Ife and Oyo
Mention theories of Yoruba origin and relations between Ife and the rest of Yoruba land.
Describe the socio-political organisation of the Yoruba.
Explain the place of Ife in Yoruba history.
Describe the rise and growth of the Old Oyo Empire.
Explain the impact of the Old Oyo Empire on its neighbours and other Nigerian groups.
The Jukun
Explain the peculiar place of the Jukun in Nigerian history.
Explain the basis of their military power.
Describe the place of religion in Jukun society
Describe Jukun relations with the surrounding peoples.
Nupe
Explain how this State emerged.
Describe the main economic activities of Nupe people.
Explain how Nupe society was organised.
Explain the role of rivers Niger and Benue on Nupe history.
Describe the relations between Nupe and her neighbours.
The Hausa States to 1800.
Identify on the map the area referred to as the Hausa States
Mention the main phases through which Hausa States passed in their evolution to Statehood.
Identify the main economic activities of the Hausa States like Kano and Katsina.
Explain why wars were fought among different States in Hausa land.
Discuss the nature of relations between the Hausa States and other Nigerian peoples especially their neighbours e.g. Fulani, Nupe and Yoruba.
Kanem and Bornu to 1800.
Identify the main stages of the state formation process in kanem and Bornu.
Describe the socio-political institutions of these States.
Explain the nature of the economy of kanem and Bornu, especially its trade and trade partners.
Describe the coming of Islam into Kanem and Bornu.
Identify important rulers of Kanem and Bornu and mention their main achievements.
Describe the relations between Bornu and other Nigerian groups.
The State Formation Process. (Centralised and Non-Centralised States) a) Centralised States
Identify factors that influence the process of state formation in Centralised States
Early Centres of Civilization in Nigeria
Locate Nok, Igbo-Ukwu, Ife and Benin on a map of Nigeria.
Identify the main features of the civilization of Nok, Igbo-Ukwu, Ife and Benin.
Describe some of the artistic works of Nok, Igbo-Ukwu, Ife and Benin.
Describe the life of man in Nok, Igbo-Ukwu, Ife and Benin, indicating the main features and achievements.
Examine relations between the peoples of Nok, Igbo-Ukwu, Ife and Benin.
Explain the significance of Nok, Igbo-Ukwu, Ife and Benin for Nigerian history.
Traditions of origin and Historical links among certain groups.
State the traditions of origin of Nigerian peoples.
Identify traditional links of certain groups of Nigerian peoples in the process of migration.
Land and peoples of Nigeria
Describe the main geographical features of Nigeria.
Locate the various Nigerian people on map of the country.
Identify the impact of geography on the history of the people of Nigeria.
Non-Centralised States: Isoko,Ijoh, Ibibio, Urobo
At the end of this lesson, the students should be able to learn about some of the Non-Centralised States in Nigeria
Non-Centralised States: Relationship between centralized and non centralized states
At the end of this lesson, the students should be able to understand the relationships between Non-Centralised States and centralized states in Nigeria.
Prospects of ICT in Historical Studies
Mention prospects of ICT in historical studies
Historical skills (ancient and modern approaches)
Explain the meaning of historical skills
Describe ancient and modern approaches to history
Sources of History and Dating
Identify sources of History and dating
What History is and why we teach History
Explain the Concept of History
Give reasons why we teach History
Nostrum
Discuss the various types of nostrum in their communities.
List reasons why nostrum should be avoided
Health Insurance and Advertisement of Health Products and Services
Define health insurance.
Discuss the importance of health insurance
Explain the influence of advertisement on health products and services consumers
Population Education
Distinguish between population and census.
List the advantages of accurate census
Pathogens and Parasites
List pathogens and parasites which cause communicable diseases
Describe the characteristics of each in relation to diseases causation
Disability and Rehabilitation
Differentiate between pests and vectors
State the habitats of pests and vectors
Identify harmful effects of pests and vectors
Discuss how pests and vectors are controlled