Class: Primary 1
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 5
Age: 6 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: History
Previous Lesson: Important Places In The Community; Hospitals & Places Of Worship
Topic: Important Places In The Community; Palace & Court
Content: Palace, court.

Performance Objectives:

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

Cognitive Domain: Identify the roles of a palace and a court in the community.
Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of the palace and court in their community.
Psychomotor Domain: Draw simple pictures of a palace and a court.
Social Domain: Discuss how the palace and court affect the community and show respect for these places.

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
Online Information from: Britannica – Court | Definition, Functions, Structure, & Facts
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials:

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Pictures of a palace and a court
Charts illustrating the functions of the palace and the court
A board for drawing

Rationale for the Lesson:

Understanding the roles of important places like the palace and court in the community helps pupils connect with their culture and learn about leadership, justice, and community life. It teaches respect for authority and the values embedded in these institutions.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:

Pupils should have basic knowledge of important places in their community, such as hospitals and places of worship, as discussed in the previous lesson.

Instructional Procedures:

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:

Content Development	Time	Teaching Method	Teaching Strategy	Teacher’s Activity	Pupil’s Activity	Learning Point
Step 1: Introduction	5 mins	Set Induction	Ask questions about community places	Teacher asks: “What places do we have in our community that are very important?”	Pupils raise hands and give responses	Students will understand that some places in the community are very important.
Step 2: Teaching about the Palace	10 mins	Explanation	Use pictures and charts to explain the palace’s role	Teacher explains: “A palace is where the king or ruler lives. It is a place for important ceremonies.”	Pupils listen and observe the pictures and charts	Students will learn the importance of the palace in the community.
Step 3: Teaching about the Court	10 mins	Explanation	Use pictures and charts to explain the court’s role	Teacher explains: “The court is where people go when they have problems. Judges and leaders make decisions to help people.”	Pupils listen and observe the pictures and charts	Students will learn the role of the court in the community.
Step 4: Functions of the Palace	5 mins	Discussion	Encourage pupils to talk about what happens in a palace	Teacher lists 5 functions of the palace on the board and discusses each one.	Pupils participate by suggesting other functions of the palace.	Students will be able to list 5 functions of the palace.
Step 5: Functions of the Court	5 mins	Discussion	Encourage pupils to talk about what happens in a court	Teacher lists 5 functions of the court on the board and discusses each one.	Pupils participate by suggesting other functions of the court.	Students will be able to list 5 functions of the court.
Step 6: Note Taking	2 mins	Note Taking	Pupils write down the important points about the palace and court	Teacher writes the functions of the palace and court on the board.	Pupils copy down the important points about the palace and court.	Students will be able to take notes effectively.
Step 7: Conclusion & Evaluation	3 mins	Conclusion & Evaluation	Review key points and ask evaluation questions	Teacher reviews the functions of the palace and court, then asks evaluation questions.	Pupils answer questions from the teacher.	Students will understand the key functions of the palace and court.

Lesson Content:

Important Places In The Community; Palace & Court

The palace and the court are two important places in every community.

The Palace:
A palace is a large and important building where the king or queen lives. It is also used for ceremonies and meetings.

Functions of the palace in the community:

A place for the king or queen to live.
A place for important meetings.
A place for ceremonies like weddings and celebrations.
A place where leaders give speeches.
A place where important decisions are made for the people.

The Court:
A court is a place where judges work to solve problems between people. It is important for justice and fairness in the community.

Functions of the court in the community:

Solving problems between people.
Deciding who is right or wrong in a disagreement.
Making sure everyone follows the law.
Protecting the rights of the people.
Deciding what happens when someone breaks the law.

Lesson Evaluation:

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

What is a palace? Can you mention one of it’s function?
What is a court? Can you tell me what happens in a court?
Name two functions of a palace and two functions of a court.
Why are the palace and court important to the community?

Note for teachers using this lesson plan:

Ensure that you use pictures and simple language to help young learners understand the functions of the palace and court. Engage pupils in discussions by encouraging them to share their thoughts on the importance of these places in their community. Make the lesson interactive by asking questions and guiding pupils to express their understanding. Happy teaching!

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Important Places In The Community; Palace & Court (Primary 1)