History Curriculum/Scheme for Primary School
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HISTORY CURRICULUM FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL
Primary One
Theme one: Concept of History
Topic: Meaning of History/Family History
Theme Two: Origins and Peopling
Topic: People and Places in the Community
Theme Three: Heroes and Heroines in Nigeria
Topic: Heroes and Heroines in the community
Theme Four: Political Development in Nigeria
Topic: Traditional Rulers
Title Holders
The Local Government Chairperson
Primary Two
Theme one: Origins and Peopling
Topic 1: Indigenous people of the states
Topic 2: Nigerian peoples
Theme Two: Geography and Environment
Topic: Major towns in the state
Theme Three: Heroes and Heroines in Nigeria
Topic: Heroes and Heroines in the state
Theme Four: Political Development in Nigeria
Topic 1: History of the State
Topic 2: Major traditional rulers in the state
Primary Three
Theme one: Origins and Peopling
Topic: Nigerian peoples
Theme Three: Heroes and Heroines in Nigeria
Topic: Some Early Heroes and Heroines in Nigeria
Theme Two: Geography and Environment
Topic: Towns in Nigeria
Primary Four
Theme one: Political Development in Nigeria
Topic 1: The four early Regions in Nigeria
Topic 2: States Creation in Nigeria
Topic 3: Colonial Administrative Headquarters of British Protectorate
Topic 4: Federal capitals
Theme Two: Heroes and Heroines in Nigeria
Topic 1: Heroes and Heroines Nigeria I
Topic 2: Heroes and Heroines in Nigeria II
Theme Three: Origins and Peopling
Topic 1: Some Nigerian Peoples I
Topic 2: Some Nigerians Peoples II
Topic 3: Some Nigerian Peoples III
Theme Four: Geography and Environment
Topic 1: Important Historical features and sites in Nigeria I
Topic 2: Major Historical features and sites in Nigeria II
Primary Five
Theme one: Political Development in Nigeria
Topic 1: British Rule in Nigeria
Topic 2: Nationalists and Nationalism in Nigeria
Topic 3: Some Nationalists in Nigeria
Topic 4: Nigerian Independence
Theme Two: Religions in Nigeria
Topic 1: Traditional Religions in Nigeria
Topic 2: Islam in Nigeria
Topic 3: Christianity in Nigeria
Theme Three: Economy, Trade and Commerce
Topic 1: Traditional occupations in the Locality
Topic 2: Traditional occupations of the peoples in the State
Topic 3: Traditional occupations of the people of Nigeria: The Hausa people
Topic 4: Traditional occupations of the people of Nigeria: The Yoruba people
Topic 5: Traditional occupations of the people of Nigeria: The Igbo people
Primary Six
Theme one: Political Development in Nigeria
Topic 1: Civil Rule in Nigeria
Topic 2: Military Rule in Nigeria
Theme Two: Economy, Trade and Commerce
Topic 1: Oil Economy
Topic 2: The Growth of Industries in Nigeria
Topic 3: Christianity in Nigeria.
HISTORY SCHEME OF WORK FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL
PRIMARY ONE (1)
FIRST TERM
Week | Lesson Topic | Contents | Teaching and Learning Resources | Evaluation |
1 | Clean up/Revision | Previous topics taught/treated | Pictures on topic taught in previous class | Pupils to answer questions related to the previous topic taught |
2 | Meaning of History | Explanation of the meaning of History | TextbooksOther relevant materials | Pupils to explain the meaning of History |
3 | Meaning of Family History | Explanation of the meaning of family History | Pictures of different familiesTextbooksVideo clips of storytelling about family histories | Pupils to tell the histories of their families. |
4 | Peoples and places in the community | Identification of people in the community where the school is located | Pictures of various groups of people in the community and local government areaVideo clips of people in the community and local government area. | Pupils to mention 2 groups of people in the community. |
5 | Peoples and pes in the community | Identification of people in the Local Government Area where the school is located. | Pictures of various groups of people in the community and local government areaVideo clips of people in the community and local government area. | Pupils to mention 3 different groups of people in the local government area. |
6. | Peoples and places in the community | Identification of important places in the community where the school is located Market, schools, hospitals. | Pictures of various groups of people in the community and local government areaVideo clips of people in the community and local government area.Charts of important places in the community and local government area. | Pupils to mention 2 names of important places in the community. |
7. | Peoples and places in the community | Identification of important places in the community where the school is located Places of worshipPalace, village squareCommunity halls, etc. | Pictures of various groups of people in the community and local government areaVideo clips of people in the community and local government area.Charts of important places in the community and local government area. | Pupils to mention 2 names of important places in the community. |
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9 | Peoples and places in the community | Identification of important places in the community where the school is located Police stationLocal government secretariatPalace, etc. | Pictures of various groups of people in the community and local government areaVideo clips of people in the community and local government area.Charts of important places in the community and local government area. | Pupils to mention 2 names of important places in the community. |
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SECOND TERM
Week | Lesson Topic | Contents | Teaching and Learning Resources | Evaluation |
1 | Clean up/Revision | Previous topics taught/treated | Pictures on topic taught in previous term | Pupils to answer questions related to the previous topic taught |
2 | Heroes and heroines in the community | Explanation of the meaning of heroes and heroines | Pictures and magazines showing heroes and heroines in the communityVideo clips of heroes and heroines in the communityInternet | Pupils to state the meaning of heroes and heroines. |
3 | Heroes and heroines in the community | Identification of names of heroes and heroines in the community where the school is located. | Pictures and magazines showing heroes and heroines in the communityVideo clips of heroes and heroines in the communityInternet | Pupils to name 2 heroes and heroines in the community. |
4 | Heroes and heroines in the community | Identification of the achievements of heroes and heroines in the community. | Pictures and magazines showing heroes and heroines in the communityVideo clips of heroes and heroines in the communityInternet | Pupils to mention the achievements of 2 heroes and heroines within the community. |
5 | Meaning of Traditional Rulers | Explanation of the meaning of Traditional rulers | TextbooksPictures of traditional rulersNewspaper cuttings of traditional rulersDrawings of traditional rulers. | Pupils to explain the meaning of a traditional ruler |
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8. | Traditional Ruler(s) | Identification of the name(s) of the traditional ruler in the community where the school is located | TextbooksPictures of traditional rulersNewspaper cuttings of traditional rulersDrawings of traditional rulers. | Pupils to mention 2 roles of traditional ruler |
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THIRD TERM
Week | Lesson Topic | Contents | Teaching and Learning Resources | Evaluation |
1 | Clean up/Revision | Previous topics taught/treated | Pictures of past and present civilian leaders taught in previous term | Pupils to answer questions related to the previous topic taught |
2 | Meaning of Title Holders | Explanation of the meaning of a title holder | Pictures of traditional title holders in the communityVideo clips of traditional title holdersNewspaper cuttings of traditional title holders.InternetResource personnel | Pupils to explain the meaning of traditional title holders. |
3 | Title Holders | Identification of various traditional title holders in the community | Pictures of traditional title holders in the communityVideo clips of traditional title holdersNewspaper cuttings of traditional title holders.InternetResource personnel | Pupils to mention 2 traditional title holders in the community. |
4 | Title Holders | Identification of the duties of various title holders in the community | Pictures of traditional title holders in the communityVideo clips of traditional title holdersNewspaper cuttings of traditional title holders.InternetResource personnel | Pupils to mention 2 duties of traditional title holders in the community. |
5 | The Local Government Chairperson | Identification of the name of the local government area where the school is located | Pictures of the local government chairpersonMap of the local government areaPictures of the local government secretariat | Pupils to state the name of the local government area where the school is located. |
6. | The Local Government Chairperson | Identification of the name of the local government chairperson | Pictures of the local government chairpersonMap of the local government areaPictures of the local government secretariat | Pupils to mention the name of the local government area chairperson. |
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8. | The Local Government Chairperson | Identification of the duties of the local government chairperson. | Pictures of the local government chairpersonMap of the local government areaPictures of the local government secretariat | Pupils to mention 2 duties of the local government chairperson. |
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PRIMARY TWO (2)
FIRST TERM
Week | Lesson Topic | Contents | Teaching and Learning Resources | Evaluation |
1 | Clean up/Revision | Previous topics taught/treated | Pictures on topic taught in previous class | Pupils to answer questions related to the previous topic taught |
2 | Indigenous people of the state | Explanation of the meaning of indigenous peoples of the state | Map of the state with locations of the various people.Pictures of various peoples of the stateVideo clips of various peoples of the state. | Pupils to name 2 indigenous peoples of the state. |
3 | Indigenous people of the state | Identification of the major locations of the indigenous peoples of the state | Map of the state with locations of the various people.Pictures of various peoples of the stateVideo clips of various peoples of the state. | Pupils to mention 2 major locations of the indigenous peoples of the state. |
4 | Nigerian peoples | Some people of Nigeria The AngasThe Anioma | Map of the state with locations of the various people.Pictures of various peoples of the stateVideo clips of various peoples of the state. | Pupils to mention 2 peoples of Nigeria. |
5 | Nigerian peoples | Some people of Nigeria The BironThe Chamba | Map of the state with locations of the various people.Pictures of various peoples of the stateVideo clips of various peoples of the state. | Pupils to mention 2 peoples of Nigeria. |
6. | Nigerian peoples | Some people of Nigeria The EbiraThe Hausa | Map of the state with locations of the various people.Pictures of various peoples of the stateVideo clips of various peoples of the state. | Pupils to mention 2 peoples of Nigeria. |
7. | Nigerian peoples | Some people of Nigeria The IgboThe Ijo/Ijaw | Map of the state with locations of the various people.Pictures of various peoples of the stateVideo clips of various peoples of the state. | Pupils to mention 2 peoples of Nigeria. |
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9 | Nigerian peoples | Some people of Nigeria The IlewereThe OgoniThe Yoruba | Pictures of various peoples of NigeriaMap of the state with locations of the various people.Video clips of various peoples of the state. | Pupils to mention 2 peoples of Nigeria. |
10 | Nigerian peoples | Identifications of locations of some people of Nigeria | Pictures of various peoples of NigeriaMap of the state with locations of the various people.Video clips of various peoples of the state. | Pupils to mention the locations of the 2 peoples on the map. |
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SECOND TERM
Week | Lesson Topic | Contents | Teaching and Learning Resources | Evaluation |
1 | Clean up/Revision | Previous topics taught/treated | Pictures on topic taught in previous term | Pupils to answer questions related to the previous topic taught |
2 | Major towns in the state | Mentioning some of the major towns in the state where the school is located | Map showing the major towns in the state where the school is located.Textbooks | Pupils to name 3 major towns in the state. |
3 | Major towns in the state | More examples of the major towns in the state where the school is located | Map showing the major towns in the state where the school is located.Textbooks | Pupils to name 2 major towns in the state. |
4 | Major towns in the state | Identification of the locations of the major towns in the state on the map. | Map showing the major towns in the state where the school is located.Textbooks | Pupils to identify the location of 2 major towns in the state on the map. |
5 | Heroes and Heroines in the state | Explanation of the meaning of heroes and heroines | Pictures of some heroes and heroines in the state.Cuttings from newspapers and magazines of heroes and heroinesVideo clips of some heroes and heroines in the state.Other relevant materials | Pupils to state the meaning of heroes and heroines. |
6. | Heroes and Heroines in the state | List of names of heroes and heroines in the state. | Pictures of some heroes and heroines in the state.Cuttings from newspapers and magazines of heroes and heroinesVideo clips of some heroes and heroines in the state.Other relevant materials | Pupils to list 3 names of heroes and heroines in the state. |
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8. | Heroes and Heroines in the state | More names of heroes and heroines in the state. | Pictures of some heroes and heroines in the state.Cuttings from newspapers and magazines of heroes and heroinesVideo clips of some heroes and heroines in the state.Other relevant materials | Pupils to list 2 names of heroes and heroines in the state. |
9 | Heroes and Heroines in the state | Explanation of the achievements of heroes and heroines in the state. | Pictures of some heroes and heroines in the state.Cuttings from newspapers and magazines of heroes and heroinesVideo clips of some heroes and heroines in the state.Other relevant materials | Pupils to mention 2 achievements of heroes and heroines in the state. |
10 | Heroes and Heroines in the state | More list of achievements of heroes and heroines in the state. | Pictures of some heroes and heroines in the state.Cuttings from newspapers and magazines of heroes and heroinesVideo clips of some heroes and heroines in the state.Other relevant materials | Pupils to mention 2 achievements of heroes and heroines in the state. |
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THIRD TERM
Week | Lesson Topic | Contents | Teaching and Learning Resources | Evaluation |
1 | Clean up/Revision | Previous topics taught/treated | Pictures of past and present civilian leaders taught in previous term | Pupils to answer questions related to the previous topic taught |
2 | History of the state | Identification of the name of the state and the year of its creation | Picture of the stateMap of the state | Pupils to mention the name of the state where the school is located.Pupils to mention the year of creation of the state. |
3 | History of the state | Identification of the name of the immediate past governor of the state | Picture of the immediate past and present governorsMap of the stateVideo clips of the immediate past and present governors of the state. | Pupils to mention the name of the immediate past governor of the state. |
4 | History of the state | Identification of the name of the immediate past governor of the state | Picture of the immediate past and present governorsMap of the stateVideo clips of the immediate past and present governors of the state. | Pupils to mention the name of the immediate present governor of the state. |
5 | Major traditional rulers in the state | Identification of the titles of some traditional rulers in the state. | Picture of some traditional rulers in the stateNewspaper and magazine cuttings of traditional rulers.Other relevant materials. | Pupils to mention 2 titles of major traditional rulers in the state. |
6. | Major traditional rulers in the state | Identification of the titles of some traditional rulers in the state. Settlement of disputesMaintenance of customs and traditions | Picture of some traditional rulers in the stateNewspaper and magazine cuttings of traditional rulers.Internet entries of traditional rulers in the state. | Pupils to mention 2 duties of traditional rulers in the state. |
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8. | Major traditional rulers in the state | Identification of the titles of some traditional rulers in the state. Appointment of chiefs and other officialsMaintenance of peace and order | Picture of some traditional rulers in the stateNewspaper and magazine cuttings of traditional rulers.Internet entries of traditional rulers in the state. | Pupils to mention 2 duties of traditional rulers in the state. |
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PRIMARY THREE (3)
FIRST TERM
Week | Lesson Topic | Contents | Teaching and Learning Resources | Evaluation |
1 | Clean up/Revision | Previous topics taught/treated | Pictures on topic taught in previous class | Pupils to answer questions related to the previous topic taught |
2 | Nigerian peoples | Some people of Nigeria The AnangThe Bura | Pictures showing some people of NigeriaCharts and maps showing the names of peoples of Nigeria | Pupils to identify 2 peoples of Nigeria. |
3 | Nigerian peoples | Some people of Nigeria The EgunThe Efik | Pictures showing some people of NigeriaCharts and maps showing the names of peoples of Nigeria | Pupils to identify 2 peoples of Nigeria. |
4 | Nigerian peoples | Some people of Nigeria The FulaniThe Ibibio | Pictures showing some people of NigeriaCharts and maps showing the names of peoples of Nigeria | Pupils to identify 2 peoples of Nigeria. |
5 | Nigerian peoples | Giving brief history of some people of Nigeria The IdomaThe Igala | Pictures showing some people of NigeriaCharts and maps showing the names of peoples of Nigeria | Pupils to identify 2 peoples of Nigeria. |
6. | Nigerian peoples | Explanation of some people of Nigeria KalaberiThe Mumuye | Pictures showing some people of NigeriaCharts and maps showing the names of peoples of Nigeria | Pupils to identify 2 peoples of Nigeria. |
7. | Nigerian peoples | Explanation of some people of Nigeria The OkunThe Tiv | Pictures showing some people of NigeriaCharts and maps showing the names of peoples of Nigeria | Pupils to identify 2 peoples of Nigeria. |
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9 | Nigerian peoples | Where they are located in Nigeria | Pictures showing some people of NigeriaCharts and maps showing the names of peoples of Nigeria | Pupils to name 3 peoples of Nigeria and their locations. |
10 | Nigerian peoples | How to identify them, i.e. by their dressing, language, etc | Pictures showing some people of NigeriaCharts and maps showing the names of peoples of Nigeria | Pupils to name 3 peoples of Nigeria and identify their mode of dressing and their languages. |
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SECOND TERM
Week | Lesson Topic | Contents | Teaching and Learning Resources | Evaluation |
1 | Clean up/Revision | Previous topics taught/treated | Pictures on topic taught in previous term | Pupils to answer questions related to the previous topic taught |
2 | Some early Heroes and Heroines in Nigeria | Brief history on some early heroes and heroines Jaja of Opobo | Pictures and photographs of some early heroes and heroinesCuttings from newspapers and magazines on heroes and heroinesCharts showing names of early heroes and heroines in Nigeria | Pupils to identify 1 hero or heroine in Nigeria. |
3 | Some early Heroes and Heroines in Nigeria | Brief history on some early heroes and heroines Nana Olomu of Itsekiri | Pictures and photographs of some early heroes and heroinesCuttings from newspapers and magazines on heroes and heroinesCharts showing names of early heroes and heroines in Nigeria | Pupils to mention one hero or heroine in Nigeria. |
4 | Some early Heroes and Heroines in Nigeria | Brief history on some early heroes and heroines Queen Amina of zaria | Pictures and photographs of some early heroes and heroinesCuttings from newspapers and magazines on heroes and heroinesCharts showing names of early heroes and heroines in Nigeria | Pupils to mention 1 hero or heroine in Nigeria. |
5 | Some early Heroes and Heroines in Nigeria | Brief history on some early heroes and heroines Ovoramwen of Benin | Pictures and photographs of some early heroes and heroinesCuttings from newspapers and magazines on heroes and heroinesCharts showing names of early heroes and heroines in Nigeria | Pupils to state 1 hero or heroine in Nigeria. |
6. | Some early Heroes and Heroines in Nigeria | Brief history on some early heroes and heroines Muhammadu Rumfa of Kano | Pictures and photographs of some early heroes and heroinesCuttings from newspapers and magazines on heroes and heroinesCharts showing names of early heroes and heroines in Nigeria | Pupils to identify 1 hero or heroine in Nigeria. |
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8. | Some early Heroes and Heroines in Nigeria | Achievements of the early heroes and heroines | Pictures and photographs of some early heroes and heroinesCuttings from newspapers and magazines on heroes and heroinesCharts showing names of early heroes and heroines in Nigeria | Pupils to mention 3 achievements of some of the early heroes and heroines mentioned above. |
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THIRD TERM
Week | Lesson Topic | Contents | Teaching and Learning Resources | Evaluation |
1 | Clean up/Revision | Previous topics taught/treated | Pictures of past and present civilian leaders taught in previous term | Pupils to answer questions related to the previous topic taught |
2 | Towns in Nigeria | List of some ancient towns in Nigeria Aba, Benin, Bonyi, Calabar, etc | Map of Nigeria indicating locations of townsPictorial representation of various Nigerian townsVideo clips of various Nigerian townsTextbooks | Pupils to list 2 ancient towns in Nigeria. |
3 | Towns in Nigeria | List of some ancient towns in Nigeria Daura, Gobir, Idah, Ife | Map of Nigeria indicating locations of townsPictorial representation of various Nigerian townsVideo clips of various Nigerian townsTextbooks | Pupils to list 2 ancient towns in Nigeria. |
4 | Towns in Nigeria | List of some ancient towns in Nigeria Kano, Katsina, Kukawa, Okene | Map of Nigeria indicating locations of townsPictorial representation of various Nigerian townsVideo clips of various Nigerian townsTextbooks | Pupils to list 2 ancient towns in Nigeria. |
5 | Towns in Nigeria | List of some ancient towns in Nigeria Onitsha, Oyo, Wukari | Map of Nigeria indicating locations of townsPictorial representation of various Nigerian townsVideo clips of various Nigerian townsTextbooks | Pupils to list 2 ancient towns in Nigeria. |
6. | Towns in Nigeria | Some modern towns in Nigeria Abuja, Enugu, Ibadan, Jos | Map of Nigeria indicating locations of townsPictorial representation of various Nigerian townsVideo clips of various Nigerian townsTextbooks | Pupils to list 2 modern towns in Nigeria. |
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8. | Towns in Nigeria | Some modern towns in Nigeria Kaduna, Port-Harcourt, Yola | Map of Nigeria indicating locations of townsPictorial representation of various Nigerian townsVideo clips of various Nigerian townsTextbooks | Pupils to list 3 modern towns in Nigeria. |
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PRIMARY FOUR (4)
FIRST TERM
Week | Lesson Topic | Contents | Teaching and Learning Resources | Evaluation |
1 | Clean up/Revision | Previous topics taught/treated | Pictures on topic taught in previous class | Pupils to answer questions related to the previous topic taught |
2 | The four early Regions in Nigeria | Explanation of the four regions of Nigeria. Easter region, mid-western region, Northern-region, Western regionAnd location of each of the regions in the map of Nigeria | Map of NigeriaChart showing the four early regionsOther relevant materials | Pupils to state the 4 early regions in NigeriaPupils to locate the region on the map. |
3 | The four early Regions in Nigeria | Explanation of the major ethnic groups in the regions. States in each of the four regions. | Map of NigeriaChart showing the four early regionsVideo recording of important personalities and events in the regionsOther relevant materials | Pupils to state 3 major ethnic groups in each regions.Pupils to state 2 states from each of the regions. |
4 | States creation in Nigeria | Explanation of when states were first created in Nigeria (1967) and the number of states created. | Map of Nigeria showing the 12 stateCharts showing states and capitals of the statesPictures and video showing the head of state and governorsOther relevant materials. | Pupils to state the year when states were first created in Nigeria.Pupils to state the number of states created. |
5 | States creation in Nigeria | List of names of the states created The names of the head of state and the governors of the states created. | Map of Nigeria showing the 12 stateCharts showing states and capitals of the statesPictures and video showing the head of state and governorsOther relevant materials. | Pupils to mention the names of five states created.Pupils to mention the 3 head of state and governors of the state. |
6. | Colonial Administrative Headquarters of British Protectorates. | Explanation of the colonial administrative. Headquarters of protectorate in Calabar & Lokoja | Pictures and video recordings of the former British protectorate headquarters – Lokoja, CalabarPictures of the former colonial administratorsOther relevant materials. | Pupils to state the 2 Colonial administrative headquarters. |
7. | Colonial Administrative Headquarters of British protectorate | The year when they were made headquarters of the British protectorate | Pictures and video recordings of the former British protectorate headquarters; Lokoja, CalabarPictures of the former colonial administratorOther relevant materials. | Pupils to state when they were made headquarters. |
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9 | Federal capitals | Explanation of the first federal capital of Nigeria (Lagos). The year it was made the federal capital. The name of the then head of state. | Map of NigeriaCharts containing states maps of NigeriaNewspapers/Magazines showing the federal capital territoriesOther relevant materials | Pupils to state the first federal capital territoriesPupils to state the year it was created. |
10 | Federal capitals | Explanation of the current federal capital (Abuja) The year it was established. The location of the old and current federal capitals. | Map of NigeriaCharts containing states maps of NigeriaNewspapers/Magazines showing the federal capital territoriesOther relevant materials | Pupils to state the first federal capital territoriesPupils to state the year it was established.Pupils to state the location of old and new federal capital territories from the map. |
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SECOND TERM
Week | Lesson Topic | Contents | Teaching and Learning Resources | Evaluation |
1 | Clean up/Revision | Previous topics taught/treated | Pictures on topic taught in previous term | Pupils to answer questions related to the previous topic taught |
2 | Heroes and Heroines in Nigeria I | Meaning of heroes and heroines. The names of heroes and heroines in the locality of the school and the life history and contributions of the heroes and heroines in the locality of the school. | Pictures and magazines showing some heroes and heroinesA chart listing the qualities of heroes and heroinesVideos showing the lives and times of heroes and heroinesA resolves person. | Pupils to explain the meaning of heroes and heroinesPupils to mention 3 heroes and heroines in the school localityPupils to mention 3 contributions of heroes and heroines in the school locality. |
3 | Heroes and Heroines in Nigeria IIa | Heroes and heroines in Nigeria King Jaja of OpoboOba Ovonramwem of BeninChief Nana of ItsekiriQueen Amina of Zaria etc. | BoardRelevant mapsNotebooksMap of NigeriaPictorial illustration of heroes and heroines in NigeriaRelevant video recordings of heroes and heroines. | Pupils to mention 3 heroes and heroines in Nigeria, |
4 | Heroes and Heroines in Nigeria IIb | Explanations of the major contributions of the heroes and heroines to the development of Nigeria. | BoardRelevant mapsNotebooksMap of NigeriaPictorial illustration of heroes and heroines in NigeriaRelevant video recordings of heroes and heroines. | Pupils to state 2 of the contributions of the heroes and heroines to the development of Nigeria., |
5 | Some Nigerian Peoples I | Some peoples in Nigeria (a) Gbagyi (b) The Jukun (c)The Nupe (d) The Oworo (e)Regions of these people and the locations/ states | 1) Map of Nigeria showing some Nigeria peoples 2) Pictures and videos of the peoples and their towns 3) Other relevant materials | Pupils to name 4 peoples of Nigeria.Pupils to state the origins of the peoplesPupils to state the towns where the Nigerians peoples are locatedPupils to locate the towns from the map of Nigeria. |
6. | Some Nigerian Peoples IIA | Some peoples in Nigeria The Kanuri, The YakorThe Yala, The Zulu, etc | 1) Map of Nigeria showing some Nigeria peoples 2) Pictures and videos of the peoples and their towns 3) Other relevant materials | Pupils to name 4 peoples of Nigeria |
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8. | Some Nigerian Peoples IIB | Origins of the peoples, the locations/states of the peoples. | 1) Map of Nigeria showing some Nigeria peoples 2) Pictures and videos of the peoples and their towns 3) Other relevant materials | 1) pupils to state the origins of the peoples. 2) Pupils to state the town and location where the Nigerian people are, and also on map. |
9 | Some Nigerian Peoples IIIA | Some peoples in Nigeria The Awori, the Oro, The IsokoThe Itsekiri, The Urhobo, etc | 1) Map of Nigeria showing some Nigeria peoples 2) Pictures and videos of the peoples and their towns 3) Other relevant materials | Pupils to name 4 peoples of Nigeria |
10 | Some Nigerian Peoples IIIA | Explanation of the origins of the people. – The location/states of the people | 1) Map of Nigeria showing some Nigeria peoples 2) Pictures and videos of the peoples and their towns 3) Other relevant materials | 1) Pupils to state the origins of the peoples 2) Pupils to locate the towns from the map of Nigeria |
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THIRD TERM
Week | Lesson Topic | Contents | Teaching and Learning Resources | Evaluation |
1 | Clean up/Revision | Previous topics taught/treated | Pictures of past and present civilian leaders taught in previous term | Pupils to answer questions related to the previous topic taught |
2 | Importance Historical features and sites in Nigeria. IA | Meaning of historical features and sites; Historical landmarks e.g. mountains, lakes, cave, rivers, monuments, ancient buildings, tombs etc. | Pictures and diagrams of features and sitesSchool and community landmark features. | Pupils to explain the meaning of historical features and sites in the locality of the school. |
3 | Importance Historical features and sites in Nigeria. IB | Explanation of Historical features and sites in the locality. | Pictures and diagrams of features and sitesSchool and community landmark features. | Pupils to mention 2 features and sites in the locality of the school. |
4 | Major Historical features and sites in Nigeria IIA | Explanation of Historical features and sites in the locality. Trees and hills, mountains, etc. | Pictures and diagrams of features and sites in NigeriaReal objectsMuseumsReligious places of worshipArtifacts | Pupils to list 2 each of the historical features and sites that can be found in Nigeria. |
5 | Major Historical features and sites in Nigeria IIB | Historical features to look out for in NigeriaImplement/tools, Artifacts, etc | Pictures and diagrams of features and sites in NigeriaReal objectsMuseumsReligious places of worshipArtifacts | Pupils to list 2 each of the historical features and sites that can be found in Nigeria. |
6. | Major Historical features and sites in Nigeria IIC | Historical sitesPalaces, markets, churches and mosque, shines, museums, cultural centres, etc. | Pictures and diagrams of features and sites in NigeriaReal objectsMuseumsReligious places of worshipArtifacts | Pupils to discuss 2 of the historical features and sites. |
7. | MID TERM BREAK | MID TERM BREAK | MID TERM BREAK | MID TERM BREAK |
8. | Major Historical features and sites in Nigeria IID | Explanation of the description of the sites | Pictures and diagrams of features and sites in NigeriaReal objectsMuseumsReligious places of worshipArtifacts | Pupils to describe 2 of the historical features and sites. |
9 | REVISION | REVISION | REVISION | REVISION |
10 | REVISION | REVISION | REVISION | REVISION |
11 | EXAMINATION | EXAMINATION | EXAMINATION | EXAMINATION |
12 | EXAMINATION | EXAMINATION | EXAMINATION | EXAMINATION |
PRIMARY FIVE (5)
FIRST TERM
Week | Lesson Topic | Contents | Teaching and Learning Resources | Evaluation |
1 | Clean up/Revision | Previous topics taught/treated | Pictures on topic taught in last class | Pupils to answer questions related to the previous topic taught |
2 | British Rule in Nigeria | Reasons for the occupation of Nigeria by the British and names of colonial administrators in Nigeria | Pictures of some British leadersMap of NigeriaOther relevant materials | Pupils to state 2 reasons why the British occupied NigeriaPupils to name 2 colonial administrators in Nigeria. |
3 | British Rule in Nigeria | Explanation of the British protectorates in Nigeria | Pictures of some British leadersMap of NigeriaOther relevant materials | Pupils to state 2 of the British protectorates in Nigeria. |
4 | British Rule in Nigeria | Reasons behind the Amalgamation of the protectorate in 1914 and the consequences of British rule in Nigeria. | Pictures of some British leadersMap of NigeriaOther relevant materials | Pupils to mention the year of the amalgamationPupils to state 2 consequences of British rule in Nigeria. |
5 | Nationalist and Nationalism in Nigeria | Meaning of Nationalism and Nationalist | Newspaper cuttings of some Nationalist in NigeriaVideo clips of some Nationalists in Nigeria.Other relevant materials | Pupils to explain the meaning of Nationalism and Nationalist |
6. | Some Nationalist in Nigeria | Identification of some Nationalist in Nigeria Herbert Macaulay in NigeriaDr. Nnamdi Azikiwe | Participating in discussionPictures of Herbert Macaulay and Nnamdi AzikiweChart listing qualifies of a good leaderFive hundred naira note showing the picture on itOther relevant materials | Pupils to state 2 NationalistPupils to list 2 lessons learnt from each nationalist life each. |
7. | Some Nationalist in Nigeria | Identification of some Nationalist in Nigeria Chief Obafemi AwolowoAlh. Sr. Ahmadu BelloMallam Aminu Kano | Participating in discussionPictures of each nationalistChart listing qualifies of a good leaderCurrency that shows the picture of any of the nationalistOther relevant materials | Pupils to state 3 NationalistPupils to list 1 lesson learnt from each nationalist life each. |
8. | MID TERM BREAK | MID TERM BREAK | MID TERM BREAK | MID TERM BREAK |
9 | Nigeria Independence | Meaning of independency and year Nigerian gain her independence. Key participants in the independence and venue of ceremony | Map of Nigeria showing the three regions and LagosPictures of participants of the movement of independenceVideo recordings of Nigeria at independenceOther relevant materials | Pupils to explain the meaning of independence and year Nigeria gained her independencePupils to mention 3 key persons that participate in Nigeria independence. |
10 | Nigeria Independence | The structure of the Nigerian government after independenceMeaning of federation and RepublicNigeria as a federation and a Republic | Map of Nigeria showing the three regions and LagosPictures of participants of the movement of independenceVideo recordings of Nigeria at independenceOther relevant materials | Pupils to explain the structure of Nigeria government after independencePupils to explain what is meant by Nigeria as a Federation and a Republic. |
11 | REVISION | REVISION | REVISION | REVISION |
12 | EXAMINATION | EXAMINATION | EXAMINATION | EXAMINATION |
SECOND TERM
Week | Lesson Topic | Contents | Teaching and Learning Resources | Evaluation |
1 | Clean up/Revision | Previous topics taught/treated | Pictures on topic taught in previous term | Pupils to answer questions related to the previous topic taught |
2 | Traditional religions in Nigeria | Meaning of traditional religion | Pictures of shrines and priestsVideo recordings of activities of traditional religious worshippersOther relevant materials | Pupils to explain the meaning of traditional religion. |
3 | Traditional religions in Nigeria | Explanation of the various types of traditional religions in the locality of the school | Pictures of shrines and priestsVideo recordings of activities of traditional religious worshippersOther relevant materials | Pupils to list 2 traditional religions practiced in the locality. |
4 | Islam in Nigeria | Identification of other religion in Nigeria. Origin of Islam and the agents of the spread of Islam in Nigeria | Pictures of mosquesVideo recording and pictures of Islamic religious activitiesThe holy qu-ranOther relevant materials | Pupils to explain the origin of Islam.Pupils to mention 2 agents of the spread of Islam in Nigeria. |
5 | Islam in Nigeria | The dominant areas where the religion is practiced in Nigeria | Pictures of mosquesVideo recording and pictures of Islamic religious activitiesThe holy qu-ranOther relevant materials | Pupils to state 3 states in Nigeria where Islam is dominant. |
6. | Christianity in Nigeria | Explanation of the origin of Christianity in Nigeria | Pictures of churches and Christian worshippers.Pictures of early Christian missionariesThe Holy Bible, the Crucifix etcOther relevant materials | Pupils to explain the origin of Christianity in Nigeria |
7. | MID TERM BREAK | MID TERM BREAK | MID TERM BREAK | MID TERM BREAK |
8. | Christianity in Nigeria | Explanation of the early Christian missionaries e.g. mary Slessor, Bishop Ajayi Crowther, Henry Townsend | Pictures of churches and Christian worshippers.Pictures of early Christian missionariesThe Holy Bible, the Crucifix etcOther relevant materials | Pupils to name 2 early Christian missionaries in Nigeria |
9 | Christianity in Nigeria | Explanation of some activities of the early Christian missionaries. | Pictures of churches and Christian worshippers.Pictures of early Christian missionariesThe Holy Bible, the Crucifix etcOther relevant materials | Pupils to list 3activities of early Christian missionaries in Nigeria. |
10 | Christianity in Nigeria | Explanation of the roles played by the early Christian missionaries | Pictures of churches and Christian worshippers.Pictures of early Christian missionariesThe Holy Bible, the Crucifix etcOther relevant materials | Pupils to describe the roles of 2 of the early Christian missionaries. |
11 | REVISION | REVISION | REVISION | |
12 | EXAMINATION | EXAMINATION | EXAMINATION |
THIRD TERM
Week | Lesson Topic | Contents | Teaching and Learning Resources | Evaluation |
1 | Clean up/Revision | Previous topics taught/treated | Pictures of past and present civilian leaders taught in previous term | Pupils to answer questions related to the previous topic taught |
2 | Traditional occupation in the locality | Meaning of traditional occupationSome traditional occupations in the localityImportance of the traditional occupations in the locality | Pictures or pictorial illustration of the different traditional occupations.Implements of traditional occupationsA chart showing the different kinds of traditional occupations. | Pupils to explain the meaning of traditional occupationPupils to list 2 types of traditional occupationsPupils to state 3 importance of the two occupations listed. |
3 | Traditional occupations of the peoples in states | Identifications of various traditional occupations Descriptions of the various occupationsThe importance of the occupations | Pictures or pictorial illustration of the different traditional occupations.Implements of traditional occupationsChart showing the different kinds of traditional occupations.Other relevant materials | Pupils to explain the meaning of traditional occupationPupils to list 2 types of traditional occupationsPupils to state 3 importance of the two occupations listed. |
4 | Traditional occupations of the people of Nigeria (Hausa | Traditional occupation of the Hausa people FarmingWeavingLeather workslivestock | Pictures of Hausa farmerSamples of crops producedReal objects/equipment/material used in various occupationsMap of Nigeria showing Hausa settlementsOther relevant materials | Pupils to list 3 traditional occupation of the Hausa people |
5 | Traditional occupations of the people of Nigeria (Hausa | Descriptions of the various occupationsThe importance of the occupations | Pictures of Hausa farmerSamples of crops producedReal objects/equipment/material used in various occupationsMap of Nigeria showing Hausa settlementsOther relevant materials | Pupils to list 3 benefits of the occupation.Pupils to state some of the products of the Hausa people. |
6. | Traditional occupations of the people of Nigeria (Yoruba) | Traditional occupation of the Yoruba people Farming, drumming, palm wine tapping, hunting, carvingDescriptions of the various occupationsThe importance of the occupations | Map of Nigeria showing Yoruba settlementsPictures of Yoruba farmerSamples of crops producedEquipment/material used in various occupationsOther relevant materials | Pupils to list 3 traditional occupation of the Yoruba peoplePupils to state 2 importance of occupationsPupils to mention 3 things produced by the Yoruba people |
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8. | Traditional occupations of the people of Nigeria (Igbo) | Traditional occupation of the Igbo people Farming, trading in different commodities, blacksmiting, palm wine tapping, weavingDescriptions of the various occupationsThe importance of the occupations | Map of Nigeria showing Igbo settlementsPictures of Igbo farmerThings produced by Igbo people | Pupils to list 3 traditional occupation of the Igbo peoplePupils to state 2 benefits of the Igbo people.Pupils to state 3 things produced by the Igbo people |
9 & 10 | REVISION | REVISION | REVISION | |
11 &12 | EXAMINATION | EXAMINATION | EXAMINATION |
PRIMARY SIX (6)
FIRST TERM
Week | Lesson Topic | Contents | Teaching and Learning Resources | Evaluation |
1 | Clean up/Revision | Previous topics taught/treated | Pictures on topic taught in last class | Pupils to answer questions related to the previous topic taught |
2 | Meaning of Civil Rule in Nigeria | Explanation on the civil rule – democracy as opposed to military rule | Picture of past and present civilian leadersVoters Registration cardsPictures of state and national Assemblies | Pupils to explain the meaning of civil rule |
3 | Periods of civil rule | Identification of the period of civil rule in Nigeria 1960-1966 | Pictures of past and present civilian leadersPictures of state and national AssembliesVideo recordings of some of the activities of the civilian leadersOther relevant materials | Pupils to state the period of civil rule |
4 | Periods of civil rule | Identification of the periods of civil rule in Nigeria. 1979 – 1983 1999 to date | Pictures of past and present civilian leadersVoter’s Registration CardPictures of state and National AssembliesVideo of some of the activities of the civilian leadersOther relevant materials | Pupils to answer questions related to the period of civil rule between the stated years. |
5 | Civilian leaders I | Identification and brief biographies of civilian leaders in Nigeria. Dr. NnamdiAzikiweSir. AbubakarTafawaBalewaAlhajiShehuShagari | Pictures of the mentioned civilian leadersCurrency that carries their identityPictures of state and national assembliesVideo recording of some of the activities of the civilian leaders.Other relevant materials | Pupils to mention 3 civilian leaders.Pupils to briefly explain their biographies. |
6. | Civilian Leaders II | Identification and brief biographies of civilian leaders in Nigeria. Chief OlusegunObasanjoUmaru Musa Yar’AduaDr. GoodluckEbele JonathanMuhammaduBuhari | Pictures of the mentioned civilian leadersVoters’ Registration CardsPictures of state and national AssembliesVideo recordings of some of the activities of the civilian leaders.Other relevant materials | Pupils to mention 4 civilian leaders.Pupils to briefly explain their biographies. |
7. | Process of Civil I Rule | The process of Civil Rule Formation of political partiesCampaigns for election | Pictures of past and present civilian leadersVoter’s Registration CardPictures of State and National AssembliesVideo recordings of some of the activities of the civilian leadersOther relevant materials. | Pupils to state the process of civil rule in Nigeria |
8. | MID TERM BREAK | MID TERM BREAK | MID TERM BREAK | MID TERM BREAK |
9 | Process of Civil Rule III | The process of civil rule Conduct of electionsInauguration of elected leaders | Pictures of past and present civilian leaders.Voter’s Registration CardsPictures of state and national AssembliesVideo recordings of some of the activities of the civilian leaders.Other relevant materials | Pupils to state the process of civil rule in Nigeria |
10 | REVISION | REVISION | REVISION | REVISION |
11 & 12 | EXAMINATION | EXAMINATION | EXAMINATION | EXAMINATION |
SECOND TERM
Week | Lesson Topic | Contents | Teaching and Learning Resources | Evaluation |
1 | Clean up/Revision | Previous topics taught/treated | Pictures of past and present civilian leaders taught in previous term | Pupils to answer questions related to the previous topic taught |
2 | Meaning of Military rule in Nigeria | Meaning and explanation of military – Running of military government by the military | Pictures of past military leaders in NigeriaVoter’s Registration CardPictures of state and national assembliesVideo recording of some of the activities of the military leaders in NigeriaOther relevant materials | Pupils to explain the meaning of military rule |
3 | Periods of military rule I | Identification of periods of military rule in Nigeria 1966 – 1979 | Pictures of past military leaders in NigeriaVoter’s Registration CardPictures of state and national assembliesVideo recording of some of the activities of the military leaders in Nigeria Other relevant materials | Pupils to state the first period of military rule ii) Pupils to state the first year |
4 | Periods of military rule II | Identification of periods of military rule in Nigeria 1983 – 1999 | Pictures of past and present military leaders in NigeriaVoter’s Registration CardPictures of state and national assembliesVideo recording of some of the activities of the military leaders in NigeriaOther relevant materials | Pupils to state the second periods of military rule ii) Pupils to state when it lasted for. |
5 | Military Heads of state in Nigeria | Identification and brief biographies of the military heads of state. Major general AguiyiIronsiGeneral Yakabu Gowon | Pictures of past military leaders in NigeriaVoter’s Registration CardPictures of state and national assembliesVideo recording of some of the activities of the military leaders in NigeriaOther relevant materials | Pupils to mention 2 past military heads of state. |
6. | Military Heads of state in Nigeria | Identification and brief biographies of the military heads of state. General Muritala MohammedGeneral OlusegunObasanjo | Pictures of past military leaders in NigeriaVoter’s Registration CardPictures of state and national assembliesVideo recording of some of the activities of the military leaders in NigeriaOther relevant materials | Pupils to mention 2 past military heads of state. |
7. | MID TERM BREAK | MID TERM BREAK | MID TERM BREAK | MID TERM BREAK |
8. | Military Heads of State in Nigeria | Identification and brief biographies of the military heads of state. General Muhammadu BuhariGeneral Ibrahim Babangida | Pictures of past military leaders in NigeriaVoter’s Registration CardPictures of state and national assembliesVideo recording of some of the activities of the military leaders in NigeriaOther relevant materials | Pupils to mention 2 past military heads of state. |
9 | Military Heads of state in Nigeria | Identification and brief biographies of the military heads of state. General Sani AbachaGeneral Abdulsalami Abubakar | Pictures of past military leaders in NigeriaVoter’s Registration CardPictures of state and national assembliesVideo recording of some of the activities of the military leaders in NigeriaOther relevant materials | Pupils to mention 2 past military heads of state. |
10 | How Military Leaders came to power | Explanation of how military leaders came to power e.g. through seizing of power, through the use of force and violence (coup d’etat) | Pictures of past and present military leadersVoter’s Registration CardPictures of state and national assembliesVideo recording of some of the activities of the military leaders in NigeriaOther relevant materials | Pupils to explain how military leaders came to powerPupils to give examples of how military seized power. |
11 | REVISION | REVISION | REVISION | |
12 | EXAMINATION | EXAMINATION | EXAMINATION |
THIRD TERM
Week | Lesson Topic | Contents | Teaching and Learning Resources | Evaluation |
1 | Clean up/Revision | Previous topics taught/treated | Pictures of past and present civilian leaders taught in previous term | Pupils to answer questions related to the previous topic taught |
2 | Meaning of Oil Economy | Explanation of crude oil and year and place of crude oil | Pictures of crude oilVideo clips on crude oilOther relevant materials | Pupils to explain crude oilPupils to explain places or where to get crude oil. |
3 | Benefits of crude oil | Explanation of benefits of crude oil and bye-products e.g. crude oil | Pictures of crude oilPictures of bye-product of crude oilVideo clips on crude oilOther relevant materials | Pupils to list 2 benefits of crude oil Pupils to list the bye-products of crude oil. |
4 | The growth of industries in Nigeria | Meaning of industry | Pictures of industries in NigeriaVideo clips of workers in the industriesOther relevant materials | Pupils to explain what industry means |
5 | The growth of industries | Types of industries | Pictures of industries in NigeriaVideo clips of workers in the industriesOther relevant materials | Pupils to state 2 types of industries in Nigeria. |
6. | The growth of industries in Nigeria | Some industries in Nigeria. Locations of industries in Nigeria | Pictures of industries in NigeriaVideo clips of workers in the industriesOther relevant materials | Pupils to list some industries in NigeriaPupils to mention locations of industries in Nigeria. |
7. | MID TERM BREAK | MID TERM BREAK | MID TERM BREAK | MID TERM BREAK |
8. | The growth of industries in Nigeria | Explanation of Benefits of industries to the Nigerian economy | Pictures of industries in NigeriaVideo clips of workers in the industries.Other relevant materials | Pupils to list some industries in NigeriaPupils to mention locations of industries in Nigeria |
9 & 10 | REVISION | REVISION | REVISION | |
11 &12 | EXAMINATION | EXAMINATION | EXAMINATION |