RHYTHMIC ACTIVITIES
FIRST TERM
LEARNING NOTES
CLASS: JSS 2 (BASIC 8)
SCHEME OF WORK WITH LESSON NOTES
Subject:
Physical and Health Education
Topic:
RHYTHMIC ACTIVITIES
Behavioural objectives:
At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
1. Define the following term
(i) Fundamental rhythms
(ii) Creative rhythms
(iii) Dramatic rhythms
2. Differentiate between dramatic rhythms and creative rhythms.
Term:
FIRST TERM
Week:
WEEK 9
Class :
JSS 1 (BASIC 7)
Previous lesson :
The pupils have previous knowledge of
Description of Outdoor Recreational Activities
that was taught as a topic during the last lesson.
Instructional Materials:
- Wall charts
- Pictures
- Related Online Video
- Flash Cards
Methods of Teaching:
- Class Discussion
- Group Discussion
- Asking Questions
- Explanation
- Role Modelling
- Role Delegation
Reference Materials:
- Scheme of Work
- Online Information
- Textbooks
- Workbooks
- 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
- Workbooks
Content
RHYTHMIC ACTIVITIES
Definition of Rhythmic Activities
Rhythmic activities are movements performed in response to regular or specific beats. The beat can be in the form of singing, drumming or improvised sound.
Classification of Rhythmic Activities
Rhythmic activities are classified into three areas:
(i) Fundamental rhythms
(ii) Creative rhythms
(iii) Dramatic rhythms
Fundamental Rhythms
Fundamental rhythms include walking, running, skipping, and other fundamental movements.
The general purpose of a programme of fundamental rhythm is to provide a variety of basic movement experiences. This will make students move effectively, efficiently and develop a sense of rhythm.
Creative Rhythms
Creative rhythms involve movement that initiates animals or man. In creative rhythms, the student expresses himself by trying to be something. The student in his own mind takes on the identity, for instance, of a soldier, giant, horse, elephant, train, or object. He proceeds to interpret this identity with expressive movements to be accompanied with a suitable rhythm.
Dramatic Rhythms
This could be based on a story and idea, a poem and emotion or a song. It could take almost any forms. A variety of rhythmic background can accompany the unfolding of the story. As the story progresses, suitable rhythmic background can be selected. A piece of music selected should have sufficient changes of tempo and pattern to provide different kinds and quality of background.
A general idea or plan of action can be selected and fitted to the music. Students should express mood and feelings. A piece of music is played, generally, a recording student however, can interpret the music differently.
Presentation
The topic is presented step by step
Step 1:
The class teacher revises the previous topics
Step 2.
He introduces the new topic
Step 3:
The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise
EVALUATION
1. Define the following term
(i) Fundamental rhythms
(ii) Creative rhythms
(iii) Dramatic rhythms
2. Differentiate between dramatic rhythms and creative rhythms.
Conclusion
The class teacher wraps up or concludes the lesson by giving out a short note to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.
The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written by the pupils.
He or she makes the necessary corrections when and where the needs arise.