Colonial Administrative Headquarters of British Protectorate History Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8 and 9

History Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8 and 9

Subject: History
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Week: 8 and 9
Age: 8 years

Topic: Colonial Administrative Headquarters of British Protectorate
Sub-topic: Features and Reasons for Establishment
Duration: 40 minutes per week

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

1. Describe the features of colonial administrative headquarters.
2. Explain the reasons for the establishment of the early British administrative headquarters in Nigeria.

Keywords: Colonial Administration, Headquarters, Protectorate, British, Features, Establishment

Set Induction:
Show pictures or a short video of historical British colonial administrative buildings and ask pupils what they notice about their appearance and locations.

Entry Behaviour:
Pupils should have an understanding of what administrative buildings are and their purpose.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Pictures of colonial administrative headquarters
• Maps of Nigeria showing locations of early British headquarters
• History textbooks
• Whiteboard and markers

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Discuss the concept of administration and why different countries have headquarters for their governance. Connect this to the British presence in Nigeria.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Critical thinking: Understanding the significance of colonial administrative headquarters.
• Geography: Locating these headquarters on a map.
• History: Connecting historical events to the reasons for establishing these headquarters.

Learning Materials:

• Historical maps of Nigeria
• Pictures of colonial administrative buildings
• Diagrams of administrative structures

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Primary 4 History Textbook

Instructional Materials:

• Colonial headquarters charts
• Historical photos and maps
• Whiteboard and markers

Content:

1. Features of Colonial Administrative Headquarters:
   • Location: Often located in major cities or strategic areas.
   • Buildings: Large and formal buildings, including offices for colonial administrators.
   • Infrastructure: Included facilities such as roads, telecommunication systems, and other amenities to support administrative activities.
   • Security: Typically surrounded by high walls or fences for protection.
   • Design: Designed in a European architectural style to reflect British influence and authority.
2. Reasons for Establishing Early British Administrative Headquarters in Nigeria:
   • Control and Governance: To manage and oversee the administration of the territories.
   • Resource Management: To control and exploit local resources effectively.
   • Strategic Importance: To establish a strong presence in the region for political and economic advantage.
   • Security: To ensure the safety of British interests and maintain order.
   • Trade and Economy: To facilitate trade and economic activities within the colonies.

15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:

1. Colonial administrative headquarters were often located in major _______ or strategic areas.
   • a) towns
   • b) villages
   • c) schools
   • d) farms
2. The buildings in colonial administrative headquarters were designed in a _______ architectural style.
   • a) European
   • b) African
   • c) Asian
   • d) American
3. One feature of colonial administrative headquarters was the presence of _______ for security.
   • a) high walls
   • b) gardens
   • c) markets
   • d) schools
4. The British established headquarters in Nigeria to control and _______ the territories.
   • a) manage
   • b) ignore
   • c) destroy
   • d) avoid
5. The establishment of colonial headquarters helped in the effective _______ of local resources.
   • a) management
   • b) hiding
   • c) wasting
   • d) abandoning
6. Colonial administrative buildings were typically large and _______.
   • a) formal
   • b) small
   • c) temporary
   • d) casual
7. The British used administrative headquarters to maintain _______ in the colonies.
   • a) order
   • b) chaos
   • c) confusion
   • d) neglect
8. A key reason for establishing administrative headquarters was to facilitate _______ activities.
   • a) trade
   • b) farming
   • c) fishing
   • d) hunting
9. Administrative headquarters were often surrounded by high walls for _______.
   • a) protection
   • b) decoration
   • c) ventilation
   • d) expansion
10. The presence of telecommunication systems in headquarters helped with _______.
    • a) communication
    • b) decoration
    • c) farming
    • d) entertainment
11. One purpose of establishing British administrative headquarters was to manage _______.
    • a) resources
    • b) schools
    • c) sports
    • d) entertainment
12. Colonial headquarters were built to reflect British _______ and authority.
    • a) influence
    • b) poverty
    • c) confusion
    • d) neglect
13. The British aimed to have a strong _______ in Nigeria through their headquarters.
    • a) presence
    • b) absence
    • c) loss
    • d) confusion
14. Headquarters often included facilities like _______ to support administrative work.
    • a) roads
    • b) gardens
    • c) farms
    • d) playgrounds
15. The British established headquarters in Nigeria to secure their _______ interests.
    • a) political
    • b) cultural
    • c) social
    • d) recreational

15 FAQs with Answers:

1. Q: What are some features of colonial administrative headquarters?
   A: They were large, formal buildings with European architectural style, located in strategic areas, and often surrounded by high walls for security.
2. Q: Why were colonial administrative headquarters established in Nigeria?
   A: To manage and oversee the territories, control resources, ensure security, and facilitate trade.
3. Q: What was one reason for the strategic location of these headquarters?
   A: To establish a strong presence and effectively control the region.
4. Q: How did colonial headquarters contribute to resource management?
   A: They helped in controlling and exploiting local resources effectively.
5. Q: What was the architectural style of colonial administrative buildings?
   A: European.
6. Q: What role did telecommunication systems play in colonial headquarters?
   A: They facilitated communication and coordination.
7. Q: Why were high walls used around colonial administrative buildings?
   A: For protection and security.
8. Q: What type of infrastructure was included in colonial administrative headquarters?
   A: Roads, telecommunication systems, and other amenities.
9. Q: How did the establishment of headquarters support British trade interests?
   A: By facilitating trade and economic activities in the colonies.
10. Q: What was a key feature of the design of colonial administrative buildings?
    A: Their large and formal structure.
11. Q: How did colonial headquarters help maintain order in the colonies?
    A: By overseeing administration and enforcing rules.
12. Q: What was one of the main reasons for establishing British administrative headquarters?
    A: To control and manage the territories effectively.
13. Q: How did the presence of administrative headquarters impact British security in Nigeria?
    A: It helped ensure the safety of British interests and maintain order.
14. Q: What was a common feature of the location of colonial administrative buildings?
    A: They were often in major cities or strategic locations.
15. Q: What was one way the British headquarters reflected their influence?
    A: Through their architectural style and the formal design of the buildings.

Presentation:

1. Step 1: Describe the features of colonial administrative headquarters and show visual aids.
2. Step 2: Explain the reasons behind the establishment of these headquarters.
3. Step 3: Discuss how these features and reasons impacted British administration in Nigeria.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Present information about the features and reasons for establishing headquarters.
• Use maps and pictures to illustrate points.
• Facilitate a discussion on the impact of these headquarters on colonial administration.

Learners’ Activities:

• Observe and discuss the pictures and maps.
• Answer questions about the features and reasons for the establishment of headquarters.
• Participate in discussions about the impact of these administrative buildings.

Assessment:

• Monitor pupils’ understanding through their participation in discussions and responses to questions.
• Review their ability to describe features and reasons related to colonial administrative headquarters.

10 Evaluation Questions:

1. What are some features of colonial administrative headquarters?
2. Why were British administrative headquarters established in Nigeria?
3. What type of architectural style was used for these headquarters?
4. How did the location of headquarters contribute to British control?
5. What role did telecommunication systems play in colonial administration?
6. Why were high walls important for colonial administrative buildings?
7. What was a major purpose of establishing these headquarters?
8. How did these headquarters support British trade interests?
9. What was one key feature of the design of colonial administrative buildings?
10. How did the establishment of headquarters impact British security in Nigeria?

Conclusion:
The teacher will review each pupil’s understanding of the features and reasons for the establishment of colonial administrative headquarters. Pupils will be encouraged to ask questions and clarify any doubts.