**Lesson Plan: The Nigerian People - Tiv People**
**Grade Level:** Primary 3
**Subject:** History
**Duration:** 45 minutes
**Topic:** The Nigerian People - Tiv People
**Objectives:**
1. Students will be able to identify who the Tiv people are and where they are from.
2. Students will learn about the culture, traditions, and lifestyle of the Tiv people.
3. Students will understand the significance of the Tiv people within Nigerian society.
**Materials:**
- Map of Nigeria
- Pictures of Tiv people, their traditional attire, and artifacts
- Markers and chart paper
- Short video about Tiv culture
- Worksheets with questions
**Introduction (10 minutes):**
1. Begin with a brief discussion about Nigeria and its diverse cultures.
2. Show a map of Nigeria and highlight Benue State, where the majority of Tiv people live.
3. Ask students if they have heard about the Tiv people and what they know about them.
4. Introduce the objectives of the lesson.
**Body (25 minutes):**
*Section 1: Who are the Tiv People? (10 minutes)*
1. Explain that the Tiv people are one of the ethnic groups in Nigeria, residing mainly in Benue State.
2. Show pictures of Tiv people and their traditional attire.
3. Discuss their language, Tiv, which is part of the Bantu language family.
*Section 2: Culture and Traditions (10 minutes)*
1. Describe some of the significant customs and traditions of the Tiv people, such as their traditional dance called 'Swange.'
2. Talk about important festivals and events in Tiv culture, like the 'Kwagh-hir' festival, which showcases their storytelling through puppetry and drama.
3. Highlight the importance of agriculture to the Tiv people and their staple foods like yam and millet.
*Section 3: Contributions and Significance (5 minutes)*
1. Discuss notable figures from the Tiv ethnic group and their contributions to Nigerian society, like politicians, musicians, and writers.
2. Emphasize the importance of understanding and respecting all cultures within Nigeria.
**Activity (10 minutes):**
- Show a short video clip about the Tiv people, highlighting their daily lives and cultural practices.
- After the video, divide the students into small groups and provide them with a worksheet containing questions about what they learned.
Example questions could include:
- Where do the Tiv people primarily live?
- Name one tradition or festival of the Tiv people.
- What are some staple foods of the Tiv people?
**Conclusion (5 minutes):**
1. Review the key points from the lesson, asking a few students to share what they learned.
2. Reinforce the significance of the diverse cultures within Nigeria.
3. Assign a small homework task: draw a picture of something they learned about the Tiv people, and write a short sentence explaining it.
**Assessment:**
- Participation during the lesson and group activity.
- Completion and accuracy of the worksheet.
- Homework drawing and explanation.
**Reflection:**
- After the lesson, reflect on what worked well and what could be improved for future lessons. Consider how engaged the students were and whether the objectives were met.