South West Geopolitical Zone in Nigeria (Ancient) History Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Detailed Lesson Plan Presentation

Subject: History
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Week: 3
Age: 8 years
Topic: South West Geopolitical Zone in Nigeria (Ancient)
Sub-topic: People, States, Occupations, Transport, Social and Political Organization, Traditions
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Name the Nigerian people in the South West geopolitical zone and their locations.
2. List the states in the South West geopolitical zone.
3. Explain the main pre-colonial occupations in the South West zone.
4. Describe the main modes of transport in the zone.
5. Examine the social organization in the South West geopolitical zone.
6. Analyze the political organization of the peoples of the South West zone.
7. Relate the various traditions of the people of the South West zone.

Keywords

• Yoruba
• Egun
• Pre-colonial
• Occupations
• Social organization
• Political organization
• Traditions

Set Induction

• Show pictures of Yoruba and Egun people and their traditional attire.
• Ask pupils if they know which part of Nigeria these people come from.

Entry Behavior

• Pupils have some knowledge of Nigerian states and tribes.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Map of Nigeria showing the South West geopolitical zone
• Charts showing the basic concepts of the topic
• Pictures of people, their occupations, and modes of transport
• Reference Book: Lagos State Scheme of Work

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

• Connect the lesson to previous knowledge about Nigeria’s states and peoples.

Embedded Core Skills

• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Leadership and personal development
• Communication and collaboration

Learning Materials

• Maps, charts, pictures, and worksheets

Instructional Materials

• Maps, charts, pictures, and digital resources

Content

1. Nigerian Peoples in the South West:
   • The South West zone includes Yoruba and Egun people.
   • Locations: Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, Ekiti.
2. States in the South West Geopolitical Zone:
   • Lagos
   • Ogun
   • Oyo
   • Osun
   • Ondo
   • Ekiti
3. Main Pre-colonial Occupations:
   • Yoruba: Farming, trading, weaving, blacksmithing.
   • Egun: Fishing, farming, weaving.
4. Main Modes of Transport:
   • Pre-colonial: Walking, canoes, horseback.
5. Social Organization:
   • Family Structure: Extended families, polygamous households.
   • Community Structure: Villages with chiefs, council of elders.
   • Social Practices: Festivals, communal labor.
6. Political Organization:
   • Yoruba: Oyo Empire with Oba (king), council of chiefs, military system.
   • Egun: Village chiefs, community meetings.
7. Traditions:
   • Yoruba: Egungun festivals, Ifa divination, traditional music and dance.
   • Egun: Fishing festivals, traditional dances, storytelling.

Evaluation

1. The South West zone includes the ______ people. (a) Yoruba (b) Igbo (c) Hausa (d) Tiv
2. The state of ______ is in the South West zone. (a) Lagos (b) Kano (c) Borno (d) Imo
3. Yoruba people in pre-colonial times were known for ______. (a) farming (b) fishing (c) hunting (d) pottery
4. The Egun people are known for ______ in pre-colonial times. (a) trading (b) weaving (c) farming (d) fishing
5. A traditional Yoruba dress is called ______. (a) Agbada (b) Kaftan (c) Suit (d) Sari
6. The main transportation mode in pre-colonial times was ______. (a) car (b) canoe (c) airplane (d) bus
7. The Yoruba people speak ______ language. (a) Igbo (b) Hausa (c) Yoruba (d) Tiv
8. Egun people in pre-colonial times mainly worked in ______. (a) fishing (b) farming (c) civil service (d) trading
9. The South West geopolitical zone has ______ states. (a) 4 (b) 5 (c) 6 (d) 7
10. A common Yoruba festival is ______. (a) Christmas (b) New Yam (c) Egungun (d) Eid
11. Traditional Yoruba marriage involves ______. (a) bride price (b) dowry (c) gifts (d) nothing
12. The origin of the Yoruba people is traced to ______. (a) Obatala (b) Sango (c) Oduduwa (d) Orunmila
13. The main transportation in pre-colonial times includes ______. (a) walking (b) cars (c) canoes (d) bicycles
14. The Yoruba were known for ______ in pre-colonial times. (a) weaving (b) carpentry (c) pottery (d) sculpting
15. The Egun people migrated from ______. (a) Ghana (b) Togo (c) Republic of Benin (d) Cameroon

Class Activity Discussion

1. Q: Which people are found in the South West geopolitical zone? A: Yoruba and Egun people.
2. Q: How many states are in the South West zone? A: There are six states.
3. Q: Name a state in the South West zone. A: Lagos.
4. Q: What were the main occupations of Yoruba people in pre-colonial times? A: Farming, trading, weaving, blacksmithing.
5. Q: What did Egun people mainly do in pre-colonial times? A: Fishing, farming, weaving.
6. Q: How did people travel in pre-colonial times? A: Walking, canoes, horseback.
7. Q: What are the main modes of transport in post-colonial times? A: Cars, buses, motorcycles, boats.
8. Q: What is a traditional Yoruba dress called? A: Agbada.
9. Q: What is a common Yoruba festival? A: Egungun.
10. Q: How do Yoruba people traditionally marry? A: With traditional ceremonies and bride price.
11. Q: What languages do Yoruba people speak? A: Yoruba.
12. Q: What languages do Egun people speak? A: Egun.
13. Q: Where did the Egun people migrate from? A: The Republic of Benin.
14. Q: Who is the progenitor of the Yoruba race? A: Oduduwa.
15. Q: What food is common among Yoruba people? A: Pounded yam, amala, fish, vegetables.

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic which was the South West Geopolitical Zone People (Ancient & Modern).

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, explaining the peoples of the South West geopolitical zone, their occupations, modes of transportation, social and political organization, and traditions.

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 West zone.
• Explain the peoples of the South West zone and their locations.
• Discuss the main pre-colonial occupations and modes of transportation.
• Guide pupils in discussing the social and political organization and traditions.

Learners’ Activities

• Participate in class discussions.
• Locate South West peoples on the map.
• Work in groups to discuss occupations, transportation, social and political organization, and traditions.
• Contribute to the class discussion.

Assessment

• Ask pupils to name the peoples in the South West zone.
• Have pupils list the states in the South West zone.
• Ask pupils to explain the main pre-colonial occupations.
• Have pupils describe the main modes of transport.
• Ask pupils to examine the social organization of the people.
• Have pupils analyze the political organization of the peoples.
• Ask pupils to relate the various traditions of the people.

Evaluation Questions

1. Name two peoples found in the South West geopolitical zone.
2. How many states are in the South West zone?
3. Name one pre-colonial occupation of Yoruba people.
4. What did Egun people mainly do in pre-colonial times?
5. How did people travel in pre-colonial times?
6. What is a traditional Yoruba dress called?
7. Name a common Yoruba festival.
8. How do Yoruba people traditionally marry?
9. Who is considered the progenitor of the Yoruba race?
10. Where did the Egun people migrate from?

Conclusion

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

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