**Lesson Plan: Nigerian People: North West - Hausa**
**Class: Primary 2**
**Subject: History**
**Duration: 40 minutes**
**Topic: Nigerian People: North West - Hausa**
**Objective:**
- By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. Identify the Hausa as an ethnic group in the North West region of Nigeria.
2. Understand basic information about Hausa culture, including language, clothing, and key traditions.
3. Recognize and locate the North West region of Nigeria on a map.
**Materials Needed:**
- A map of Nigeria
- Pictures of Hausa people in traditional attire
- Flashcards with key Hausa words and phrases
- A brief video clip about Hausa culture (if available)
- Drawing and coloring materials
**Lesson Structure:**
**Introduction (5 minutes):**
1. Greeting and settling the students.
2. Begin with a quick discussion:
- Show the map of Nigeria.
- Ask if students can point out the North West region.
- Briefly explain that the Hausa people live in this region.
**Body of Lesson:**
**Step 1: Introduction to the Hausa People (10 minutes):**
- Use pictures and the map to show where the Hausa people live.
- Explain in simple terms who the Hausa people are:
* An ethnic group in the North West of Nigeria.
* Speak the Hausa language.
- Play a brief video clip about Hausa culture.
**Step 2: Hausa Culture Insights (10 minutes):**
- Show images of traditional Hausa clothing.
- Discuss key traditions and customs (e.g., their festivals, foods, and arts).
- Introduce a few key Hausa words and phrases (e.g., "Sannu" for hello, "Nagode" for thank you).
**Step 3: Interactive Activity (10 minutes):**
- Distribute drawing and coloring materials.
- Ask students to draw and color Hausa traditional attire or a cultural scene based on what they've learned.
**Conclusion (5 minutes):**
1. Review key points:
- Who are the Hausa people?
- What region do they live in?
- Key aspects of their culture.
2. Allow a few students to share their drawings.
3. Answer any questions students may have.
**Homework/Extension Activity:**
- Ask students to practice the new Hausa words and phrases they learned with their family.
- Provide a simple worksheet with a map of Nigeria for them to color the North West region where the Hausa people live.
**Assessment:**
- Observe students during the lesson to see if they can identify and explain aspects of Hausa culture.
- Review drawings to assess understanding of traditional attire.
- Use question and answer sessions at the conclusion to gauge comprehension.
**Note for Teacher:**
- Be culturally sensitive and respectful when discussing another culture.
- Encourage curiosity and appreciation of diversity among students.