Major Cities and Towns in Lagos History Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 2 & 3

Subject: History

Class: Primary 2

Term: Second Term

Week: 2 and 3

Topic: Major Cities and Towns in Lagos

Sub-topic: Exploring the different cities and towns in Lagos State

Duration: 45 minutes

Entry Behaviour: Students should be able to identify some major cities and towns in Lagos State.

Key Words: Cities, towns, Lagos, Ikeja, Surulere, Badagry, professions, educational institutions.

Behavioural Objectives:

• By the end of the lesson, students should be able to name at least five major cities and towns in Lagos State.
• Students should be able to identify some professions and educational institutions found in these cities and towns.

Embedded Core Skills: Reading, writing, speaking, listening, critical thinking.

Learning Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 2 History
• History textbook for Primary 2
• Pictures or flashcards of major cities and towns in Lagos State
• Chalkboard/whiteboard and markers
• Worksheets or handouts

Reference Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 2 History
• History textbook for Primary 2

Content:

What is a town? 

A town is a place where many people live and work together. In Lagos State, we have many towns like Ikeja, Agege, and Badagry. Towns have houses, schools, markets, and other buildings. People in towns often have jobs like teachers, doctors, or shopkeepers. They use roads to move around the town. Towns are usually bigger than villages but smaller than cities. So, towns are important places where people live, work, and do many things together.

Popular Towns in Lagos 

1. Ikeja
2. Agege
3. Badagry
4. Surulere
5. Ikorodu
6. Epe
7. Festac
8. Lekki
9. Ajegunle
10. Alimosho

Meaning of a city 

A city is a very big town with lots of buildings, roads, and people. In Lagos State, we have cities like Lagos Island and Ikeja. Cities have tall buildings called skyscrapers, busy streets, and many shops. People in cities have different jobs like bankers, lawyers, and engineers. They use cars, buses, and trains to move around because cities are so big. So, cities are large and bustling places where many people live and work together.

Professions of People In Major Cities and Towns in Lagos 

1. Lagos Island: Traders, bankers, lawyers, and tourism workers.
2. Ikeja: Government workers, professionals, and business owners.
3. Badagry: Fishermen, farmers, and tourism workers.
4. Epe: Fishermen, farmers, and traders.
5. Ikorodu: Artisans, traders, and professionals.
6. Surulere: Professionals, artisans, and traders.
7. Festac: Professionals, traders, and artisans.
8. Ajegunle: Artisans, traders, and transport workers.
9. Lekki: Professionals, business owners, and tourism workers.
10. Agege: Artisans, traders, and transport workers.

These are just some of the major occupations you can find in these Lagos cities and towns.

Evaluation

1. Ikeja is a city in Lagos known for _________ and _________. a) farming, fishing b) trading, banking c) teaching, nursing d) cooking, cleaning
2. Surulere is a town in Lagos where people work as _________ and _________. a) farmers, doctors b) teachers, lawyers c) artisans, traders d) pilots, astronauts
3. Badagry is a town in Lagos famous for _________ and _________. a) banking, shopping b) fishing, farming c) teaching, nursing d) cooking, cleaning
4. In Lekki, people have jobs like _________ and _________. a) farming, fishing b) trading, banking c) teaching, nursing d) engineering, construction
5. Ajegunle is a town in Lagos where people work as _________ and _________. a) pilots, astronauts b) artisans, traders c) doctors, lawyers d) farmers, fishermen
6. Lagos Island is known for having many _________ and _________. a) schools, hospitals b) markets, schools c) parks, zoos d) libraries, museums
7. The University of Lagos is located in _________. a) Ikorodu b) Lekki c) Akoka d) Agege
8. Yaba College of Technology is situated in _________. a) Surulere b) Ikeja c) Yaba d) Ajegunle
9. LASU stands for Lagos State _________. a) University b) Polytechnic c) College d) School
10. LASPOTECH is located in _________. a) Badagry b) Ikeja c) Ikorodu d) Epe
11. Caleb University is found in _________. a) Agege b) Surulere c) Lekki d) Ajegunle
12. The Federal College of Education (Technical) is located in _________. a) Ajah b) Badagry c) Akoka d) Epe
13. Lekki is known for having the Lagos Business _________. a) College b) School c) University d) Bank
14. The University of Lagos Teaching Hospital is situated in _________. a) Ikorodu b) Surulere c) Yaba d) Ikeja
15. YABATECH is an abbreviation for _________ Technology. a) Lagos b) Yaba c) Business d) College

Educational institutions that can be found in Lagos cities and towns:

1. University of Lagos (UNILAG) – Located in Akoka, Yaba (Lagos Island).
2. Lagos State University (LASU) – Located in Ojo (Badagry).
3. Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) – Located in Yaba (Lagos Island).
4. Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH) – Located in Ikorodu.
5. Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka – Located in Akoka, Yaba (Lagos Island).
6. University of Lagos Teaching Hospital (LUTH) – Located in Idi-Araba, Surulere.
7. Caleb University – Located in Imota, Ikorodu.
8. Lagos Business School (LBS) – Located in Ajah, Lekki.
9. Lagos State Model College – Located in various areas including Badagry, Epe, and Ikorodu.
10. Caleb International College – Located in Magodo, Ikeja.

These are just a few examples of educational institutions you can find in Lagos cities and towns.

Evaluation

1. The University of Lagos is located in _________. a) Ikeja b) Lagos Island c) Epe d) Badagry
2. Yaba College of Technology is situated in _________. a) Surulere b) Ikeja c) Badagry d) Yaba
3. LASU stands for Lagos State _________. a) University b) Polytechnic c) College d) School
4. LUTH is an abbreviation for Lagos University _________. a) Teaching Hospital b) Polytechnic c) Model College d) Business School
5. Caleb University is located in _________. a) Ikorodu b) Surulere c) Ajah d) Agege
6. LASPOTECH stands for Lagos State _________. a) Polytechnic b) University c) College d) School
7. The Federal College of Education (Technical) is located in _________. a) Badagry b) Ajah c) Akoka d) Epe
8. LBS stands for Lagos _________ School. a) Business b) Model c) College d) Polytechnic
9. Caleb International College is situated in _________. a) Ikorodu b) Ikeja c) Lekki d) Agege
10. LASU is located in _________. a) Ikorodu b) Badagry c) Ojo d) Yaba
11. YABATECH is an abbreviation for _________ Technology. a) Yaba b) Lagos c) Business d) College
12. The University of Lagos Teaching Hospital is located in _________. a) Surulere b) Yaba c) Epe d) Agege
13. LASPOTECH is situated in _________. a) Ikorodu b) Badagry c) Yaba d) Surulere
14. Caleb University is found in _________. a) Ajah b) Surulere c) Ikeja d) Badagry
15. LASU is the acronym for Lagos State _________. a) University b) Polytechnic c) College d) School

Presentation

1. Introduction (5 minutes):
   • The teacher revises the previous topic, which was about the different geographical features in Lagos State.
   • The teacher encourages students to recall some of the geographical features they learned about.
2. New Topic Introduction (5 minutes):
   • The teacher introduces the new topic, which is about major cities and towns in Lagos State.
   • The teacher explains that cities and towns are places where people live, work, and go to school.
   • The teacher mentions some examples of cities and towns in Lagos State, such as Ikeja, Surulere, and Badagry.
3. Teacher’s Activities (15 minutes):
   • The teacher shows pictures or flashcards of major cities and towns in Lagos State.
   • The teacher asks students to identify each city or town.
   • The teacher explains some professions and educational institutions found in these cities and towns, using examples from the textbook or scheme of work.
   • The teacher writes down key words and important information on the chalkboard/whiteboard.
4. Learners Activities (15 minutes):
   • Students participate in a class discussion, naming and identifying major cities and towns in Lagos State.
   • Students listen to the teacher’s explanation about professions and educational institutions in these cities and towns.
   • Students take notes or complete worksheets provided by the teacher.
5. Assessment (5 minutes):
   • The teacher assesses students’ understanding by asking questions such as:
     • “Can you name a city or town in Lagos State?”
     • “What professions do people have in Ikeja?”
     • “Where is the University of Lagos located?”
   • The teacher observes students’ participation and engagement during the lesson.

Evaluation:

1. What is the topic of today’s history lesson?
2. Can you name one major city in Lagos State?
3. What is the difference between a city and a town?
4. Where is the University of Lagos located?
5. Name one profession people might have in Surulere.
6. What is the importance of educational institutions in cities and towns?
7. Can you name a town in Lagos State famous for fishing?
8. What do people do in a market?
9. How do people travel around cities and towns?
10. Why do you think cities and towns are important?

Conclusion:

• The teacher goes round to mark and assess students’ understanding of the topic.
• The teacher provides feedback and reinforcement where necessary.
• The teacher summarizes the key points of the lesson and encourages students to continue learning about the cities and towns in Lagos State.