Tools and Equipment for Craft Production Cultural and Creative Arts JSS 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4

Cultural and Creative Arts JSS 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4

Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts

Class: JSS 2

Term: First Term

Week: 4

Age: 12 – 13 years

Topic: Tools and Equipment for Craft Production

Sub-topic: Tools and Equipment for Wood Carving, Leather Works, Mosaic Design, Pottery, and Cloth Weaving

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Define craft tools and equipment.
2. Identify the tools used in wood carving, leather works, mosaic design, pottery, and cloth weaving.
3. State the uses of various tools in craft production.

Keywords:

• Tools
• Equipment
• Wood carving
• Leather works
• Pottery
• Mosaic design
• Cloth weaving

Set Induction:

The teacher shows the class some pictures of tools used in craft production (e.g., chisel, scissors, potter’s wheel) and asks students what they think the tools are used for.

Entry Behaviour:

Students have basic knowledge of crafts and have seen tools like scissors and knives.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Pictures of tools used in craft production
• Actual tools such as a chisel, needle, and loom

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Students have likely used or seen some of these tools at home or in craftwork they have seen in their community.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Creativity
• Critical thinking
• Observation
• Hand-eye coordination

Learning Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Textbooks on Cultural and Creative Arts

Instructional Materials:

• Chisel
• Needle
• Scissors
• Modeling disc
• Shuttle

Content:

Definition of Craft Tools and Equipment:

Craft tools and equipment are items used by hand or with simple machines to help create beautiful and useful craft products.

Examples of Tools and Equipment for Craft Production:

1. Wood Carving:

• Chisel
• Adze
• Cutlass
• Mallet

2. Leather Works:

• Knives
• Needles
• Scissors
• Trimming machine
• Sewing machine
• Hammer
• Mallet
• Awl-switch

3. Mosaic Design:

• Scissors
• Blade
• Knife
• Hand trowel

4. Pottery:

• Modeling tools
• Modeling disc
• Kiln
• Beater
• Round bat
• Potter’s wheel

5. Cloth Weaving:

• Loom
• Shuttle
• Distaff
• Spindle
• Iron rod
• Batten
• Return lever

Presentation:

Step 1:
The teacher revises the previous topic, which was Materials for Craft Production, asking students to recall some materials they learned about.

Step 2:
The teacher introduces the new topic by explaining that, in addition to materials, craft production requires specific tools and equipment. The teacher discusses the tools used for wood carving, leather works, mosaic design, pottery, and cloth weaving.

Step 3:
The teacher allows the students to name any tools they have seen or used before in craft activities. The teacher corrects the students’ responses when necessary.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Show the class pictures of the tools and explain their uses.
• Display actual tools such as chisel, scissors, and loom to the class.
• Ask students to match the tools with the correct craft.

Learners’ Activities:

• Participate in discussions on tools for craft production.
• Observe the tools displayed by the teacher.
• Identify and describe the use of different craft tools.

Evaluation:

1. A tool used for wood carving is the ______.
   a) Chisel
   b) Needle
   c) Sewing machine
   d) Scissors
2. ______ is a tool used in leather works.
   a) Batten
   b) Mallet
   c) Beater
   d) Shuttle
3. The main tool for weaving cloth is called a ______.
   a) Knife
   b) Loom
   c) Round bat
   d) Kiln
4. Pottery requires a special oven called a ______.
   a) Kiln
   b) Mallet
   c) Trowel
   d) Distaff
5. The ______ is used to shape and smooth pottery.
   a) Iron rod
   b) Shuttle
   c) Potter’s wheel
   d) Hand trowel
6. A ______ is used to cut leather.
   a) Needle
   b) Knife
   c) Chisel
   d) Spindle
7. Mosaic designers often use ______ to cut paper and small materials.
   a) Kiln
   b) Scissors
   c) Mallet
   d) Distaff
8. The ______ is a tool for weaving yarn into cloth.
   a) Shuttle
   b) Beater
   c) Knife
   d) Loom
9. The tool used to press and beat clay into shape in pottery is called a ______.
   a) Hand trowel
   b) Beater
   c) Mallet
   d) Awl
10. The ______ is used to push the thread back into the loom in cloth weaving.
    a) Kiln
    b) Shuttle
    c) Needle
    d) Distaff
11. The ______ is used to model clay into round shapes in pottery.
    a) Round bat
    b) Spindle
    c) Shuttle
    d) Knife
12. The tool used for cutting in wood carving is called a ______.
    a) Mallet
    b) Adze
    c) Hand trowel
    d) Distaff
13. In leather works, ______ is used to create holes in leather.
    a) Needle
    b) Awl-switch
    c) Chisel
    d) Knife
14. ______ is a tool used for weaving and holding threads.
    a) Loom
    b) Distaff
    c) Beater
    d) Mallet
15. A ______ is used to hold the fabric in place during weaving.
    a) Kiln
    b) Return lever
    c) Iron rod
    d) Needle

Class Activity Discussion:

1. What is the use of a chisel in wood carving?
   • A chisel is used to shape and cut wood into designs.
2. What is a loom used for in craft production?
   • A loom is used for weaving cloth.
3. Which tool is used for modeling clay in pottery?
   • The modeling disc and potter’s wheel are used for shaping clay.
4. What is the purpose of the mallet in leather works?
   • A mallet is used to press and shape leather.
5. Which tool is essential for making designs in mosaic art?
   • Scissors are essential for cutting small pieces for the mosaic.
6. Why is the kiln important in pottery?
   • The kiln is used to harden and bake clay into pots.
7. How does the shuttle function in weaving?
   • The shuttle moves the yarn back and forth on the loom to weave cloth.
8. What are the modeling tools in pottery used for?
   • Modeling tools are used to carve, shape, and smooth clay.
9. Which tool is used for cutting in leather works?
   • Knives and scissors are used for cutting leather.
10. Why is the potter’s wheel important?
    • It helps to shape and form pots in a circular motion.
11. What does the spindle do in weaving?
    • The spindle twists fibers into yarn during weaving.
12. Which tool is used to beat clay in pottery?
    • The beater is used to press and flatten clay in pottery.
13. How is the hand trowel used in mosaic design?
    • It is used to apply and spread glue or cement in mosaic design.
14. What tool is used to trim leather in leather works?
    • The trimming machine is used to smooth and cut edges of leather.
15. What is the purpose of the return lever in weaving?
    • The return lever is used to bring the yarn back to its starting position on the loom.

Assessment:

Evaluation Questions:

1. What is the main tool used in cloth weaving?
2. Name two tools used in leather works.
3. What is the function of the kiln in pottery?
4. Mention one tool used for modeling clay in pottery.
5. What is the tool used to cut materials in mosaic design?
6. Name one tool used in wood carving.
7. How is the shuttle used in weaving?
8. What does the beater do in pottery?
9. Name a tool used to make holes in leather works.
10. What tool is used for spreading glue in mosaic design?

Conclusion:

The teacher goes around to mark students’ work, making corrections and giving feedback as needed.

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