Class: Primary 3
Term: 1st Term
Week: 9
Age: 8 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: History
Curriculum Theme: History
Previous Lesson: Location Of Some People Of Nigeria By Dressing, Language And Food
Topic: Location Of The Hausa And Fulani People
Content/Learning Area: Hausa and Fulani etc occupy the North Western part of Nigeria…….

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain: Identify the location of the Hausa and Fulani people in Nigeria.
Affective Domain: Appreciate the Hausa and Fulani people as an important part of Nigeria’s culture.
Psychomotor Domain: Point out the Hausa and Fulani areas on a map of Nigeria.
Social Domain: Work together in groups to share information about Hausa and Fulani settlements.

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 – Hausa–Fulani
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Map of Nigeria showing regions and ethnic groups
Pictures of Hausa and Fulani people
Chart showing the main occupations of Hausa and Fulani people
Globe or Atlas
Flash cards with key terms

Rationale for the Lesson

To help pupils understand where the Hausa and Fulani people are located in Nigeria and why this is important for cultural identity.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have previously learned about Nigeria as a country made up of different tribes and cultures.

Lesson Content

Location Of The Hausa And Fulani People

The Hausa and Fulani people are among the largest ethnic groups in Nigeria. They mostly live in the North and North-Western parts of the country.

Hausa People

The Hausa people are one of the oldest ethnic groups in Nigeria. They are known for trading, farming, and craft work. Their major cities include Kano, Katsina, and Zaria.

Fulani People

The Fulani people are found across Northern Nigeria. They are well known as cattle rearers and move with their cows in search of grass and water. Major Fulani settlements are in Sokoto, Adamawa, and parts of Kaduna.

Areas Where They Live

The following are areas where the Hausa and Fulani people live in Nigeria:

Sokoto
Kano
Katsina
Zaria
Adamawa
Kaduna

Teaching Methods

Discussion, Lecture, Storytelling, Explanation, Visual Aids, Group Work

Instructional Procedures

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

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher shows a map of Nigeria and asks pupils to identify the Northern region.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond and point to the Northern region on the map.
Learning Point: Pupils recall previous knowledge about Nigeria.

Step 2: Hausa People

Time: 7 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation, Storytelling
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher explains who the Hausa are, their cities, and main occupations.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and repeat after teacher.
Learning Point: Pupils learn about Hausa people.

Step 3: Fulani People

Time: 7 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation, Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher explains who the Fulani are and describes their way of life. Teacher shows pictures of Fulani cattle rearers.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe pictures and discuss what they see.
Learning Point: Pupils understand Fulani life and culture.

Step 4: Areas Where They Live

Time: 8 mins
Teaching Skill: Visual Aids, Lecture
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher points out Hausa and Fulani states on the map and lists them clearly.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify and note the states.
Learning Point: Pupils recognize the areas of Hausa and Fulani settlements.

Step 5: Note Taking

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Writing
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher dictates short notes on Hausa and Fulani locations.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy notes into their books.
Learning Point: Pupils have notes for revision.

Step 6: Evaluation

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher asks pupils questions based on the lesson content.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer questions orally.
Learning Point: Teacher checks understanding.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Closure (Cognitive and Social)
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher reviews key points and encourages pupils to respect all tribes.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and respond.
Learning Point: Pupils understand unity in diversity.

Home Task: Write a short, evidence-based paragraph about one safe and relevant example of Location Of The Hausa And Fulani People.

Lesson Keywords

Ethnic group: A community of people who share the same culture.
Location: A place where people live.
Occupation: The kind of work people do.
Cattle: Cows kept by people for food and trade.
Settlement: A place where people live together.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Name two states where the Hausa people live.
Mention one occupation of the Hausa people.
Mention one occupation of the Fulani people.
List two states where the Fulani people are found.
Point to the Hausa and Fulani areas on the map of Nigeria.

Differentiation

The teacher supports pupils by using maps and pictures for visual learners, repeating key points for slower learners, and encouraging advanced pupils to mention additional facts.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Encourage pupils to respect cultural differences and see the Hausa and Fulani people as fellow Nigerians. Use maps and visual aids often to make the lesson lively and clear.