Colonial Administration in Nigeria History Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2
History Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2
Subject: History
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Week: 2
Age: 8 years
Topic: Colonial Administration in Nigeria
Sub-topic: Understanding Colonial Administration
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Explain the meanings of colony, colonizer, colonized, and colonial administration.
- Describe the structure of colonial administration in Nigeria.
- Discuss how Nigeria was colonized by Britain.
- Write about the impact of colonial rule on Nigeria.
Keywords: Colony, Colonizer, Colonized, Colonial Administration, Nigeria, Britain
Set Induction:
Start with a brief story or video about how different countries are governed. Ask pupils what they know about how Nigeria was ruled in the past.
Entry Behaviour:
Pupils should have a basic understanding of governance and leadership.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Map of Nigeria during the colonial period
- Whiteboard and markers
- History textbooks
- Pictures of colonial administrators and events
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Review what pupils know about different forms of government and leadership to connect with the concept of colonial administration.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Critical thinking: Analyzing the impact of colonial rule.
- Communication: Explaining concepts and discussing history.
- Writing: Describing and summarizing historical information.
Learning Materials:
- Historical maps
- Pictures and diagrams of colonial administration
- Textbooks with information about Nigeria’s colonial history
Reference Books:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- Primary 4 History Textbook
Instructional Materials:
- Maps and charts
- Diagrams of colonial administrative structures
- Photographs of historical figures and events
Content:
- Definitions:
- Colony: A territory controlled by another country.
- Colonizer: The country that takes control of another territory.
- Colonized: The people or territory under control by a colonizer.
- Colonial Administration: The way a colonizer governs and manages a colony.
- Structure of Colonial Administration in Nigeria:
- Governor-General: The main official representing Britain in Nigeria.
- Administrative Divisions: Nigeria was divided into regions each with its own local government.
- British Officials: Managed various aspects of administration including laws and taxes.
- How Nigeria Was Colonized by Britain:
- Early Contact: British traders and explorers first arrived in the 19th century.
- Colonial Rule: Britain gradually established control through treaties, military conquest, and diplomacy.
- Amalgamation: In 1914, the British merged the Northern and Southern Protectorates to form Nigeria.
- Impact of Colonial Rule on Nigeria:
- Economic Impact: Introduction of new economic systems and exploitation of resources.
- Political Impact: Changes in local governance and introduction of British legal systems.
- Social Impact: Changes in social structures and cultural practices.
15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:
- A _______ is a territory controlled by another country.
- a) colony
- b) city
- c) region
- d) state
- The country that controls another territory is called the _______.
- a) colonizer
- b) leader
- c) citizen
- d) explorer
- The people or territory under control by a colonizer are called _______.
- a) colonized
- b) leaders
- c) traders
- d) visitors
- _______ administration refers to how a colonizer governs a colony.
- a) Colonial
- b) Local
- c) National
- d) Federal
- The _______ was the main official representing Britain in Nigeria.
- a) Governor-General
- b) President
- c) Chief
- d) Minister
- Nigeria was divided into regions with their own _______ during colonial rule.
- a) local governments
- b) schools
- c) markets
- d) sports
- British officials managed aspects like laws and _______.
- a) taxes
- b) food
- c) holidays
- d) games
- Early British contact in Nigeria began with _______ and explorers.
- a) traders
- b) scientists
- c) artists
- d) soldiers
- In 1914, Britain merged the Northern and Southern _______ to form Nigeria.
- a) Protectorates
- b) States
- c) Cities
- d) Districts
- The introduction of new economic systems and exploitation of resources was an _______ impact.
- a) economic
- b) social
- c) cultural
- d) environmental
- Changes in local governance and British legal systems were an _______ impact.
- a) political
- b) cultural
- c) economic
- d) social
- Social changes and alterations in cultural practices are _______ impacts.
- a) social
- b) political
- c) economic
- d) environmental
- The process of colonization included treaties, military ________, and diplomacy.
- a) conquest
- b) games
- c) celebrations
- d) research
- The _______ helped Britain to rule Nigeria.
- a) Governor-General
- b) Teacher
- c) Farmer
- d) Doctor
- The merging of the Northern and Southern Protectorates happened in _______.
- a) 1914
- b) 1824
- c) 1960
- d) 1835
15 FAQs with Answers:
- Q: What is a colony?
A: A colony is a territory controlled by another country. - Q: Who is a colonizer?
A: A colonizer is the country that controls another territory. - Q: What does colonized mean?
A: Colonized refers to the people or territory under control by a colonizer. - Q: What is colonial administration?
A: Colonial administration is the way a colonizer governs and manages a colony. - Q: Who was the main official representing Britain in Nigeria?
A: The Governor-General. - Q: How was Nigeria divided during colonial rule?
A: Nigeria was divided into regions with their own local governments. - Q: What did British officials manage in Nigeria?
A: They managed laws and taxes. - Q: How did Britain first make contact with Nigeria?
A: Through traders and explorers. - Q: When were the Northern and Southern Protectorates merged?
A: In 1914. - Q: What was one economic impact of colonial rule?
A: Introduction of new economic systems and exploitation of resources. - Q: What was one political impact of colonial rule?
A: Changes in local governance and introduction of British legal systems. - Q: What was one social impact of colonial rule?
A: Changes in social structures and cultural practices. - Q: What were some methods used by Britain to colonize Nigeria?
A: Treaties, military conquest, and diplomacy. - Q: Who helped Britain rule Nigeria?
A: The Governor-General. - Q: What were the Protectorates in Nigeria?
A: The Northern and Southern Protectorates.
Presentation:
- Step 1: Revise definitions and concepts of colony, colonizer, colonized, and colonial administration.
- Step 2: Describe the structure of colonial administration in Nigeria and how Nigeria was colonized.
- Step 3: Discuss the impact of colonial rule and have pupils write about it.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Introduce and explain key terms and concepts.
- Describe the colonial administration structure and colonization process.
- Guide pupils in discussing and writing about the impact of colonial rule.
Learners’ Activities:
- Listen and take notes on key terms and concepts.
- Participate in discussions about how Nigeria was colonized and the impacts of colonial rule.
- Write a summary of the impact of colonial rule on Nigeria.
Assessment:
- Evaluate pupils’ understanding through their participation in discussions and their written summaries.
- Provide feedback on their explanations and writing.
10 Evaluation Questions:
- What is a colony?
- Who is referred to as a colonizer?
- What does it mean to be colonized?
- What is meant by colonial administration?
- Who was the Governor-General in Nigeria?
- How was Nigeria divided during colonial rule?
- What were British officials responsible for?
- How did Britain initially interact with Nigeria?
- When did Britain merge the Northern and Southern Protectorates?
- What was one impact of colonial rule on Nigeria?
Conclusion:
The teacher will review the main points about colonial administration and its impact on Nigeria. Pupils will discuss what they learned and the teacher will address any remaining questions or misunderstandings.