Important Places of History in Lagos History Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9 & 10
Lagos State Primary 1 – First Term Lesson Plan
Subject: History
Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Weeks: 9 & 10
Age: 6 years
Topic: Important Places of History in Lagos
Sub-topics:
- Examples of Important Places of Historical Significance in Lagos
- Why These Places are Important and of Historical Significance
- Contribution of These Places to the Economic Growth of Lagos State
Duration: 40 minutes
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Give examples of important places of historical significance in Lagos State.
- Explain important places of historical significance in Lagos.
- Tell why places in Lagos State are regarded as important and of historical significance.
- Relate how these places contribute to the economic growth of Lagos State.
Key Words:
- Historical
- Significance
- Economy
- Governor’s Office
- National Theatre
- Conservation
Set Induction:
The teacher starts by showing pictures of famous landmarks in Lagos and asks pupils if they recognize any of them.
Entry Behaviour:
Pupils have basic knowledge of some common places in Lagos.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Map of Lagos State showing places of historical significance
- Picture chart showing important places in Lagos
- Access to web resources (www.travelstart.com.ng)
- Audio-visual aids
Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Discuss with pupils any places they have visited in Lagos and what they remember about those places.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Citizenship
- Creativity and imagination
Learning Materials:
- Maps
- Picture charts
- Flashcards
Reference Books:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- Primary 1 History Textbook
Instructional Materials:
- Audio-visual aids
- Maps and charts
- Pictures of historical places
Content:
- Examples of Important Places of Historical Significance in Lagos:
- Governor’s Office
- First Storey Building in Nigeria
- Local Government Headquarters
- Railway Terminal
- Lagos State House of Assembly Complex
- Bar Beach
- National Theatre
- Lekki Conservation Centre
- Tafawa Balewa Square
- Why These Places are Important:
- Governor’s Office: Seat of state governance and administration.
- First Storey Building: Historical architecture and colonial heritage.
- Local Government Headquarters: Administrative centers for local governance.
- Railway Terminal: Significant for transportation history.
- House of Assembly Complex: Legislative activities.
- Bar Beach: Recreational and cultural significance.
- National Theatre: Cultural and artistic performances.
- Lekki Conservation Centre: Environmental and wildlife preservation.
- Tafawa Balewa Square: Historical events and national celebrations.
- Contribution to Economic Growth:
- Tourism attraction brings revenue.
- Job creation through maintenance and services.
- Cultural heritage boosts local businesses.
- Environmental conservation supports sustainable development.
Learning Activities:
- Class Mentioning:
- Pupils mention examples of important places of historical significance in Lagos.
- Group Discussion:
- Pupils discuss important places of historical significance in Lagos State in small groups.
- Group Inference:
- Pupils infer why these places are regarded as important and of historical significance in Lagos State in small groups.
- Class Presentation:
- Pupils present their findings on how these places contribute to the economic growth of Lagos State.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Guide the class mentioning session.
- Provide information and visuals on important places.
- Facilitate group discussions and inferences.
- Assist pupils in their presentations.
Learners’ Activities:
- Participate in class discussions.
- Work in small groups for discussions and inferences.
- Share findings with the class.
Assessment:
- Pupils will answer fill-in-the-blank and multiple-choice questions.
- Participation in class and group activities will be monitored.
Questions:
- The _____ is the seat of state governance and administration in Lagos.
- a) Governor’s Office
- b) Railway Terminal
- c) National Theatre
- d) Bar Beach
- The _____ in Nigeria is a historical architecture from the colonial period.
- a) Second Storey Building
- b) First Storey Building
- c) Tallest Building
- d) Longest Building
- The _____ is known for environmental and wildlife preservation in Lagos.
- a) Tafawa Balewa Square
- b) Lekki Conservation Centre
- c) Local Government Headquarters
- d) Bar Beach
- The _____ hosts cultural and artistic performances in Lagos.
- a) Railway Terminal
- b) National Theatre
- c) House of Assembly
- d) Governor’s Office
- The _____ is used for national celebrations and historical events in Lagos.
- a) National Theatre
- b) Railway Terminal
- c) Lekki Conservation Centre
- d) Tafawa Balewa Square
- Which place is significant for transportation history in Lagos?
- a) National Theatre
- b) Railway Terminal
- c) Bar Beach
- d) Lekki Conservation Centre
- The National Theatre is important for _____.
- a) Historical events
- b) Cultural and artistic performances
- c) Environmental preservation
- d) Governance
- Which of the following places is known for its recreational and cultural significance in Lagos?
- a) Tafawa Balewa Square
- b) Bar Beach
- c) Local Government Headquarters
- d) Governor’s Office
- The Governor’s Office contributes to the economic growth of Lagos by _____.
- a) Hosting cultural performances
- b) Attracting tourists
- c) Governing and administrating the state
- d) Preserving the environment
- Tafawa Balewa Square is used for _____.
- a) Wildlife preservation
- b) National celebrations and historical events
- c) Transportation
- d) Local governance
Class Activity Discussion
- What is the Governor’s Office in Lagos?
- The Governor’s Office is the seat of state governance and administration.
- Why is the First Storey Building in Nigeria important?
- It is a historical architecture from the colonial period.
- What happens at the Local Government Headquarters?
- Local governance and administration are managed here.
- Why is the Railway Terminal significant?
- It is important for the history of transportation in Lagos.
- What activities take place at the Lagos State House of Assembly Complex?
- Legislative activities and law-making.
- What is Bar Beach known for?
- Its recreational and cultural significance.
- What kind of events are hosted at the National Theatre?
- Cultural and artistic performances.
- What is the purpose of the Lekki Conservation Centre?
- Environmental and wildlife preservation.
- What is Tafawa Balewa Square used for?
- National celebrations and historical events.
- How do these places contribute to the economic growth of Lagos State?
- They attract tourists, create jobs, boost local businesses, and support sustainable development.
Presentation:
Step 1:
The teacher revises the previous topic, which was “Family History.”
Step 2:
The teacher introduces the new topic “Important Places of History in Lagos” by showing maps and pictures.
Step 3:
The teacher allows pupils to share their knowledge and discuss in groups why these places are significant. The teacher guides and corrects pupils where necessary.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Display and explain maps and pictures.
- Provide information about each historical place.
- Guide group discussions and inferences.
- Assist pupils in their presentations.
Learners’ Activities:
- Participate in class discussions.
- Work in small groups for discussions and inferences.
- Share findings with the class.
Assessment:
- Pupils will answer fill-in-the-blank and multiple-choice questions.
- Teacher listens to pupil responses and checks understanding.
Ten Evaluation Questions:
- Name an important place of historical significance in Lagos.
- What is the Governor’s Office used for?
- Why is the First Storey Building in Nigeria significant?
- What happens at the Local Government Headquarters?
- What is the Railway Terminal known for?
- Where are cultural performances held in Lagos?
- Why is Lekki Conservation Centre important?
- What activities take place at Tafawa Balewa Square?
- How does the National Theatre contribute to Lagos’ economy?
- Name one way historical places boost local businesses.
Conclusion:
- The teacher goes around to mark and provide feedback on the pupils’ work.
- Recap of the key points discussed in the lesson.
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Important Places of History in Lagos