# Lesson Plan: Airports in Nigeria
### Subject: General Knowledge
### Grade: Primary 6
### Duration: 60 minutes
### Topic: Airports in Nigeria
### Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Identify and name major airports in Nigeria.
2. Explain the importance of airports in Nigeria.
3. Describe the functions and roles of airports.
4. Understand the basic operations of an airport.
### Materials Needed
- Map of Nigeria
- Printed handouts with airport facts
- Projector or chart of airport images
- Whiteboard and markers
- Worksheet for students
### Lesson Structure
#### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Greeting and Settling Down**: Greet the students and ensure they are seated comfortably.
2. **Icebreaker**: Ask students if they have ever been to an airport or flown in an airplane. Encourage a few students to share their experiences briefly.
3. **Objective Overview**: Introduce the lesson's objectives, explaining that today they will learn about some major airports in Nigeria and why they are important.
#### Teaching (20 minutes)
1. **Map Activity**:
- Display a map of Nigeria on the board or screen.
- Highlight and name major airports, such as Murtala Muhammed International Airport (Lagos), Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (Abuja), Port Harcourt International Airport, and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (Kano).
- Briefly mention other notable airports.
2. **Slide Presentation**:
- Show images of the major airports.
- Discuss key points such as the location of each airport, its size, the number of travelers, and international connections.
3. **Discussion of Functions and Importance**:
- Explain what an airport is and its functions (e.g., transportation hub, cargo transport, employment opportunities).
- Discuss why airports are important to Nigeria's economy and international connections.
#### Interactive Activity (15 minutes)
1. **Group Activity**:
- Divide the class into small groups.
- Provide each group with a handout containing facts about one of the major airports.
- Each group will read and discuss the information and then present key points to the class.
2. **Q&A Session**:
- After each group's presentation, allow the rest of the class to ask questions or add information.
#### Practical Exercise (10 minutes)
1. **Worksheet**:
- Distribute a worksheet with a map of Nigeria showing unlabeled airports.
- Ask students to label the major airports and answer a few short questions about their functions and importance.
#### Conclusion (5 minutes)
1. **Recap**: Summarize the key points covered in the lesson.
2. **Questions and Answers**: Allow any remaining questions from students.
3. **Closing Remarks**: Praise the students for their participation and remind them of the importance of knowing about their country's major airports.
### Assessment
- Active participation during discussions and group activities.
- Accuracy of labeled maps and answers on the worksheet.
### Homework
Ask students to research one interesting fact about an airport in Nigeria that was not covered in the lesson and be prepared to share it in the next class.
### Differentiation & Accommodation
- Provide additional printed materials or simplified content for students who require extra support.
- Encourage advanced students to research and share more detailed information or personal experiences related to airports.
### Reflection
After the lesson, reflect on students' engagement and understanding. Make note of which areas need reinforcement or additional explanation in future lessons.