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:

1. Recall key historical events and concepts learned in Primary 1.
2. Answer questions based on Primary 1 History topics.
3. 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

1. Welcome and Introduction
   • Welcome pupils to Primary 2 History class.
   • Explain the purpose of the lesson: revising what was learned in Primary 1.
2. 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”
3. Interactive Discussion
   • Ask pupils questions about what they remember.
   • Use flashcards and pictures to help recall information.

Assessment

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. Nigeria gained independence in the year ____.
   • a) 1960
   • b) 1970
   • c) 1980
   • d) 1990
2. The first President of Nigeria was ____.
   • a) Obafemi Awolowo
   • b) Nnamdi Azikiwe
   • c) Ahmadu Bello
   • d) Tafawa Balewa
3. Culture refers to the ____ of a group of people.
   • a) Music
   • b) Traditions
   • c) Language
   • d) All of the above
4. The Nigerian flag has ____ colors.
   • a) 2
   • b) 3
   • c) 4
   • d) 5
5. An important historical event is ____.
   • a) School holidays
   • b) Independence Day
   • c) Market day
   • d) None of the above
6. ____ is known as the “Father of Nigerian Nationalism.”
   • a) Nnamdi Azikiwe
   • b) Wole Soyinka
   • c) Chinua Achebe
   • d) Nelson Mandela
7. The traditional dress of the Yoruba people is called ____.
   • a) Agbada
   • b) Buba
   • c) Sari
   • d) Kimono
8. The Hausa are known for their ____.
   • a) Masquerades
   • b) Durbar festivals
   • c) Boat regattas
   • d) None of the above
9. ____ is a type of food commonly eaten by the Igbo.
   • a) Pounded yam
   • b) Eba
   • c) Akpu
   • d) Amala
10. Nigeria is located in ____.

• a) Asia
• b) Europe
• c) Africa
• d) America

Class Activity Discussion

1. What is history?
   • History is the study of past events.
2. Why is it important to learn history?
   • It helps us understand our past and make better decisions for the future.
3. Who was the first President of Nigeria?
   • Nnamdi Azikiwe.
4. What year did Nigeria gain independence?
   • 1960.
5. What are some traditional Nigerian foods?
   • Pounded yam, jollof rice, akpu.
6. What is culture?
   • The way of life of a group of people, including their traditions, customs, and beliefs.
7. Name a famous historical figure from Nigeria.
   • Nnamdi Azikiwe.
8. What is a significant event in Nigerian history?
   • Nigeria’s Independence Day.
9. What colors are in the Nigerian flag?
   • Green and white.
10. 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

1. What year did Nigeria gain independence?
2. Who was Nigeria’s first President?
3. Name one traditional Nigerian food.
4. What are the colors of the Nigerian flag?
5. What is history?
6. Why is it important to learn history?
7. Name one historical figure from Nigeria.
8. What does culture mean?
9. Name one significant event in Nigerian history.
10. Why should we respect our culture?

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