Class: Primary 1
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 3
Age: 6 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: History
Previous Lesson: Groups Of People In The Community
Topic: Important Places In The Community; School & Market
Content: School, Market

Performance Objectives:

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

Cognitive domain: Identify the school and market as important places in the community.
Affective domain: Appreciate the role of schools and markets in community development.
Psychomotor domain: Point out key features of a school and market environment.
Social domain: Discuss how schools and markets contribute to social interactions in their community.

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: Amazon Web Services – The Important Places in Our Community
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials:

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Pictures of schools and markets
Chart showing the features of a school and a market
Flashcards of different community places

Rationale for the Lesson:

Understanding the importance of schools and markets in the community helps pupils appreciate how these places contribute to their daily lives and community development. This awareness also fosters respect and responsibility in these key areas.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:

Pupils should already be familiar with different groups of people in the community, as covered in the previous lesson. They may also have visited a school or market with their families.

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 pupils what they know about school and market	Show pictures of a school and a market. Ask pupils to mention any features they recognize.	Pupils respond with ideas and observations.	Introduction to the concept of important places in the community.
Step 2: Defining a School	7 mins	Direct instruction	Explain what a school is and why it is important	Describe a school and its purpose in the community.	Pupils listen, and then repeat what they understand about schools.	A school provides education, promotes learning, and is essential for community development.
Step 3: Importance of Schools	8 mins	Interactive discussion	List and discuss the importance of schools	Guide pupils to list 5 important things about schools. Write them on the board.	Pupils participate by mentioning their ideas on the importance of schools.	Schools are important for education, personal growth, and community development.
Step 4: Defining a Market	7 mins	Direct instruction	Explain what a market is and why it is important	Describe a market and its role in the community.	Pupils listen and ask questions about markets.	Markets provide goods, promote trade, and are vital for the community’s economy.
Step 5: Importance of Markets	7 mins	Group activity	Brainstorm and list 5 important things about markets	Guide pupils to think of why markets are important. Write the answers on the board.	Pupils collaborate to list the importance of markets.	Markets support the exchange of goods and services and promote social interactions.
Step 6: Note Taking	4 mins	Individual activity	Writing down notes	Instruct pupils to write down the important points about schools and markets.	Pupils copy the notes into their exercise books.	Writing helps reinforce the key points.
Step 7: Evaluation & Conclusion	2 mins	Evaluation	Ask questions to assess understanding	Ask pupils to list one thing they learned about schools and markets.	Pupils answer the questions.	Summarizing the lesson by revisiting key points.

Lesson Content:

Important Places In The Community; School & Market

A school is a place where people go to learn. It is important because:

Schools help children to learn reading, writing, and arithmetic.
Schools are places where we meet friends and make new ones.
Schools help us understand how to behave and follow rules.
Teachers in schools help us become better people.
Schools prepare us for the future by giving us knowledge and skills.

A market is a place where people buy and sell goods. It is important because:

Markets provide food and other things we need for daily living.
People go to the market to sell what they make or grow.
Markets help the community exchange goods and money.
The market is a place for socializing with people from different areas.
Markets help support local businesses and families.

Lesson Evaluation:

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Name one thing that makes schools important.

What do markets provide for the community?
How does a school help us grow as people?
Why do people go to the market?
Can you think of another place in the community that is important?

Note for Teachers Using This Lesson Plan:

When teaching this lesson, be sure to use the pictures effectively to help pupils visualize what a school and a market look like. Encourage pupils to share their experiences and observations, which will help them connect the lesson to real-life examples. Happy teaching!

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Important Places In The Community; School & Market (Primary 1)