Cultural and Creative Arts (Weekly Plan)
Week 1 : Shapes (Basic shapes)
Week Two: Types of Object and Shape (Different sizes)
Week Three : Colour (Meaning/origin of colour and basic colour)
Week Four: Originasation of colour (Basic colours (Mixing of Primary and Secondary colour)
Week Five : Colour Mixing (Functional Artwork in and outside the the classroom. Colouring of functional artwork)
Week Six: Traditional Songs (Traditional songs and examples of Nigerian traditional song, uses of Nigerian traditional song)
Week Seven : Mid Term
Week Eight: Traditional Dance (Meaning of traditional dance and traditional dance in Nigeria e.g. Gada, Atilogwu etc;)
Week Nine: Importance of Music (Meaning of music and importance of music)
Week Ten: Introduction to Craft Making (Meaning and types of craft, Uses and material)
Week One
Subject: CCA (Cultural and Creative Arts)
Class: Primary Two
Week of the First Term: 1st Week
Topic: Shapes
Sub-Topic: Basic Shapes
Instructional Objectives
At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Identify and name basic shapes such as circle, square, triangle, and rectangle.
- Explain the characteristics of each shape (e.g., number of sides, corners).
- Draw and create objects using basic shapes.
Entry Behaviour
Pupils should already know how to identify and name common objects in their environment, and have basic drawing skills.
Instructional Materials
- Textbook
- Visual aids (charts with various shapes)
- Flashcards with shapes
Reference Materials
- Nkwanyuo, J. E. (2016). Metropolitan Creative Arts, Crafts & Culture Bk 2. Lagos: West African Book Publishers Ltd.
- Oladejo, A., & Oni, O. O. (2017). Spectrum Cultural Creative Arts For Primary 2. Lagos: Metropolitan Publishers.
Content
Introduction
A shape is a simple figure or outline with a specific form.
Body
Basic Shapes:
- Circle: A round shape with no corners.
- Square: A shape with four equal sides and four corners.
- Triangle: A shape with three sides and three corners.
- Rectangle: A shape with four sides and four corners, with opposite sides being equal.
Lesson Presentation (Step-by-Step Procedure)
Step 1: Introduction
- Engage pupils with an interesting story about a boy who finds different shapes in his environment. Ask pupils to name shapes they see around them.
Step 2: Explanation
- Explain the main concepts of basic shapes using simple language and examples. Show visual aids such as charts to illustrate each shape.
Step 3: Demonstration
- Demonstrate how to draw each shape on the board. Use objects like a round clock for a circle, a book for a rectangle, a piece of cheese for a triangle, and a tile for a square.
Step 4: Guided Practice
- Provide pupils with flashcards and ask them to match the flashcards with objects around the classroom. Guide them in identifying shapes in the environment.
Step 5: Independent Practice
- Give pupils worksheets with activities to draw and label the basic shapes. Encourage them to create objects using combinations of the shapes.
Step 6: Feedback
- Provide feedback on pupils’ worksheets, address any misconceptions, and reinforce key points about the shapes.
Evaluation
Formative Assessment: Observe pupils during guided and independent practice, asking questions to gauge their understanding of the shapes and their characteristics.
Summative Assessment: At the end of the lesson, have pupils draw and name each basic shape, and describe one characteristic of each shape
Summative Assessment:
- At the end of the lesson, assess pupils’ understanding through a simple worksheet where they identify and draw basic shapes.
Summary/Conclusion
- Summarize the key points of the lesson by reviewing the names and characteristics of each shape.
- Reinforce learning by asking pupils to name shapes they see around them.
Assignment
- Ask pupils to draw a picture at home using at least three different shapes and bring it to the next class.