Lesson Plan for Primary 3 - History - The Nigerian People - Ibibio People

**Lesson Plan: The Nigerian People - Ibibio People** **Grade Level:** Primary 3 **Subject:** History **Topic:** The Nigerian People - Ibibio People **Duration:** 45 minutes --- ### **Objectives:** 1. **Knowledge:** Students will understand who the Ibibio people are and their importance in Nigerian culture. 2. **Comprehension:** Students will learn about the traditional customs, language, and geographical location of the Ibibio people. 3. **Application:** Students will be able to identify key elements of Ibibio culture and traditions. 4. **Analysis:** Students will compare and contrast Ibibio culture with any other Nigerian ethnic group they know. ### **Materials Needed:** - Map of Nigeria - Pictures of Ibibio traditional attire and cultural artifacts - Short video or audio clip of Ibibio traditional music - Chalkboard/Whiteboard and Chalk/Markers - Handouts with key facts about the Ibibio people - Colored pencils/crayons and drawing paper ### **Introduction (10 Minutes):** 1. **Greeting and Settling Down:** Begin by greeting the students and ensuring they are settled. 2. **Engagement Question:** Start with a question: "Who knows where Nigeria is on the map?" Allow a few students to point it out. 3. **Context Setting:** Explain that Nigeria is a country with many diverse ethnic groups, and today, they will learn about one of these groups called the Ibibio people. ### **Main Content (25 Minutes):** 1. **Geographical Location:** - Show Nigeria on the map and point out where the Ibibio people are located (Akwa Ibom State). - Briefly explain the geography of the region (mentioning rivers, climate, and terrain). 2. **Language and Communication:** - Introduce the Ibibio language. - Share a few common Ibibio greetings and phrases. For example, “Mmon (Hello)” and “Nno (Welcome)”. 3. **Culture and Traditions:** - Show pictures of Ibibio traditional attire and explain their significance. - Discuss some traditional Ibibio dishes (like Afang soup and Edikang Ikong). - Briefly describe some Ibibio festivals (like the Ekpo masquerade). - Play a short video or an audio clip of Ibibio traditional music. 4. **Group Activity:** - Divide students into small groups and give each group a handout with different aspects of Ibibio culture (dress, food, festivals, etc.) - Have each group draw or write about what they learned and present it to the class. ### **Conclusion (10 Minutes):** 1. **Recap:** Summarize key points about the Ibibio people. 2. **Comparison Activity:** Ask students to think about another Nigerian ethnic group they know of. Compare similarities and differences between them and the Ibibio people. 3. **Q&A:** Open the floor for questions from the students. 4. **Reflection:** Ask students to share one interesting thing they learned about the Ibibio people. ### **Assessment:** - **Observation:** Monitor students during the group activity and presentations. - **Participation:** Note contributions during the Q&A and reflection sections. - **Handout Activity:** Review the drawings or writings from the group activity for understanding. ### **Extension Activity:** 1. **Homework Assignment:** Ask students to draw a picture or write a short story about an Ibibio festival. 2. **Library Assignment:** Encourage students to find more information about the Ibibio people in the school library and share what they learn in the next class. --- This lesson plan aims to introduce Primary 3 students to the Ibibio people, one of Nigeria's many ethnic groups, in an engaging and comprehensive manner.