## Lesson Plan: The Second Federal Capital of Nigeria (Abuja)
### Subject:
History
### Grade:
Primary 4
### Duration:
45 Minutes
### Topic:
The Second Federal Capital of Nigeria - Abuja
### Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. Identify Abuja as the second federal capital of Nigeria.
2. Understand the reasons why Abuja was chosen to replace Lagos as the capital.
3. Recognize key landmarks and features of Abuja.
4. Explain the significance of the change of capital in Nigeria’s history.
### Materials Needed:
- World map and map of Nigeria
- Pictures of key landmarks in Abuja (Aso Rock, National Mosque, Nigerian National Assembly, etc.)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Printed fact sheets about Abuja
- Projector (optional)
- Craft supplies for a drawing activity
### Lesson Steps:
#### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Greeting and Setup:** Greet the students and introduce the topic. Show the map of Nigeria and locate Lagos and Abuja.
2. **Hook Activity:** Ask students if they know what a capital city is and why it's important. Allow a few students to share their ideas.
#### Presentation (15 minutes)
1. **Brief History of Lagos:** Explain that Lagos was the first federal capital of Nigeria. Discuss its role and the challenges faced by Lagos as a capital (overcrowding, traffic congestion, etc.).
2. **Introduction of Abuja:** Explain that due to the challenges in Lagos, the government decided to move the capital to Abuja in 1991. Use a projector to show pictures of key landmarks.
3. **Reasons for Choosing Abuja:**
- Central location, making it accessible to all Nigerians.
- Planned city with space for expansion.
- Political neutrality, not dominated by any one ethnic group.
4. **Key Landmarks:**
- Aso Rock
- Nigerian National Mosque
- Nigerian National Christian Centre
- Nigerian National Assembly (show pictures and explain briefly).
#### Activity (15 minutes)
1. **Map Quest:** Hand out printed maps of Nigeria to each student. Have students mark Lagos and Abuja on their maps.
2. **Group Discussion:** Divide students into small groups. Provide each group with a fact sheet about Abuja. Each group should read their sheet and then share one interesting fact with the class.
3. **Drawing Activity:** Provide drawing paper and craft supplies. Ask students to draw one of the key landmarks of Abuja. Then, have them share their drawings with the class and explain what they've learned about their chosen landmark.
#### Conclusion (5 minutes)
1. **Review and Questions:** Quickly review the main points of the lesson. Ask the students a few questions to assess their understanding:
- Why was Abuja chosen as the new capital?
- Name one landmark in Abuja.
2. **Homework Assignment:** Ask students to write a short paragraph about why they think having a centrally located capital is important for a country.
### Assessment:
- Participation in group discussions and activities.
- Accuracy and creativity in drawing landmarks.
- Understanding shown in answers to review questions.
### Reflection:
- At the end of the lesson, note the students' engagement levels and any difficulties they had.
- Reflect on what worked well and what could be improved for future lessons on similar topics.