- Class: Primary 1
- Term: 2nd Term
- Week: 9
- Age: 6 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Subject: History
- Previous Lesson: Important Places In The Local Government Area
- Topic: Functions Of The Local Government Area
- Content: Provide social amenities e.g. water, roads, schools, hospitals, markets, security, etc.
Performance Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain: Identify at least five functions of the Local Government Area.
- Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of the Local Government in providing amenities like schools and hospitals.
- Psychomotor Domain: Draw and label a picture of one function of the Local Government Area (e.g., a water pipe or a road).
- Social Domain: Share ideas about the benefits of Local Government services with peers.
Reference Materials
The following resources were used in planning this lesson:
- 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum, Abuja Educational Resource Centre
- Scheme of Work, NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
- Relevant Textbooks
- Online information from: FCT EMIS – FUNCTIONS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Instructional Materials
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Pictures of roads, markets, hospitals, police, pipe-borne water, etc.
- A chart showing services provided by the Local Government.
- A whiteboard and marker.
Rationale for the Lesson
Understanding the functions of the Local Government Area helps pupils recognize its importance in their daily lives, especially how it improves their community through services like roads, markets, and schools.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils have visited and identified important places in their local government area, such as markets and schools, and can discuss their experiences.
Instructional Procedures
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:
| Content Development | Time | Teaching Method | Teaching Strategy | Teacher’s Activity | Pupils’ Activity | Learning Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1: Introduction | 5 mins | Set induction | Brainstorming | Asks pupils questions like, “What do you like about your community?” and “Who builds schools and markets in our area?” | Respond to questions enthusiastically. | Pupils recognize the role of Local Government in community development. |
| Step 2: Explanation of functions | 10 mins | Lecture | Interactive discussion | Explains and shows pictures of roads, markets, hospitals, etc., provided by Local Government. | Listen and ask questions about the pictures. | Pupils understand the various services provided by Local Government. |
| Step 3: Class activity | 10 mins | Demonstration | Group activity | Groups pupils to draw one service provided by Local Government, such as roads or schools. | Work in groups to draw and label pictures. | Pupils can visually express one function of Local Government. |
| Step 4: Note-taking | 5 mins | Expository | Guided copying | Guides pupils in writing a short note on Local Government functions. | Copy notes neatly into their books. | Pupils retain knowledge through written content. |
| Step 5: Evaluation | 5 mins | Questioning | Class interaction | Asks questions to review the lesson, e.g., “Who provides water in our community?” | Answer questions to demonstrate understanding. | Pupils consolidate their understanding of the topic. |
| Step 6: Conclusion | 5 mins | Recap | Discussion | Summarizes the functions of Local Government and praises pupils for participation. | Listen and ask questions for clarification. | Pupils reinforce their learning about Local Government. |
Lesson Content
Functions Of The Local Government Area
The Local Government Area is responsible for providing basic services to improve the lives of people in the community. Below are functions of the Local Government:
- Building and maintaining roads.
- Providing clean water.
- Establishing schools.
- Building hospitals.
- Maintaining markets.
- Ensuring security through local policing.
- Managing waste disposal.
- Providing recreational centers.
- Offering scholarships to pupils.
- Organizing health campaigns.
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- List three functions of the Local Government Area.
- Draw one function of the Local Government, such as a school or hospital.
- Explain why clean water is important for the community.
- Identify one thing they like about the Local Government services.
Note for teachers using this lesson plan
Use the provided pictures to capture pupils’ attention, and encourage them to discuss how Local Government services affect their lives. Ensure pupils understand by using relatable examples. Happy teaching!
