HISTORY PRIMARY 3 SECOND TERM LESSON NOTES

WEEK 1: WELCOME TEST & REVISION AND READINESS TEST

Subject: History

Class: Primary 3

Term: Second Term

Week: 1

Age: 7 – 8 years

Duration: 40 minutes

Topic: Welcome Test and Second Term Revision and Readiness Test

Sub-topic: Review of First-Term Topics

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Recall key topics from First Term.
2. Identify important historical figures studied in First Term.
3. Answer simple revision questions based on previous topics.
4. Show readiness for Second Term topics.

Keywords

• History – The study of past events.
• Heroes – People who performed great deeds.
• Heroines – Female heroes.
• Culture – The way of life of a group of people.

Set Induction (Teacher’s Introduction)

• The teacher welcomes pupils back to school and discusses some of the topics learned in First Term.
• The teacher asks pupils to recall any historical figure they remember from the previous term.
• The teacher explains that this lesson will help them revise what they learned and prepare for Second Term.

Entry Behavior

• Pupils have basic knowledge of historical events from the First Term.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Pictures of historical figures.
• First Term History textbook.
• Flashcards with key terms.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

• The teacher reminds pupils of the previous topics, such as:
  • Meaning and Importance of History
  • Sources of History (Oral, Written, and Material Sources)
  • Heroes and Heroines of Nigeria

Embedded Core Skills

• Communication skills (listening and speaking about past events)
• Critical thinking (recalling past topics and answering questions)
• Collaboration (discussing with classmates)

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Primary 3 History Textbook

Instructional Materials

• Pictures of historical figures
• Flashcards
• Whiteboard and markers

Lesson Content

1. Review of First-Term Topics

The teacher discusses the key topics covered in First Term:

1. Introduction to History – What history means and why we study it.
2. Sources of History – How we learn about the past through oral, written, and material sources.
3. Famous Historical Figures – Some of the early heroes and heroines in Nigeria.
4. Culture and Traditions – How people lived in the past and their customs.

2. Readiness Test Questions

The teacher gives simple questions to test pupils’ knowledge and recall:

1. What is history?
2. Mention two sources of history.
3. Who is a hero?
4. Name one heroine in Nigeria.
5. Why do we study history?

Evaluation (Fill-in-the-blank Questions with Options)

1. History is the study of ______ events.
   a) Future
   b) Past
   c) Present
   d) None
2. A person who did great things in history is called a ______.
   a) Farmer
   b) Hero
   c) Singer
   d) Doctor
3. ______ sources of history include spoken words from elders.
   a) Written
   b) Oral
   c) Digital
   d) Modern
4. The way of life of a group of people is called ______.
   a) Culture
   b) Music
   c) School
   d) History
5. A female hero is called a ______.
   a) Man
   b) Warrior
   c) Heroine
   d) Teacher

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and Answers

1. What is the purpose of this lesson?
   • To revise First Term topics and test readiness for Second Term.
2. Who is a hero?
   • A person who did great things in history.
3. What is an example of oral sources of history?
   • Stories told by elders.
4. Why do we study history?
   • To learn about past events and understand our culture.
5. What are written sources of history?
   • Books, newspapers, and letters.

Presentation Steps

Step 1: Teacher Revises Previous Topics

• The teacher writes key topics from First Term on the board.
• Pupils discuss what they remember about each topic.

Step 2: Teacher Introduces the Readiness Test

• The teacher explains that pupils will answer simple questions based on what they learned before.

Step 3: Pupils Participate in the Test

• Pupils answer the test questions orally and in writing.
• The teacher corrects wrong answers and explains.

Teacher’s and Learners’ Activities

Teacher’s Activities:

• Guides pupils to remember First Term topics.
• Asks questions to test knowledge.
• Provides feedback and explanations.

Learners’ Activities:

• Answer questions orally.
• Write down responses to test questions.
• Listen and learn from corrections.

Assessment (Short Answer Questions)

1. What is the meaning of history?
2. Mention two sources of history.
3. Who is a heroine?
4. What is the importance of history?
5. Name one hero in Nigeria.

Conclusion

• The teacher marks the test and provides feedback.
• Pupils are encouraged to prepare for the next lesson on Early Heroes and Heroines.