The Early Regions In Nigeria History Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Week 3: The Early Regions in Nigeria

Subject: History
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Week: 3
Age: 9 years

Topic: The Early Regions in Nigeria
Sub-topic: Meaning of Region, Names and Creation Years of Early Regions, Reasons for the Creation of Regions, Locating Regions on the Political Map of Nigeria
Duration: 40 minutes

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

1. Explain the meaning of “region.”
2. Name the early regions in Nigeria, their creation years, and who created them.
3. Describe the reasons why these regions were created.
4. Locate these regions on a political map of Nigeria.

Keywords: Region, Creation Year, Early Regions, Political Map, Nigeria

Set Induction: Begin with a simple question: “What do you understand by the word ‘region’?” Write their responses on the board to initiate discussion.

Entry Behaviour: Pupils should be familiar with basic geography and have an understanding of Nigeria’s general layout.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Political Map of Nigeria
• Flashcards with names and creation years of regions
• Chalk and board

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Review the concept of states and local government areas previously covered. Link these to the broader concept of regions.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Map Reading
• Critical Thinking
• Historical Analysis

Learning Materials:

• Maps showing the early regions of Nigeria
• Chart with details on the early regions

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 4 History

Instructional Materials:

• Visual aids (maps, charts)
• Flashcards

Content:

1. Meaning of Region:
   • A region is a large area of land with similar characteristics. It is divided into smaller parts for easier management.
2. Names and Creation Years of Early Regions:
   • Northern Region (created in 1946)
   • Western Region (created in 1946)
   • Eastern Region (created in 1951)
   • Southern Cameroons (later merged with Eastern Region in 1961)
3. Reasons for the Creation of Regions:
   • To improve administrative efficiency
   • To promote regional development
   • To manage diverse cultures and ethnic groups better
   • To decentralize governance and provide more local control
4. Locating Regions on the Political Map of Nigeria:
   • Show pupils how to identify and label the regions on a map.

Presentation:

1. Step 1: Review what regions are and why they are important.
2. Step 2: Use the map to point out and label each early region while discussing their creation years and reasons for creation.
3. Step 3: Allow pupils to practice locating and labeling the regions on their maps.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Introduce the lesson and key concepts.
• Display and explain the map and charts.
• Guide pupils in identifying and labeling the regions.

Learners’ Activities:

• Discuss the meaning of “region.”
• Identify and label the regions on the map.
• Answer questions related to the creation and reasons for the regions.

Assessment:

• Observe pupils as they complete map exercises.
• Review their answers to questions about the regions.

Ten Evaluation Questions:

1. What is a region?
2. Name one early region in Nigeria and its creation year.
3. Why were the early regions created?
4. Which year was the Northern Region created?
5. Where is the Western Region located on the map?
6. What are the reasons for creating regions in Nigeria?
7. How many regions were created in 1946?
8. Which region was merged with Eastern Region in 1961?
9. Name one benefit of having regions.
10. Locate the Eastern Region on the political map.

Conclusion:

• Review key points and ensure pupils understand the concepts of early regions in Nigeria. Provide additional support as needed and reinforce the importance of regions in Nigerian history.