Class: Primary 1

Term: 3rd Term

Week: 2

Age: 6 years

Duration: 40 minutes

Date:

Subject: History

Curriculum Theme: History

Topic: Heroes and Heroines in Nigeria

Content: Names of heroes and heroines in Nigeria

Specific Objectives:

Cognitive Domain: Pupils will be able to list the names of heroes and heroines in Nigeria.
Affective Domain: Pupils will appreciate the contributions of these heroes and heroines to Nigeria’s development.
Psychomotor Domain: Pupils will create simple drawings or symbols representing some of the heroes and heroines.
Social Domain: Pupils will engage in a discussion about the virtues and qualities of these heroes and heroines.

Reference Materials:

9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of work
NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
Online Information
Textbooks

Instructional Materials:

Pictures and portraits of Nigerian heroes and heroines
Short biographies or stories of Nigerian heroes and heroines
Chart paper and markers
Nigerian map showing the states or regions associated with these figures

Rationale for the Lesson:

Understanding the contributions of heroes and heroines in Nigeria helps pupils develop a sense of national pride and identity. It inspires them to appreciate the values and virtues that these figures stood for and encourages them to emulate such qualities in their daily lives.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:

Pupils should have a basic understanding of what a hero or heroine is, possibly from stories or discussions about community helpers or family members they look up to.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

Content Development: Heroes and Heroines in Nigeria

Content	Time	Teaching Method	Teaching Strategy	Teacher’s Activity	Pupil’s Activity	Learning Point
Step 1: Introduction	5 min	Discussion	Question and Answer	Introduce the topic and ask pupils to name any Nigerian hero or heroine they know.	Pupils share names they know.	Introduction to Nigerian heroes and heroines
Step 2: Presentation	10 min	Lecture	Storytelling	Present brief stories or facts about selected heroes and heroines.	Listen and ask questions.	Learning about the lives and contributions of these figures
Step 3: Identification	10 min	Interactive	Matching Game	Show pictures and ask pupils to match them with the names and facts shared.	Match pictures with names and facts.	Recognizing and remembering the heroes and heroines
Step 4: Drawing	5 min	Hands-on	Art Activity	Encourage pupils to draw or color symbols representing any hero or heroine.	Draw or color symbols.	Expressing understanding through art
Step 5: Discussion	5 min	Group Work	Think-Pair-Share	Organize pupils into pairs to discuss the qualities of these figures.	Discuss in pairs.	Reflecting on virtues and qualities
Step 6: Conclusion	5 min	Summary	Recap	Recap the lesson, emphasizing the key points and virtues.	Listen and repeat some names learned.	Summarizing the lesson
Evaluation	2 min	Review	Summarization	Ask questions based on the lesson’s objectives.	Answer questions.	Assessing understanding
Note taking	3 min	Writing	Guided practice	Instruct pupils to write down the names learned.	Write down names.	Reinforcement

Classroom Note:

Names of heroes and Heroines in Nigeria

Nnamdi Azikiwe – One of Nigeria’s founding fathers and the first President of Nigeria.
Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti – A teacher, political campaigner, women’s rights activist, and traditional aristocrat.
Chinua Achebe – Renowned Nigerian novelist and author of “Things Fall Apart”.
Queen Amina – A 16th-century queen of Zazzau (now Zaria), known for her military strategies and leadership.

Herbert Macaulay – Considered by many as the father of Nigerian nationalism.

Evaluation Questions:

Can you name a hero or heroine from Nigeria?
What is one thing you admire about any of the heroes or heroines you learned about today?
Draw a simple picture of what you think represents a hero or heroine you learned about.

Note to Teachers:

Customize the content by including local heroes and heroines from your region to make the lesson more relatable and engaging for the pupils. Adjust the teaching methods and activities to fit the class size and resources available. Encourage interactive and participatory learning to ensure each child remains engaged and takes away a sense of pride and inspiration from the lesson.

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Lesson Note On Heroes And Heroines In Nigeria – II (Basic 1)