Tradition of Origin of the People of Lagos State History Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3
Detailed Student-Centered Lesson Plan for History
Subject: History
Class: Primary 2
Term: First Term
Week: 3
Age: 7 years
Topic: Tradition of Origin of the People of Lagos State
Sub-topic: Awori, Egun, Ijebu, etc.
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Discuss the tradition of origin of the indigenous people of Lagos.
- Examine the relationship among the indigenous people of Lagos.
- Identify the most populous indigenous people in Lagos.
Key Words
- Tradition
- Origin
- Awori
- Egun
- Ijebu
- Lagos State
Set Induction
- Begin with a captivating story about the origins of the Awori, Egun, and Ijebu people.
Entry Behaviour
- Pupils have basic knowledge of indigenous people from previous lessons.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 2 History
- Flashcards with pictures of indigenous people and their traditional symbols
- Map of Lagos State
Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge
- Discuss with pupils what they remember about the indigenous people of Lagos State.
Embedded Core Skills
- Communication and Collaboration
- Leadership and Personal Development
- Critical Thinking
Reference Books
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 2
Instructional Materials
- Flashcards
- Pictures
- Chart papers
- Markers
Content
- Tradition of Origin of the Indigenous People
- Awori: The Awori people are believed to have migrated from Ile-Ife, a town in present-day Osun State.
- Egun: The Egun people trace their origins to the ancient Kingdom of Dahomey, which is now part of Benin Republic.
- Ijebu: The Ijebu people originate from Ijebu-Ode, an ancient town in Ogun State.
- Relationship Among the Indigenous People
- The Awori, Egun, and Ijebu people have lived together in Lagos State for many years.
- They share cultural practices and engage in trade and social interactions.
- These groups have intermarried over time, leading to a blending of traditions and customs.
- Most Populous Indigenous People
- The Awori are considered the most populous indigenous group in Lagos State.
Learning Activities
- Class Brainstorming
- Pupils brainstorm on the tradition of origin of the indigenous people of Lagos.
- Teacher writes down key points from the discussion on the board.
- Guided Explanation
- Teacher guides the whole class to explain the relationship among the indigenous people of Lagos.
- Individual Activity
- Pupils individually identify the most populous indigenous group in Lagos.
Assessment
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
- The Awori people are believed to have migrated from ____.
- a) Ile-Ife
- b) Kano
- c) Enugu
- d) Abuja
- The Egun people trace their origins to ____.
- a) Ghana
- b) Dahomey
- c) Egypt
- d) Kenya
- The Ijebu people originate from ____.
- a) Lagos
- b) Ijebu-Ode
- c) Kaduna
- d) Calabar
- The most populous indigenous group in Lagos is the ____.
- a) Awori
- b) Igbo
- c) Hausa
- d) Fulani
- The Awori, Egun, and Ijebu people have lived together in Lagos for many ____.
- a) Years
- b) Months
- c) Days
- d) Weeks
- The Egun people originally came from ____.
- a) Nigeria
- b) Benin Republic
- c) Togo
- d) Mali
- The Awori people are known to have a close relationship with the ____ people.
- a) Yoruba
- b) Igbo
- c) Hausa
- d) Tiv
- The Ijebu people are an indigenous group in ____.
- a) Ogun State
- b) Kano State
- c) Edo State
- d) Delta State
- The Egun people speak the ____ language.
- a) Egun
- b) Yoruba
- c) Igbo
- d) Hausa
- The tradition of origin helps us understand where people ____.
- a) Come from
- b) Go to
- c) Stay
- d) Live
Class Activity Discussion
- Who are the Awori people?
- The Awori are an indigenous group in Lagos State who migrated from Ile-Ife.
- Where do the Egun people trace their origins to?
- The Egun people trace their origins to Dahomey, now Benin Republic.
- Where do the Ijebu people come from?
- The Ijebu people originate from Ijebu-Ode in Ogun State.
- Who are the most populous indigenous people in Lagos?
- The Awori.
- What is the relationship among the indigenous people of Lagos?
- They share cultural practices, engage in trade, and intermarry.
- Why is it important to know the tradition of origin?
- It helps us understand where people come from and appreciate their history.
- What language do the Egun people speak?
- The Egun people speak Egun.
- Where is Ijebu-Ode located?
- In Ogun State.
- What cultural practices do the Awori people have?
- They have various traditional festivals and ceremonies.
- How have the indigenous people of Lagos influenced each other?
- Through trade, intermarriage, and cultural exchanges.
Presentation
Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic which was the indigenous people of Lagos State.
- Ask pupils to recall the names and characteristics of the Awori, Egun, and Ijebu people.
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic.
- Explain the tradition of origin of the Awori, Egun, and Ijebu people.
- Discuss the relationship among these groups.
Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions.
- Encourage pupils to share what they know about the origins and relationships of these groups.
- Correct pupils when and where necessary.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Prepare flashcards and pictures.
- Lead the class in discussing the tradition of origin and relationships among the indigenous people.
- Guide pupils through the activities and assessment.
Learners’ Activities:
- Participate in brainstorming and guided discussions.
- Individually identify the most populous indigenous group in Lagos.
- Work in groups to explore the origins and relationships of the indigenous people.
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 did the Awori people migrate from?
- Which ancient kingdom did the Egun people come from?
- Where is Ijebu-Ode located?
- Who are the most populous indigenous people in Lagos?
- How do the Awori, Egun, and Ijebu people relate to each other?
- What is the traditional language of the Egun people?
- Why is it important to know the origins of different groups?
- What are some cultural practices of the Awori people?
- How have the indigenous people of Lagos influenced each other?
- What did you learn about the tradition of origin of the people of Lagos State?
