Geography and Topography Lagos major cities and towns History Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Subject: History

Class: Primary 2

Term: Second Term

Week: 6

Topic: Geography and Topography of major cities and towns in Lagos

Duration: 45 minutes

Entry Behaviour: Students should be able to recall some geographical features of Lagos State.

Key Words: Geography, topography, cities, towns, Lagos, Ikeja, Badagry, Ikorodu, Surulere, buildings, streets, beaches, hills.

Behavioural Objectives:

• By the end of the lesson, students should be able to name at least three major cities and towns in Lagos State.
• Students should be able to describe one geographical feature of each city or town.

Embedded Core Skills: Reading, listening, critical thinking, social studies.

Learning Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 2 History
• History textbook for Primary 2
• Pictures or drawings 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:

Geography and Topography of major cities and towns in Lagos:

1. Lagos is a big city with many buildings, roads, and people.
2. It’s located near the coast, so it has beaches and a lot of water around it.
3. Ikeja is another city in Lagos State. It has tall buildings and busy streets.
4. Ikeja is not far from the airport, so there are planes flying overhead sometimes.
5. Badagry is a town in Lagos with a lot of history. It’s close to the sea and has beaches.
6. Badagry also has some hills and forests, making it a bit different from other areas.
7. Ikorodu is a town with a mix of houses and trees. It’s not too far from the water.
8. Surulere is a busy area in Lagos with many shops and people walking around.
9. Surulere is mostly flat, with some small hills here and there.
10. Understanding the Geography and Topography of these places helps us know more about where we live and how to get around safely.

Evaluation

1. Lagos is a big _________ with many buildings and people. a) town b) city c) village d) forest
2. Ikeja is known for its tall _________ and busy streets. a) trees b) buildings c) hills d) rivers
3. Badagry is close to the _________ and has beaches. a) forest b) mountain c) sea d) desert
4. Ikorodu is a town with a mix of _________ and trees. a) houses b) mountains c) rivers d) deserts
5. Surulere is a busy area with many _________ and people walking around. a) forests b) shops c) lakes d) mountains
6. Lagos is located near the _________, so it has a lot of water around it. a) forest b) desert c) coast d) mountain
7. Ikeja is not far from the _________, so there are planes flying overhead sometimes. a) forest b) airport c) mountain d) river
8. Badagry also has some _________ and forests, making it a bit different from other areas. a) beaches b) hills c) lakes d) deserts
9. Ikorodu is not too far from the _________. a) forest b) mountain c) sea d) desert
10. Surulere is mostly flat, with some small _________ here and there. a) hills b) lakes c) forests d) deserts
11. Understanding the Geography and Topography of these places helps us know more about where we live and how to get around _________. a) slowly b) safely c) loudly d) quickly
12. Geography is about studying the Earth and its _________. a) animals b) buildings c) features d) toys
13. Topography is about the shape and features of the _________. a) air b) land c) water d) sky
14. Badagry is known for its history and its _________. a) buildings b) beaches c) hills d) forests
15. Ikeja is a big _________ with many roads and people. a) town b) city c) village d) forest

Presentation

1. Introduction (5 minutes):
   • The teacher revises the previous topic, which was about Geography and Topography.
   • The teacher asks students to recall some 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 important places where many people live, work, and go to school.
3. Teacher’s Activities (15 minutes):
   • The teacher shows pictures or drawings of major cities and towns in Lagos State.
   • The teacher describes each city or town, highlighting one geographical feature of each.
   • 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 description of each city or town and try to remember one geographical feature.
   • Students take turns describing their favorite city or town and its geographical feature.
5. Assessment (5 minutes):
   • The teacher assesses students’ understanding by asking questions such as:
     • “Can you name a major city in Lagos State?”
     • “What is one geographical feature of Ikeja?”
     • “Where is Badagry located?”
   • The teacher observes students’ participation and engagement during the lesson.

Evaluation:

1. Name one major city in Lagos State.
2. What is one geographical feature of Ikorodu?
3. Where is Surulere located?
4. Can you describe one geographical feature of Badagry?
5. Why are cities and towns important?
6. What do people do in cities and towns?
7. How do people travel around cities and towns?
8. Why is it important to learn about major cities and towns?
9. What is one thing you like about Lagos State?
10. How can we take care of our cities and towns?

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 geography of Lagos State.