Class: Primary 2

Term: 1st Term

Week: 7

Age: 8 years

Duration: 40 minutes

Date:

Period:

Subject: History

Curriculum Theme: History

Topic: Indigenous People Of The State

Content: Occupations

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

Define occupation
Identify some of the occupations practiced in the state.

Reference Materials:

9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of work
NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
Course Book
Online Information
Textbooks (List your relevant textbook here)

Instructional Materials:

Pictures of different occupations
Chart or board for displaying pictures
Marker or chalk

Rationale for the Lesson:

Understanding the different occupations practiced by indigenous people in the state is important as it helps us appreciate the diversity of our culture and the contributions of various professions to our daily lives.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:

Students should have basic knowledge of their state and its cultural diversity.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

Content Development: Occupation

Content	Time	Teaching Method	Teacher’s Point/Activities	Pupils’ Activities
Introduction	5 mins	Introduce the topic	Introduce the topic and its importance. Ask questions to assess prior knowledge.	Respond to questions and listen attentively.
What is Occupation	5 mins	Discussion	Define “occupation” and provide examples. Show pictures of different occupations in the state.	Identify and discuss examples of occupations.
Types of Occupations	10 mins	Visual Aid	Display pictures of various occupations (farming, fishing, weaving, etc.) and explain each briefly.	Observe and discuss the pictures.
Identifying Occupations	10 mins	Group Activity	Divide pupils into groups. Give each group a set of pictures and ask them to identify the occupations.	Identify and discuss the occupations in groups.
Evaluation	5 mins	Question and Answer	Ask questions about the different occupations discussed.	Answer questions individually.
Conclusion	5 mins	Recap and Discussion	Summarize the lesson and emphasize the importance of understanding different occupations in the state.	Share what they’ve learned.

Note to Pupils:

What is Occupation?

An occupation is a job or work that people do to earn money or to help others. It’s what people do to make a living and contribute to their community.

Example of Occupations

Common occupations in the state includes:

Agricultural Farmer: Cultivates crops and rears animals.
Petroleum Engineer: Explores and produces oil and gas.
Teacher: Provides education at various levels.
Market Trader: Trades goods in markets.
Healthcare Worker: Includes doctors, nurses, and community health workers. They Offers medical services.
Banker: Provides financial services.
Telecommunications Technician: Maintains communication networks.
Entrepreneur: Starts and runs businesses.
Civil Servant: Performs public sector duties.

Transport Driver: Operates vehicles for people and goods transport.
Civil Engineer: Construct and makes buildings

Evaluation:

Can you name some of the occupations we talked about today?
Why is it important to understand the different occupations practiced in our state?

Note to Teachers:

Customize the lesson content, teaching methods, and pupil activities to suit your teaching style, curriculum, and available resources.

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Lesson Note on Occupations – Indigenous People Of The State VII (Basic 2)