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:

1. Discuss the tradition of origin of the indigenous people of Lagos.
2. Examine the relationship among the indigenous people of Lagos.
3. 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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Most Populous Indigenous People
   • The Awori are considered the most populous indigenous group in Lagos State.

Learning Activities

1. 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.
2. Guided Explanation
   • Teacher guides the whole class to explain the relationship among the indigenous people of Lagos.
3. Individual Activity
   • Pupils individually identify the most populous indigenous group in Lagos.

Assessment

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. The Awori people are believed to have migrated from ____.
   • a) Ile-Ife
   • b) Kano
   • c) Enugu
   • d) Abuja
2. The Egun people trace their origins to ____.
   • a) Ghana
   • b) Dahomey
   • c) Egypt
   • d) Kenya
3. The Ijebu people originate from ____.
   • a) Lagos
   • b) Ijebu-Ode
   • c) Kaduna
   • d) Calabar
4. The most populous indigenous group in Lagos is the ____.
   • a) Awori
   • b) Igbo
   • c) Hausa
   • d) Fulani
5. The Awori, Egun, and Ijebu people have lived together in Lagos for many ____.
   • a) Years
   • b) Months
   • c) Days
   • d) Weeks
6. The Egun people originally came from ____.
   • a) Nigeria
   • b) Benin Republic
   • c) Togo
   • d) Mali
7. The Awori people are known to have a close relationship with the ____ people.
   • a) Yoruba
   • b) Igbo
   • c) Hausa
   • d) Tiv
8. The Ijebu people are an indigenous group in ____.
   • a) Ogun State
   • b) Kano State
   • c) Edo State
   • d) Delta State
9. The Egun people speak the ____ language.
   • a) Egun
   • b) Yoruba
   • c) Igbo
   • d) Hausa
10. The tradition of origin helps us understand where people ____.
    • a) Come from
    • b) Go to
    • c) Stay
    • d) Live

Class Activity Discussion

1. Who are the Awori people?
   • The Awori are an indigenous group in Lagos State who migrated from Ile-Ife.
2. Where do the Egun people trace their origins to?
   • The Egun people trace their origins to Dahomey, now Benin Republic.
3. Where do the Ijebu people come from?
   • The Ijebu people originate from Ijebu-Ode in Ogun State.
4. Who are the most populous indigenous people in Lagos?
   • The Awori.
5. What is the relationship among the indigenous people of Lagos?
   • They share cultural practices, engage in trade, and intermarry.
6. Why is it important to know the tradition of origin?
   • It helps us understand where people come from and appreciate their history.
7. What language do the Egun people speak?
   • The Egun people speak Egun.
8. Where is Ijebu-Ode located?
   • In Ogun State.
9. What cultural practices do the Awori people have?
   • They have various traditional festivals and ceremonies.
10. 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

1. Where did the Awori people migrate from?
2. Which ancient kingdom did the Egun people come from?
3. Where is Ijebu-Ode located?
4. Who are the most populous indigenous people in Lagos?
5. How do the Awori, Egun, and Ijebu people relate to each other?
6. What is the traditional language of the Egun people?
7. Why is it important to know the origins of different groups?
8. What are some cultural practices of the Awori people?
9. How have the indigenous people of Lagos influenced each other?
10. What did you learn about the tradition of origin of the people of Lagos State?

More Useful Links

• Welcome and Revision of Primary 1 Work History Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1
• Indigenous People of Lagos State Awori, Egun, Ijebu, etc. History Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2