TOPIC: DISTRIBUTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND GENERAL REVISION
A: TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS
- Map of Nigeria.
- Resource distribution chart.
- Pictures of natural resources.
- Flashcards.
- Revision question cards.
- Pupils’ writing books and pencils.
B: REFERENCE MATERIALS
- Scheme of work.
- Recommended Social Studies textbook for Primary 4.
- Online educational resources.
C: PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE
The pupils have learnt about citizenship, government, Local and State Governments, division of labour, savings, employment, natural resources and conservation during the term.
D: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Explain the distribution of natural resources.
- Mention major natural resources found in Nigeria.
- Identify some areas where natural resources are found.
- State the importance of natural resources.
- Recall the meaning of citizenship.
- Recall the levels of government.
- Explain division of labour, savings and employment.
- Explain conservation of natural resources.
E: CONTENT
Meaning of Distribution of Natural Resources
Distribution of natural resources means the way natural resources are found in different parts of a country. Natural resources are not found equally in every part of Nigeria.
Major Natural Resources in Nigeria
Examples include:
- Crude oil.
- Natural gas.
- Coal.
- Tin.
- Limestone.
- Iron ore.
- Cocoa.
- Groundnut.
- Rubber.
- Oil palm.
Examples of Areas Where Resources Are Found
Some examples include:
- Crude oil and natural gas are found mainly in parts of the Niger Delta.
- Coal is associated with Enugu and nearby areas.
- Tin is associated with Plateau State.
- Limestone is found in several parts of Nigeria.
- Cocoa is grown mainly in parts of southern Nigeria.
- Groundnut is widely grown in northern Nigeria.
- Oil palm is common in parts of southern Nigeria.
Importance of Natural Resources
Natural resources:
- Provide raw materials.
- Create jobs.
- Provide food.
- Generate income.
- Support industries.
- Promote national development.
- Provide export products.
Revision of Citizenship
Citizenship is the legal membership of a person in a country. A good citizen should be:
- Honest.
- Responsible.
- Law-abiding.
- Patriotic.
Revision of Government
The three levels of government are:
- Federal Government.
- State Government.
- Local Government.
The three arms are:
- Executive.
- Legislature.
- Judiciary.
Revision of Division of Labour
Division of labour means sharing a job into smaller tasks so that different workers perform different parts. It helps to:
- Save time.
- Increase production.
- Encourage specialisation.
Revision of Savings
Savings means keeping part of one’s money for future use. Money may be saved:
- In a bank.
- In a savings box.
- Through approved financial institutions.
Revision of Employment
Employment is work done to earn income. Unemployment is the condition of being able and willing to work but not having a job.
Revision of Conservation
Conservation means protecting and using natural resources carefully. Examples include:
- Planting trees.
- Preventing pollution.
- Avoiding bush burning.
- Protecting forests.
- Avoiding waste.
F: LESSON PRESENTATION
F1: Teachers’ Activities
- Uses a map to discuss natural-resource distribution.
- Identifies selected natural resources and areas where they are found.
- Explains the importance of natural resources.
- Revises citizenship and citizens’ duties.
- Revises levels and arms of government.
- Revises division of labour and savings.
- Revises employment and unemployment.
- Revises natural resources and conservation.
- Gives oral and written revision exercises.
F2: Pupils’ Activities
- Observe the map of Nigeria.
- Mention natural resources.
- Identify selected areas where resources are found.
- Explain the importance of natural resources.
- Answer questions on citizenship.
- Name the levels and arms of government.
- Explain division of labour and savings.
- Explain employment and unemployment.
- Answer revision questions.
G: CONCLUSION
The teacher revises the major topics taught during the second term and corrects pupils where necessary. The teacher encourages pupils to study their notes carefully and practise answering questions in preparation for examination.
H: EVALUATION GUIDE
Pupils should be able to answer the following questions:
- What is the distribution of natural resources?
- Mention five natural resources found in Nigeria.
- Name one area associated with crude oil.
- Name one area associated with coal.
- What is citizenship?
- Name the three levels of government.
- Name the three arms of government.
- What is division of labour?
- What is savings?
- What is unemployment?
- What is conservation?
- Mention four ways of conserving natural resources.