- Class: Primary 2
- Term: 3rd Term
- Week: 6
- Age: 8 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Subject: History
- Curriculum Theme: History
- Previous Lesson: Achievements of Heroes and Heroines
- Topic: Achievements Of Heroes And Heroines – II
- Content: Justice, Development of the country e.g. Railway, roads, schools, industries, hospitals, etc.
Performance Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain: List three contributions of heroes and heroines to national development.
- Affective Domain: Appreciate the role of heroes and heroines in the development of their country.
- Psychomotor Domain: Identify pictures or models of infrastructures developed by heroes and heroines.
- Social Domain: Discuss with peers the importance of the contributions made by these individuals to society.
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 Steemit
- Relevant Textbooks
Instructional Materials:
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Pictures of heroes and heroines
- Flashcards showing various infrastructures (railways, roads, schools, industries, hospitals)
- Chart paper and markers
- Relevant textbooks
Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding the achievements of heroes and heroines helps pupils appreciate the importance of justice and development in their country. It inspires them to contribute positively to society and recognize the efforts of those who came before them.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils have previously learned about the basic achievements of some heroes and heroines in their country.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
Learning Area: Achievements Of Heroes And Heroines – II
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:
| Content Development | Time | Teaching Method | Teaching Strategy | Teacher’s Activity | Pupils’ Activity | Learning Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1: Introduction | 5 min | Discussion | Set induction | Show pictures of heroes and heroines, ask pupils to name them | Respond to teacher’s questions | Introduction to the topic |
| Step 2: Justice | 5 min | Storytelling | Interactive discussion | Share a story about a hero who promoted justice | Listen to the story, ask questions | Understanding the concept of justice |
| Step 3: Development of the country | 10 min | Explanation | Use of flashcards | Display flashcards of railways, roads, schools, etc., explain their importance | Observe flashcards, take notes | Recognizing infrastructure development |
| Step 4: Achievements Listing | 5 min | Guided Practice | Group activity | Guide pupils to list achievements on chart paper | Work in groups to list achievements | Collaborative learning |
| Step 5: Note Taking | 5 min | Direct Instruction | Note dictation | Dictate notes for pupils to copy | Copy notes into their notebooks | Reinforcement of learning |
| Step 6: Evaluation | 5 min | Questioning | Oral questioning | Ask questions to evaluate understanding | Answer questions orally | Assessing comprehension |
| Step 7: Conclusion | 5 min | Summarization | Summary and motivation | Summarize key points, encourage appreciation of heroes | Listen to summary, share thoughts | Summary and motivation |
Classroom Note:
Achievements Of Heroes And Heroines
Heroes and heroines have made significant contributions to the development of our country. They have worked hard to bring justice and improve various aspects of society. Some of which includes:
- Justice: They promoted fairness and justice, ensuring that everyone is treated equally.
- Railways: They developed railway systems to improve transportation and connect different parts of the country.
- Roads: They built roads to make travel easier and faster, which helps in the movement of goods and people.
- Schools: They established schools to provide education for all children, ensuring a brighter future for the country.
- Hospitals: They built hospitals to improve healthcare, making sure that people have access to medical services.
Lesson Evaluation:
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- Name two heroes or heroines who contributed to the development of the country.
- List three types of infrastructure developed by these individuals.
- Explain why justice is important in society.
- Discuss with a peer one achievement of a hero or heroine and its impact on the country.
Note for teachers using my lesson plan:
Hi there, remember that I didn’t make this lesson plan with any particular class or teacher in mind and I tried as much as possible with my experience and expertise to deliver this plan in a standard and effective style utilizing the best strategy and methods. Nevertheless, you are free to customize the lesson content, teaching methods, timing, and pupil activities to suit your teaching style, pupils’ comprehension, curriculum, and resources available to you. Happy teaching!
