Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary 1

TERM – 2^ND TERM

WEEK EIGHT

Class: Senior Secondary School 1

Age: 15 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: HISTORY

Topic: INTER-GROUP RELATIONS A) ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES AND INTER-GROUP RELATIONS

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

I.) Describe the nature of commercial relations between Nigeria’s diverse peoples.

 II.) Access the impact of economic activity on inter-group relations.

III.) Identify other types of inter-group relations.       

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

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures,

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

NOTE

INTER-GROUP RELATIONS A) ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES AND INTER-GROUP RELATIONS.

Nature of Commercial Relations Between Nigeria's Diverse Peoples

Commercial relations between Nigeria's diverse ethnic groups have historically been extensive and diverse, reflecting the country's rich cultural and economic tapestry. The major aspects of these commercial relations include:

1. Trade Networks: Nigeria's geographical diversity, including coastal regions, savannas, and forests, has facilitated the development of extensive trade networks.
2. Market Integration: Markets have long served as centers of economic activity and cultural exchange in Nigeria. Weekly markets, such as the famous Onitsha Market and Kano Market, attract traders from different ethnic groups who come to buy, sell, and exchange goods.
3. Specialized Industries: Some ethnic groups have developed specialized industries based on local resources and skills.
4. Intermediaries and Middlemen: Intermediaries, often belonging to merchant or trading families, play crucial roles in facilitating commercial transactions between different ethnic groups.

Impact of Economic Activity on Inter-Group Relations

The economic activities of Nigeria's diverse peoples have had both positive and negative impacts on inter-group relations:

1. Commercial interactions have facilitated cultural exchange and integration among Nigeria's ethnic groups.
2. Economic activities can also lead to competition and conflict between ethnic groups, particularly in cases where resources are scarce or unevenly distributed.
3. Economic disparities can contribute to social stratification within and between ethnic groups.
4. Economic activities often serve as markers of ethnic identity and solidarity, with certain industries or trades becoming associated with specific ethnic groups.

Other Types of Inter-Group Relations

In addition to commercial interactions, Nigeria's diverse peoples engage in various other forms of inter-group relations, including:

1. Social and Cultural Exchanges: Interactions between ethnic groups extend beyond economic activities to include social and cultural exchanges, such as intermarriage, religious festivals, and traditional ceremonies.
2. Political Alliances and Coalitions: Ethnic groups often form political alliances and coalitions based on shared interests or grievances.
3. Intermarriage and Kinship Ties: Intermarriage and kinship ties play important roles in fostering relations between ethnic groups. Marriage alliances strengthen bonds between families and communities, facilitating cooperation and solidarity across ethnic lines.
4. Conflict and Resolution: Inter-group relations in Nigeria are also shaped by conflicts and efforts at conflict resolution.

EVALUATION: 1. Describe 5 commercial relations between Nigeria’s diverse peoples.

2. Identify 3 impact of economic activity on inter-group relations.
3.   Identify and describe 4 types of inter-group relations.       

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively