Class: Primary 6
Term: Third Term
Subject: History
Curriculum Theme:
Previous Lesson: Excursions to industries
Topic: The Growth of Industries in Nigeria
Content/Learning Area: Some Industries in Nigeria
Time Allocation: 40 Minutes

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain: List some industries in Nigeria.
Affective Domain: Show interest in learning about Nigerian industries.
Psychomotor Domain: Participate actively in class discussions.
Social Domain: Collaborate with peers to identify industries.

Reference Materials

Nigeria Primary school History Book 6
9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
Abuja Educational Resource Center Scheme of work
NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
Relevant charts and pictures

instructional Materials

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will employ the help of the following materials: Charts or pictures of different industries in Nigeria, textbooks, and writing materials.

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding the growth of industries in Nigeria helps pupils appreciate the country’s economic development and potential.

prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils are familiar with basic economic activities in Nigeria.

Lesson Content

The Growth of Industries in Nigeria

Industries in Nigeria have developed over time to support economic growth, reduce dependence on imports, and create job opportunities. These industries use local resources and help the country produce goods and services for everyday use and export.

Some Industries in Nigeria (Classified by Type)

1. Agriculture

This includes farming, fishing, and forestry. It provides food and raw materials for other industries.

Okomu Oil Palm Company (Edo State) – Produces palm oil.
Obasanjo Farms (Ogun State) – Engages in poultry, crop farming, and livestock.
Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research – Supports fish farming and marine studies.

2. Manufacturing

This involves turning raw materials into finished goods.

Dangote Cement (Kogi State) – Produces cement for construction.
Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (Anambra State) – Builds cars and buses.
Flour Mills of Nigeria (Lagos) – Produces flour and food products.
Nigerian Textile Industry (Kaduna) – Makes fabrics and clothing.
Nestlé Nigeria (Ogun and Lagos States) – Produces food and beverages.

3. Oil and Gas

This is Nigeria’s major source of income, focused on crude oil and natural gas.

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) – Oversees oil operations.
Shell Petroleum Development Company – Involved in oil exploration and production.
Indorama Petrochemicals (Rivers State) – Produces chemicals and plastics from gas.

4. Telecommunications

This industry offers communication services across the country.

MTN Nigeria – Provides mobile phone and internet services.
GLO (Globacom) – Offers internet, phone, and cable services.
Airtel Nigeria – Provides mobile and broadband communication services.

5. Construction

This sector builds physical infrastructure like roads, bridges, and buildings.

Julius Berger Nigeria Plc – Builds roads, bridges, and public structures.
Dantata and Sawoe Construction Company – Handles housing and road projects.

6. Financial Services

This industry supports businesses and individuals with money management.

First Bank of Nigeria – Offers banking and loan services.
Zenith Bank and Access Bank – Provide financial services and business support.
Leadway Assurance – Offers insurance services for life, health, and property.

These industries help Nigeria grow by producing goods, creating jobs, increasing exports, and boosting the economy.

Industries and Their Growth in Nigeria

An industry combines people, skills, raw materials, capital, energy and technology to produce goods or services. Nigerian examples include food processing, textiles, cement, construction, telecommunications, finance, film and vehicle assembly.

Industrial growth is supported by markets, transport, power, skills, investment and stable rules. Challenges may include unreliable infrastructure, high costs, limited finance, obsolete equipment and pollution. A factory is one workplace; an industry includes the wider network of producers and services.

Teaching Methods

To deliver this lesson,‌ ⁤the teacher will⁤ adopt⁤ the following methods: Discussion, Explanation, Visual Aids, Group Work.

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 to name some products they use daily and where they come from.
Pupils’ Activity: Respond to the teacher’s questions and share their ideas.

Step 2: Industry Identification

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Guides pupils to list some industries in Nigeria, providing examples and explanations.
Pupils’ Activity: List some industries in Nigeria based on the teacher’s guidance.

Step 3: Industry Discussion

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: Facilitates a discussion on the importance of these industries to the Nigerian economy.Pupils’ Activity: Participate in the discussion, sharing their thoughts and ideas.

Step 4: Group Activity

Time: 7 minutes
teaching Skill: Group Work
Teacher’s Activity: Divides the class into groups and assigns each group to research and present on a specific industry.
Pupils’ Activity: Work in groups to research and prepare a short presentation.

Step 5: Note-Taking

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching skill: explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Summarizes the main points on the board.
Pupils’ Activity: Copy notes from the board.

Step 6: Evaluation/review

Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Asks questions to assess pupils’ understanding of the lesson.
Pupils’ Activity: Answer the teacher’s questions.

Objective-aligned checks:

List some industries in Nigeria.
Collaborate with peers to identify industries.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes
teaching Skill: Summarization
Teacher’s Activity: Summarizes the lesson and assigns homework.Pupils’ Activity: listen to the summary and note the homework.

Lesson Keywords

Industry – A sector involved in the production of goods or services.
Manufacturing – Processing raw materials into finished goods.
Agriculture – Farming,fishing,and forestry.
Telecommunications – Providing communication services.
Construction – Building infrastructure.

lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Name three industries in Nigeria.
Explain the importance of the oil and gas industry to Nigeria.
Describe the role of agriculture in the Nigerian economy.

Assignment/Homework

Research and write a short note on one industry in Nigeria.
List five products made in Nigeria.

Differentiation

For slower learners: Provide simplified notes and one-on-one assistance.
For advanced learners: Assign additional research on the challenges facing Nigerian industries.
For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use visual aids, discussions, and hands-on activities to cater to different learning styles.

Note for Teachers

Ensure to use real-life examples and visual aids to make the lesson more engaging and relatable for the pupils.