Class: Primary 5
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 9
Age: 10 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: History
Curriculum Theme: History
Previous Lesson: Activities Of The Early Christian Missionaries
Topic: Roles Played By The Early Christian Missionaries
Content: Roles Played By The Early Christian Missionaries.

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive domain: Explain the roles of early Christian missionaries.
Affective domain: Appreciate the sacrifices made by early missionaries.
Psychomotor domain: Demonstrate the roles played by early missionaries through role play or drawings.
Social domain: Discuss the importance of collaboration in spreading good values like the missionaries did.

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: Wikipedia – Christian mission
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Charts showing early Christian missionary activities.
Pictures of missionaries like Mary Slessor and Samuel Ajayi Crowther.
Maps indicating areas impacted by missionaries in Nigeria.
A short documentary or animated video on missionary work.

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding the roles of early Christian missionaries helps pupils appreciate the development of education, healthcare, and moral teachings in Nigeria. It inspires pupils to contribute positively to their community.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils are familiar with the activities of early Christian missionaries from the previous lesson and can identify notable figures like Mary Slessor and Samuel Ajayi Crowther.

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 mins	Set induction	Question and answer	Asks pupils to name any missionary they know and share one thing they did.	Pupils respond by mentioning notable missionaries and their activities.	recall prior knowledge.
Step 2: Content Delivery	15 mins	Discussion	Storytelling and charts	Explains who the early missionaries were and narrates their roles using charts and stories.	Pupils listen attentively and ask questions for clarification.	understand the roles of missionaries.
Step 3: Illustration	10 mins	Demonstration	Visual aids and role play	Shows pictures, maps, and videos of missionary activities, and guides pupils to act out key roles.	Pupils observe, participate in role plays, or comment on the illustrations.	connect concepts to real-life examples.
Step 4: Note-taking	5 mins	Expository	Guided writing	Guides pupils to copy key points about the roles of early Christian missionaries into their notebooks.	Pupils copy notes into their notebooks.	retain key information.
Step 5: Evaluation	3 mins	Interactive	Questioning	Asks questions to evaluate pupils’ understanding of the roles of early Christian missionaries.	Pupils answer the evaluation questions.	demonstrate comprehension.
Step 6: Conclusion	2 mins	Summarization	Recap and feedback	Summarizes the lesson and highlights the key roles of missionaries, thanking pupils for their participation.	Pupils listen and ask final questions.	consolidate their learning.

Lesson Content

Roles Played By The Early Christian Missionaries

The early Christian missionaries were people who traveled to various parts of the world, including Nigeria, to spread Christianity. They played vital roles in the development of the country. These include:

Establishing Schools: Missionaries built schools to provide formal education, such as the first primary and secondary schools.
Promoting Literacy: They taught people to read and write, often using the Bible as a teaching tool.
Spreading Christianity: Missionaries introduced the Christian religion, spreading its teachings and values.
Building Hospitals: They established healthcare facilities and provided medical care to people.
Abolishing Harmful Traditions: Missionaries worked to end practices like slavery and the killing of twins.
Translation of Local Languages: They translated the Bible into local languages, such as Yoruba, by Samuel Ajayi Crowther.
Encouraging Peaceful Coexistence: They preached about peace and unity among communities.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Mention three roles played by the early Christian missionaries.

Name two missionaries and their contributions.
Explain why schools were established by the missionaries.
Discuss how missionaries helped to stop harmful practices.
State one reason why missionaries translated the Bible into local languages.

Note for Teachers Using This Lesson Plan

Ensure pupils actively participate during the storytelling and role-play sessions. Use clear, age-appropriate language and relate the missionaries’ contributions to modern-day benefits. Happy teaching!

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Roles Played By The Early Christian Missionaries (Primary 5)