South South Geopolitical Zone in Nigeria (Modern) History Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4

Detailed Lesson Plan Presentation

Subject: History
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Week: 4
Age: 8 years
Topic: South South Geopolitical Zone in Nigeria (Modern)
Sub-topic: States and Capitals
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Give the states in the South South geopolitical zone.
2. Name the capitals of the states in the South South geopolitical zone.

Keywords

• South South
• States
• Capitals
• Geopolitical zone

Set Induction

• Show a map of Nigeria and highlight the South South geopolitical zone.
• Ask pupils if they can name any state in this zone.

Entry Behavior

• Pupils have some knowledge of Nigerian states and capitals.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Map of Nigeria showing the South South geopolitical zone
• Picture charts showing the states and capitals
• Reference Book: Lagos State Scheme of Work

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

• Connect the lesson to previous knowledge about Nigerian states and their capitals.

Embedded Core Skills

• Leadership and personal development
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Digital literacy
• Citizenship

Learning Materials

• Maps, charts, pictures, and worksheets

Instructional Materials

• Maps, charts, pictures, and digital resources

Content

1. States in the South South Geopolitical Zone:
   • Akwa Ibom
   • Bayelsa
   • Cross River
   • Delta
   • Edo
   • Rivers
2. Capitals of the States in the South South Geopolitical Zone:
   • Akwa Ibom: Uyo
   • Bayelsa: Yenagoa
   • Cross River: Calabar
   • Delta: Asaba
   • Edo: Benin City
   • Rivers: Port Harcourt

Evaluation

1. The state of Akwa Ibom is in the ______ geopolitical zone. (a) South East (b) South South (c) North East (d) North West
2. The capital of Bayelsa State is ______. (a) Yenagoa (b) Uyo (c) Calabar (d) Benin City
3. Cross River State is located in the ______ geopolitical zone. (a) South South (b) South West (c) North Central (d) North East
4. The capital of Delta State is ______. (a) Asaba (b) Yenagoa (c) Uyo (d) Port Harcourt
5. Edo State is part of the ______ geopolitical zone. (a) North Central (b) South West (c) South South (d) North East
6. The capital of Rivers State is ______. (a) Calabar (b) Asaba (c) Benin City (d) Port Harcourt
7. The South South zone has ______ states. (a) 4 (b) 5 (c) 6 (d) 7
8. The capital of Akwa Ibom State is ______. (a) Uyo (b) Yenagoa (c) Asaba (d) Benin City
9. Bayelsa State is in the ______ geopolitical zone. (a) North East (b) South East (c) South South (d) South West
10. The capital of Cross River State is ______. (a) Yenagoa (b) Uyo (c) Calabar (d) Asaba
11. Delta State belongs to the ______ geopolitical zone. (a) North West (b) North East (c) South South (d) South East
12. The capital of Edo State is ______. (a) Port Harcourt (b) Benin City (c) Uyo (d) Asaba
13. Rivers State is in the ______ geopolitical zone. (a) South East (b) South West (c) North Central (d) South South
14. The capital of Bayelsa State is ______. (a) Yenagoa (b) Uyo (c) Calabar (d) Asaba
15. Cross River State has its capital in ______. (a) Calabar (b) Benin City (c) Port Harcourt (d) Uyo

Class Activity Discussion

1. Q: How many states are in the South South geopolitical zone? A: There are six states.
2. Q: Name a state in the South South zone. A: Akwa Ibom.
3. Q: What is the capital of Bayelsa State? A: Yenagoa.
4. Q: Which geopolitical zone is Cross River State in? A: South South.
5. Q: What is the capital of Delta State? A: Asaba.
6. Q: Which zone does Edo State belong to? A: South South.
7. Q: What is the capital of Rivers State? A: Port Harcourt.
8. Q: Name the capital of Akwa Ibom State. A: Uyo.
9. Q: Which geopolitical zone is Bayelsa State in? A: South South.
10. Q: What is the capital of Cross River State? A: Calabar.
11. Q: Which zone is Delta State in? A: South South.
12. Q: What is the capital of Edo State? A: Benin City.
13. Q: Which geopolitical zone does Rivers State belong to? A: South South.
14. Q: Name the capital of Bayelsa State. A: Yenagoa.
15. Q: What is the capital of Cross River State? A: Calabar.

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic which was South West Geopolitical Zone in Nigeria (Ancient).

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, discussing the states and capitals of the South South geopolitical zone.

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 South zone.
• Explain the states and their capitals in the South South zone.
• Guide pupils in locating the states and their capitals on the map.

Learners’ Activities

• Participate in class discussions.
• Locate South South states and their capitals on the map.
• Work in pairs to discuss the states and capitals.

Assessment

• Ask pupils to name the states in the South South zone.
• Have pupils list the capitals of the states.
• Ask pupils to locate the states and capitals on the map.

Evaluation Questions

1. Name two states in the South South geopolitical zone.
2. What is the capital of Akwa Ibom State?
3. How many states are in the South South zone?
4. What is the capital of Bayelsa State?
5. Which state has its capital in Calabar?
6. Name a state in the South South zone.
7. What is the capital of Delta State?
8. Which state has its capital in Benin City?
9. What is the capital of Rivers State?
10. Which zone does Edo State belong to?

Conclusion

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

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