**Lesson Plan: Major Towns in Nigeria (Modern) - Primary 3 History**
**Lesson Duration:** 60 minutes
**Objective:**
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Identify some major towns in Nigeria.
2. Understand the significance of these towns in modern Nigeria.
3. Locate major towns on a map of Nigeria.
**Materials:**
- A large map of Nigeria
- Printed maps for each student
- Pictures of major towns and significant landmarks
- Flashcards with town names
- Markers, crayons, and pencils
- A short video or slideshow about major towns in Nigeria
- Worksheets with simple questions and matching activities
**Lesson Outline:**
**Introduction (10 minutes):**
1. **Greeting and Settling Down (2 minutes):**
- Welcome students and ensure they are seated and ready to learn.
2. **Warm-Up Activity (5 minutes):**
- Ask the class if anyone knows names of towns in Nigeria. Write their responses on the board.
- Show a short video/slideshow featuring major towns in Nigeria.
3. **Lesson Objective (3 minutes):**
- Explain the lesson objectives and why it is important to learn about major towns in Nigeria.
**Main Teaching (30 minutes):**
1. **Interactive Map Activity (10 minutes):**
- Display a large map of Nigeria on the board.
- Point out and name the major towns: Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, and Enugu.
- Discuss a key fact about each town (e.g., Abuja is the capital city, Lagos is the largest city).
2. **Town Profiles (5 minutes per town):**
- Briefly describe each town's significance. Include:
- Lagos: Economic hub, largest city, major ports
- Abuja: Capital city, political center
- Kano: Historic city, major trade and agricultural center
- Port Harcourt: Oil industry hub, major port
- Ibadan: One of the oldest cities, educational institutions
- Enugu: Known for coal mining, industrial city
- Show pictures of landmarks from each town as you discuss them.
3. **Map Activity (5 minutes):**
- Distribute printed maps to students.
- Have students color and label the major towns discussed.
**Activity Time (15 minutes):**
1. **Matching Activity (5 minutes):**
- Distribute a worksheet with names of towns and pictures of landmarks for students to match.
2. **Flashcard Game (10 minutes):**
- In pairs, students will use flashcards with town names to quiz each other on facts about the towns.
**Conclusion (5 minutes):**
1. **Recap (2 minutes):**
- Ask a few students to share one fact they remember about any town.
2. **Reflect and Extend (3 minutes):**
- Assign a simple homework task: Draw their favorite town and write one sentence about it.
- Encourage students to ask their parents/guardians about any other major towns they might know.
**Assessment:**
- Observe students' participation during the map labeling activity and the flashcard game to assess understanding.
- Review the completed worksheets to ensure correct matching and comprehension.
**Follow-Up:**
Plan a future lesson to explore the cultural significance and historical background of these major towns, or to extend learning to other notable towns in Nigeria.