Second Term Lesson Note for Week Two
Class : Primary Two
Subject : History
Topic : Major town in Lagos State : Definition of town and city.
Duration : 40 Minutes
Period : Single Period
Reference Book :
- New Start Smart History for Primary Schools, Book 2.
- Lagos State Unified schemes of work for lower Primary, (Primary 1 – 3).
- Online Resources
Instructional Material : Chart showing meaning of town and city with examples.
Previous Knowledge : Learners are familiar with Lagos State.
Learning Objectives : By the end of the lesson learners will be able to :
i. Define town and city.
ii. Mention some areas in towns and cities of Lagos State.
Content :
A city is an urban area with a high population. Some area around the city of Lagos State are : Ikeja, Badagry, Agege, Lagos Island, EPE, Lekki, Apapa, Mushin, Surulere, etc.
A town is a large area with houses, shops, offices, etc., where people live and work, that is smaller than a city and larger than a village.
Some area in the town of Lagos State are : Ikorodu, Ojo, Ibeju, Amuwo Odofin, Satellite town, etc.
Lagos State is called the “Centre of Excellence”. This is because, it is made up of many cities and towns endowed with resources, buildings and industries.
In Lagos State, there are 20 Local Government Areas and 36 LCDA’s.
Presentation Steps :
Step 1 : The teacher revises the previous lesson with the learners by asking questions orally.
Step 2 : Introduces the new topic by defining city and give examples.
Step 3 : Describe a town and mentions some examples of town in Lagos State.
Evaluation :
1. What is a city?
2. Mention five cities in Lagos State.
3. What is a town?
4. Give three examples of a town.
5. What is the difference between a city and a town?
Conclusion : The teacher concludes the lesson by marking the note and makes necessary corrections.
ASSIGNMENT :
1. How many Local Government area are there in Lagos State?
2. What is the motto of Lagos State
3. Mention the Local Government Area in Lagos State.