### Lesson Plan: Festivals in Nigeria
**Grade Level:** Senior Secondary 2
**Subject:** Tourism
**Topic:** Festivals in Nigeria
**Duration:** 80 Minutes
**Teacher:** [Your Name]
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#### **Objectives:**
1. **Knowledge:** Students will be able to identify and describe at least five major festivals in Nigeria.
2. **Comprehension:** Students will understand the cultural significance and historical background of these festivals.
3. **Application:** Students will be able to create a simple travel brochure highlighting a selected festival.
#### **Materials Needed:**
- Textbooks
- Projector/Computer for presentation
- Markers and flipchart/whiteboard
- Printouts or digital access to festival materials and images
- Brochure templates (digital or printed)
- Pens/pencils and papers
#### **Introduction (10 Minutes):**
1. **Welcome and Attendance:** Greet students and take attendance.
2. **Icebreaker Activity:** Ask students to name any festivals they are familiar with in Nigeria.
3. **Lesson Overview:** Briefly explain what will be covered in the lesson.
#### **Body:**
##### **Section 1: Overview of Nigerian Festivals (15 Minutes):**
1. **Presentation:** Show a slideshow or video covering the different festivals.
- New Yam Festival
- Eyo Festival
- Durbar Festival
- Calabar Carnival
- Argungu Fishing Festival
2. **Discussion:** Ask students to share what they know about these festivals. Write key points on the board.
##### **Section 2: Historical and Cultural Significance (25 Minutes):**
1. **Detailed Explanation:** Go over each festival's history, when it is celebrated, and its cultural significance:
- **New Yam Festival:** Harvest celebration among the Igbo people.
- **Eyo Festival:** Held in Lagos to honor ancestral spirits.
- **Durbar Festival:** A horse-riding display by the northern emirs.
- **Calabar Carnival:** Known as Africa’s biggest street party.
- **Argungu Fishing Festival:** Celebrates fishing and culture in Kebbi State.
2. **Interactive Discussion:** Break students into small groups to discuss why these festivals are important to Nigerian culture.
##### **Section 3: Creating a Travel Brochure (30 Minutes):**
1. **Instruction:** Explain the task and go over the brochure template.
2. **Activity:** Each student selects one festival and creates a travel brochure highlighting:
- Festival name and date
- Historical background
- Activities and attractions
- Cultural significance
3. **Q&A:** Move around the classroom helping students as they work.
#### **Conclusion (10 Minutes):**
1. **Presentation:** Have students share their brochures briefly with the class.
2. **Review:** Summarize key points about the significance and variety of Nigerian festivals.
3. **Homework Assignment:** Write a one-page essay on which festival they would like to attend and why.
#### **Assessment:**
- **Brochure Project:** Assess creativity, accuracy of information, and presentation skills.
- **Participation:** Observe students' involvement in discussions and activities.
- **Essay:** Evaluate comprehension and ability to express personal interest and understanding.
#### **Reflection:**
After the lesson, reflect on:
- What worked well in engaging the students.
- Areas where students struggled and may need further clarification.
- Adjustments for future teaching on the topic.
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End the lesson by encouraging students to explore more about their culture and the various festivals that make Nigeria unique.