Class: Primary 1
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 7
Age: 6 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: History
Previous Lesson: Important Places In The Community; Village Square & Community Hall
Topic: Meaning Of Local Government Area
Content: Meaning Of Local Government Area (LGA)

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain: Define Local Government Area and name five LGAs in their state.
Affective Domain: Show interest in learning about their Local Government leaders and their roles.
Psychomotor Domain: Identify roles of the chairperson and councillors using visual aids.
Social Domain: Discuss the importance of Local Government to the 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: Britannica – Local government | Definition, Examples, & Responsibilities
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Pictures of Local Government chairpersons and councillors
A map showing Local Government Areas
Flashcards with key terms
A printed list of LGAs in the state

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding Local Government Areas helps pupils appreciate the role of leaders in community development and their responsibilities to citizens.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils are familiar with their community and key places such as the village square and community hall.

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 minutes	Set Induction	Interactive discussion	Shows pictures of Local Government chairpersons and asks pupils to identify the roles of these leaders.	Respond actively and share what they know.	Pupils understand who governs their Local Government.
Step 2: Content Delivery	10 minutes	Direct Teaching	Visual aids and examples	Explains the meaning of Local Government Area and lists five LGAs with their leaders.	Listen attentively and take notes.	Pupils learn about the concept and examples of LGAs.
Step 3: Activity	10 minutes	Guided Discovery	Group discussion	Provides flashcards of roles (e.g., chairperson, councillor) for pupils to match with pictures.	Work in groups to match roles with pictures.	Pupils associate Local Government roles with their leaders.
Step 4: Note Taking	5 minutes	Note Writing	Reinforcement	Guides pupils in copying the lesson content.	Copy the notes neatly.	Pupils consolidate their understanding of LGAs.
Step 5: Evaluation	5 minutes	Questioning	Oral questioning	Asks pupils questions to assess their understanding.	Answer the questions confidently.	Pupils demonstrate comprehension of the topic.
Step 6: Conclusion	5 minutes	Summary	Recap and encouragement	Summarizes the lesson and encourages pupils to learn about their LGA leaders.	Share what they enjoyed about the lesson.	Pupils feel motivated to learn more about leadership.

Lesson Content

Meaning Of Local Government Area

A Local Government Area (LGA) is the smallest unit of government in a state. It helps organize the community and provides services like education, healthcare, and sanitation.

Examples of Local Governments

Ikorodu Local Government
- Chairperson: Mr. John Adewale
- Councillor: Mrs. Titi Bamidele
Ikeja Local Government
- Chairperson: Mr. Henry Balogun
- Councillor: Mr. Funsho Olawale
Surulere Local Government
- Chairperson: Mrs. Aisha Bello
- Councillor: Miss Fatima Yusuf
Yaba Local Government
- Chairperson: Mr. Ibrahim Dada
- Councillor: Mr. Uche Obinna
Epe Local Government
- Chairperson: Mr. Daniel Ibe
- Councillor: Mrs. Ngozi Chukwu

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Define Local Government Area.
Name five Local Governments in their state.
Identify the roles of a chairperson and councillor.
Explain why Local Governments are important in their community.

Note for Teachers Using This Lesson Plan

Encourage pupils to discuss their Local Government leaders with their parents at home. Visual aids make the lesson more engaging and relatable for younger pupils. Happy teaching!

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Meaning Of Local Government Area (Primary 1)