Lesson Plan for Primary 4 - History - The Nigerian People - Nupe People

### Lesson Plan for Primary 4 History: The Nigerian People - Nupe People **Subject:** History **Grade Level:** Primary 4 **Topic:** The Nigerian People - Nupe People **Duration:** 1 hour --- #### Learning Objectives: 1. Understand who the Nupe people are and where they are located. 2. Identify key aspects of Nupe culture, traditions, and history. 3. Appreciate the diversity within Nigeria's ethnic groups. --- #### Materials Needed: - World map and map of Nigeria - Pictures and illustrations of Nupe people and their cultural artifacts - Audio recordings of Nupe music (if available) - Chart paper and markers - Handouts with brief notes about the Nupe people - Worksheets for activities --- #### Lesson Outline: **Introduction (10 minutes):** 1. **Welcome and Introduction:** - Greet the students and briefly introduce the day's topic. - Inform students that they will be learning about the Nupe people, an ethnic group in Nigeria. 2. **Location Activity:** - Show a map of Nigeria and point out where the Nupe people are primarily located (Niger State, Kwara State, and Kogi State). - Have students identify surrounding states and rivers (e.g., the Niger River). **Main Lesson (30 minutes):** 3. **Historical Background:** - Provide a brief overview of the Nupe people's history, including significant events. - Highlight the Nupe Kingdom and some influential leaders like Etsu Nupe (the traditional ruler). 4. **Cultural Insights:** - Discuss important aspects of Nupe culture such as traditional attire, festivals (e.g., Nupe Day), and traditional dances. - Show pictures of Nupe traditional clothing and describe their significance. - Play a short audio clip of Nupe music if available to give students a feel of their traditional sounds. 5. **Language:** - Introduce a few basic phrases in Nupe and their meanings. - Encourage students to repeat the phrases to get a feel for the language. **Activity (15 minutes):** 6. **Interactive Chart:** - Divide students into groups and give them chart paper and markers. - Each group creates a chart highlighting different aspects of Nupe life: one group could do food, another could do clothing, another could do festivals, etc. - Groups then present their charts to the class. 7. **Worksheet Completion:** - Distribute worksheets with fill-in-the-blanks, matching, or multiple-choice questions based on the lesson. - Walk around to assist students as they complete the worksheet. **Conclusion (5 minutes):** 8. **Recap and Q&A:** - Recap the key points learned about the Nupe people. - Allow students to ask questions and clarify any doubts. 9. **Homework Assignment:** - Assign a simple homework task: Students should draw or write about one interesting fact they learned about the Nupe people and share it in the next class. --- #### Assessment: - Observing student participation and engagement during discussions and activities. - Reviewing the completed worksheets for understanding. - Evaluating homework assignments for comprehension and creativity. --- #### Reflection: After the lesson, reflect on its effectiveness: - Did students achieve the learning objectives? - What worked well, and what could be improved for future lessons? - Were students engaged and interested in the topic? How can engagement be increased? --- This lesson plan should provide an engaging and educational introduction to the Nupe people of Nigeria for Primary 4 students. Be sure to adapt the activities and content as needed to fit your specific classroom and student needs.