**Lesson Plan: The Nigerian People - Igala People (Primary 3)**
**Objective:**
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Identify who the Igala people are.
2. Recognize key aspects of Igala culture, including language, clothing, and festivals.
3. Locate the region where the Igala people live on a map of Nigeria.
**Materials Needed:**
- A large map of Nigeria
- Pictures of Igala traditional clothing and festivals
- Flashcards with key vocabulary terms
- A short video or slideshow about the Igala people
- Coloring sheets with Igala cultural symbols
- Whiteboard and markers
**Duration:**
60 minutes
**Lesson Structure:**
1. **Introduction (10 minutes)**
- Greet the students and introduce the day’s topic: "The Nigerian People - Igala People".
- Begin with a brief discussion: "Who has heard of the Igala people?" and "What do you know about them?". Write down any answers on the whiteboard.
- Show students Nigeria on the map, pointing to the area where the Igala live (primarily in Kogi State).
2. **Presentation (15 minutes)**
- Explain who the Igala people are, using the map to show their geographic location. Mention that they have a rich history and are one of the many ethnic groups in Nigeria.
- Show pictures of traditional Igala clothing and festivals. Explain how these elements are important to their culture.
- Play a short video or slideshow that provides more details about the Igala way of life, traditions, and contributions to Nigerian culture.
3. **Guided Practice (15 minutes)**
- Hand out flashcards with key terms and images: Igala, Kogi State, traditional clothing, festivals, etc.
- Discuss each term and image with the students, encouraging them to repeat and memorize.
- Engage students in a quick matching game using the flashcards, where they match terms to pictures.
4. **Independent Practice (10 minutes)**
- Provide students with coloring sheets that have symbols and images related to the Igala culture, such as traditional attire, festival scenes, and cultural symbols.
- Encourage students to color the sheets and discuss among themselves what they have learned.
5. **Review and Assessment (10 minutes)**
- Recap the main points of the lesson. Ask questions to review what the students have learned:
- "Where do the Igala people live?"
- "What is one thing that is special about the Igala culture?"
- "Can you name a traditional Igala festival?"
- Use the whiteboard to write down correct answers as students volunteer them.
- End with a quick oral quiz, asking each student to name one fact they learned about the Igala people.
**Closure:**
- Congratulate the students on their learning. Encourage them to share what they learned with their families.
- Inform them that in the next lesson, they will learn about another Nigerian ethnic group.
**Homework:**
- Assign students to draw a picture related to something they learned about the Igala people and write one sentence about it. They will present their drawings in the next class.
**Additional Notes:**
- Be sensitive to the various backgrounds of students and ensure the lesson fosters appreciation and respect for cultural diversity.
- Adapt materials as necessary to fit the needs and comprehension levels of all students.