Colour Mixing Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Art and Craft Lesson Plan

Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts

Class: Primary 2

Term: First Term

Week: 5

Age: 7 years

Topic: Colour Mixing and Functional Artworks

Sub-topic: Understanding and Creating Functional Artworks

Duration: 60 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Explain colouring and functional artworks (e.g., Cup, Basket, Pot).
2. Identify some functional artworks inside and outside the classroom.
3. Draw and colour functional artworks.

Key Words

• Colouring
• Functional Artwork
• Cup
• Basket
• Pot

Set Induction

• Begin by showing pupils pictures of functional artworks like cups, baskets, and pots, and asking them to name these objects.

Entry Behavior

• Pupils can recognize and name everyday objects.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Pictures of functional artworks
• Colouring materials (crayons, paints)
• Drawing paper

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge

• Discuss everyday objects pupils use at home or see around them.

Embedded Core Skills

• Observation
• Identification
• Drawing
• Colouring

Learning Materials

• Pictures of functional artworks
• Colouring materials
• Drawing paper

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Cultural and Creative Arts

Instructional Materials

• Pictures of cups, baskets, pots
• Crayons and paints

Content

1. Understanding Functional Artworks:
   • Functional artworks are items we use daily that also have artistic value, like cups, baskets, and pots.
2. Identifying Functional Artworks:
   • Cup: Used for drinking.
   • Basket: Used for carrying items.
   • Pot: Used for cooking.
3. Drawing and Colouring Functional Artworks:
   • Draw a cup and colour it.
   • Draw a basket and colour it.
   • Draw a pot and colour it.

Learning Activities

1. Group Activity:
   • Pupils in small groups explain what colouring is and then colour functional artworks.
2. Individual Activity:
   • Pupils identify and pronounce names of functional artworks.
3. Individual Activity:
   • Pupils draw and colour examples of functional artworks.

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. A _______ is used for drinking. (a) Basket (b) Cup (c) Pot (d) Plate
2. A _______ is used for carrying items. (a) Cup (b) Pot (c) Basket (d) Spoon
3. A _______ is used for cooking. (a) Basket (b) Pot (c) Cup (d) Book
4. We use a _______ to drink water. (a) Pot (b) Cup (c) Basket (d) Book
5. We use a _______ to carry fruits. (a) Cup (b) Pot (c) Basket (d) Plate
6. We use a _______ to cook rice. (a) Basket (b) Cup (c) Pot (d) Spoon
7. A _______ can be made from clay. (a) Cup (b) Basket (c) Pot (d) Book
8. A _______ can have handles. (a) Basket (b) Cup (c) Pot (d) Spoon
9. A _______ can be decorated with colours. (a) Cup (b) Pot (c) Basket (d) All of the above
10. A _______ is an example of functional artwork. (a) Chair (b) Basket (c) Car (d) Tree

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is a functional artwork?
   • An item used daily that also has artistic value, like a cup, basket, or pot.
2. What do we use a cup for?
   • For drinking.
3. What do we use a basket for?
   • For carrying items.
4. What do we use a pot for?
   • For cooking.
5. Can you draw a cup?
   • Yes, and then colour it.
6. Can you draw a basket?
   • Yes, and then colour it.
7. Can you draw a pot?
   • Yes, and then colour it.
8. What is colouring?
   • Adding colour to a drawing or object.
9. Why is a pot a functional artwork?
   • Because it is used for cooking and can be decorated.
10. Can a basket be colourful?
    • Yes, it can be decorated with colours.

Presentation

Step 1: Revising the Previous Topic

• Review the mixing of basic colours to create secondary colours.

Step 2: Introducing the New Topic

• Show pictures of functional artworks and explain their uses and artistic value.

Step 3: Class Contributions

• Encourage pupils to share examples of functional artworks they use or see daily.
• Correct and guide them as needed.

Teacher’s Activities

• Show pictures of functional artworks.
• Demonstrate how to draw and colour a cup, basket, and pot.
• Facilitate discussions and group activities.

Learners’ Activities

• Explain colouring in groups.
• Identify and pronounce functional artworks.
• Draw and colour functional artworks individually.

Assessment

1. Evaluation Questions:
   1. What is a functional artwork?
   2. Name an item used for drinking.
   3. Draw and colour a cup.
   4. Name an item used for carrying things.
   5. Draw and colour a basket.
   6. Name an item used for cooking.
   7. Draw and colour a pot.
   8. What do we use a cup for?
   9. What do we use a basket for?
   10. What do we use a pot for?

Conclusion

• The teacher goes around to check pupils’ work, provides feedback, and corrects where necessary.