Traditional Dance Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Art and Craft Lesson Plan

Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts

Class: Primary 2

Term: First Term

Week: 8

Age: 7 years

Topic: Traditional Dance

Duration: 60 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Explain what traditional dance is.
2. Identify different types of traditional dance in Nigeria (e.g., Gada, Bata, Atilogwu).
3. Discuss the different occasions on which these dances are performed.

Key Words

• Traditional Dance
• Gada
• Bata
• Atilogwu
• Occasions

Set Induction

• Begin by asking pupils if they have seen or participated in any traditional dances and to share their experiences.

Entry Behavior

• Pupils are familiar with dancing from cultural events or media.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Video clips of traditional dances
• Pictures of traditional dances

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge

• Discuss cultural events where dancing is part of the celebration.

Embedded Core Skills

• Observation
• Identification
• Discussion
• Cooperation

Learning Materials

• Video clips of traditional dances
• Pictures of traditional dances

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Cultural and Creative Arts

Instructional Materials

• Videos showing Gada, Bata, Atilogwu dances
• Pictures of these dances

Content

1. Understanding Traditional Dance:
   • Traditional dance is a form of dance that is unique to a particular culture or community and is often performed during cultural or ceremonial events.
2. Types of Traditional Dance in Nigeria:
   • Gada Dance: Performed by the Gwari people.
   • Bata Dance: Popular among the Yoruba people.
   • Atilogwu Dance: A vigorous dance from the Igbo people.
3. Occasions for Performing Traditional Dances:
   • Festivals
   • Weddings
   • Naming ceremonies
   • Harvest celebrations

Learning Activities

1. Class Activity:
   • Pupils as a class watch video clips of traditional dances and deduce the meaning of traditional dance.
2. Individual Activity:
   • Pupils identify the types of traditional dance in Nigeria.
3. Group Activity:
   • Pupils in small groups discuss the different occasions when traditional dances are performed.

Presentation

Step 1: Revising the Previous Topic

• Review the concept of colouring and functional artworks from the previous lesson.

Step 2: Introducing the New Topic

• Show video clips of traditional dances and explain what traditional dance is.

Step 3: Class Contributions

• Allow pupils to share their experiences with traditional dances.
• Guide them in identifying different types of traditional dances and their occasions.

Teacher’s Activities

• Show video clips of traditional dances.
• Explain the concept of traditional dance.
• Facilitate discussions on the different types and occasions for traditional dances.

Learners’ Activities

• Watch video clips and discuss traditional dances.
• Identify types of traditional dances.
• Discuss occasions for traditional dances in groups.

Assessment

1. Evaluation Questions:
   1. What is a traditional dance?
   2. Name one traditional dance in Nigeria.
   3. What occasion is the Bata dance performed?
   4. Which dance is popular among the Igbo people?
   5. What is the Gada dance?
2. Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
   1. Traditional dance is unique to a particular ________.
   2. The Bata dance is popular among the ________ people.
   3. Atilogwu dance is from the ________ people.
   4. Gada dance is performed by the ________ people.
   5. Traditional dances are performed during cultural ________.
3. Multiple Choice Questions
   1. Which of these is a traditional dance in Nigeria?
      • (a) Salsa
      • (b) Gada
      • (c) Tango
      • (d) Hip Hop
   2. The Bata dance is from the ________ people.
      • (a) Yoruba
      • (b) Igbo
      • (c) Hausa
      • (d) Edo
   3. The Atilogwu dance is known for being ________.
      • (a) Slow
      • (b) Vigorous
      • (c) Calm
      • (d) Formal
   4. Traditional dances are performed during ________.
      • (a) Funerals
      • (b) Birthdays
      • (c) Festivals
      • (d) All of the above
   5. The Gada dance is performed by the ________ people.
      • (a) Gwari
      • (b) Tiv
      • (c) Fulani
      • (d) Ibibio

Conclusion

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