Location of the Indigenous People of Lagos State History Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4
Detailed Student-Centered Lesson Plan for History
Subject: History
Class: Primary 2
Term: First Term
Week: 4
Age: 7 years
Topic: Location of the Indigenous People of Lagos State
Sub-topic: Identifying Locations of Awori, Egun, Ijebu, etc.
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Locate the indigenous people of Lagos State on the map of Lagos State.
- Identify the specific areas where the Awori, Egun, and Ijebu people live in Lagos.
Key Words
- Location
- Map
- Awori
- Egun
- Ijebu
- Lagos State
Set Induction
- Start with a fun activity where pupils guess where certain places are on a blank map.
Entry Behaviour
- Pupils have basic knowledge of maps and can recognize simple map symbols.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 2 History
- Large map of Lagos State
- Flashcards with names of indigenous groups
- Markers and stickers
Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge
- Discuss with pupils what they already know about the locations of different places in Lagos.
Embedded Core Skills
- Communication and Collaboration
- Leadership and Personal Development
- Critical Thinking
Reference Books
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 2
Instructional Materials
- Large map of Lagos State
- Flashcards
- Stickers
- Markers
Content
- Locating the Indigenous People on the Map
- Awori: The Awori people are primarily located in areas like Ikeja, Agege, and Alimosho.
- Egun: The Egun people are found mainly in Badagry.
- Ijebu: The Ijebu people are located in Ikorodu.
- Understanding the Map of Lagos State
- Use the large map to show where Lagos State is divided into various local government areas.
- Point out the specific areas where the Awori, Egun, and Ijebu people live.
Learning Activities
- Group Activity
- Pupils in small groups locate the indigenous people of Lagos State on the map presented by the teacher.
- Use stickers to mark the locations of the Awori, Egun, and Ijebu people.
- Class Discussion
- Discuss why these groups are located in these specific areas.
- Explain how geographical features might influence where people settle.
Assessment
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
- The Awori people live mainly in ____.
- a) Ikeja
- b) Badagry
- c) Ikorodu
- d) Surulere
- The Egun people are found in ____.
- a) Badagry
- b) Agege
- c) Ikeja
- d) Epe
- The Ijebu people are located in ____.
- a) Ikorodu
- b) Alimosho
- c) Victoria Island
- d) Lekki
- A map helps us to ____.
- a) Locate places
- b) Read books
- c) Cook food
- d) Play games
- The indigenous people of Lagos State include the Awori, Egun, and ____.
- a) Ijebu
- b) Igbo
- c) Hausa
- d) Tiv
- The Awori people can be found in ____ Local Government Area.
- a) Ikeja
- b) Badagry
- c) Ikorodu
- d) Lagos Island
- The map of Lagos State shows different ____.
- a) Local government areas
- b) Countries
- c) Continents
- d) Planets
- The Egun people are known to live near the ____.
- a) Sea
- b) Mountains
- c) Desert
- d) Forest
- The Ijebu people are part of the ____ ethnic group.
- a) Yoruba
- b) Igbo
- c) Hausa
- d) Fulani
- Using a map, we can find the ____ of different places.
- a) Location
- b) Population
- c) Climate
- d) Language
Class Activity Discussion
- Where do the Awori people live?
- In Ikeja, Agege, and Alimosho areas.
- Which area is mainly inhabited by the Egun people?
- Badagry.
- Where are the Ijebu people located?
- In Ikorodu.
- What is a map?
- A map is a drawing that shows the locations of different places.
- Why do we use maps?
- To locate places and understand where things are.
- What areas do the Awori people inhabit?
- Ikeja, Agege, and Alimosho.
- Where is Badagry located on the map?
- In the western part of Lagos State.
- What is the significance of knowing the locations of indigenous people?
- It helps us understand the cultural and geographical diversity of Lagos.
- How can we use stickers on a map?
- To mark specific locations where people live.
- What have you learned about the locations of the indigenous people of Lagos State?
- The specific areas where the Awori, Egun, and Ijebu people live.
Presentation
Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic which was the tradition of origin of the indigenous people of Lagos State.
- Ask pupils to recall the origins of the Awori, Egun, and Ijebu people.
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic.
- Show the map of Lagos State and point out the different local government areas.
Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions.
- Encourage pupils to come up and place stickers on the map where they think the Awori, Egun, and Ijebu people live.
- Correct pupils when and where necessary.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Prepare a large map of Lagos State.
- Lead the class in locating the indigenous people on the map.
- Guide pupils through the group activity and assessment.
Learners’ Activities:
- Work in small groups to locate the indigenous people on the map.
- Participate in class discussions about the locations of different groups.
- Use stickers to mark specific areas on the map.
Conclusion
- The teacher goes around to mark and provide feedback on the assessment.
- Summarize key points from the lesson.
- Encourage pupils to share what they learned with their families.
Evaluation Questions
- Where do the Awori people live?
- Which area is mainly inhabited by the Egun people?
- Where are the Ijebu people located?
- What is a map?
- Why do we use maps?
- What areas do the Awori people inhabit?
- Where is Badagry located on the map?
- What is the significance of knowing the locations of indigenous people?
- How can we use stickers on a map?
- What have you learned about the locations of the indigenous people of Lagos State?