Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary 2

Importance of festivals and heritage in Nigeria

TERM – 1ST TERM

WEEK FOUR

Class: Senior Secondary School 1

Age: 16 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: TOURISM

Topic: IMPORTANCE OF FESTIVALS AND HERITAGE IN NIGERIA

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

  1. Outline in details the significance of festivals to Nigeria
  2. Outline in details the significance heritages to 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 Teachers explain in details the significance and importance of festivals to Nigeria

Students pay

attention

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher discusses significance/importance of heritage  Nigeria

Students pay

attention and

participate

STEP 3

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a summarized

note on the board

The students

copy the note in

their books

 

NOTE

IMPORTANCE OF FESTIVALS AND HERITAGE IN NIGERIA

Importance of festivals

Festivals hold significant importance in Nigeria for several reasons:

  1. Festivals serve as a means of preserving and promoting Nigeria's diverse cultural heritage.
  2. Festivals foster a sense of unity and belonging among community members. They bring people together, regardless of differences, to celebrate shared values, history, and identity.
  3. Festivals contribute to the local economy by attracting tourists, generating revenue for businesses, and creating employment opportunities.
  4. Festivals showcase Nigeria's cultural richness and attract domestic and international tourists.
  5. Festivals provide a platform for artists, performers, musicians, craftsmen, and creatives to showcase their talents and skills.
  6. Festivals often promote peace, tolerance, and intercultural understanding by bringing together people from different backgrounds in a spirit of celebration and camaraderie.

Importance of heritage

Heritage holds significant importance in Nigeria for several reasons:

  1. Heritage serves as a cornerstone of Nigeria's cultural identity, encompassing diverse traditions, languages, customs, arts, and beliefs.
  2. Heritage preservation is essential for safeguarding Nigeria's rich historical legacy. It includes preserving archaeological sites, monuments, artifacts, and historical landmarks that bear witness to the country's past civilizations, kingdoms, colonial history, and struggles for independence.
  3. Nigeria's heritage sites and cultural attractions have significant tourism potential. They attract domestic and international tourists, contributing to economic growth, job creation, and revenue generation.
  4. Heritage plays a crucial role in promoting social cohesion and national unity by celebrating Nigeria's cultural diversity and fostering mutual respect and understanding among different ethnic groups and communities.
  5. Heritage education enhances public awareness and appreciation of Nigeria's cultural heritage, history, and traditions.
  6. Some aspects of Nigeria's heritage, such as natural sites, traditional ecological knowledge, and sustainable practices, contribute to environmental conservation and biodiversity preservation.

EVALUATION: 1. Mention 5 importance of festivals to the Nigeria economy

  1. Mention 5 importance of heritage to the Nigeria economy.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively