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:
- State the first federal capital of Nigeria.
- Explain why Lagos was chosen as the first federal capital.
- Affective Domain:
1. Show interest in learning about Nigeria’s history. - Develop a sense of national pride.
- Psychomotor Domain:
3.Mention the name of the then head of state.
- Actively participate in class discussions.
- Take notes during the lesson.
- Social Domain:
- Work cooperatively with classmates.
- 9 – years Basic Education Curriculum
- Abuja Educational Resource Center Scheme of Work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
- Online Information
- Relevant Textbooks
- Whiteboard or chart paper
- Markers or pens
- Relevant textbooks or other resources
- 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.
- 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?
- 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.
- 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.
Reference Materials
Instructional Materials
To deliver this lesson,the teacher will use the following materials:
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
What is the First Federal Capital of Nigeria?
The first federal capital of Nigeria was Lagos,a major city in southwestern Nigeria. Its selection was due to its status as a major trading center and its well-developed infrastructure at the time.
Lagos as the first capital
Lagos became the federal capital in 1914, during the british colonial era. Its strategic location aided British control of trade and governance in the region.
The Year it Became the Capital
1914 marked a critically important year in Nigerian history, signifying the start of British colonial rule and Lagos’s designation as the capital.
The Name of the Then Head of State
Lord Frederick Lugard served as Governor-General of Nigeria from 1914 to 1919. He played a crucial role in establishing British colonial rule and selecting Lagos as the capital.
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.
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
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
Assignment/Homework
Differentiation
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.
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