Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary 1
The Jukun
The Jukun
TERM – 2ND TERM
WEEK FOUR
Class: Senior Secondary School 1
Age: 15 years
Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each
Date:
Subject: HISTORY
Topic: THE JUKUN
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
I.) Explain the peculiar place of the Jukun in Nigerian history.
II.) Explain the basis of their military power.
III.) Describe the place of religion in Jukun society
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures,
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
PERIOD 1-2
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PRESENTATION |
TEACHER’S ACTIVITY |
STUDENT’S ACTIVITY |
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STEP 1 INTRODUCTION |
The teacher explains the formation of Jukun and identify the peculiar places of the Jukun in Nigeria history. |
Students pay attention |
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STEP 2 EXPLANATION |
Teacher describe basis of military power and discuss the place of religion in the Jukun society. |
Students pay attention and participate. |
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STEP 3 NOTE TAKING |
The teacher writes a summarized note on the board |
The students copy the note in their books |
NOTE
THE JUKUN
Jukun are an ethno-linguistic group or ethnic nation in West Africa. The Jukun are traditionally located in Taraba, Benue, Nasarawa, Plateau, Adamawa, and Gombe States in Nigeria and parts of northwestern Cameroon. They are descendants of the people of the Kwararafa kingdom.
The Jukun traditionally possessed a complex system of offices, which had both a political and a religious aspect; the priesthood practiced an involved form of religion marked by diurnal and annual rounds of ritual and sacrifice. The king, called Aka Uku, was—until he became a member of northern Nigeria’s house of chiefs in 1947.
The basis of military power of the Jukun
The basis of Jukun military power stemmed from several factors. Firstly, they had a well-organized and disciplined military structure, consisting of professional warriors who underwent rigorous training and were proficient in various forms of warfare. Secondly, the Jukun utilized strategic alliances and military tactics to expand their territory and influence, often forming alliances with neighboring ethnic groups to strengthen their military forces. Additionally, they had access to abundant natural resources, including iron ore for weapon production, which further bolstered their military capabilities.
Religion in Jukun society
Religion held a significant place in Jukun society, with traditional beliefs and practices deeply ingrained in their cultural and social fabric. The Jukun practiced a form of indigenous religion characterized by animism, ancestor veneration, and belief in supernatural forces. They worshipped various deities and spirits associated with natural phenomena, ancestral lineage, and societal well-being. Rituals, ceremonies, and sacrifices were integral components of their religious practices, aimed at appeasing the spirits and ensuring communal harmony and prosperity. Religion also played a role in legitimizing political authority, with rulers often regarded as divine or semi-divine figures endowed with spiritual authority and responsibility for the welfare of their subjects.
EVALUATION: 1. Identify the peculiar place of the Jukun in Nigerian history.
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively