Similarities Between Ethnicity and Tribalism: Differences and Tribal Intolerance in Nigeria | Primary 4 (Basic 4) Third Term Week 9 Civic Education

SIMILARITIES BETWEEN ETHNICITY AND TRIBALISM: DIFFERENCES AND TRIBAL INTOLERANCE IN NIGERIA 

CIVIC EDUCATION

PRIMARY 4 – THIRD TERM – WEEK 9

THEME – NATIONAL VALUES EDUCATION 

PREVIOUS LESSON – Tribalism and Ethnicity: Meaning of Identity and Tribalism | Primary 4 (Basic 4) Third Term Week 8 Civic Education

TOPIC – ETHNICITY AND TRIBALISM

LEARNING 

1. Introduction

2. Meaning of Tribalism and Ethnicity

3. Similarities and Differences Tribalism and Ethnicity

4. Meaning and Effects of Tribal Intolerance

5. Ways to Prevent Tribal Intolerance

6. Weekly Assessment: Test Questions and Answers/Assignment

7. Summary

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

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

1. Explain the meaning of ethnicity.

2. Explain the meaning of tribalism.

3. State at least three similarities between ethnicity and tribalism.

4. Mention some differences between ethnicity and tribalism.

5. Explain the meaning of tribal intolerance.

6. Mention ways of preventing tribal intolerance.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

Pupils have previously learned about the meaning of identity and tribalism, including the effects of tribalism and ways of avoiding it.

This lesson builds on that knowledge by teaching pupils about the similarities and differences between ethnicity and tribalism and the meaning of tribal intolerance.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Pictures of different ethnic groups in Nigeria

2. Pictures showing different Nigerian cultures

3. Map of Nigeria

4. Flashcards

5. Charts showing ethnicity and tribalism

6. Pictures of people from different groups working together

METHOD OF TEACHING

Choose a suitable and appropriate methods for the lessons.

Note – Irrespective of choosing methods of teaching, always introduce an activities that will arouse pupil’s interest or lead them to the lessons. 

REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. Scheme of Work

2. 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum

3. Course Book

4. All Relevant Material

5. Online Information

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

INTRODUCTION

Nigeria has many ethnic groups with different languages, cultures, and traditions. These differences are part of Nigeria’s diversity.

Ethnicity describes the shared identity of a group, while tribalism involves unfair favour towards one’s own ethnic group. When people refuse to respect or accept people from other ethnic groups, it can lead to tribal intolerance.

In this lesson, pupils will learn about the similarities and differences between ethnicity and tribalism, tribal intolerance, and ways of promoting tolerance and unity.

LESSON 1 – MEANING OF ETHNICITY

Ethnicity is the identity of a group of people who share common culture, language, traditions, history, or background.

MEANING OF TRIBALISM

Tribalism is unfair favour towards one’s own ethnic group, especially when a person treats other groups unfairly.

SIMILARITIES BETWEEN ETHNICITY AND TRIBALISM

Ethnicity and tribalism are related because:

1. Both are connected to ethnic groups.

2. Both involve people’s culture, language, and traditions.

3. Both can influence how people identify with a group.

4. Both can affect relationships between different groups.

5. When badly handled, they can lead to division and conflict.

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ETHNICITY AND TRIBALISM

1. Ethnicity describes the shared identity and background of a group.

2. Tribalism is the unfair preference or support of one’s own ethnic group.

3. Ethnicity is not necessarily harmful.

4. Tribalism can lead to discrimination and division.

LESSON 2 – MEANING OF TRIBAL INTOLERANCE

Tribal intolerance means refusing to accept, respect, or live peacefully with people from other ethnic groups.

For example, insulting someone or refusing to work with them simply because they belong to another ethnic group is tribal intolerance.

EFFECTS OF TRIBAL INTOLERANCE

Tribal intolerance can lead to:

1. Discrimination

2. Hatred

3. Communal conflicts

4. Lack of unity

5. Mistrust

6. Political violence

8. Slow national development

LESSON 3 – WAYS TO PREVENT TRIBAL INTOLERANCE

We can prevent tribal intolerance by:

1. Respecting all ethnic groups

2. Treating everyone fairly

3. Avoiding ethnic insults

4. Learning about other cultures

5. Working together

6. Giving equal opportunities

7. Promoting peaceful dialogue

8. Putting national unity first

WEEKLY ASSESSMENT: TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS/ASSIGNMENT 

A. Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ethnicity refers to the shared ______ of a group.

A. identity

B. money

C. vehicles

D. buildings

2. Tribalism means ______.

A. helping everyone equally

B. respecting all ethnic groups

C. unfair favour towards one’s own ethnic group

D. promoting peace

3. Which of the following is a similarity between ethnicity and tribalism?

A. Both promote discrimination.

B. Both are related to ethnic groups.

C. Both mean fighting.

D. Both cause poverty.

4. Tribal intolerance means ______.

A. refusing to respect or accept other ethnic groups

B. respecting different cultures

C. working with other groups

D. promoting unity

5. Which of the following can help prevent tribal intolerance?

A. Fighting

B. Ethnic hatred

C. Discrimination

D. Respecting other ethnic groups

B. Fill in the Gaps

Use the following words to complete the sentences: culture, ethnicity, unity, tribalism, intolerance

6. ______ is the shared identity of a group based on culture and traditions.

7. Unfair favour towards one’s own ethnic group is called ______.

8. Ethnic groups may have different languages and ______.

9. Refusing to respect other ethnic groups is called tribal ______.

10. Respect and cooperation promote national ______.

C. True or False

10. Ethnicity is related to the identity of a group. ______

12. Tribalism means treating all ethnic groups fairly. ______

13. Ethnicity and tribalism are related to ethnic groups. ______

14. Tribal intolerance cannot cause conflict and division. ______

15. Respecting other cultures can help prevent tribal intolerance. ______

D. Matching

16. Ethnicity – A. Unfair favour towards one’s own ethnic group

17. Tribalism – B. Refusing to respect other ethnic groups

18. Tribal intolerance – C. Shared identity and background of a group

19. Respect for other groups – D. Promotes peace and unity

20. Discrimination – E. Unfair treatment

ANSWER KEYS

1. A 2. C 3. B 4. A 5. D

6. ethnicity

7. tribalism

8. culture

9. intolerance

10. unity

11. True

12. False

13. True

14. False

15. True

16. Ethnicity – C. Shared identity and background of a group

17. Tribalism – A. Unfair favour towards one’s own ethnic group

18. Tribal intolerance – B. Refusing to respect other ethnic groups

19. Respect for other groups – D. Promotes peace and unity

20. Discrimination – E. Unfair treat ment

SUMMARY

In this lesson, pupils learned that ethnicity is the shared identity and background of a group based on culture, language, traditions, history, or ancestry.

They also learned that tribalism means unfair favour towards one’s own ethnic group. Tribal intolerance means refusing to respect or accept people from other ethnic groups.

Pupils learned that tribal intolerance can cause discrimination, hatred, conflict, mistrust, and lack of unity. They also learned that respect, tolerance, fairness, cooperation, and equal treatment can help promote peaceful co-existence.

PRESENTATION

To deliver the lesson, the teacher adopts the following steps:

Step 1: Introduction

The teacher displays pictures of different ethnic groups, cultural activities, and people from different groups working together.

The teacher asks:

• What makes one group different from another?

• What do we mean by ethnicity?

• How should we treat people from other ethnic groups?

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils observe the pictures and answer the questions.

Step 2: Meaning of Ethnicity

The teacher explains that ethnicity is the shared identity and background of a group of people based on culture, language, traditions, history, or ancestry.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils mention examples of ethnic groups in Nigeria.

Step 3: Meaning of Tribalism

The teacher explains that tribalism is unfair favour towards one’s own ethnic group.

• For example, choosing someone for an opportunity simply because they belong to one’s ethnic group is tribalism.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils give examples of fair and unfair treatment.

Step 4: Similarities Between Ethnicity and Tribalism

The teacher explains that ethnicity and tribalism:

• Are related to ethnic groups.

• Involve people’s culture and traditions.

• Can influence how people identify with a group.

• Can affect relationships between different groups.

• Can cause division when badly handled.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils state some similarities between ethnicity and tribalism.

Step 5: Differences Between Ethnicity and Tribalism

The teacher explains that:

• Ethnicity describes the shared identity and background of a group.

• Tribalism involves unfair preference for one’s own ethnic group.

• Ethnicity is not necessarily harmful.

• Tribalism can cause discrimination and division.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils state the differences between ethnicity and tribalism.

Step 6: Meaning of Tribal Intolerance

The teacher explains that tribal intolerance means refusing to respect, accept, or live peacefully with people from other ethnic groups.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils give examples of tribal intolerance and explain why it is wrong.

Step 7: Effects of Tribal Intolerance

The teacher explains that tribal intolerance can lead to:

• Discrimination

• Hatred

• Communal conflicts

• Mistrust

• Political violence

• Lack of unity

• Slow national development

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils mention some effects of tribal intolerance.

Step 8: Ways to Prevent Tribal Intolerance

The teacher explains that tribal intolerance can be prevented by:

• Respecting all ethnic groups.

• Treating everyone fairly.

• Avoiding ethnic insults.

• Learning about other cultures.

• Working together.

• Giving equal opportunities.

• Promoting peaceful dialogue.

• Promoting national unity.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils state ways of promoting tolerance and unity.

Step 9: Group Activity

The teacher divides the pupils into groups:

• Group 1: State five similarities between ethnicity and tribalism.

• Group 2: State four differences between ethnicity and tribalism.

• Group 3: Explain tribal intolerance and give three examples.

• Group 4: List five ways of preventing tribal intolerance.

Each group presents its work to the class.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils discuss, write, and present their answers.

Step 10: Lesson Summary

The teacher reviews the meaning, similarities and differences between ethnicity and tribalism, tribal intolerance, its effects, and ways of preventing it.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils answer oral questions and summarise the lesson.

Step 11: Evaluation

The teacher gives pupils the practice exercise.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils complete the Multiple Choice, Fill in the Gaps, True or False, and Matching questions.

CONCLUSION

To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson.

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Similarities Between Ethnicity and Tribalism: Similarities, Differences and Tribes in Nigeria | Primary 4 (Basic 4) Third Term Week 10 Civic Education

LESSON EVALUATION 

Teacher asks pupils to,

1. Explain the meaning of ethnicity.

2. Explain the meaning of tribalism.

3. State at least three similarities between ethnicity and tribalism.

4. State at least three differences between ethnicity and tribalism.

5. Explain the meaning of tribal intolerance.

6. Mention at least four ways of preventing tribal intolerance.