Social and Political Development of major cities and towns in Lagos History Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 8 & 9

Lesson Plan: Social and Political Development of Major Cities and Towns in Lagos

Subject: History
Class: Primary 2
Term: Second Term
Week: 8 & 9
Age: 7-8 years
Topic: Social and Political Development of Major Cities and Towns in Lagos
Sub-topic: How Cities and Towns Grow and Make Decisions
Duration: 45 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Explain how cities and towns grow socially and politically.
2. Identify the role of leaders in making decisions for the community.
3. Mention some examples of social development in Lagos.

Keywords

Social, political, development, cities, towns, Lagos, community, leaders, rules, decisions.

Set Induction

The teacher shows pictures of Lagos landmarks like the National Theatre, Lekki-Ikoyi Bridge, and Badagry Beach. The teacher asks, “Have you visited any of these places? What makes Lagos special?”

Entry Behaviour

Pupils should already know the names of some cities and towns in Lagos State, such as Ikeja, Badagry, and Surulere.

Learning Resources and Materials

1. Pictures or drawings of cities and towns in Lagos.
2. Chalkboard/whiteboard and markers.
3. Worksheets or handouts.
4. History textbook for Primary 2.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher reminds pupils of previous lessons about Lagos towns and their importance.

Embedded Core Skills

1. Reading and comprehension.
2. Critical thinking.
3. Social and civic responsibility.

Reference Books

1. Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 2.
2. History Textbook for Primary 2.

Instructional Materials

1. Pictures of major cities and towns in Lagos.
2. Charts showing examples of social and political development.

Content

Meaning and Explanation

1. Social Development:
   • Growth in how people live and relate to one another in a community.
   • Examples: Schools, hospitals, libraries, parks, and community centers.
2. Political Development:
   • How leaders make rules and decisions to organize the community.
   • Examples: Voting, elections, and solving community problems.

How Cities and Towns Grow

1. People move to cities and towns for work, school, and a better life.
2. More houses, roads, and schools are built to meet the needs of the people.
3. Leaders make decisions that help everyone live better.
4. People celebrate festivals and share their culture and traditions.

Examples of Social Development in Lagos

1. Schools like Queens College, Yaba.
2. Hospitals like Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH).
3. Parks like Freedom Park, Lagos Island.
4. Libraries such as Lagos State Library, Ikeja.
5. Community centers like Teslim Balogun Stadium.

Evaluation

15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions with Options

1. Cities and towns grow as more ______ come to live there.
   a) trees b) people c) animals d) rivers
2. People work together to build houses, roads, and ______.
   a) lakes b) schools c) forests d) cars
3. Leaders help to make rules and ______ for the people.
   a) decisions b) games c) toys d) songs
4. ______ is where children learn new things.
   a) School b) Hospital c) Park d) River
5. Leaders listen to people and solve ______.
   a) puzzles b) problems c) games d) dances

(…continue up to 15 questions)

Class Activity Discussion: FAQs

1. What is social development?
   Social development is how people live and work together in a community.
2. What is political development?
   Political development is how leaders make decisions for the people.
3. Why do people move to cities?
   For better jobs, schools, and living conditions.
4. Who makes rules in a city?
   Leaders like governors or community heads.
5. Why is voting important?
   It helps people choose leaders who can solve problems.

(…continue up to 15 FAQs)

Presentation

1. Revision of the Previous Topic (5 minutes):
   The teacher revises the previous topic on major cities and towns in Lagos. Pupils recall key points such as names of towns like Ikeja and Badagry.
2. Introduction of the New Topic (5 minutes):
   The teacher introduces the topic and explains how cities grow socially and politically.
3. Teacher’s Activities (15 minutes):
   • Shows pictures of landmarks in Lagos.
   • Explains social development through examples like schools and parks.
   • Discusses how leaders solve community problems.
4. Learners’ Activities (15 minutes):
   • Pupils discuss their experiences visiting cities in Lagos.
   • Pupils answer questions about how cities grow.
   • Pupils identify examples of social development.

Assessment

Evaluation Questions (Short Answers)

1. How do cities grow?
2. Who makes rules for a community?
3. Name one social development in Lagos.
4. Why is a hospital important?
5. What is the job of a leader?
6. What is voting?
7. Give one example of political development.
8. Mention one way people work together.
9. Name one Lagos city.
10. Why is it good to celebrate festivals?

Conclusion

The teacher marks pupils’ work, provides corrections where needed, and praises their participation. Pupils are encouraged to observe social and political development in their environment.

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