### Lesson Plan: Nigerian People: South West - Yoruba
**Grade Level:** Primary 2
**Subject:** History
**Topic:** Nigerian People: South West - Yoruba
**Duration:** 45 minutes
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#### Objectives
1. Students will be able to identify the Yoruba people and locate South West Nigeria on a map.
2. Students will understand some key aspects of Yoruba culture, including traditional attire, food, and festivals.
3. Students will appreciate the diversity and richness of Nigeria's cultural heritage.
#### Materials Needed
- Map of Nigeria
- Pictures of Yoruba traditional attire, foods, and festivals
- Video or audio clips of Yoruba music and traditional dances
- Art supplies (papers, crayons, markers)
- Flashcards with Yoruba vocabulary words
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#### Lesson Outline
**Introduction (10 minutes)**
1. Greet the students and briefly introduce the topic: "Today we are going to learn about the Yoruba people from South West Nigeria."
2. Show the map of Nigeria and help students locate the South West region.
3. Introduce the Yoruba people, mentioning that they are one of the largest ethnic groups in Nigeria.
**Instruction (20 minutes)**
1. **Yoruba Traditional Attire**
- Show pictures of Yoruba traditional attire, such as the "Agbada" for men and the "Iro and Buba" for women.
- Discuss the occasions when these clothes are worn.
2. **Yoruba Foods**
- Show pictures or provide samples of popular Yoruba dishes like Jollof rice, Pounded yam with Egusi soup, and Akara.
- Encourage students to share if any of these foods are familiar to them.
3. **Yoruba Festivals**
- Describe some key festivals like the Eyo Festival and the Osun-Osogbo Festival.
- Show a short video clip or images from the festivals to highlight music, dancing, and costumes.
**Activity (10 minutes)**
1. **Yoruba Vocabulary Flashcards**
- Introduce simple Yoruba words such as "E kaaro" (Good morning), "Omowale" (child has returned), and "Ayanmo" (destiny).
- Practice saying these words together as a class.
2. **Cultural Drawing Activity**
- Give students art supplies to draw something they learned about Yoruba culture (e.g., traditional attire, food, a scene from a festival).
- Allow students to share and explain their drawings with the class.
**Closure (5 minutes)**
1. Review key points from the lesson.
- Ask students to name a Yoruba traditional attire, a popular dish, and a festival.
2. Emphasize the importance of understanding and respecting cultural diversity.
3. Encourage students to share what they learned with their families at home.
**Assessment**
- Observe student participation during discussions and activities.
- Review students' drawings and their explanations to gauge understanding of the lesson.
**Extension Activities**
- Create a "Cultural Day" where students come dressed in traditional attire from different Nigerian ethnic groups.
- Invite a guest speaker from the Yoruba community to share more about their culture and traditions with the class.
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**Teacher's Reflection:**
- Assess the effectiveness of the lesson based on student engagement and participation.
- Consider any adjustments needed for future lessons on similar topics.
- Reflect on any additional resources that could enhance the students' learning experience.