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

Class: Primary 2

Term: Second Term

Week: 8 & 9

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

Entry Behaviour: Students should be able to recall some information about cities and towns in Lagos.

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

Behavioural Objectives:

• Students should be able to explain how cities and towns grow and develop socially and politically.
• Students should be able to identify the role of leaders in making decisions for the community.

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

Learning Materials:

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

Content:

Social Development in Lagos State 

1. Schools: Educational institutions where children learn and develop their skills.
2. Hospitals: Medical facilities where people receive healthcare services and treatment for illnesses.
3. Libraries: Places where people can borrow books, read, and access information for learning.
4. Parks: Public spaces with greenery and recreational facilities for people to relax and enjoy outdoor activities.
5. Community Centers: Facilities that provide spaces for community events, meetings, and social gatherings.
6. Sports Centers: Venues where people can engage in sports activities and promote physical fitness.
7. Museums: Institutions that preserve and exhibit artifacts, artworks, and historical objects for public viewing and learning.
8. Theatres: Places where live performances, including plays, concerts, and cultural shows, are staged for entertainment.
9. Youth Centers: Facilities that cater to the needs and development of young people through programs and activities.
10. Social Welfare Centers: Organizations that provide support and assistance to individuals and families in need, including counseling, food aid, and vocational training.

Past Governors of Lagos State and their achievements 

1. Babatunde Fashola: Improved infrastructure with projects like road construction and improved healthcare services.
2. Bola Tinubu: Focused on urban development and initiated projects to improve transportation and education.
3. Akinwunmi Ambode: Implemented programs to enhance security, infrastructure, and public transportation.
4. Babatunde Raji Fashola: Prioritized infrastructure development, including road construction and housing projects.
5. Lateef Jakande: Known for his emphasis on education, healthcare, and housing for the masses.
6. Mobolaji Johnson: Pioneered modern infrastructure projects and urban planning initiatives.
7. Brigadier Mobolaji Johnson: Initiated the construction of important infrastructure like highways and bridges.
8. Alhaji Lateef Jakande: Established low-cost housing schemes and improved access to education and healthcare.
9. Raji Babatunde Fashola: Focused on improving power supply, road construction, and environmental sustainability.
10. Akinwunmi Ambode: Implemented programs to improve security, infrastructure, and public transportation.

Social and Political Development of major cities and towns in Lagos:

1. Cities and towns grow as more people come to live there.
2. People work together to build houses, roads, and schools.
3. Leaders in the city or town help make rules and decisions.
4. They listen to the people and try to solve problems.
5. Schools and hospitals are built to help the community.
6. People celebrate festivals and events together.
7. They share their culture and traditions with each other.
8. People vote to choose leaders who will represent them.
9. Leaders make sure everyone’s voice is heard.

Evaluation

1. Cities and towns grow as more _________ come to live there. a) animals b) people c) trees d) cars
2. People work together to build houses, roads, and _________. a) lakes b) forests c) schools d) mountains
3. Leaders in the city or town help make rules and _________. a) decisions b) games c) stories d) toys
4. They listen to the people and try to solve _________. a) problems b) puzzles c) songs d) dances
5. Schools and hospitals are built to help the _________. a) animals b) forests c) community d) rivers
6. People celebrate festivals and events _________. a) alone b) together c) in cars d) in trees
7. They share their culture and traditions with _________. a) animals b) trees c) each other d) mountains
8. People vote to choose leaders who will _________ them. a) ignore b) represent c) paint d) cook
9. Leaders make sure everyone’s voice is _________. a) heard b) hidden c) lost d) broken
10. Together, people make their city or town a better place to _________. a) leave b) love c) live d) laugh
11. Cities and towns grow as more _________ come to live there. a) animals b) people c) trees d) cars
12. People work together to build houses, roads, and _________. a) lakes b) forests c) schools d) mountains
13. Leaders in the city or town help make rules and _________. a) decisions b) games c) stories d) toys
14. They listen to the people and try to solve _________. a) problems b) puzzles c) songs d) dances
15. Schools and hospitals are built to help the _________. a) animals b) forests c) community d) rivers

Here are some past governors of Lagos State:

1. Lateef Jakande (1979 – 1983)
2. Michael Otedola (1992 – 1993)
3. Bola Tinubu (1999 – 2007)
4. Babatunde Fashola (2007 – 2015)
5. Akinwunmi Ambode (2015 – 2019)

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