Lesson Planning

Learn about how the Obas created the first cities in Benin. Using images of the cities drawn by Europeans and their freeze frames from the first session to do flash forwards of how life would be different in a city. Create a series of still images showing the differences.

Teaching Outcomes:

• To learn about the foundation of Benin City.
• To explore the human geography of an early city in Benin.
• To use drama to explore what life would have been like in the early city.

Children will:

• Demonstrate understanding of the foundation of Benin City.
• Explain what was needed to build Benin City.
• Role-play life in early Benin City.