History 1ST Term
History 1ST Term
History 1ST Term
JS 1 (BASIC 7)
SUBJECT: HISTORY (Here also are some Nigerian folk songs which students sing in communities:
Abdullahi Smith)
+SCHEME OF WORK
Activities:
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WEEK TOPIC
1. Meaning of History (a) Definition of History (b) Reasons for studying History in schools
2. Meaning of History: (a) Importance (b) Differences between history and story telling
3. Sources of History: (a) Meaning of sources of history (b) Sources of History – primary,
secondary and tertiary sources (a) Primary Sources of History (i) Oral tradition
4. Sources of History: (a) Primary Sources of History (ii) Artefacts (iii) Legends
5. Sources of History: (a) Primary source of History (iv) Folklores (v) Archival materials
(iii)Importance of primary sources of History
6. Sources of History: (b) secondary sources of history (i) Biography (ii) Autobiography
(iii) Textbooks, journals and government publications (iv) Importance of secondary
sources of history
7. MID – TERM BREAK
8. Sources of History: (C) Tertiary Sources of History (i) Students’ Projects (ii) bulletins (iii)
Memoranda (iv) Importance of Tertiary Sources of History
9. Importance of History: (a) Importance of History to Individuals (b) Importance of
history to society (c) Importance of History to the Nation
10. How to Access the Sources of History: (a) Excursion to Historical Sites (b) museum (c)
library (d) cultural festivals (e) exhibition.
NB: Every history educator should not teach week 10 scheme in theory alone, but must
select at least two excursion centers of visit which is nearest to their campuses or any local
center mentioned.
11. – 13: Revision and Examination
REFERENCE BOOKS
1. O.F. Owhofasa and S.S. Ogbonaya (2018): Comprehensive History for Nigerian Junior
Secondary School (1). Peak Global Publications Ltd. Iju-Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria.
2. J.M. Itsekure, et al (2018): Living history for Junior Secondary Schools (1).
Rasmed publications Ltd. Old Gbagi, Ibadan.
WEEK 1
History can be defined as a subject which studies past events and human affairs in a society.
It can also be defined as man’s attempt to describe and interpret the past. History is
therefore is a dialogue between the present and the past, explains the emphasis of different
historians over the ages.
WEEK 2
CONTENT: 1.
1. Importance of History
2. Difference between History and Story telling
Importance of History
The study of history is important
i. History gives a good understanding of nation’s history
ii. It helps people to know more about themselves by having understanding of their
past, in terms of internal and external relationships
iii. It enables us to know the truth about the past through available myth, legend and
tales
iv. History satisfies man’s curiosity about past development in all aspect of life
v. It makes people aware of the character of their own time by providing information
about the past.
vi. History serves as a source of hope for better future over present predicament
vii. History also promotes the habit of serious and critical examination of situation.
Story telling
Story telling refer to the act of narrating events which could be real or imagined for the purpose
of moral lessons or entertainment. E.g. story of tortoise and elephant, moon light stories etc.
However story telling is different from history in the following ways:
Differences between History and Story telling
EVALUATION
1. State five importance of history.
2. Mention five differences between history and storytelling.
READING ASSIGNMENT:
Read about the sources of history.
Weekend Evaluation Questions (Objective Questions)
WEEK 3
Sources of history can be defined as persons, document and working materials or evidence
which provides information about the study of history in a society. Without sources of history,
the study of history will be impossible because these sources form the foundation for
interpretation.
1. Oral tradition can be manipulated (twisted) with some bias by historical narratives.
2. Some vital information can be distorted or forgotten due to inadequacy in human
memory.
3. The death of an informant greatly affects the transmission of oral traditions from one
generation to another, e.g. palace recorders, praise singers.
4. Some aspects of oral traditions can be exaggerated.
5. Many elements of oral traditions cannot be easily verified in written sources. E.g.
chants, folktales, etc.
EVALUATION
1. Write short notes on the following:
i. Primary source of history
ii. Secondary source of history
iii. Tertiary source of history
2. State three advantages of oral tradition.
READING ASSIGNMENT:
Read about primary source of history.
Weekend Evaluation Questions (Objective Questions)
WEEK 4
CONTENT:
Artefacts
An artefact is an object or a monument that is made by a person as a result of his historical and
cultural interest. Artefact constitutes a significant aspect of primary source of history. E.g. Benin
warlords – Asoro the Great; Arhuaran, prince of Odu; Opa Oranmiyan (staff of Oranmiyan);
statute of Queen of Zaria (Queen Aminat); Igbo – ukwu pottery; etc.
1. Artefacts are used by artists or sculptors to represent important persons, events and
development of the past.
2. They are used to represent historical memories of the past in a society.
3. They serve as evidences of past historical events and exploits of warriors and leaders.
4. Artefacts are used to beatify our environments and settlements.
Legends
This can be defined as a traditional story or group of stories told about a particular person or
place. It also refers to stories from ancient times, about people and events which may be true
or not. It is otherwise called myth.
Advantages of Legends
1. The narrative content of legend is in realistic mode, not imaginary like folktales.
2. Legend is like a historical folktale.
3. Legends are stories that are set in historical contexts that contains supernatural or
fantastic elements.
4. Legends can be transmitted orally, e.g. person to person.
Disadvantages of Legends
1. Short term legends are not persistent, they vanish after a period of time.
2. Some persistent legends are longstanding rumours in a society.
3. When a legend is narrated as a fiction, its authenticity fades away.
4. Legends comprise imaginary events which may not be real.
EVALUATION
1. Give three examples of artefacts.
2. Enumerate three advantages of legends.
READING ASSIGNMENT:
Read about folklores and archival materials.
Weekend Evaluation Questions (Objective Questions)
WEEK 5
CONTENT:
Folklores
These refer to the traditional beliefs, customs and stories of a community passed to different
generations by words of mouth. It is a form of oral history preserved by the people, which
consists of the cultural attributes and traditions of specific cultures. It includes folk stories, fairy
tales.
Advantages of folklores
Disadvantages of folklores
Archival Materials
These can be defined as information objects that serve as evidence of the past events. Archival
materials records information about the past historical events and activity. They act as memory
aids. Archives refer to collection of historical records and documents. They contain primary and
secondary source documents of history.
1. Readymade data materials are collected, stored and assembled for the use of
researchers and searchers.
2. The materials stored in archives are in public domains without restrictions.
3. Time is saved by researchers and scholars, with the use of archival materials.
4. The state (government) is the owner of all archival materials.
5. Archival materials are used to generate income for the government.
1. The data available in some archives may not be in a format that is easy and suitable for
answering research questions.
2. Archival materials may not include information about the variable of interest. E.g. family
size in a population data.
3. The quality and content of some archival materials are badly affected with time and
lifespan, e.g. photographs.
4. Archival materials are not subjected to institutional review.
5. Cost is attached to the use, acquisition from the archives.
WEEK 6
CONTENT:
1. Secondary sources of history (i) Biography (ii) Autobiography (iii) Textbooks, journals
and government publications
2. Importance of secondary sources of history
Biography
Biography refers the story of a person’s life written by someone else. E.g. Merchant Prince of
Niger-Delta by Obaro Ikime, Julius Caesar by W. Shakespeare.
Advantages of Biography
Disadvantages of Biography
1. Biographies can distort the truth according to the authors’ motives for writing
the piece of work.
2. It can cause controversy in history, as the biographer may exaggerate some facts
that are hard to be objective and believable.
3. Biographies may be biased because the author may place too much emphasis on
their subjects. E.g. the view of the biographer can influence his choice of words.
4. Biographies are selective through necessity, as no biography can ever be a full
story of a life.
5. Memory and the passage of time can intentionally or unintentionally omit details
in a biography.
Autobiography
This can be defined as the history of a person’s life written by the person himself. Books that
describe such stories are called autobiographies. E.g. Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela
(1994), Dreams from My Father by Barrack Obama (1995).
Advantages of Autobiography
1. It gives a vivid and comprehensive analysis of events that happened in the
author’s lifetime.
2. It is used to personalize historical events.
3. Autobiography helps to popularize history and lifetime of celebrities,
politicians, historical figures and the elites in the society.
4. Autobiographies are written by people who feel that their life stories have
relevance and interest to the reading public, scholars and philosophers.
5. Some autobiographies can become a bestseller, being in high demand by the
public. E.g. the autobiography of Malcolm X
Disadvantages of Autobiography
1. Some critical issues and times in the life of the author may be concealed.
2. Some authors may misrepresent facts in their autobiographies because
the events occurred many years ago.
3. The public may feel that autobiographies are written to persuade or even
lie rather than to inform the reading public.
4. Autobiographies are subject to critical evaluation by readers, scholars and
researchers.
Oher secondary sources of history include: textbooks, journals, articles
and government publications.
Importance of Secondary Sources of History
1. Secondary sources of history are created by scholars through
research or historical investigations.
2. Secondary sources of history are used to validate other sources of
history.
3. Secondary sources of history interpreted and explained primary
sources of history based on evidence.
4. They are reliable sources of history produced sometimes through an
eye witness account
5. Secondary sources of history are cited after being modified by other
historians to sooth their purpose.
EVALUATION
1. Define the following:
i. Biography
ii. Autobiography
2. Identify three importance of secondary sources of history.
READING ASSIGNMENT:
Read about tertiary source of history.
Weekend Evaluation Questions (Objective Questions)
READING ASSIGNMENT:
Read about the importance of tertiary sources of history.
Weekend Evaluation Questions (Objective Questions)
WEEK 8
CONTENT:
1. Tertiary sources of history
(i) Students’ Projects (ii) Bulletins (iii) Memoranda (iv) Importance of Tertiary Sources
of History
STUDENTS’ PROJECTS
These refer to a style of active learning and inquiry based learning which is centered on the
students. It involves a dynamic classroom approach where students acquire a deeper
knowledge through active participation of real-world challenges/problems.
Bulletins
This can be defined as brief public notice used by an authority which specifies a brief
news item, meant for immediate publication or broadcast.
Importance of Bulletins
1. Bulletins can be displayed on a bulletin board to display information.
2. Important historical events and pictures can be displayed on bulletin
3. Bulletins can be used to pass historical and other valuable information to students
and the public.
4. Bulletins are used to beatify classrooms and arouse student’s interest in new topics.
5. They are powerful teaching tools for modern teachers and instructors.
6. They are used to display students’ artworks, creativity and marks.
Memoranda
Memoranda refer to short notes meant for some things to be remembered, especially
something vital to be done or acted upon in the future.
Memo- This is a short official notes that is sent by one person to another within the same
organization or institution.
Importance of Memoranda
1. They are historical sources that organize, compile or digest other sources of history.
2. Tertiary source of history exists in the form of textbooks which summarize or simplify
repackaged ideas or other information.
3. Tertiary sources of history are not credited to a particular author, they exist
independently.
4. They are sources that identify and locate primary and secondary sources of history.
5. Textbooks intended for primary and secondary schools are significant tertiary sources.
EVALUATION
1. Differentiate between bulletin and memoranda.
2. State three importance of tertiary sources of history.
READING ASSIGNMENT:
Read about the importance of history to
i. Individuals
ii. The society
iii. The nation
Weekend Evaluation Questions (Objective Questions)
WEEK 9
CONTENT:
WEEK 10.
(c) CULTURAL FESTIVALS: This refers to allocation for celebration or feasting, especially
aa day or time of religious significance in a community. Examples of cultural festival
in Nigeria are
NB: Every history educator should not teach week 10 scheme in theory alone, but must
select at least two excursion centers of visit which is nearest to their campuses or any
local center mentioned.
NAME:……………………………………………………………CLASS…………………………………………
DEEPER LIFE HIGH SCHOOL
FIRST TERM: E-LEARNING NOTES
JS 1 (BASIC 7)
SUBJECT: HISTORY
SCHEME OF WORK
WEEK TOPIC
1. Historical sites in Nigeria (a) Meaning of Historical Sites (b) Major Historical sites in
Nigeria: Nok, Ile-Ife, Benin, Igbo-Ukwu (a) NOK Culture:
2. Historical sites in Nigeria: (ii) Significance of Nok culture
3. Historical sites in Nigeria: (b) Ile-Ife (i) location of Ile –Ife on the map of Nigeria (ii)
The Ife culture and tradition Meaning of sources of history (b) Sources of History –
primary, secondary and tertiary sources (a) Primary Sources of History (i) Oral
tradition
4. Sources of History: (a) Primary Sources of History (ii) Artefacts (iii) Legends
5. Sources of History: (a) Primary source of History (iv) Folklores (v) Archival materials
(iii)Importance of primary sources of History
6. Sources of History: (b) secondary sources of history (i) Biography (ii) Autobiography
(iii) Textbooks, journals and government publications (iv) Importance of secondary
sources of history
7. MID – TERM BREAK
8. Sources of History: (C) Tertiary Sources of History (i) Students’ Projects (ii) bulletins (iii)
Memoranda (iv) Importance of Tertiary Sources of History
9. Importance of History: (a) Importance of History to Individuals (b) Importance of
history to society (c) Importance of History to the Nation
10. How to Access the Sources of History: (a) Excursion to Historical Sites (b) museum (c)
library (d) cultural festivals (e) exhibition.
NB: Every history educator should not teach week 10 scheme in theory alone, but must
select at least two excursion centres of visit which is nearest to their campuses or any local
centre mentioned.