History SS 1 Curriculum Guides – Pre Colonial Nigeria (Early Centres of Civilization in Nigeria and Early European Contacts with the Coastal States)

THEME – PRE-COLONIAL NIGERIA 

TOPIC 1 – EARLY CENTRES OF CIVILISATION IN NIGERIA

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

1. Map of Nigeria showing Nok, Igbo-Ukwu, Ife and Benin.

2. Photographs of various works of art from Nok, Igbo-Ukwu, Ife and Benin.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. locate Nok, Igbo-Ukwu, Ife and Benin on a map of Nigeria.

2. identify the main features of the civilisation of Nok, Igbo-Ukwu, Ife and Benin.

3. describe some of the artistic works of Nok, Igbo-Ukwu, Ife and Benin.

4. describe the life of man in Nok, Igbo-Ukwu, Ife and Benin, indicating the main features and achievements.

5. examine relations between the peoples of Nok, Igbo-Ukwu, Ife and Benin.

6. explain the significance of Nok, Igbo-Ukwu, Ife and Benin for Nigerian history.

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

1. Features of Nok, Igbo-Ukwu, Ife and Benin civilisation, including a discussion of their occupational pursuits.

2. Artistic works of Nok, Igbo-Ukwu, Ife and Benin.

3. Relationship between these centres of ancient civilisation and other groups.

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. asks students to locate Nok, Igbo-Ukwu, Ife and Benin on the map of Nigeria.

2. uses explanation and discussion to achieve the lesson objectives.

3. organizes excursion to the museum and centres of ancient civilisation where possible.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students,

1. locate Nok, Igbo-Ukwu, Ife and Benin on the map of Nigeria.

2. Participate in class discussion ask questions and take notes.

3. participate in excursion.

LESSON EVALUATION

Students to,

1. identify the main artistic features of the civilisation of Nok, Igbo-Ukwu, Ife and Benin.

2. examine relations between the peoples of Nok, Igbo-Ukwu, Ife and Benin.

3. describe the life of man in Nok, Igbo-Ukwu, Ife and Benin, indicating the main features and achievements.

THEME – PRE-COLONIAL NIGERIA

TOPIC 2 – EARLY EUROPEAN CONTACTS WITH THE COASTAL STATES

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

1. World map showing Africa and Europe.

2. Pictures of articles of trade

3. Map of trade routes between Africa and Europe.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. identify the reasons for European activities.

2. identify the articles of trade and early commercial relations between Nigerian peoples and Europeans.

3. assess the impact of European contact on coastal peoples of Nigeria.

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

1. Background to European exploration of West Africa.

2. The arrival of the Portuguese along the Nigerian coast: Lagos, Calabar, Itsekiri country etc.

3. Nature of early commercial and social contacts between European and Nigerian groups and the articles of trade.

4. Portuguese efforts at Christianization in Benin and in the Itsekiri Kingdoms and its consequences.

5. Prelude to the Atlantic slave trade dominance along the coast.

6. Intensification of contacts between the coast and the hinterland.

7. Exportation of Nigerian culture to the Americas.

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher uses explanation and discussion method to achieve the lesson objectives.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students,

1. listen to the reacher and participate in class discussion.

2. write notes and ask questions.

LESSON EVALUATION

Students to,

1. identify the reasons for European activities.

2. identify the articles of trade and early commercial relations between Nigerian peoples and Europeans

3) assess the impact of European contact on coastal people of Nigeri a.