Class: Primary 3
Term: 1st Term
Week: 10
Age: 8 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: History
Curriculum Theme: History
Previous Lesson: Location Of The Hausa And Fulani People
Topic: Location Of The Yoruba People
Content/Learning Area: Yoruba people occupy the South Western part of Nigeria……..

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain: Identify the Yoruba people and state their location on the map of Nigeria.

Affective Domain: Show respect for the culture and traditions of the Yoruba people.

Psychomotor Domain: Draw or trace the map of Nigeria and shade the South-West region where the Yoruba people are found.

Social Domain: Work in groups to discuss and present findings on Yoruba settlements in Nigeria.

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: Britannica – Yoruba | History, Language & Religion
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Map of Nigeria
Pictures of Yoruba traditional attire, food, and festivals
Chart showing different ethnic groups in Nigeria
Multimedia slides on Yoruba land
Flashcards with Yoruba symbols

Rationale for the Lesson

To help pupils understand the geographical location and cultural identity of the Yoruba people in Nigeria.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have previously learned about the major ethnic groups in Nigeria and can mention them.

Lesson Content

Location Of The Yoruba People

The Yoruba people are one of the major ethnic groups in Nigeria. They live mostly in the South-Western part of Nigeria.

Geographical Location

The Yoruba people live in states such as Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, and Ekiti. They can also be found in parts of Kwara and Kogi states.

Major Yoruba Cities

The following are some important Yoruba cities:

Ibadan
Lagos
Abeokuta
Ile-Ife
Akure

Occupations of the Yoruba People

These include:

Farming
Trading
Hunting
Craft making
Teaching and other professions

Locating Yoruba-Speaking Communities

Yoruba people are found mainly in south-western Nigeria, especially in Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti States, with Yoruba-speaking communities also present in parts of Kwara and Kogi States and beyond Nigeria.

Location does not mean that every resident of these places has the same ethnic identity, nor that all Yoruba people live in one region. Maps, language, historical accounts and cultural evidence help pupils study settlement patterns while respecting migration and diversity.

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 asks pupils to mention the major ethnic groups in Nigeria and uses a map to point out the South-Western part of Nigeria.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond by naming major ethnic groups and looking at the map.
Learning Point: Pupils recall prior knowledge and get ready for the new topic.

Step 2: Geographical Location of Yoruba

Time: 8 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation, Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher explains where the Yoruba people live and shows the states on the map.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and identify the Yoruba states.
Learning Point: Pupils understand where Yoruba people are located.

Step 3: Major Yoruba Cities

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Storytelling, Visual Aids
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher narrates stories of important Yoruba cities and shows pictures.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils mention the cities and discuss them.
Learning Point: Pupils know important Yoruba cities.

Step 4: Occupations of Yoruba People

Time: 7 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation, Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher explains different jobs Yoruba people do with examples.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils list occupations and give examples.
Learning Point: Pupils learn Yoruba occupations.

Step 5: Importance of Yoruba Location

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Discussion, Illustration
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher discusses why Yoruba land is important in Nigeria.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and note down points.
Learning Point: Pupils understand importance of Yoruba location.

Step 6: Note Taking

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Writing
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher dictates short notes for pupils to copy.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy the note in their books.
Learning Point: Pupils have records of the lesson.

Step 7: Evaluation

Time: 4 mins
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher asks questions based on lesson objectives.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer individually and in groups.
Learning Point: Teacher measures pupils’ understanding.

Objective-aligned checks:

Identify the Yoruba people and state their location on the map of Nigeria.
Show respect for the culture and traditions of the Yoruba people.
Draw or trace the map of Nigeria and shade the South-West region where the Yoruba people are found.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Instructional and Cognitive Closure
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher reviews main points and encourages pupils to respect other cultures.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and respond positively.
Learning Point: Pupils consolidate learning and apply it socially.

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

Lesson Keywords

Yoruba – A major ethnic group in Nigeria
Location – Place where people live
Cities – Big towns where many people live
Occupation – Work people do to earn a living
Culture – Way of life of people

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Where do the Yoruba people live in Nigeria?
Mention three major Yoruba cities.
List three occupations of the Yoruba people.
Shade the Yoruba region on the map of Nigeria.

Differentiation

Teacher supports slow learners with maps and pictures while advanced learners research and share more Yoruba towns.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Encourage pupils to connect Yoruba culture with their own. Use storytelling and real-life examples to make the lesson more engaging.