Contributions of Community Heroes and Heroines for Primary 1

Class: Primary 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 3
Age: 6 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Nigerian History
Curriculum Theme: People and Places in the Community
Focal competence: Demonstrating the spirit of service to the community
Skills:

• Identification of major heroes and heroines in the community

Previous Lesson: Names and Identification of Major Heroes and Heroines in the Community
Topic: Heroes And Heroines In The Community: Contributions
Subject Matter: Contributions of identified heroes/heroines to the community

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• State selected contributions of identified heroes or heroines.

Psychomotor Domain

• Match an identified person to a verified contribution.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 2025 Revised 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Relevant State Unified Scheme of Work
• Primary 1 Nigerian History Textbook
• The HeadTeacher Scheme of work

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Pictures and magazines showing heroes and heroines in the community
• Video clips of heroes and heroines in the community
• Verified local photographs, objects or oral accounts
• Local map or official information where required

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils understand the importance of good deeds and service to the community. It encourages them to appreciate individuals who have made positive impacts, fostering a sense of civic responsibility and inspiring them to contribute positively in their own ways.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils can identify different people in their community and understand simple actions of helping others.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Contributions of Community Heroes and Heroines

Heroes and heroines are special people who do great and good things to help their community and make life better for others.

Examples of Heroes and Heroines and their Contributions

Dr. Stella Adadevoh

Problem: A very bad sickness (Ebola) was spreading in Nigeria.

Contribution: She bravely stopped the sickness from spreading to many people by identifying the first case and ensuring proper isolation.

People who benefited: Many Nigerians whose lives were saved from the deadly sickness.

Why remembered: For her courage, sacrifice, and for saving many lives.

Mary Slessor

Problem: In some communities long ago, twin babies were not accepted and were sometimes harmed.

Contribution: She stopped this bad practice and cared for twin babies, showing love and kindness to them and their families.

People who benefited: Twin babies and their families, who learned to accept and love them.

Why remembered: For her kindness, bravery, and for protecting children.

Local Community Heroes/Heroines

These are people in our own community who help solve problems and make things better. They might:

1. Help to clean up the environment.
2. Give food or clothes to people who need them.
3. Teach children important things.
4. Help keep the community safe.

We remember them because their good deeds help everyone in the community.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Explanation, Question and Answer, Storytelling, Picture Presentation, Matching Activity

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Storytelling/Engagement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and asks them if they know anyone who has done something very good to help others in their family or community. The teacher tells a short, simple story about someone who helped solve a problem in a community.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the teacher’s questions and listen to the story.

Learning Point: Introduction to heroes

Step 2: Identifying Dr. Stella Adadevoh’s Contribution

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Picture Presentation/Explanation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher presents a picture of Dr. Stella Adadevoh and tells a simplified story of how she bravely stopped the Ebola sickness from spreading in Nigeria, saving many lives. The teacher highlights the problem she solved and who benefited.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the picture and listen to the story of Dr. Stella Adadevoh’s contribution.

Learning Point: Dr. Adadevoh’s contribution

Step 3: Identifying Mary Slessor’s Contribution

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Storytelling/Discussion

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher presents a picture of Mary Slessor and tells a simplified story of how she helped stop the killing of twin babies and cared for them, showing great kindness. The teacher explains the problem she solved and who benefited.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the picture and listen to the story of Mary Slessor’s contribution.

Learning Point: Mary Slessor’s contribution

Step 4: Discussing Local Community Heroes

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Question and Answer/Brainstorming

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils if they know any people in their own community who do good things to help others (e.g., clean the environment, help the needy, teach children). The teacher gives examples of simple contributions local heroes might make.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils share ideas about people who help in their community.

Learning Point: Local heroes’ contributions

Step 5: Matching Heroes to Contributions

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice/Matching

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher writes names of heroes (e.g., Dr. Stella Adadevoh, Mary Slessor) on one side of the board and their contributions (e.g., stopped Ebola, cared for twins) on the other. The teacher guides pupils to match each hero to their correct contribution.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils participate in matching heroes to their contributions.

Learning Point: Matching heroes to deeds

Step 6: Why Contributions are Remembered

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Discussion

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains why the contributions of these heroes and heroines are remembered, emphasizing their bravery, kindness, and the positive impact they had on many lives. The teacher encourages pupils to think about how good deeds make a difference.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and contribute to the discussion on why heroes are remembered.

Learning Point: Remembering good deeds

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

1. Who is Dr. Stella Adadevoh and what good thing did she do?
2. Who is Mary Slessor and how did she help children?
3. Mention one good thing a hero in our community can do.
4. Match the hero to their contribution:
   • Dr. Stella Adadevoh
   • Mary Slessor
   • Cared for twin babies
   • Stopped Ebola sickness

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Contributions of heroes

Step 8: Note-Taking

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Writing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to copy the essential Board Summary notes about heroes and their contributions into their notebooks.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy the notes carefully into their notebooks.

Learning Point: Recording lesson notes

Step 9: Conclusion

Time: 0 minutes

Teaching Skill: Reinforcement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher reminds pupils that heroes and heroines are people who do good things for others and encourages them to always try to help people around them. The teacher ends the lesson with a positive remark.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and reflect on the lesson.

Learning Point: Importance of service

Continuous Assessment/Further Study

Type: Homework

Instruction: Draw a picture of someone you know who helps people in your community and write one sentence about what they do.

1. Draw a picture of a community helper you know.
2. Write one sentence about how they help the community.

Lesson Keywords

• Hero – A person admired for courage or outstanding achievements.
• Heroine – A woman admired for courage or outstanding achievements.
• Contribution – The part played by a person in bringing about a result or helping something.
• Community – A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.
• Service – The action of helping or doing work for someone.

Differentiation

For weaker learners: Provide pre-printed pictures of heroes and their contributions for them to simply point to or circle. Simplify the stories further and repeat key facts. Engage them in one-on-one matching activities.

For faster learners: Encourage them to name other heroes they know or to think of more ways people can contribute to the community. Ask them to describe the contributions in their own words.

Suggested Lesson Videos

For videos on community heroes and their contributions, search on YouTube for: Primary 1 community heroes Nigeria

Teacher Guide for Using This Lesson Plan

Before the lesson, gather clear pictures or prepare simple oral accounts of Dr. Stella Adadevoh, Mary Slessor, and ideally, one or two local heroes/heroines from your specific community. Ensure the stories are simplified and age-appropriate for Primary 1 pupils. Begin by engaging pupils with a relatable story about helping others. Introduce each hero/heroine one by one, clearly stating the problem they addressed, their contribution, and who benefited. During the matching activity (Step 5), ensure all pupils participate, providing individual support as needed. Guide pupils to understand that contributions can be big or small but are always important. Learners should copy the Board Summary notes in Step 8. Constantly check for understanding through simple questions and encourage pupils to share their thoughts. For weaker learners, use more visual aids and direct questions. For faster learners, prompt them to elaborate and think critically about the impact of the heroes’ actions.