New Revised NERDC Primary 1 Nigerian History Scheme of Work

Week 1: Traditional Title Holders

1. Content: Meaning of a traditional title holder: Identification of title holders and their duties in the community.

Cover meaning with local examples. Pupils share known titles.

2. Performance Objectives: Explain the meaning of a traditional title holder.

3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: Guide group brainstorming on meaning and roles. Encourage ideas.

ii. Students Activities: Work in groups and brainstorm the meaning and roles of traditional title holders in the community.

4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Pictures of title holders, video clips, internet, charts, costumes, a title holder. Invite a title holder if possible. Use pictures otherwise.

Week 2: Traditional Title Holders; Various traditional title holders

1. Content: Various traditional title holders in the community: Identification of title holders and their duties in the community.

2. Performance Objectives: Identify various traditional title holders in the community.

3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: Show pictures and posters, and guide identification. Name each.

ii. Students Activities: Use pictures and posters to identify various traditional title holders in the community.

4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Pictures, video clips, internet, charts, costumes, title holder.

Week 3: Traditional Title Holders; Duties of various traditional title holders

1. Content: Duties of various traditional title holders in the community.

Cover duties with role-play. Assign titles to groups.

2. Performance Objectives: State the duties of traditional title holders in the community.

3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: Guide role-playing of various title holders. Correct actions.

ii. Students Activities: Role-play various traditional title holders in the community.

4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Pictures, video clips, internet, charts, costumes, title holder.

Week 4: Traditional Title Holders; Respect for traditional title holders

1. Content: Respect for traditional title holders. Identification of title holders and their duties in the community.

Teach respect with scenarios. What to do when meeting one.

2. Performance Objectives: Identify ways to respect traditional title holders in the community.

3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: Lead identification of respect ways. List examples.

ii. Students Activities: Identify ways to respect traditional title holders.

4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Pictures, video clips, internet, charts, costumes, title holder.

Week 5: The Local Government Chairperson

1. Content: Names of the local government areas where pupils school and hail from.

Cover names with a map activity. Pupils mark their areas.

2. Performance Objectives: State the names of the local government areas where they school and hail from.

3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: Guide stating of LGA names. Share your own.

ii. Students Activities: State the names of the Local Government Areas where they live and where they hail from.

4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Pictures of chairperson, map of area, secretariat pictures, posters. Maps help locate areas. Discuss for understanding.

Week 6: The Local Government Chairperson; Names of the chairpersons of the local government areas

1. Content: Names of the chairpersons of the local government areas where pupils school and hail from.

Teach names with current photos. Update if needed.

2. Performance Objectives: Mention the names of the chairpersons of the local government areas where they school and hail from.

3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: Provide pictures and posters, guide group work. Help search.

ii. Students Activities: Work in groups using pictures and posters to identify the names of the local government chairpersons.

4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Pictures, map, secretariat pictures, posters. Posters of leaders for identification. Use in quizzes.

Week 7: Mid-Term Break

Conduct mid-term test from week 1 to 6. Include titles and LGAs.

Week 8: The Local Government Chairperson; Duties of Local Government Chairpersons

1. Content: Duties of Local Government Chairpersons. Identification of the duties of the Local Government Chairperson.

Cover duties with a day-in-life story. Pupils add ideas.

2. Performance Objectives: State the duties of Local Government Chairpersons.

3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: Guide internet search for names and duties. Supervise.

ii. Students Activities: Search the internet to find out the names of the chairmen of the local government areas where they school and hail from and their duties.

4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Pictures, map, secretariat pictures, posters. Secretariat pictures show work places. Discuss roles.

Week 9-10: The Local Government Chairperson; Leadership

1. Content: Leadership.

Teach leadership with examples. What makes a good leader.

2. Performance Objectives: State ways to become a leader.

3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: Lead listing of leadership elements. Write on board.

ii. Students Activities: List elements of leadership.

4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Pictures, map, secretariat pictures, posters.

Use posters of leaders to spark list.

Week 11: Revision

Revise third term. Focus on titles and leadership. Use activities.

Week 12: Examination

Start exam. Cover all term topics.

Week 13: Examination, Marking & Vacation

End exams, mark, record. Vacation next.

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers About Primary 1 Nigerian History Scheme of Work

1. What is the main focus of the Primary 1 Nigerian History Scheme of Work?
It teaches basic history concepts like family and community. This builds identity and unity.

2. How can teachers use the scheme of work in lesson plans?
Follow weekly topics for structure. Add local examples to make it relatable.

3. What teaching aids are needed for this scheme?
Pictures, charts, and video clips work well. They help pupils visualize history.

4. Why include heroes in the curriculum guide?
It shows selfless service. Pupils learn to contribute to their community.

5. How does the scheme promote tolerance?
Through lessons on different groups. Activities like visits build respect.

6. What skills do pupils gain from this NERDC scheme?
Critical thinking and teamwork. These help in daily life.

7. Is the scheme of work practical for beginners?
Yes, with simple activities. Teachers can adapt for small classes.

8. How to handle mid-term tests?
Test weeks 1-6 topics. Use oral questions for young pupils.

9. What if resources are limited?
Use free drawings or stories. Focus on discussion.

10. How does it link to lesson notes?
Notes expand on objectives. They guide daily teaching.

Source: New Revised NERDC Primary 1 Nigerian History Scheme of Work Curriculum