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:
- Identify people from the South-East.
- Identify people from the North Central.
- 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
- People from the South-East
- Igbo
- Efik
- Ibibio
- People from the North Central
- Tiv
- Idoma
- Nupe
- 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
- Individual Activity
- Pupils say their tribes, languages, dresses, and cultures.
- Pair Activity
- Pupils in pairs differentiate their tribes from each other.
- 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
- The Igbo people are from the ____ region of Nigeria.
- a) South-West
- b) North-East
- c) South-East
- d) North-West
- The Tiv people are from the ____ region of Nigeria.
- a) South-West
- b) North Central
- c) South-East
- d) North-East
- The traditional dress of the Igbo people is ____.
- a) Buba and Sokoto
- b) Wrapper and blouse
- c) Agbada
- d) Kaftan
- The language spoken by the Tiv people is ____.
- a) Tiv
- b) Yoruba
- c) Hausa
- d) Igbo
- The Idoma people are found in the ____ region.
- a) South-West
- b) North-East
- c) South-East
- d) North Central
- The Ibibio people belong to the ____ region.
- a) South-South
- b) South-East
- c) North Central
- d) North-East
- The Nupe people are known for their ____.
- a) Weaving
- b) Fishing
- c) Farming
- d) Trading
- The traditional festival celebrated by the Igbo people is ____.
- a) New Yam Festival
- b) Argungu Festival
- c) Durbar
- d) Osun Festival
- The Tiv people primarily engage in ____.
- a) Trading
- b) Farming
- c) Weaving
- d) Fishing
- The Igbo and Tiv people differ in their ____.
- a) Dress
- b) Language
- c) Culture
- d) All of the above
Class Activity Discussion
- Q: What is an ethnic group?
- A: An ethnic group is a community of people who share the same culture, language, and traditions.
- Q: Name one ethnic group from the South-East.
- A: The Igbo people.
- Q: Name one ethnic group from the North Central.
- A: The Tiv people.
- Q: What is the traditional dress of the Igbo people?
- A: Wrapper and blouse for women, and Isiagu top for men.
- Q: What language do the Tiv people speak?
- A: They speak the Tiv language.
- Q: What is one cultural festival celebrated by the Igbo people?
- A: The New Yam Festival.
- Q: What is a common occupation of the Tiv people?
- A: Farming.
- Q: How do the Igbo and Tiv people differ?
- A: They differ in language, dress, and culture.
- Q: Where are the Idoma people found?
- A: In the North Central region of Nigeria.
- 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
- What is an ethnic group?
- Name one ethnic group in the South-East.
- Name one ethnic group in the North Central.
- What is the traditional dress of the Tiv people?
- Where can we find the Idoma people on the map?
- How do the Igbo and Tiv people differ?
- Name a festival celebrated by the Igbo people.
- What is a common occupation of the Nupe people?
- What language is spoken by the Ibibio people?
- 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.
