HISTORY TEACHING SCHEME

PRIMARY SCHOOL

History:
Pri. 1 First Term Scheme of Work
WK TOPIC CONTENT TEACHER ACTIVITIES LEARNERS
S ACTIVITIES
1 History Meaning of History Guides the pupils to State the meaning
state the meaning of of History
History
2 Meaning of State the meaning Tells the pupils a brief Listen carefully to
History of History History of his/her own the story about the
Describe Family Family so that they can teacher’s family
History understand the history.
concept of Family
history.
3 Peoples and Peoples in the Explain to the pupils Listen to the
places in the community where that there are different teacher’s
community the school is groups of people in the explanation
located community and that
they can be identified
by their language and
culture.
4 Peoples and People in the local Guides the pupils to Identify the
places in the Government Area identify the different different groups of
community where the school is groups of people that people in the
located live in their community community
by asking questions
5 Peoples and Important places in Shows the pupils Observe the
places in the the community pictures of the different pictures shown by
community where the schools peoples in the local the teacher.
are located: Government Area and Identifies the
- Markets asks them to Identify peoples in the
- Schools the peoples in the pictures
- Hospitals pictures
- Places of
worship.
- Palace
- Village
Square etc.
6 Peoples and Important places in Guides the pupils to Mention the
places in the the Local mention the different different places in
community Government Area places in the their community
where the school community and the and local
are located. Local Government Government Area.
Police station Area. Ask their
Local Government Ask the pupils to tell parents/guardians
Secretariat their parents/guardians to take them to visit
Palace e.t.c to take them to visit important places in
some important places their community
in the community
7 Heroes and Meaning of Heroes Leads the pupils to State the meaning
Heroines in and Heroines in state the meaning of of heroes and
the the community heroes and heroines by heroines
community telling them stories
about local heroes and
heroines
8 Heroes and Names of Heroes Guides the pupils to Name some heroes
Heroines in and Heroines in mention the names of and heroines in the
the the community some heroes and community
community where the school is heroines in the
located community where the
school is located
9 Heroes and Achievements of Guides the pupils to Mention some
Heroines in heroes and mention the achievements of
the heroines in the achievements of heroes and
community community heroes and heroines in heroines in the
the community where community.
the school is located
10 Traditional Meaning of a Explain the meaning of Say what they
rulers Traditional ruler a traditional ruler understand by
traditional rulers in
their own words.
11 Traditional The name of the Guides the pupils to Mention the
rulers traditional ruler in mention the name(s) of name(s) of the
the community traditional ruler(s) in traditional ruler(s)
where the school is the community where in the community
located the school is located where the school is
located.
12 Traditional The Roles of a Guides the pupils to State the roles of
rulers traditional ruler Identify the roles of traditional rulers.
traditional rulers
History:
Pri. 1 Second Term Scheme of Work
WK TOPIC CONTENT TEACHER ACTIVITIES LEARNERS
S ACTIVITIES
1 Title Holders Meaning of a title Guides pupils to Explain the
holder. explain the meaning meaning of title
of Title holder holder in their own
words
2 Title Holders Various traditional Guides pupils to Identify the various
title holders in the identify the various traditional title
community traditional title holders in the
holders in the community
community
3 Title Holders Duties of various Guides the pupils to Mention the duties
title holders in the mention the duties of of title holders in
community title holders in the the community
community
4 Title Holders Duties of traditional Invites the traditional Observe the
title holders title holder to come dressing of the
and talk to pupils traditional titles
holder
5 Title Holders Duties of the Guides the pupils to Mention the duties
villages head. identify the duties of of the village head.
the village head.
6 Title Holders Duties of the head Guides the pupils to Mention some of
of family i.e Father mention the duties of the Duties of the
the father. Father
7 Title Holders Duties of the Guides the pupils to State the duties of
Mother identify the duties of the Mother
the Mother
8 Title Holders Duties of the Guides the pupils to Mention the duties
District Head. mention the duties of of the District Head.
the District head.
9 Title Holders Duties of an Emir as Guides pupils to Mention the duties
a title holder in the mention the duties of of an Emir as a title
community Emir as title holder in holder in the
the community community

10 Title Holders Local Government Guides the pupils to Identify the duties
Chairman as a title identify the duties of of the local
the Local Government Government
Chairman as a title Chairman.
holder
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History:
Pri. 1 Third Term Scheme of Work
WK TOPIC CONTENT TEACHER ACTIVITIES LEARNERS
S ACTIVITIES
1 The Local Explains the Guides the pupils to Explain the
Government meaning of Local explain the meaning of meaning of Local
Chair person Government Chair Local Government Government Chair
person Chair person Person

2 The Local The name of the Guides the pupils to Mention the name
Government Local Government mention the name of of the local
Chair person Chair person local Government Government Chair
Chair person person
3 The Local Name of the Local Guides the pupils to State the name of
Government Government Area state the name of the the local
Chair person where the school is local Government Area Government Area
located where the school is where the school is
located located
4 The Local Name of the Local Guides the pupils to Mention the name
Government Government Chair mention the name of of the local
Chair person person the local Government Government
Chair person chairperson
5 The Local Duties of the Local Leads the pupils to Mention the duties
Government Government Chair mention the duties of of he Local
Chair person person the local Government Government Chair
Chair person. Person.
6 The Local Peoples in the Local Explains to the pupils Listen to the
Government Government Area that there are different teacher’s
Chair person groups of people in the explanations
local Government.
7 The Local Peoples in the Guides the pupils to Identify the
Government community of local identify the different different groups of
Chair person Government Chair groups of peoples that people in the
person. live in the community community
8 The Local Important places in Shows the pupils Observe the
Government the local pictures of the pictures shown by
Chair person Government chair different places in the the teacher.
person community of the local
Government chair
person.
9 The Local Important places in Guides the pupils to Mention the
Government the community of mention the important important places in
Chair person the local places in the the community.
Government Chair community
person
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History:
Pri. 2 First Term Scheme of Work
WK TOPIC CONTENT TEACHER ACTIVITIES LEARNERS
S ACTIVITIES
1 The local Name of the local Pupils to state the State the name of
Government Government Area name of the local the local
Chairperson and where the Government Area Government Area
school is located. and its location and its location

2 The local Name of the Local Pupils to mention the Mention the
Government Government name of the Local names of the
Chairperson Chairperson Government Local Government
Chairperson Chairperson
3 The local Duties of the Local Leads the pupils to Mention the duties
Government Government mention the duties of the Local
Chairperson Chairperson of the local Government
Government Chairperson
Chairperson
4 Indigenous Indigenous Guides the pupils to Identify the
peoples of peoples of the identify the indigenous
the state. state indigenous peoples peoples of the
of the state state
5 Indigenous Major locations of Displays the map of Mention the major
peoples of the indigenous the state showing locations of the
the state. peoples of the the indigenous indigenous
state peoples of the state peoples of the
state from the
map.
6 Indigenous Location of towns Guides pupils to Locate the towns
peoples of of the indigenous mention and identify and villages on
the state. peoples of the the locate of towns the map of the
state. \k on the map. state.
7 Nigerian Some of the Guides pupils to Mention some
peoples people of Nigeria mention some peoples of Nigeria
e.g The Hausas, peoples of Nigeria
Yorubas etc.
8 Nigerian Some of the Guides pupils to Locate the
peoples people of Nigeria locate the position of position of Ijaw,
e.g The Igbo, Ijaw, the people on the Igbo, Ogoni etc. on
Ogoni etc. map of Nigeria. the map of Nigeria
9 Nigerian Some people of Guides pupils to Mention the
peoples Nigeria: The locate the position of peoples of Angas,
Angas, Biroms, peoples of Nigeria on Ebiras, Birom etc.
Ebira etc. the map in Nigeria map.
10 Nigerian Location of some Displays a map Observe the map
peoples people in Nigeria showing different displayed by the
peoples of Nigeria teacher and
identifies the
location
11 Nigerian Location of some Guides pupils to Identify the tribes
peoples people in Nigeria identify the location of peoples on the
of some peoples of map of Nigeria
Nigeria on the map.
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History:
Pri. 2 Second Term Scheme of Work
WK TOPIC CONTENT TEACHER ACTIVITIES LEARNERS
S ACTIVITIES
1 Major Towns Major towns in the Guides the pupils to Name the major
in the state states where name the major towns in the state
schools are located towns in the state.

2 Major Towns Locations of the Displays a map of the Identify the

in the state major towns in the state locations of the
state on the map major towns in the
state on the map
displayed by the
teacher.
3 Major Towns Locations of the Guides students to Locate the major
in the state major towns on the identify the locations towns on the map
map. of the major towns in of state by pupils
the state.
4 Heroes and Meaning of heroes Guides the pupils to State the meaning
Heroines in and heroines state the meaning of of heroes and
the state heroes and heroines. heroines
5 Heroes and Names of heroes Leads the pupils to Name same heroes
Heroines in and heroines in the mention the names of and heroines in the
the state state heroes and heroines state.
6 Heroes and Achievements of Discuss some Contribute to
Heroines in heroes and achievements of discussions about
the state heroines in the heroes and heroines some
state in the state achievements of
heroes and
heroines of the
state on the map.
7 Heroes and Pictures of heroes Showing pupils a Identifies the
Heroines in and heroines in the chart of heroes and various heroes and
the state state heroines in the state. heroines of the
state on the map.
8 History of the Name of the state To mention the name Mentions the name
state of the state where of the state where
school are located schools are
located.
9 History of the Year of creation of Leads the pupils to Mention the year of
state the state mention the year of creation of the
creation of the state state by the pupils
10 History of the Name of the Leads the pupils to Identifies the
state immediate past mention the name of immediate past
Government of the the immediate past governor of the
state Government of the state
state
11 History of the Name of the Leads pupils to Identifies the
state present mention the present present serving
Government of the serving Government Governor of the
state of the state state
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History:
Pri. 2 Third Term Scheme of Work
WK TOPIC CONTENT TEACHER ACTIVITIES LEARNERS
S ACTIVITIES
1 Nigerian Some peoples of Guides pupils to Mention some
peoples Nigeria: The mention some peoples peoples of Nigeria
Chamba, Ikwere of Nigeria
and Anioma

2 The Nigerian Location of some To identify the Observe the map

peoples peoples of Nigeria location of some displaying the
peoples of Nigeria location of peoples
of Nigeria
3 Major Titles of some Guides pupils to Mention the titles of
Traditional traditional rulers in mention the various major traditional
Rulers in the the state titles of the major rulers in the state
State traditional rulers in
the state
4 Major Duties traditional Guides pupils to Mention the duties
Traditional rulers in the state mention the duties of of the traditional
Rulers in the traditional rulers in rulers in the state
State the state.
5 Major Settlement of Guides students to Identify settling
Traditional disputes in the identify the roles of disputes in the
Rulers in the state settling disputes state by traditional
State among one another in rulers.
the state
6 Major Appointments of Guides pupils to Pupils to listen and
Traditional chiefs and other identify the roles of ask questions about
Rulers in the officials the traditional rulers maintenance of
state of the state in customs and
maintenance of traditions in the
customs and state.
traditions
7 Major Appointments of Guides pupils to Participate in
Traditional chiefs and other identify the asking questions
Rulers in the officials installation of emirs about rulers
State and district heads of traditional in the
the state state
8 Major Maintenance of Guides pupils to Mention the roles
Traditional peace and order identify the roles of that of traditional
Rulers in the traditional rulers rulers perform in
State perform in the maintenance of
maintenance of peace peace and order in
and order. the state.
10 Major Duties of Emir and Guides pupils to To Identify the roles
Traditional District Heads of identify the roles of of Emir and District
Rulers in the the state Emir and District Heads of the state
State Heads of the state
11 Major Appointment of the The turbaning of the To Identify the
Traditional Emir in the state Emir in the state turbaning of the
Rulers in the Emir in the state.
State
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WK TOPIC CONTENT TEACHER ACTIVITIES LEARNERS
S ACTIVITIES
1 Some early Nnamdi Azikwiwe Guides pupils to Pupils to Identify
Heroes and identify his the contributions of
Heroines in contribution to the Sir Nnamdi Azikiwe
Nigeria Nigeria History to the Nigerian
History.
2 Some early Sir, Amadu Bello Guides pupils to Pupils to identify
heroes and (Sardaunan Sokoto) identify the the contributions of
Heroines in contribution of Sir Sir Amadu Bello to
Nigeria Amadu Bello to the the Nigerian
Nigerian History. History.
3 Some early Tafawa Balewa Guides pupils to Pupils to identify
heroes and identify the the contribution of
Heroines in contribution of Tafawa Tafawa Balewa to
Nigeria Balewa to the the Nigerian
Nigerian History. History.
4 Some early Obafemi Awolowo Guides pupils to Pupils to identify
heroes and (Chief) identify the the achievements
Heroines in contribution of made by Chief
Nigeria Obafemi Awolowo to Obafemi Awolowo
the Nigerian History. to the Nigerian
History.
5 Some early Mr. Sunday Awoniyi Guides pupils to Pupilis to identify
heroes and identify the the contribution of
Heroines in contribution of Mr. Mr. Sunday Awoniyi
Nigeria Sunday Awoniyi to the to the Nigerian
Nigerian History History.
6 Some early Abdul Rahaman of Guides pupils to Pupils to identify
heroes and Okene (Mallam) identify the the contribution of
Heroines in contribution of Mallam Mallam. Abdul
Nigeria Abdul Rahaman of Rahaman of Okene
Okene to the Nigerian to the Nigerian
History History.
7 Some early Alhaji. Makaman Guides peoples to Pupils identify the
heroes and Nupe identify the contribution of
Heroines in contribution of Mallam Mallam Makaman
Nigeria Makaman Nupe to the Nupe to the
Nigerian History Nigerian History
8 Some early Alhaji. Maitama Guides pupils to Pupils identify the
heroes and Sule identify the contribution of
Heroines in contribution of Alhaji. Alhaji. Maitama
Nigeria MaitamaSule to the Sule to the Nigerian
Nigerian History History.
9 Some early MallamAminu Kano Guides pupils to Pupils identify the
heroes and identify the contribution of
Heroines in contribution of Mallam Mallam. Aminu
Nigeria Aminu Kano to the Kano to the
Nigerian History Nigerian History.
10 Some early J. S. Tarka (Mr) Guides pupils to Pupils Identify the
heroes and identify the contribution of J. S.
Heroines in contribution of J. S. Tarka to the
Nigeria Tarka to the Nigerian Nigerian History.
 History
11 Some early Major General Guides pupils to Pupils Identify the
heroes and Yakubu Gowon identify the contribution of
Heroines in contribution of Major. Major. General
Nigeria General Yakubu Yakubu Gowon to
Gowon to the Nigerian the Nigerian History
History.
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History:
Pri. 3 Third Term Scheme of Work
WK TOPIC CONTENT TEACHER ACTIVITIES LEARNERS
S ACTIVITIES
1 Towns in Some Ancient Explains an ancient List some ancient
Nigeria. Towns in Nigeria: town and modern town in Nigeria
Aba, Benin. town

2 Towns in Town of Bonny and Explains the towns of Identify the towns
Nigeria. Calabar. Bonny and Calabar to of Bonnuy and
the pupils Calabar of Nigerian
History.
3 Towns in Towns of Daura and Guides pupils identify Identify the town of
Nigeria. Gobir the History of Daura Daura and Gobir in
and Gobir. the History of
Nigeria.
4 Towns in Towns of Idah and Guides pupils to Pupils Identify the
Nigeria. Ife identify the History History of Idah and
Idah and Ife towns Ife in Nigeria.
5 Towns in Towns of Kano and Explains the History of Pupils narrate the
Nigeria. Katsina Kano and Katsina History of Kano and
Katsina
6 Towns in The Towns of Guides pupils to Identify the History
Nigeria. Kukawa and Okene identify the History of of Kukawa and
Kukawa and Okene in Okene in Nigerian
the Nigeria History.
7 Towns in The Towns of Guides pupils to Pupils identify the
Nigeria. Onitsha and Oyo narrates the History of History of Onitsha
Onitsha and Oyo and Oyo in Nigeria
8 Towns in Towns of Gobir and Guides pupils to Pupils identify the
Nigeria. Wukari identify the History of History of Gobir and
Gobir and Wukari Wukari Towns.
towns
9 Towns in Some modern Guides pupils to Pupils to identify
Nigeria. towns in Nigeria: identify modern the modern towns
Abuja and Lagos towns of Abuja and of Abuja and Lagos
Lagos
10 Towns in Some modern Guides pupils to Pupils to identify
Nigeria. towns in Nigeria: identify modern towns the modern towns
Enugu and Ibadan of Enugu and Ibadan of Enugu and
Ibadan
11 Towns in Some modern Guides pupils to Pupils to identify
Nigeria. towns in Nigeria: identify modern town the modern towns
Kaduna and Port of Kaduna and Port of Kaduna and Port
Harcourt. Harcourt. Harcourt.
12 Towns in Some modern Guides pupils to Pupils to identify
Nigeria. towns in Nigeria: Jos identify modern towns the modern towns
and Yola of Yola and Jos of Jos and Yola
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History:
Pri. 4 First Term Scheme of Work
WK TOPIC CONTENT TEACHER ACTIVITIES LEARNERS
S ACTIVITIES
1 The four The four early Leads pupils to state State the four early
early regions regions of Nigeria: the four early regions regions of Nigeria.
in Nigeria Northern Region in Nigeria
etc.
2 The four Location of each of Displays the map of Observe the map
early Region the regions in the Nigeria of Nigeria
in Nigeria Map of Nigeria
3 The four The major ethnic Guides pupils to Locate the regions
early regions groups in the locate the regions on on the map of
in Nigeria region the map of Nigeria Nigeria
4 The four States each of the Leads them to states State the major
Early Region four early regions. the major ethnic ethnic groups in
in Nigeria groups in the region. the four early
regions of Nigeria.
5 The Four States contained in Guides pupils to Name the states in
Early Region the regions states each ethnic each of the early
in Nigeria group in the region. regions.
6 States Year when states Leads pupils to state State the year
creation in were first created the year when states when states were
Nigeria in Nigeria were first created. first created in
Nigeria
7 States Number of states Guides them to state State the number
creation in created (12 states) number of states of states created.
Nigeria created
8 State Names of the Guides pupils to Mention the Head
creation in Heads of State and name the Head of the of state and
Nigeria the governor of the states and governors Governors of the
states of state created. states created.
9 Colonial Colonial Guides pupils to state State colonial
Administratio Administrative the colonial Administrative
n Headquarter of Administrative Headquarters of
Headquarters Lokoja and Headquarters of the British in Nigeria.
of British Calabar. British in Nigeria
Protectorate
10 Colonial The year when Leads pupils to state State when they
Administratio they were made when they were were made British
n of British headquarters of made Headquarters Headquarters
Protectorate the British of British Protectorate Protectorate.
Protectorate
11 Federal Year it was made Leads pupils to state Name the current
Capitals of the Federal Capital when it was made the Federal Capital
Nigeria of Nigeria Federal Capital Territory and the
year it was
created.
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History: Primary 4 Second Term

WK TOPIC CONTENT TEACHER ACTIVITIES LEARNERS

S ACTIVITIES
1 Federal The name of the Guides pupils to state Locate the old and
Capital then Heads of state the name of the current Federal
current Federal Capitals on the
Capital. Map.
2 Federal The current Federal Leads them to Locate the current
Capital Capital (Abuja) mention the year the Federal Capital on
current Federal the map of Nigeria
Capital was created
3 Federal The year it was Leads them to Mention the year
Capitals established mention the year it Abuja was created
was established. as a Federal
Capital.
4 Federal Location of the old Guides pupils to Display the map of
Capitals and current Federal locate the old and Nigeria and the
Capitals current Federal location of the
Capital capitals.
5 Some Some Nigerian Guides pupils to Mention some
Nigerian peoples eg.Gbagyi, mention some Nigeria peoples.
peoples and Nupe Nigerian peoples
6 Some The Jukun and Leads pupils to Mention some
Nigerian Oworo peoples mention some Nigeria people in Nigeria
peoples peoples
7 Some Origin of the Asks pupils to find out Report back to
 Nigerian peoples the origin from their class with the
peoples homes. origin of the
peoples.
8 Some Location/states of Leads them to state State the towns
Nigerian the pe their origins where the peoples
peoples oples are located.
9 Some Location/states of Leads them to locate Locate where the
Nigerian the peoples the towns from the towns are located
peoples map of Nigeria on the map of
Nigeria
10 Some The Kanuri and Guides pupils to Mention some
Nigerian Zuru. mention some peoples in Nigeria
peoples peoples in Nigeria.
11 Some Origin of the Asks them to find out Find out the origin
Nigerian peoples from home the origin of the people of
peoples of the peoples Nigeria from home
12 Some Nigeria The Owori and Oro Guides pupils to Find out the Origin
peoples peoples of Nigeria identify the people of of Oro and Owori
Owori and Oro peoples of Nigeria.
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History:
Pri. 4 Third Term Scheme of Work
W TOPIC CONTENT TEACHER ACTIVITIES LEARNERS
KS ACTIVITIES
1 Important Meaning of Guides the pupils to Listen to teacher’s
Historical Historical features explain what historical explanation
features and and sites: features and sites are.
sites in Landmarks e.g.
Nigeria mountains etc.

2 Important Features and sites Takes pupils out to Go around the

Historical in the locality e.g see some of the school with the
features and rivers trees etc. features and sites. teacher to see
sites some features.
3 Major Historical features Asks pupils to find out Find out from home
historical to lookout for an from home some the sites and
features and Nigeria: Lakes, hills features and sites. features in Nigeria.
sites in etc.
Nigeria
4 Major Palaces, and Pupils to list and Describe the
Historical markets in Nigeria describe these features and sites
Features and features and sites. in Nigeria
Sites in
Nigeria
5 Major Mosques, and Leads pupils to Describe the
Historical Churches in Nigeria mention the features features and sites
Features and and sites of worship in Nigeria
Sites in
Nigeria
6 Major Description of the Guides them to Discuss the
Historical sites discuss the features features and sites.
Features and and sites
Sites
7 Major Museums and Guides them to Go on excursion to
Historical cultural centres discuss the features historical sites.
Features and and sites in Nigeria
sites in
Nigeria.
8 Major Implements/tools Describes the Mention the
Historical and Artifacts etc. implements and tools, implements /tools
Feature and Artifacts to pupils. and Artifacts.
Sites in
Nigeria
9 Heroes and Life History and Guides them to Discuss the
Heroines in contributions of discuss the life History contributions of
Nigeria Heroes and of the heroes and heroes and
Heroines. heroines in Nigeria heroines of Nigeria.
10 Heroes and Names of the Mentions the names Listen and write
Heroines in heroes and of heroes and notes about the
Nigeria heroines in Nigeria heroines in Nigeria heroes and
heroines
11 Some Some Nigeria Discusses the Listen and writes
Nigerian peoples: The relationship between notes
peoples Fulanis and Hausawa and fulanies
Hausawa
12 Heroes and Life History and Guides them to Discuss the life
Heroines in contributions of the discuss the life History History of Heroes
Nigeria Heroes and of the Heroes and and Heroines.
Heroines in the Heroines of the school
locality of the
school.
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History
Pri. 5 First Term Scheme of Work
WK TOPIC CONTENT TEACHER ACTIVITIES LEARNERS
S ACTIVITIES
1 British Rule Reasons for the Leads pupils to Explain the
in Nigeria occupation of explain the reasons reasons for the
Nigeria by the for the occupation of occupation of
British Nigeria by the British. Nigeria by British

2 British Rule Names of colonial Mentions the names Mention the names
in Nigeria Administrations in of some of the of some colonial
Nigeria colonial administrator in
administrators Nigeria
3 British Rule British Displays the map of Observe the map
in Nigeria protectorates in Nigerian coast as of the Nigerian
Nigeria point of entry. coast used by
British
4 British Rule Amalgamation of Guides pupils to Discuss the
in Nigeria the protectorates discuss the amalgamation of
 in 1914 amalgamation Nigeria
5 British Rule Consequences of States the Explain the
in Nigeria British rule in consequences of consequences of
Nigeria British rule in Nigeria British rule in
Nigeria
6 Nationalist Meaning of The meaning of Listen to
and Nationalist and Nation, Nationalism explanation of
Nationalism Nationalism and Nationalist. nation, nationalism
and Nationalist
7 Some His background Guides pupils to Participate in
Nationalist in and achievements discuss the roles discussion and
Nigeria in transforming played by Tafawa observes pictures
i. Tafawa Nigeria Balewa. of Tafawa Balewa
Balewa
8 Some His biography and Guides pupils to Participate in
Nationalists contributions in the discuss on the roles discussing the
in Nigeria: development of played by Dr. Nnamdi roles played by Dr.
Dr. Nnamdi Nigeria Azikiwe in Nigerian Nnamdi Azikiwe in
Azikiwe History nation building.
9 Some His background The roles he played State the roles he
Nationalists and National in national played as a
in Nigeria: activities in development. nationalist.
Chief Nigerian History
Obafemi
Awolowo.
10 Alhaji’Sir His background Roles played by State the roles
Amadu Bello and national Alhaji. Sir Amadu played by Alhaji.
activities he played Bello as a nationalist. Sir, Amadu Bello as
in nation building a nationalist.
11 Mallam His background Roles played by Lessons learnt
Aminu Kano and national Mallam Aminu Kano from the life of
activities played in in Nigeria Mallam Aminu
Nigerian History. Kano
12 Nigerian The year of Mentions the key State where the
Independenc Independence peoples who ceremony was held
e (1960). participated in and the names of
Nigerian the Heroes who
independence participated.
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History: Primary 5 Second Term
WK TOPIC CONTENT TEACHER ACTIVITIES LEARNERS
S ACTIVITIES
1 Nigerian The structure of Differentiates as Pay attention to
Independenc the Government of Federation from a teachers
e Nigeria at Republic distinction of
independence Nigeria as a
Federation and Re-
pubic
2 Nigerian Meaning of Differentiates a Ask and answers
Independenc Federation and Federation from a questions
e Republic Republic
3 Traditional Meaning of a To explain the Explain the
Regions in Traditional Region meaning of meaning of
Nigeria Traditional Region. Traditional Region
4 Traditional Types of Leads pupils to list List the types of
Region in Traditional Regions the types of traditional Regions
Nigeria in Locality school. traditional Regions in in the locality of
School the school
5 Islam in Origin of Islam Pupils to explain the Explain the Origin
 Nigeria Origin of Islam in of Islam in Nigeria
Nigeria
6 Islam in Agents of spread To mention the Mention the
Nigeria of Islam in Nigeria agents of the agents of the
introduction and introduction and
spread of Islam. spread of Islam in
Nigeria.
7 Islam in Dominant areas Guides pupils to state State where Islam
Nigeria where the religion where Islam is is dominant in
is practiced in Predominant in Nigeria
Nigeria Nigeria
8 Christianity Origin of Pupils to explain the Explain the Origin
in Nigeria Christianity in Origin of Christianity of Christianity in
Nigeria in Nigeria Nigeria
9 Christianity Early Christian Pupils to mention Mention some
in Nigeria Missionaries some early Christian early Christian
missionaries missionaries in
Nigeria
10 Christianity Some activities of Leads them to list List the activities
in Nigeria the early Christian some activities of the of the early
Missionaries in early Christian Christian
Nigeria Missionaries in Missionaries in
Nigeria Nigeria
11 Traditional Meaning of Pupils to explain the Explain the
occupations traditional meaning of meaning of
in the occupations in the traditional traditional
locality locality occupations in occupations in the
Nigeria locality
12 Traditional Some traditional Guides pupils to Name some
occupation in occupations in the mention some names traditional
the locality locality e.g of traditional occupations in the
farming, fishing occupations in the locality
etc. locality
13 Revision Revision Revision Revision
14 Examination Examination Examination Examination
History:
Pri. 5 Third Term Scheme of Work
WK TOPIC CONTENT TEACHER ACTIVITIES LEARNERS
S ACTIVITIES
1 Traditional Importance of the Leads them to state Observe a chart
occupations traditional importance of showing different
in the occupations in the traditional kinds of traditional
locality locality occupations occupations.

2 Traditional Traditional Pupils to find out the List traditional

occupations occupations e.g traditional occupation of the
of the farming, cattle occupations practiced people in their
peoples in rearing, fishing, in their area. area.
the state. blacksmithing, etc.
3 Traditional Description of the Guide them to Listen to the talks
occupations various demonstrate some of on the various
of the occupations. the occupations occupations by
peoples in craftsman.
the state
4 Traditional The Leads the pupils to list State the
occupations importance/benefit the traditional importance of the
of the s of the occupations they various
 peoples in occupations know. occupations.
the state.
5 Traditional Traditional Guides pupils to list List the traditional
occupations occupations of the the traditional occupations of the
of the Hausa people: occupations of the Hausa people.
peoples of Farming, Guinea Hausa people.
Nigeria (a) corn/Millet, Maize,
The Hausa beans and
peoples groundnut etc.
6 Traditional Descriptions of the Engages the Listen to the talk on
occupations various craftsman to speak on the various
of the Hausa occupations. the various occupations
peoples occupations
7 Traditional The importance or Guides pupils to state State the benefits
occupations benefits of the benefits of traditional of the various
of the Hausa occupation. occupation to the occupations.
people. Hausa people.
8 Traditional Traditional Guides pupils to list List the traditional
occupations occupations of the the traditional occupations of the
of the Yoruba people: occupations of the Yoruba people.
peoples in Farming cocoa, Yoruba people.
the state Kolanuts, Citrus,
(b) The Fruits and Yam etc.
Yoruba
people
9 Traditional Descriptions of the Engages the Listen to talks on
occupation various craftsmen to speak on the various
of the occupations. the various occupations.
people in occupations
the state.
10 The The importance Guides pupils to state State the benefits
traditional and benefits of the the benefits of the of the various
occupations occupations. occupations occupations in the
of Yoruba Yoruba land.
people.
11 Traditional Traditional Guides pupils to list List the traditional
occupations occupations of the the traditional occupation of the
of the Igbo people: Palm occupation of the Igbo Igbo people.
people in products, farming, people.
the state cocoyam, etc.
(c) The Igbo
12 The people Descriptions of the Engages craftsmen to Listen to the talks
of Igbo various occupations speak on the various on the various
occupations. occupations.
13 The Igbo The importance or Guides pupils to state State the benefits
people benefits of the the benefits or of the various
occupations importance of the occupations in Igbo
various occupations land.
14 Revision Revision Revision Revision
15 Examination Examination Examination Examination
History: Primary 6 First Term
WK TOPIC CONTENT TEACHER ACTIVITIES LEARNERS
S ACTIVITIES
1 Civil rule in Meaning of the civil Leads pupils to Explain the
Nigeria rule explain the meaning meaning of the
of the civil rule in civil rule
Nigeria
2 Civil Rule in Periods of Civil Guides them to state State the periods
Nigeria Rule in Nigeria: the periods of civil of civil rule in
1960 – 1979, 1999 rule in Nigeria. Nigeria
– to date
3 Civil Rule in Civilian leaders: Leads them to Mention the past
Nigeria Dr. Namdi Azikiwe mention the past and present civilian
Sir, Abubakar present civilian leaders in Nigeria
Tafawa Balewa etc. leaders in Nigeria
4 Civil Rule in The process of Civil Guides them to state State the process
Nigeria Rule the process of Civil of Civil Rule in
Rules. Nigeria

5 Civil Rule in Formation of Takes pupils on an Go on excursion to

Nigeria parties and excursion to state or the state or
conduction of National Assembly national Assembly
elections.

6 Military Rule Meaning of military Leads pupils to Explain the

in Nigeria rule in Nigeria explain the meaning meaning of military
of military Rule. Rule in Nigeria

7 Military Rule Periods of Military Guides them to state State the periods
in Nigeria Rule in Nigeria the periods of the of the Military Rule
military Rule in in Nigeria
Nigeria

8 Military Rule Military Heads of Pupils to state the Mention the names
in Nigeria States in Nigeria names of the Military of the Head of
Head of States. states of the
Military Rule.

9 Military Rule How Military Guides them to Explain how the

in Nigeria leaders came to explain how Military Military leaders
power leaders came to came to power.
power

10 Oil Economy. Explanation of Guides pupils to Explain what crude

crude oil explain what crude oil oil is.
is?

11 Oil Economy Year and place of Leads them to state State when and
crude oil when and where where crude oil
exploration. crude oil exploration exploration started
started in Nigeria

12 Oil Economy. Benefits of crude Guides them to state List the by –

oil to Nigerian the benefits of crude products of crude
Economy oil to the Economy oil.
13 Oil Economy By products of States the by- State the benefits
crude oil products of crude oil of by-products
from the crude oil

14 MOCK MOCK Examination MOCK Examination MOCK Examination

Examination

History: Primary 6 Second Term

WK TOPIC CONTENT TEACHER ACTIVITIES LEARNERS

S ACTIVITIES
1 The growth Meaning of Industry Guides the pupils to Explain what an
of Industries explain what an industry means.
in Nigeria industry is.
2 The growth Types of industries Guides them to state State the types of
of industries types of industries in industries in
in Nigeria Nigeria Nigeria
3 The growth Some industries in Leads them to list State the types of
of industries Nigeria some industries in industries in
in Nigeria Nigeria Nigeria
4 The growth Locations of Leads them to state State where the
of industries industries in where the industries industries are
in Nigeria Nigeria are located located in Nigeria
5 The growth Benefits of Leads pupils to state State the benefits
 of industries industries to the the benefits of of industries to the
in Nigeria Nigerian Economy. industries to the Nigerian Economy.
Nigerian Economy.
6 The growth Importance of Takes pupils on Go on excursion to
of industries industries to the excursions to some some industries
in Nigeria Nigerian Economy. industries in their
community.
7 Revision Revision of Primary Revisions Revisions
1-2 work
8 Revision Revision of Primary
3-4 work
9 Revision Revision of Primary
5 work
10 Revision Revision of Primary
6 work
11 Exam