HISTORY PRIMARY 3 SECOND TERM LESSON NOTES

WEEK 10 & 11: EARLY HEROINES IN NIGERIA

Subject: History

Class: Primary 3

Term: Second Term

Week: 10 & 11

Age: 7 – 8 years

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Define who a heroine is.
2. Identify early heroines in Nigeria.
3. Explain the contributions of some early heroines to Nigeria’s development.
4. Appreciate the sacrifices made by Nigerian heroines.

Keywords

• Heroine – A brave woman who does great things for her people.
• Sacrifice – Giving up something important for the good of others.
• Leadership – Guiding and taking care of people.
• Rights – Things that every person should have.
• Independence – Freedom from control by another country.

Set Induction (Introduction)

The teacher asks students:

• Who is a heroine?
• Can you name any Nigerian heroine?
• Have you heard of women who fought for Nigeria’s freedom?
  The teacher explains that heroines are women who did great things to make Nigeria a better country.

Entry Behavior

Students have learned about early heroes in Nigeria and can recall some historical figures.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Pictures of early Nigerian heroines.
• Nigerian flag.
• Storybooks on Nigerian history.

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge

Students have learned about early heroes in Nigeria. Now, they will learn about brave women (heroines) who helped Nigeria grow.

Embedded Core Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Communication
• Leadership
• Problem-solving

Learning Materials

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Reference books on Nigerian history
• Charts of early Nigerian heroines

Instructional Materials

• Pictures of early Nigerian heroines
• Nigerian map showing their birthplaces
• Videos of their contributions

Content

Who is a Heroine?

A heroine is a woman who does great things to help her people, even if it is difficult or dangerous. Some heroines fought for freedom, helped people, or made their country better.

Early Heroines in Nigeria and Their Contributions

1. Queen Amina of Zazzau (1533 – 1610)

• She was a warrior queen in Northern Nigeria.
• She expanded her kingdom and built strong walls around Zaria.
• She encouraged trade and protected her people.

2. Moremi Ajasoro (12th Century)

• She was a brave Yoruba queen from Ile-Ife.
• She helped defeat enemies who were attacking her people.
• She sacrificed herself to save her kingdom.

3. Madam Tinubu (1810 – 1887)

• She was a powerful businesswoman in Lagos.
• She fought against slavery and supported Nigeria’s independence.
• She helped develop trade in Nigeria.

4. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti (1900 – 1978)

• She fought for women’s rights in Nigeria.
• She led protests against unfair British taxes.
• She encouraged girls to go to school.

5. Margaret Ekpo (1914 – 2006)

• She was a politician who fought for women’s rights.
• She encouraged women to take part in politics.
• She helped Nigeria gain independence.

6. Flora Nwapa (1931 – 1993)

• She was Nigeria’s first female novelist.
• She wrote books that encouraged women to be strong.
• She told stories about Nigerian culture.

7. Kudirat Abiola (1951 – 1996)

• She fought for democracy in Nigeria.
• She spoke against bad government.
• She worked for the freedom of her husband, Chief MKO Abiola.

Evaluation (Fill-in-the-blank questions with options)

Choose the correct answer.

1. A brave woman who helps her people is called a ______.
   a) Teacher
   b) Heroine
   c) Farmer
   d) Nurse
2. ______ was a warrior queen in Zaria.
   a) Moremi Ajasoro
   b) Queen Amina
   c) Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti
   d) Madam Tinubu
3. Moremi Ajasoro was a queen in ______.
   a) Lagos
   b) Kano
   c) Ile-Ife
   d) Calabar
4. ______ fought against unfair British taxes.
   a) Margaret Ekpo
   b) Kudirat Abiola
   c) Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti
   d) Flora Nwapa
5. Who helped Nigerian women take part in politics?
   a) Margaret Ekpo
   b) Flora Nwapa
   c) Moremi Ajasoro
   d) Queen Amina

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) with Answers

1. Who was Queen Amina?
   • She was a warrior queen in Zaria who expanded her kingdom.
2. Why is Moremi Ajasoro remembered?
   • She sacrificed herself to save her people in Ile-Ife.
3. What did Madam Tinubu do?
   • She fought against slavery and helped Nigeria’s economy.
4. Who fought for women’s rights in Nigeria?
   • Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti.
5. How did Margaret Ekpo help Nigerian women?
   • She encouraged women to take part in politics.
6. What did Flora Nwapa do for Nigeria?
   • She was Nigeria’s first female novelist.
7. Who fought for democracy in Nigeria?
   • Kudirat Abiola.
8. What was Moremi Ajasoro’s sacrifice?
   • She allowed herself to be captured to learn the enemies’ secrets.
9. Who led protests against British taxes?
   • Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti.
10. Why are heroines important?
    • They helped improve Nigeria and inspired others.

Presentation Steps

1. Introduction: The teacher asks students if they know any Nigerian heroines.
2. Lesson Development: The teacher explains each heroine and their contributions with pictures.
3. Class Discussion: Students mention any heroine they know.
4. Teacher’s Activities:
   • Shows pictures of Nigerian heroines.
   • Explains their contributions.
   • Asks students questions.
5. Learners’ Activities:
   • Listen and take notes.
   • Answer questions.
   • Share what they learned.

Assessment (Short Answer Questions)

1. Who was the warrior queen of Zaria?
2. What did Moremi Ajasoro do to save her people?
3. Who was the first female Nigerian novelist?
4. Name one contribution of Margaret Ekpo.
5. Who fought for democracy in Nigeria?
6. What did Madam Tinubu do against slavery?
7. Why is Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti famous?
8. Who helped women take part in Nigerian politics?
9. What did Kudirat Abiola fight for?
10. Why are heroines important in Nigerian history?

Conclusion

The teacher summarizes the lesson by reminding students that early Nigerian heroines worked hard to make Nigeria a better place. The class discusses how they can also be heroines in their communities.