History - Junior Secondary 1 - Access to sources of history

TERM: 1^ST TERM

WEEK: 5 and 6

CLASS: Junior Secondary School 1

AGE: 12 years

DURATION: 40 minutes

DATE:

SUBJECT: History

TOPIC: Access to sources of history

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, the learners should be able to

1. ) Explain the meaning of access to sources of history
2. ) Outline the importance of history to the individual, society and to the nation

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, story-telling, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Basic History for Junior Secondary Schools 1 by Ijeoma E.O

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

WEEK 5

NOTE

ACCESS TO SOURCES OF HISTORY

Access to sources of history is the availability of reliable historic materials to the public who are interested in exploring them

How to access these sources of history include:

1. Excursion to historical sites
2. Exhibitions
3. Libraries
4. Cultural festivals
5. Museums
6. Internet etc

IMPORTANCE OF HISTORY TO INDIVIDUALS

1. It helps them to understand themselves and their environments better
2. Serves as a reservoir of knowledge
3. It takes us closer to happenings and events in the past and know how
4. To effect changes for a better future
5. To develop transferrable skills
6. It helps to develop an understanding of the world
7. It contributes to moral understanding
8. It helps us to understand other people

EVALUATION:   

1. Define access to historical sources
2. How can we access historical sources?
3. Outline five importance of history to an individual

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher marks their books and commends them positively

WEEK 6

NOTE

IMPORTANCE OF HISTORY TO THE SOCIETY

1. It helps us to know how the world worked then and how it works now so as to have a better society
2. It acts as a laboratory that helps us experiment with the past
3. Decision makers have to resort to history to make factual judgment based on happenings
4. It helps transmit culture and values
5. It helps us to learn from mistakes
6. It helps us to understand other people
7. It encourages us to develop a greater appreciation for multicultural influences within our communities as well.

IMPORTANCE OF HISTORY TO THE NATION

1. It promotes nationality and patriotism
2. It guides in future planning
3. It helps us understand past personalities and present personalities
4. History provides data about the emergence of national institutions, problems and value
5. It understands present day issues
6. To understand the process of change over time
7. It enhances political intelligence
8. To build better citizenship
9. It helps us learn from the past and notice clear warning signs
10. To build identity

EVALUATION:   

1. Outline five importance of history to

1. the society
2. the nation

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher marks their books and commends them positively