Lesson Plan for Primary 4 - History - States Created By General Yakubu Gowon

**Lesson Plan: History - States Created by General Yakubu Gowon** **Grade**: Primary 4 **Subject**: History **Topic**: States Created by General Yakubu Gowon **Duration**: 1 hour --- ### **Objectives:** - Students will learn about General Yakubu Gowon and his role in Nigeria’s history. - Students will identify the states created under General Yakubu Gowon's leadership. - Students will understand the reasons behind the creation of these states. ### **Materials Needed:** - Map of Nigeria - Pictures of General Yakubu Gowon - Chart with list of states created by Gowon - Markers, stickers, or colored pencils - Handouts with brief information on each state ### **Introduction (10 minutes):** 1. **Greeting**: Welcome the students. 2. **Hook**: Show pictures of General Yakubu Gowon and ask if they know who he is. 3. **Introduction**: Briefly explain who General Yakubu Gowon is and his significance in Nigerian history. - General Yakubu Gowon was the military head of state in Nigeria from 1966 to 1975. - He played a crucial role in restructuring the Nigerian political landscape. ### **Teaching/Exploring (25 minutes):** 1. **Historical Context** (5 minutes): - Explain the political climate of Nigeria during Gowon's regime. - Discuss the need for state creation to ensure better governance and representation. 2. **States Created by Gowon** (10 minutes): - Use the map of Nigeria to show the original regions and the states created by General Gowon in 1967. - Highlight the 12 states established: 1. North-Western State 2. North-Eastern State 3. Kano State 4. Kaduna State 5. Kwara State 6. Benue-Plateau State 7. Lagos State 8. Western State 9. Mid-Western State 10. East-Central State 11. South-Eastern State 12. Rivers State 3. **Reasons for State Creation** (10 minutes): - Discuss the reasons behind the creation of the states: - To address ethnic and regional tensions. - To promote administrative efficiency. - To ensure a fair distribution of resources. ### **Activity (15 minutes):** 1. **Map Activity**: - Hand out blank maps of Nigeria and markers or stickers. - Ask students to color or label the states that were created by General Gowon. - Use the handouts provided to give them brief information about each state. - Have students share what they learned about one of the states with the class. ### **Conclusion (10 minutes):** 1. **Recap** (5 minutes): - Summarize the lesson. - Reinforce the key points about General Yakubu Gowon’s contributions to the restructuring of Nigeria. 2. **Questions & Answers** (5 minutes): - Open the floor for any questions from the students. - Provide clear and concise answers to solidify their understanding. ### **Assessment:** - Evaluate students' maps for accuracy in identifying and coloring the states. - Informally assess students’ understanding through their participation in discussions and the Q&A session. ### **Homework:** - Ask students to write a short paragraph about one of the states created by General Yakubu Gowon and how it has developed over the years. ### **Additional Notes:** - Encourage the students to discuss the lesson with their parents or guardians. - Plan a follow-up lesson to explore the impact of state creation on Nigeria's development.