Nigerian People: South East and North Central History Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 10

Detailed Student-Centered Lesson Plan for History

Subject: History
Class: Primary 2
Term: First Term
Week: 10
Age: 7 years
Topic: Nigerian People: South East and North Central
Sub-topic: Identifying and Differentiating Ethnic Groups
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Identify people from the South-East.
2. Identify people from the North Central.
3. Differentiate between these ethnic groups.

Key Words

• Ethnic Group
• South East
• North Central
• Igbo
• Tiv
• Idoma
• Culture

Set Induction

• Begin with a discussion on the different languages and dresses pupils see in their community.

Entry Behaviour

• Pupils have a basic understanding of different tribes and languages.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 2 History
• Political map of Nigeria
• Pictures and charts of various ethnic groups

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge

• Discuss the languages and cultures pupils encounter at home and school.

Embedded Core Skills

• Communication and Collaboration
• Critical Thinking
• Cultural Awareness

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 2

Instructional Materials

• Political map of Nigeria
• Pictures and charts of ethnic groups
• Flashcards

Content

1. People from the South-East
   • Igbo
   • Efik
   • Ibibio
2. People from the North Central
   • Tiv
   • Idoma
   • Nupe
3. Differences Between These Ethnic Groups
   • Language: Igbo (South-East), Tiv (North Central)
   • Dress: Traditional Igbo attire vs. Tiv traditional wear
   • Culture: Different festivals and food

Learning Activities

1. Individual Activity
   • Pupils say their tribes, languages, dresses, and cultures.
2. Pair Activity
   • Pupils in pairs differentiate their tribes from each other.
3. Group Activity
   • Pupils in batches identify the people from the South-East and the North Central using the charts displayed in class.

Assessment

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. The Igbo people are from the ____ region of Nigeria.
   • a) South-West
   • b) North-East
   • c) South-East
   • d) North-West
2. The Tiv people are from the ____ region of Nigeria.
   • a) South-West
   • b) North Central
   • c) South-East
   • d) North-East
3. The traditional dress of the Igbo people is ____.
   • a) Buba and Sokoto
   • b) Wrapper and blouse
   • c) Agbada
   • d) Kaftan
4. The language spoken by the Tiv people is ____.
   • a) Tiv
   • b) Yoruba
   • c) Hausa
   • d) Igbo
5. The Idoma people are found in the ____ region.
   • a) South-West
   • b) North-East
   • c) South-East
   • d) North Central
6. The Ibibio people belong to the ____ region.
   • a) South-South
   • b) South-East
   • c) North Central
   • d) North-East
7. The Nupe people are known for their ____.
   • a) Weaving
   • b) Fishing
   • c) Farming
   • d) Trading
8. The traditional festival celebrated by the Igbo people is ____.
   • a) New Yam Festival
   • b) Argungu Festival
   • c) Durbar
   • d) Osun Festival
9. The Tiv people primarily engage in ____.
   • a) Trading
   • b) Farming
   • c) Weaving
   • d) Fishing
10. The Igbo and Tiv people differ in their ____.
    • a) Dress
    • b) Language
    • c) Culture
    • d) All of the above

Class Activity Discussion

1. Q: What is an ethnic group?
   • A: An ethnic group is a community of people who share the same culture, language, and traditions.
2. Q: Name one ethnic group from the South-East.
   • A: The Igbo people.
3. Q: Name one ethnic group from the North Central.
   • A: The Tiv people.
4. Q: What is the traditional dress of the Igbo people?
   • A: Wrapper and blouse for women, and Isiagu top for men.
5. Q: What language do the Tiv people speak?
   • A: They speak the Tiv language.
6. Q: What is one cultural festival celebrated by the Igbo people?
   • A: The New Yam Festival.
7. Q: What is a common occupation of the Tiv people?
   • A: Farming.
8. Q: How do the Igbo and Tiv people differ?
   • A: They differ in language, dress, and culture.
9. Q: Where are the Idoma people found?
   • A: In the North Central region of Nigeria.
10. Q: What is a common activity among the Nupe people?
    • A: Weaving.

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic on Nigerian people from the South-West and South-South.

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic on South-East and North Central ethnic groups.

Step 3: The teacher allows pupils to contribute their knowledge about different tribes and corrects them when necessary.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Guide pupils in identifying ethnic groups.
• Provide charts and maps for visual learning.
• Facilitate group activities to ensure collaboration.

Learners’ Activities:

• Participate in individual and group activities.
• Share knowledge about their own tribes and cultures.
• Use maps and charts to identify and differentiate ethnic groups.

Evaluation Questions

1. What is an ethnic group?
2. Name one ethnic group in the South-East.
3. Name one ethnic group in the North Central.
4. What is the traditional dress of the Tiv people?
5. Where can we find the Idoma people on the map?
6. How do the Igbo and Tiv people differ?
7. Name a festival celebrated by the Igbo people.
8. What is a common occupation of the Nupe people?
9. What language is spoken by the Ibibio people?
10. How do cultural differences enrich our community?

Conclusion

• The teacher goes around to mark and provide feedback on pupils’ work.
• Summarize the key points of the lesson.
• Encourage pupils to appreciate the cultural diversity of Nigeria.

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