South East Geopolitical Zone (Modern) History Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Detailed Lesson Plan Presentation

Subject: History
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Week: 6
Age: 8 years
Topic: South East Geopolitical Zone (Modern)
Sub-topic: States and Capitals
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Name the states in the South East geopolitical zone.
2. Mention the capitals of the states in the South East geopolitical zone.

Keywords

• States
• Capitals
• South East

Set Induction

• Show a map of Nigeria and ask pupils to identify the South East zone.
• Display pictures of key landmarks from the South East zone.

Entry Behavior

• Pupils have basic knowledge of Nigerian states and capitals.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Map of Nigeria showing the South East zone
• Picture charts showing the governors of the South East zone
• Reference Book: Lagos State Scheme of Work

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

• Connect the lesson to previous knowledge about Nigerian states and capitals.

Embedded Core Skills

• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Creativity and imagination

Learning Materials

• Maps, charts, pictures, and worksheets

Instructional Materials

• Maps, charts, pictures, and digital resources

Content

1. States in the South East Geopolitical Zone:
   • Abia
   • Anambra
   • Ebonyi
   • Enugu
   • Imo
2. Capitals of the States in the South East Geopolitical Zone:
   • Abia: Umuahia
   • Anambra: Awka
   • Ebonyi: Abakaliki
   • Enugu: Enugu
   • Imo: Owerri

Evaluation

1. The capital of Abia state is ______. (a) Umuahia (b) Awka (c) Abakaliki (d) Enugu
2. Anambra state is in the ______ geopolitical zone. (a) South West (b) North East (c) South East (d) North Central
3. The capital of Enugu state is ______. (a) Owerri (b) Awka (c) Abakaliki (d) Enugu
4. Ebonyi state is in the ______ geopolitical zone. (a) South South (b) South East (c) North East (d) North Central
5. The capital of Imo state is ______. (a) Umuahia (b) Awka (c) Owerri (d) Abakaliki
6. The South East zone consists of ______ states. (a) 3 (b) 4 (c) 5 (d) 6
7. The capital of Anambra state is ______. (a) Awka (b) Abakaliki (c) Owerri (d) Enugu
8. The capital of Ebonyi state is ______. (a) Umuahia (b) Awka (c) Abakaliki (d) Enugu
9. Enugu state is in the ______ geopolitical zone. (a) South South (b) South East (c) North East (d) North Central
10. The capital of Abia state is ______. (a) Awka (b) Umuahia (c) Abakaliki (d) Enugu
11. Imo state is in the ______ geopolitical zone. (a) South South (b) South East (c) North East (d) North Central
12. The capital of Enugu state is ______. (a) Owerri (b) Umuahia (c) Abakaliki (d) Enugu
13. Anambra state is in the ______ geopolitical zone. (a) South West (b) North East (c) South East (d) North Central
14. The capital of Imo state is ______. (a) Abakaliki (b) Awka (c) Owerri (d) Enugu
15. The South East zone consists of ______ states. (a) 5 (b) 4 (c) 3 (d) 2

Class Activity Discussion

1. Q: What is the capital of Abia state? A: Umuahia.
2. Q: In which geopolitical zone is Anambra state located? A: South East.
3. Q: What is the capital of Enugu state? A: Enugu.
4. Q: In which geopolitical zone is Ebonyi state located? A: South East.
5. Q: What is the capital of Imo state? A: Owerri.
6. Q: How many states are in the South East geopolitical zone? A: Five.
7. Q: What is the capital of Anambra state? A: Awka.
8. Q: What is the capital of Ebonyi state? A: Abakaliki.
9. Q: In which geopolitical zone is Enugu state located? A: South East.
10. Q: What is the capital of Abia state? A: Umuahia.
11. Q: In which geopolitical zone is Imo state located? A: South East.
12. Q: What is the capital of Enugu state? A: Enugu.
13. Q: In which geopolitical zone is Anambra state located? A: South East.
14. Q: What is the capital of Imo state? A: Owerri.
15. Q: How many states are in the South East geopolitical zone? A: Five.

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic which was South-South Geopolitical Zone (Ancient).

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, discussing the states and capitals of the South East geopolitical zone.

Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions and corrects the pupils when and where necessary.

Teacher’s Activities

• Display a map of Nigeria showing the South East zone.
• Explain the states and capitals in the South East zone.
• Guide pupils in discussing and recalling the states and capitals.

Learners’ Activities

• Participate in class discussions.
• Work in small groups and pairs to recall and discuss the states and capitals.
• Write and present their findings.

Assessment

• Ask pupils to name the states in the South East zone.
• Have pupils mention the capitals of the states in the South East zone.

Evaluation Questions

1. Name two states in the South East zone.
2. What is the capital of Abia state?
3. What is the capital of Anambra state?
4. Name the capital of Enugu state.
5. How many states are in the South East zone?
6. What is the capital of Ebonyi state?
7. Name the capital of Imo state.
8. In which geopolitical zone is Abia state located?
9. What is the capital of Enugu state?
10. In which geopolitical zone is Ebonyi state located?

Conclusion

• The teacher goes round to mark and does the necessary corrections.
• Summarize the key points of the lesson.

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