South West Geopolitical Zone People (Ancient & Modern) History Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Detailed Lesson Plan Presentation

Subject: History

Class: Primary 3

Term: First Term

Week: 2

Age: 8 years

Topic: South West Geopolitical Zone People (Ancient & Modern)

Sub-topic: The People, Occupations, Transport, Socialization, and Origins

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Name the Nigerian peoples in the South West geopolitical zone and their locations.
2. Explain the main occupations of Yoruba and Egun people in pre-colonial and post-colonial times.
3. Discuss the main mode of transportation of the people in pre-colonial and post-colonial times.
4. Examine the various levels of socialization of the peoples of the South West geopolitical zone.
5. Relate the origin of the people in the South West geopolitical zone.

Keywords

• Yoruba
• Egun
• Pre-colonial
• Post-colonial
• Socialization

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

• Leadership and personal development
• Communication and collaboration
• Digital literacy

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.
   • States: Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, Ekiti.
2. Main Occupations (Pre-colonial and Post-colonial):
   • Yoruba: Pre-colonial: Farming, trading, weaving, blacksmithing. Post-colonial: Civil service, teaching, business, and trading.
   • Egun: Pre-colonial: Fishing, farming, weaving. Post-colonial: Fishing, business, civil service.
3. Main Mode of Transportation:
   • Pre-colonial: Walking, canoes, horseback.
   • Post-colonial: Cars, buses, motorcycles, boats.
4. Levels of Socialization:
   • Food: Pounded yam, amala, fish, vegetables.
   • Dress: Aso-oke, Ankara, Agbada, Buba.
   • Culture: Festivals, music, dances.
   • Marriage: Traditional ceremonies, bride price.
   • Languages: Yoruba, Egun.
   • Tribal Marks: Facial marks for identification.
5. Origin of the People:
   • The Yoruba trace their origin to Oduduwa, believed to be the progenitor of the Yoruba race.
   • The Egun people are believed to have migrated from the Republic of Benin.

15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions with Options

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 post-colonial times often work 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) Eyo (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 post-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

15 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) with Answers

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: Eyo.
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 geopolitical zones of Nigeria.

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, explaining the peoples of the South West geopolitical zone, their occupations, modes of transportation, levels of socialization, and origins.

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 occupations and modes of transportation in pre-colonial and post-colonial times.
• Guide pupils in discussing the levels of socialization and origins of the people.

Learners’ Activities

• Participate in class discussions.
• Locate South West peoples on the map.
• Work in groups to discuss occupations, transportation, socialization, and origins.
• Contribute to the class discussion.

Assessment

• Ask pupils to name the peoples in the South West zone.
• Have pupils explain the main occupations of Yoruba and Egun people.
• Ask pupils to discuss the main modes of transportation in pre-colonial and post-colonial times.
• Have pupils examine the levels of socialization of the peoples of the South West zone.
• Ask pupils to relate the origin of the South West peoples.

10 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 occupation of Yoruba people in pre-colonial times.
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. Where did the Egun people migrate from?
10. Who is considered the progenitor of the Yoruba race?

Conclusion

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

More Useful Links

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