Class: Primary Two
Term: Third Term
Subject: History
Curriculum Theme:
Previous Lesson: Names Of Heroes And Heroines in Heroes And Heroines In The State
Topic: Examples of Patriotic Democrats
content/Learning Area: Identifying and describing examples of patriotic democrats, appreciating the contributions of patriotic democrats, discussing the importance of being patriotic and democratic
Time Allocation: 40 minutes

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

– Identify and describe examples of patriotic democrats, such as Moshood Kashimawo Abiola and his wife.
– Appreciate the contributions of patriotic democrats to the development of democracy.

Affective Domain:

– Discuss the importance of being patriotic and democratic in group settings.

Psychomotor Domain:

– create a simple drawing of Moshood Abiola or his wife.

Social Domain:

– Participate actively in class discussions.

Reference Materials

9 – Years Basic Education curriculum
Abuja Educational Resource Center Scheme of Work
NAPPS national Unified Scheme of Work
Online Facts
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

To deliver this lesson,the teacher will use the following materials:

Whiteboard or chart paper
Markers or crayons
Pictures of patriotic democrats

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson introduces pupils to key figures who fought for democracy and a better Nigeria,helping them appreciate the value of democracy and patriotism.

Prerequisite/Previous knowledge

pupils are familiar with the achievements of heroes and heroines.

Lesson Content

Examples of Patriotic Democrats

Patriotic democrats are people who love their country and support democracy. They work to improve their country for everyone. Examples are:

Moshood Kashimawo Abiola

He was a Nigerian businessman and politician who strongly supported democracy. He won the 1993 presidential election, which was later canceled. He fought for a fair and democratic Nigeria.

kudirat Abiola

she was Moshood Abiola’s wife and an activist. She fought for democracy and justice in Nigeria. She was brave and stood up for her beliefs.

Nelson Mandela

While not Nigerian, Mandela is a great example. He fought against apartheid in South Africa. He spent many years in prison but never stopped fighting for equality and freedom. He is an inspiration.

Nnamdi Azikiwe

Nigeria’s first President,he worked hard to establish democracy. He played a key role in nigeria’s independence and the change to a democratic government.

Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti

A Nigerian educator and political campaigner, she fought for women’s rights and democracy. She strongly supported social justice and equality.

Aminu Kano

He was a politician who fought for the rights of the common people in Northern Nigeria. He advocated for social justice and equality.

Anthony enahoro

He was a journalist and politician who played a key role in Nigeria’s independence movement. He was a strong advocate for democracy and federalism.

Teaching Methods

To deliver this lesson,‌ ⁤the teacher will⁤ adopt⁤ the following methods: Discussion, Question and answer, Storytelling, Visual aids

Instructional Procedures

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: Review previous lesson and introduce the topic of patriotic democrats.Pupils’ Activity: Respond to teacher’s questions and listen attentively.

Step 2: Clarification of Key Concepts

Time: 10 minutes
teaching Skill: Explaining
Teacher’s Activity: Explain the meaning of “patriotic democrat” and provide examples.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen and take notes.

Step 3: Contributions of Patriotic Democrats

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: modeling
Teacher’s Activity: Show pictures of patriotic democrats and discuss their contributions.
Pupils’ Activity: Observe and participate in discussions.

Step 4: Autonomous Practice

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Monitoring
teacher’s Activity: Guide pupils as they complete the evaluation questions.
Pupils’ Activity: Answer the evaluation questions independently.

Step 5: Note-Taking

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarizing
Teacher’s Activity: Summarize the key points of the lesson.
pupils’ Activity: Take notes and review the key points.

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Assessing
Teacher’s Activity: Review answers to evaluation questions.
Pupils’ Activity: Share their answers and participate in discussions.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Closure
Teacher’s Activity: Summarize the lesson and assign homework.Pupils’ Activity: Listen and note the homework.

Lesson Keywords

Patriot – A person who loves and strongly supports their country.
Democrat – A person who believes in democracy, where people have the power to choose their leaders.
Activist – A person who works to bring about political or social change.
Democracy – A system of government where citizens exercise power directly or elect representatives from among themselves to form a governing body.
Equality – The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Name two patriotic democrats from the lesson.
What is one contribution of Moshood Abiola to democracy?
Why is Kudirat abiola remembered as a patriotic democrat?
Why is it vital to be patriotic and democratic?
Draw a picture of Moshood Abiola or his wife.

Assignment/Homework

Research another Nigerian who has contributed to democracy.
write a short paragraph about why it is important to be a good citizen.

Differentiation

For slower learners: Provide one-on-one assistance and simplified explanations.
For advanced learners: Encourage them to research and present additional examples of patriotic democrats.
For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use visual aids, discussions, and hands-on activities like drawing.

Note for Teachers

Encourage pupils to appreciate the contributions of patriotic democrats and to understand the importance of participating in democratic processes.