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Nigeria location, position and size

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TERM – 3RD TERM

WEEK ONE

Class: Senior Secondary School 1

Age: 15 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: Geography

Topic: NIGERIA LOCATION, POSITION AND SIZE

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

  1. Describe the location and position of Nigeria with reference to her latitude, longitude, boundaries and neighbours.
  2. Describe the size and political divisions of Nigeria.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers,

demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S

ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher describe the location and position of Nigeria using the Nigeria Map

Students as a class, discuss the location, position, size and political divisions of Nigeria

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher uses the map discuss the latitude and longitude of Nigeria

Teacher also identify neighboring countries and their boundaries on the map.

Each student, draws the map of Nigeria and shows the 36 states

STEP 3

DEMONSTRATIO

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Teacher discusses the size and political division of Nigeria.

Students in few groups identify the political division in Nigeria

 

STEP 4

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a summarized note on the board

 

The students

copy the note in

their books

 

NOTE

NIGERIA LOCATION, POSITION AND SIZE

Nigeria is a country located in West Africa, known for its diverse culture, rich history, and significant economic influence on the continent. With a population of over 200 million people, it is the most populous country in Africa. Nigeria has a mix of ethnic groups, including Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo, contributing to its cultural vibrancy. The capital city is Abuja, while Lagos serves as the major economic and commercial hub. Nigeria has a varied landscape, featuring savannahs, rainforests, and the Niger River.

Location and position of Nigeria

Nigeria is situated in West Africa, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the south. Its approximate latitude ranges from about 4 to 14 degrees North.

It's spans a longitude range of approximately 3 to 15 degrees East. Bordered to the west by Benin, to the north by Niger, to the northeast by Chad, and to the east by Cameroon. The southern border is defined by the coastline along the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean.

The size and political divisions of Nigeria

Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and covers an area of about 923,768 square kilometers, making it the 32nd largest country in the world. It is divided into 36 states and one Federal Capital Territory (FCT), where the capital city, Abuja, is located. The states are further divided into Local Government Areas (LGAs). Nigeria's political structure operates within a federal system, comprising the central government and the individual states, each with its own government and legislature. The country's political landscape reflects its diverse ethnic and cultural composition.

EVALUATION: 1. Without using a Map, describe the location and position of Nigeria.

  1. Discuss the size and political divisions in Nigeria
  2. Draw the Map of Nigeria indicating the 36 states, with neighboring countries.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively