HISTORY PRIMARY 3 SECOND TERM LESSON NOTES

WEEK 6: EARLY HEROINES IN LAGOS STATE

Subject: History

Class: Primary 3

Term: Second Term

Week: 6

Age: 7 – 8 years

Duration: 40 minutes

Topic: Early Heroines in Lagos State

Sub-topic: Contributions of Early Heroines in Lagos State

Behavioral Objectives

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

Explain the meaning of a heroine.
Identify some early heroines in Lagos State.
Describe their contributions to the development of Lagos State.
Appreciate the role of women in shaping Lagos State.

Keywords

Heroine – A woman who has done great things for her people.
Bravery – The ability to be courageous.
Trade – The act of buying and selling goods.
Education – The process of gaining knowledge.

Set Induction (Teacher’s Introduction)

The teacher asks pupils to mention names of famous women they know.
The teacher explains that these women are called heroines if they have helped their people in important ways.
The teacher shows pictures of early Lagos heroines and asks pupils to identify them.

Entry Behavior

Pupils have heard about Lagos State and may know some famous women from history books, stories, or media.

Learning Resources and Materials

Pictures of early Lagos heroines.
Charts showing their contributions.
Short stories about their lives.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Pupils have learned about history and its importance in previous lessons.
They have also been introduced to early Nigerian heroes and heroines.

Embedded Core Skills

Communication skills (speaking about historical figures)
Critical thinking (understanding the impact of heroines)
Collaboration (group discussions on historical figures)

Reference Books

Lagos State Scheme of Work
Primary 3 History Textbook

Instructional Materials

Charts of Lagos State heroines
Storybooks about their lives
Whiteboard and markers

Lesson Content

1. Meaning of a Heroine

A heroine is a woman who has done great things to help her country or people.
Heroines are remembered because they were brave and helped others.

2. Examples of Early Heroines in Lagos State

Here are some early heroines of Lagos State and what they did:

Madam Efunroye Tinubu – A successful businesswoman and anti-slavery activist.
Chief (Mrs.) Kofoworola Abayomi – The first Nigerian woman to be elected into the Lagos Town Council.
Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti – A strong activist who fought for women’s rights and education.
Alimotu Pelewura – A leader of the Lagos Market Women’s Association.

3. Contributions of Early Heroines in Lagos State

Madam Efunroye Tinubu fought against the slave trade and encouraged business in Lagos.
Chief (Mrs.) Kofoworola Abayomi promoted education for girls and was a pioneer in women’s leadership.
Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti fought for the rights of women and the less privileged in society.
Alimotu Pelewura defended market women and worked to improve trade conditions in Lagos.

Evaluation (Fill-in-the-blank Questions with Options)

A person who has done great things for her people is called a ______.
a) Hero
b) Heroine
c) Queen
d) Trader
Madam Efunroye Tinubu fought against ______.
a) Farming
b) Education
c) Slave trade
d) Medicine
______ was the first Nigerian woman to be elected into the Lagos Town Council.
a) Alimotu Pelewura
b) Chief (Mrs.) Kofoworola Abayomi
c) Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti
d) Madam Tinubu
Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti fought for ______ rights.
a) Women’s
b) Men’s
c) Teachers’
d) Soldiers’
______ was a leader of Lagos Market Women’s Association.
a) Chief (Mrs.) Kofoworola Abayomi
b) Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti
c) Madam Tinubu
d) Alimotu Pelewura

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and Answers

Who was Madam Efunroye Tinubu?
- She was a successful businesswoman who fought against the slave trade.
Who was Chief (Mrs.) Kofoworola Abayomi?
- She was the first Nigerian woman to be elected into the Lagos Town Council.
What did Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti do?
- She fought for women’s rights and education.
Who was Alimotu Pelewura?
- She was a leader of the Lagos Market Women’s Association.
Why is Madam Tinubu remembered?
- Because she fought against slavery and supported trade in Lagos.
Why is Chief (Mrs.) Kofoworola Abayomi important?
- She promoted education and women’s leadership.
What was Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti known for?
- She was known for fighting for women’s rights and better education.
Why was Alimotu Pelewura important to market women?
- She defended their rights and worked for better market conditions.
Why should we learn about early heroines?
- To appreciate their contributions and be inspired by their good works.
What can we learn from these heroines?

The importance of bravery, leadership, and helping others.

Presentation Steps

Step 1: Teacher Revises Previous Topics

The teacher reminds pupils about the meaning of heroes and heroines.
Pupils discuss what they know about famous women in Nigeria.

Step 2: Teacher Introduces the New Topic

The teacher explains who the early heroines of Lagos were.
The teacher displays pictures of these heroines and explains their contributions.

Step 3: Pupils Participate in Group Discussions

Pupils discuss the contributions of different heroines.
Pupils answer questions and share their thoughts.

Teacher’s and Learners’ Activities

Teacher’s Activities:

Explains the meaning of heroines.
Shows pictures of famous Lagos heroines.
Guides pupils in discussions.

Learners’ Activities:

Answer questions about historical figures.
Discuss in groups.
Participate in class activities.

Assessment (Short Answer Questions)

Who is a heroine?
Mention two examples of early heroines in Lagos State.
What did Madam Tinubu do for Lagos?
Who was the first Nigerian woman to be elected into the Lagos Town Council?
What was Alimotu Pelewura known for?

Conclusion

The teacher summarizes the lesson.
Pupils are encouraged to learn more about Lagos State heroines.
The teacher marks and provides feedback on pupils’ work.

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