Class: Primary Four
Term: First Term
Subject: history
Curriculum Theme:
Previous Lesson: Colonial Administrative Headquarters of British Protectorate, The Year They Were Made Headquarters
topic: Federal Capitals
Content/learning Area: What is the First Federal Capital of Nigeria?, Lagos as the First Capital, the Year it became the Capital, The Name of the Then Head of State
Time Allocation: 40 minutes

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

1. State the first federal capital of Nigeria.
2.Mention the year it was made the federal capital.
3.Mention the name of the then head of state.
4. Explain why Lagos was chosen as the first federal capital.

Affective Domain:

1. Show interest in learning about Nigeria’s history.2. Develop a sense of national pride.

Psychomotor Domain:

1. Actively participate in class discussions.
2. Take notes during the lesson.

Social Domain:

1. Work cooperatively with classmates.
2. Listen attentively to the teacher and peers.

Reference Materials

9 – years Basic Education Curriculum
Abuja Educational Resource Center Scheme of Work
NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
Online Information
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

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

Whiteboard or chart paper
Markers or pens
Relevant textbooks or other resources

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding Nigeria’s history,including its past capitals,helps pupils appreciate the country’s advancement and fosters a sense of national identity. This lesson lays a foundation for future lessons on governance and national development.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

The teacher will begin by asking pupils what they know about the capital city of Nigeria. A brief discussion will follow, leading into the lesson on the first federal capital.

Lesson Content

Lagos as Nigeria’s Former Capital

Lagos served as a colonial capital before the 1914 amalgamation. When the Northern and Southern Protectorates were joined in 1914, Lagos became the capital of the Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria under Governor-General Frederick Lugard. It remained the national capital at independence in 1960 and when Nigeria became a republic in 1963.

Why Lagos Was Important

Lagos had a major port, growing transport and communication links, government offices and strong commercial activity. These features made it useful as an administrative centre. However, rapid population growth, congestion, limited space and its coastal location were among the reasons a more central capital was later planned.

Historical Sequence

Colonial capital before 1914 → capital of amalgamated Nigeria from 1914 → capital of independent Nigeria from 1960 → replaced by Abuja on 12 December 1991.

Teaching Methods

To deliver this lesson,‌ ⁤the teacher will⁤ adopt⁤ the following methods: discussion, Question and answer, Lecture

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: Asks pupils what they know about capital cities and introduces the topic of the first federal capital of Nigeria.
Pupils’ Activity: Respond to the teacher’s questions and share their prior knowledge.

Step 2: Explanation of Key Concepts

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explaining
Teacher’s Activity: Explains the concept of a federal capital and its meaning.
Pupils’ activity: listen attentively and take notes.

Step 3: Presentation/Guided Practice

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Modeling
Teacher’s Activity: guides pupils through examples of how to identify key information about Lagos as the first federal capital.
Pupils’ Activity: Participate in guided practice activities.

Step 4: Independent Practice

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Monitoring
Teacher’s activity: Provides pupils with independent practice questions.
Pupils’ Activity: Answer the questions independently.

Step 5: Note-Taking

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarizing
Teacher’s Activity: Summarizes the key points of the lesson.Pupils’ Activity: Take notes on the key points.

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Assessing
Teacher’s Activity: Reviews the lesson content and answers any questions.
Pupils’ activity: Ask questions and participate in the review.

Objective-aligned checks:

State the first federal capital of Nigeria.
Mention the year it was made the federal capital.
Mention the name of the then head of state.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarizing
Teacher’s Activity: Summarizes the key points and assigns homework.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively.

Lesson Keywords

Federal Capital – The city designated as the seat of government of a country.
Lagos – The first federal capital of Nigeria, located in the southwestern part of the country.
Lord Frederick Lugard – The Governor-General of Nigeria during the British colonial era when Lagos was the capital.
Colonial Era – The period when Nigeria was under British rule.
Governance – The act of governing or ruling a country or region.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

What was the first federal capital of nigeria?
When did lagos become the federal capital?
Who was the head of state when Lagos was the capital?
why was Lagos chosen as the first federal capital?
why was the capital later moved from Lagos to Abuja?

Assignment/Homework

Research and write a short paragraph about the history of Lagos.
Find out why the capital was later moved from Lagos to Abuja.
Draw a map of nigeria and indicate the location of Lagos.

Differentiation

For slower learners: The teacher will provide one-on-one assistance and simplified explanations.
For advanced learners: The teacher will encourage them to research additional information about Lagos’s history and its role as the first capital.
For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use visual aids like maps and pictures, encourage discussion, and incorporate activities that involve movement.

Note for Teachers

Ensure to engage pupils actively by asking questions and encouraging participation. Provide clear and concise explanations, and use visual aids to enhance understanding. Be prepared to offer additional support to pupils who may need it.