Welcome and Revision of Primary 1 Work History Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1
Detailed Student-Centered Lesson Plan for History
Subject: History
Class: Primary 2
Term: First Term
Week: 1
Age: 7 years
Topic: Welcome and Revision of Primary 1 Work
Sub-topic: General revision of all Primary 1 History topics
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Recall key historical events and concepts learned in Primary 1.
- Answer questions based on Primary 1 History topics.
- Discuss the importance of historical knowledge.
Key Words
- History
- Revision
- Events
- Concepts
Set Induction
- Begin with a fun and engaging history-related song to capture the pupils’ attention.
Entry Behaviour
- Pupils have basic knowledge of Primary 1 History topics.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 1 History
- Flashcards with key historical terms
- Pictures of historical events and figures
Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge
- Discuss with pupils what they remember about Primary 1 History.
Embedded Core Skills
- Communication and Collaboration
- Leadership and Personal Development
- Critical Thinking
Reference Books
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 1 and 2
Instructional Materials
- Flashcards
- Pictures
- Chart papers
- Markers
Content
- Welcome and Introduction
- Welcome pupils to Primary 2 History class.
- Explain the purpose of the lesson: revising what was learned in Primary 1.
- Revision of Key Topics from Primary 1
- Important historical events (e.g., Nigeria’s Independence)
- Key figures (e.g., Nnamdi Azikiwe)
- Concepts like “culture” and “tradition”
- Interactive Discussion
- Ask pupils questions about what they remember.
- Use flashcards and pictures to help recall information.
Assessment
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
- Nigeria gained independence in the year ____.
- a) 1960
- b) 1970
- c) 1980
- d) 1990
- The first President of Nigeria was ____.
- a) Obafemi Awolowo
- b) Nnamdi Azikiwe
- c) Ahmadu Bello
- d) Tafawa Balewa
- Culture refers to the ____ of a group of people.
- a) Music
- b) Traditions
- c) Language
- d) All of the above
- The Nigerian flag has ____ colors.
- a) 2
- b) 3
- c) 4
- d) 5
- An important historical event is ____.
- a) School holidays
- b) Independence Day
- c) Market day
- d) None of the above
- ____ is known as the “Father of Nigerian Nationalism.”
- a) Nnamdi Azikiwe
- b) Wole Soyinka
- c) Chinua Achebe
- d) Nelson Mandela
- The traditional dress of the Yoruba people is called ____.
- a) Agbada
- b) Buba
- c) Sari
- d) Kimono
- The Hausa are known for their ____.
- a) Masquerades
- b) Durbar festivals
- c) Boat regattas
- d) None of the above
- ____ is a type of food commonly eaten by the Igbo.
- a) Pounded yam
- b) Eba
- c) Akpu
- d) Amala
- Nigeria is located in ____.
- a) Asia
- b) Europe
- c) Africa
- d) America
Class Activity Discussion
- What is history?
- History is the study of past events.
- Why is it important to learn history?
- It helps us understand our past and make better decisions for the future.
- Who was the first President of Nigeria?
- Nnamdi Azikiwe.
- What year did Nigeria gain independence?
- 1960.
- What are some traditional Nigerian foods?
- Pounded yam, jollof rice, akpu.
- What is culture?
- The way of life of a group of people, including their traditions, customs, and beliefs.
- Name a famous historical figure from Nigeria.
- Nnamdi Azikiwe.
- What is a significant event in Nigerian history?
- Nigeria’s Independence Day.
- What colors are in the Nigerian flag?
- Green and white.
- Why should we respect our culture?
- It helps preserve our heritage and identity.
Presentation
Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic which was the importance of history.
- Use flashcards and ask questions about Primary 1 topics.
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic.
- Explain that today’s lesson is a revision of all Primary 1 History topics.
- Show pictures and flashcards to help pupils remember.
Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions.
- Encourage pupils to share what they remember.
- Correct pupils when and where necessary.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Prepare flashcards and pictures.
- Lead the class in the revision activity.
- Guide pupils through the assessment.
Learners’ Activities:
- Participate in the revision.
- Answer questions.
- Complete the assessment.
Conclusion
- The teacher goes around to mark and provide feedback on the assessment.
- Summarize key points from the revision.
- Encourage pupils to continue learning about history.
Evaluation Questions
- What year did Nigeria gain independence?
- Who was Nigeria’s first President?
- Name one traditional Nigerian food.
- What are the colors of the Nigerian flag?
- What is history?
- Why is it important to learn history?
- Name one historical figure from Nigeria.
- What does culture mean?
- Name one significant event in Nigerian history.
- Why should we respect our culture?
