First Term Nigerian History revision for Primary 1

Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Week: 11
Age: 6 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Nigerian History
Curriculum Theme: Revision
Focal competence: Consolidating the term’s stated competencies
Skills:

• Applying curriculum skills taught during the term

Previous Lesson: Living peacefully with different peoples in the community
Topic: Revision
Subject Matter: core term topics, taught skills, common misconceptions, revision exercises

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Demonstrate the core knowledge and skills taught during the term.

Psychomotor Domain

• Correct identified misconceptions through guided practice.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 2025 Revised 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Relevant State Unified Scheme of Work
• The HeadTeacher Scheme of work

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Pupils’ classwork and approved learning materials
• Whiteboard or chalkboard
• Markers or chalk
• Flashcards with key terms

Rationale for the Lesson

This revision lesson is important for reinforcing foundational Nigerian History concepts learned throughout the first term. It provides an opportunity for pupils to recall, practice, and apply their knowledge, ensuring a solid understanding of basic historical ideas before moving to new topics. Addressing misconceptions now helps build confidence and prepares them for future learning.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have been introduced to basic concepts of history, their family, school, and community in previous lessons during the term.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

First Term Nigerian History Revision

What is History?

History is the study of things that happened in the past. It tells us about people, places, and events from long ago.

My Family Members

A family is a group of people related to each other. Important family members include:

1. Father
2. Mother
3. Brothers
4. Sisters
5. Grandparents

People in My Community (Abuja Municipal Area Council)

Our community has different groups of people living together. Some of these groups in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) include:

1. Gbagyi people (indigenous to FCT)
2. Hausa people
3. Igbo people
4. Yoruba people

It is good to live peacefully with everyone in our community.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Question and Answer, Explanation, Guided Practice, Recall, Drill and Practice.

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Activating Prior Knowledge

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and reminds them that it is a revision week. The teacher asks pupils to recall some topics they learned in Nigerian History during the term.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings and mention topics like “My Family,” “What is History,” and “My Community.”

Learning Point: Term topics recalled

Step 2: Revision of “What is History?”

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explaining/Recalling

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils, “What is history?” and guides them to remember the simple definition. The teacher uses flashcards with keywords like “past” and “events” to aid recall. The teacher corrects any misconceptions about history being only about old people.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils define history in their own words and participate in the discussion, correcting their understanding.

Learning Point: History definition recalled

Step 3: Revision of “My Family Members”

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Recall/Listing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils to name members of their family. The teacher writes the names on the board and discusses the roles of some family members (e.g., father works, mother cooks). The teacher addresses common errors like forgetting grandparents.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils name their family members and discuss their roles.

Learning Point: Family members identified

Step 4: Revision of “People in My Community”

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Identification/Discussion

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils about different groups of people they know in their community (Abuja Municipal Area Council). The teacher guides them to name groups like Gbagyi, Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba people, emphasizing living together peacefully.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils name different groups of people in their community and discuss the importance of peace.

Learning Point: Community groups identified

Step 5: Addressing Common Misconceptions

Time: 6 minutes

Teaching Skill: Error Correction

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher reviews common errors observed in classwork or during the term, such as mixing up family members or not understanding that history is about the past. The teacher provides simple, clear explanations and examples to correct these.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, ask questions, and participate in correcting common errors.

Learning Point: Misconceptions corrected

Step 6: Revision Exercises

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Practice/Application

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher gives short oral questions or simple fill-in-the-blank exercises based on the revised topics. For example: “History is the study of things that happened in the ____.” or “Name two members of your family.”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer the questions orally or write short answers in their notebooks.

Learning Point: Knowledge applied

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. What is history?
2. Name three people in your family.
3. Mention two groups of people living in our community.
4. Why is it good to live peacefully with everyone?

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Term knowledge assessed

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes

Teaching Skill: Summarising

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher briefly reminds pupils of the importance of knowing their history, family, and community. The teacher praises their participation and encourages them to keep revising.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and acknowledge the teacher’s conclusion.

Learning Point: Lesson consolidated

Lesson Keywords

• History – The study of things that happened in the past.
• Family – A group of related people living together.
• Community – The people and places in an area.
• Past – Time that has gone by.
• Peace – Living together without fighting.

Differentiation

For weaker learners, the teacher will provide more one-on-one guidance, use visual aids like family pictures, and simplify questions. Faster learners will be encouraged to give more examples of historical events or describe more family members and their roles, or name more groups in the community.

Suggested Lesson Videos

For further understanding, search YouTube for: Primary 1 Nigerian History revision

Teacher Guide for Using This Lesson Plan

Before the lesson, review the first term’s scheme of work to identify the most important topics and common areas of difficulty for Primary 1 Nigerian History. Prepare simple flashcards with key terms like “history,” “family,” “community,” and “past.” During the lesson, encourage all pupils to participate, especially in the oral revision and question-and-answer sessions. Use simple language and clear gestures. When discussing “People in My Community,” ensure sensitivity and promote tolerance among different ethnic groups. For the revision exercises, observe pupils closely to identify those still struggling and provide immediate, gentle correction. The goal is to reinforce learning and build confidence, not to introduce new content.