settlers in the Cities and Towns of Lagos State

Subject: History

Class: Primary 2

Term: Second Term

Week: 4 and 5

Topic: Earliest Settlers in the Cities and Towns of Lagos State

Sub-topic: Exploring the Different Groups of People Who Settled in Lagos State

Duration: 45 minutes per session (90 minutes total)

Age: 7–8 years

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Name at least five groups of people who were early settlers in Lagos State.
2. Identify some characteristics of each group of settlers.
3. Explain why these groups settled in Lagos State.

Keywords

Settlers, cities, towns, Lagos, Aworis, Egbas, Binis, Yorubas, Europeans, Brazilians, Sierra Leoneans, Saros, Agudas, Syrians, trade.

Set Induction

The teacher will ask students:

• “Who can name some groups of people living in Lagos today?”
• “Do you know how Lagos became such a big city?”

This will spark curiosity and lead into the topic.

Entry Behavior

Pupils should be able to identify some geographical features of Lagos State and recognize that people live in different areas.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Reference Materials:
  • Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 2 History
  • History textbook for Primary 2
• Instructional Materials:
  • Pictures or drawings of different groups of settlers
  • Chalkboard/whiteboard and markers
  • Worksheets or handouts

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher will remind pupils about the previous lesson on geographical features of Lagos State. This will help them understand why people were attracted to settle in Lagos.

Embedded Core Skills

• Reading
• Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Social Studies

Content

Earliest Settlers in Lagos State

1. Aworis:
   • One of the earliest settlers on Lagos Island.
   • Known for farming, fishing, and establishing small settlements.
2. Egbas:
   • Originally settled in Abeokuta and later migrated to Lagos.
   • Played a significant role in trade and cultural activities.
3. Binis:
   • Had settlements in Badagry and were known for trading with coastal communities.
4. Yorubas:
   • Indigenous people who settled in various parts of Lagos.
   • Known for their rich culture and traditions.
5. Europeans:
   • Came to Lagos for trade and exploration.
   • Established trading posts along the coast.
6. Brazilians (Agudas):
   • Freed slaves who returned from Brazil and settled in Lagos Island.
   • Known for their unique architecture and cultural contributions.
7. Sierra Leoneans (Saros):
   • Descendants of freed slaves who settled in areas like Freetown on Lagos Island.
8. Syrians and Lebanese:
   • Came for trade and settled in areas like Apapa.

Characteristics of the Settlers

• Aworis: Farmers and fishermen who valued family and community.
• Egbas: Traders and artisans skilled in cloth weaving.
• Binis: Known for their structured leadership and coastal trade.
• Europeans: Introduced goods like firearms and alcohol for trade.
• Brazilians: Brought architectural styles and cultural practices from Brazil.
• Saros: Active in commerce and education in Lagos.
• Syrians and Lebanese: Played a major role in modern commerce.

Examples of Settlements

1. Aworis lived on Lagos Island and built small communities.
2. Egbas migrated to Lagos from Abeokuta.
3. Brazilians established Popo Aguda.
4. Europeans built trading posts along the coast.
5. Saros settled in Freetown (Lagos Island).

Evaluation

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. The Aworis were one of the earliest settlers on _________.
   a) Abeokuta
   b) Lagos Island
   c) Ikorodu
   d) Ikeja
2. The _________ settled in Abeokuta before migrating to Lagos.
   a) Egbas
   b) Yorubas
   c) Binis
   d) Europeans
3. _________ had settlements in Badagry.
   a) Egbas
   b) Aworis
   c) Binis
   d) Yorubas
4. The _________ were the indigenous people of Lagos.
   a) Europeans
   b) Yorubas
   c) Brazilians
   d) Syrians
5. _________ settled in Popo Aguda after returning from Brazil.
   a) Aworis
   b) Europeans
   c) Brazilians
   d) Saros
6. _________ came to Lagos for trade and settled along the coast.
   a) Yorubas
   b) Europeans
   c) Egbas
   d) Aworis
7. _________ were freed slaves who settled in areas like Ajegunle.
   a) Saros
   b) Aworis
   c) Agudas
   d) Yorubas
8. The _________ were skilled traders who lived in Badagry.
   a) Egbas
   b) Binis
   c) Aworis
   d) Europeans
9. _________ were descendants of freed slaves who settled in Freetown.
   a) Brazilians
   b) Europeans
   c) Saros
   d) Yorubas
10. The Syrians settled in _________ for trade.
    a) Apapa
    b) Badagry
    c) Lagos Island
    d) Ikeja

Class Activity Discussion (FAQs)

1. Who were the Aworis? The first settlers on Lagos Island.
2. What is the significance of the Egbas? They contributed to trade and cloth weaving.
3. Who were the Binis? Traders who settled in Badagry.
4. Why did Europeans come to Lagos? For trade and exploration.
5. Who were the Agudas? Freed slaves who returned from Brazil.

Presentation

Session 1:

• The teacher revises the previous topic and introduces the new topic.
• Shows pictures of settlers and explains their characteristics.
• Pupils listen, answer questions, and take notes.

Session 2:

• The teacher reviews key points from the first session.
• Pupils participate in discussions and group activities.
• The teacher provides feedback and reinforcement.

Conclusion

The teacher summarizes the topic, marks worksheets, and provides feedback.

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