**Lesson Plan: Nigerian People - South East: Igbo**
**Grade Level:** Primary 2
**Subject:** History
**Duration:** 45 minutes
**Topic:** Nigerian People: South East - Igbo
### Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Identify the Igbo people as one of the major ethnic groups in Nigeria.
2. Describe some cultural practices and traditions of the Igbo people.
3. Recognize and name some important places and figures in Igbo history.
4. Appreciate the diversity within Nigeria, particularly in the South East region.
### Materials Needed:
- Pictures and maps of Nigeria highlighting the South East region.
- Igbo traditional attire illustrations.
- Igbo music and dance clips (optional).
- A simple storybook or printed story about Igbo culture.
- Drawing materials (crayons, markers, paper).
- A globe or world map (for geographical context).
### Procedure:
#### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Warm-up:** Begin by showing the class a map of Nigeria and asking them if they know any of the major ethnic groups in the country. Guide them to point out the South East region.
2. **Introduction to Igbo:** Explain that today they will learn about the Igbo people, one of the major ethnic groups in the South East of Nigeria. Show pictures of traditional Igbo attire, and explain briefly their importance.
#### Instruction (15 minutes)
3. **Story-Telling:** Read a short, engaging story that features a day in the life of an Igbo child. Make sure the story highlights key cultural aspects such as language, food, dress, and family structures.
4. **Discussion:** Ask open-ended questions related to the story, such as:
- "What kind of clothes did the Igbo child wear?"
- "What activities did the family do together?"
- "What foods did the Igbo family eat?"
5. **Cultural Practices:** Show clips or images of Igbo music and dance, explaining their significance in Igbo culture. Optionally, you can play a short clip of Igbo music and demonstrate a simple dance step.
#### Activities (15 minutes)
6. **Group Activity:**
- **Drawing Exercise:** Hand out drawing materials and ask the students to draw something they remember from the story or a traditional Igbo attire.
- **Map Activity:** Use a globe or world map to show students where Nigeria is located, then zoom into the South East region where the Igbo people live.
7. **Interactive Game:** Organize a quick quiz game where students need to match pictures with their descriptions (e.g., match a picture of Igbo traditional attire with the term "Igbo clothes").
#### Conclusion (5 minutes)
8. **Recap:** Go over the key points of the lesson, reinforcing the most important cultural elements of the Igbo people.
9. **Appreciation of Diversity:** Conclude by discussing the importance of learning about different cultures and appreciating the diversity within Nigeria.
#### Homework:
- **Family Interview:** Have students ask a family member to tell them a story related to their own culture. They will share this story with the class in the next lesson.
### Assessment:
- Participation in discussions and activities.
- Drawings reflecting understanding of Igbo culture.
- Responses in the interactive game.
### Reflection:
- Did the students engage well with the story and activities?
- Were any concepts particularly challenging?
- What can be improved in the delivery of the lesson for better understanding?
This lesson plan aims to provide second graders with a foundational understanding of the Igbo people and their cultural significance, fostering appreciation for Nigeria's diversity.