Types of Flowers Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Cultural and Creative Arts Lesson Plan: Types of Flowers

Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts

Class: Primary 3

Term: First Term

Week: 8

Age: 8 years

Topic: Types of Flowers

Sub-topic: Identifying and Drawing Different Types of Flowers

Duration: 40 minutes

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

1. Mention the names of different types of flowers.
2. Express their feelings about flowers’ existence around their environments and their functions.
3. Recommend the types of flowers they like to plant in their environments.
4. Draw the flowers and color them beautifully.

Keywords: Flowers, Environment, Drawing, Coloring, Names of Flowers

Set Induction: Begin by showing pictures of various flowers. Ask pupils to name the flowers they recognize and talk about any flowers they have at home or have seen around.

Entry Behaviour: Pupils are familiar with some common flowers like hibiscus and roses.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Diagrams of different flowers on a chart
• Live flower plants
• Drawing books
• Pencils and crayons
• Audio-visual aids (songs and poems about flowers)

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Discuss how flowers are part of the environment and how they add beauty to our surroundings. Connect this to previous lessons about singing and drawing things from the environment.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Communication and collaboration
• Pupil’s leadership and personal development
• Citizenship
• Creativity and imagination

Learning Materials:

• Drawing books
• Pencils
• Crayons
• Charts with pictures of flowers

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Cultural and Creative Arts

Instructional Materials:

• Pictures and diagrams of different flowers
• Live flower plants for observation

Content:

1. Introduction to Flowers:
   • Flowers are the colorful part of a plant that often has a pleasant smell.
   • Examples include hibiscus, tulips, roses, lilies, and daisies.
2. Functions of Flowers:
   • Beautify the environment
   • Attract pollinators like bees and butterflies
   • Provide fragrance
   • Can be used in decoration
3. Drawing and Coloring Flowers:
   • Steps to draw a flower:
     1. Draw the stem.
     2. Add leaves.
     3. Draw the petals.
     4. Add details like the flower center.
   • Color the flowers using crayons.

Evaluation 

1. The colorful part of a plant is called a ______. a) leaf b) stem c) flower d) root
2. ______ flowers are red in color. a) Hibiscus b) Tulip c) Daisy d) Sunflower
3. Flowers attract ______. a) cars b) pollinators c) books d) chairs
4. We use ______ to color our drawings. a) crayons b) spoons c) books d) shoes
5. A ______ is used to draw. a) pencil b) cup c) table d) door
6. Flowers make our environment ______. a) beautiful b) noisy c) dirty d) dark
7. Tulips are usually ______ in color. a) blue b) yellow c) green d) purple
8. Flowers provide ______. a) fragrance b) food c) water d) shelter
9. A ______ flower is often seen in gardens. a) rose b) potato c) cactus d) wheat
10. We can draw flowers on ______. a) paper b) water c) air d) sand
11. ______ flowers are white. a) Lily b) Hibiscus c) Tulip d) Sunflower
12. Drawing helps improve our ______. a) creativity b) hunger c) sleep d) boredom
13. Flowers can be used for ______. a) decoration b) cooking c) swimming d) running
14. The ______ is the green part of the flower. a) leaf b) petal c) root d) bud
15. We use ______ to draw the petals. a) pencil b) spoon c) shoe d) book

Class Activity Discussion 

1. Q: What is a flower? A: The colorful part of a plant that often has a pleasant smell.
2. Q: Name a red flower. A: Hibiscus.
3. Q: What do flowers attract? A: Pollinators like bees and butterflies.
4. Q: What do we use to color our drawings? A: Crayons.
5. Q: What do we use to draw? A: Pencil.
6. Q: How do flowers make our environment? A: Beautiful.
7. Q: What color are tulips usually? A: Yellow.
8. Q: What do flowers provide? A: Fragrance.
9. Q: Name a flower often seen in gardens. A: Rose.
10. Q: Where can we draw flowers? A: On paper.
11. Q: What color are lily flowers? A: White.
12. Q: How does drawing help us? A: It improves our creativity.
13. Q: What can flowers be used for? A: Decoration.
14. Q: What is the green part of the flower called? A: Leaf.
15. Q: What do we use to draw the petals? A: Pencil.

Presentation:

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was about singing songs about flowery plants and things in the environment.

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic by discussing different types of flowers and their importance.

Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to give their contributions, sharing the names of flowers they know, and corrects them where necessary.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Show pictures and live plants of different flowers.
• Guide pupils in drawing and coloring flowers.
• Encourage pupils to talk about their favorite flowers and why they like them.

Learners’ Activities:

• Participate in the discussion about flowers.
• Recite poems and sing songs about flowers.
• Draw and color flowers as instructed by the teacher.

Assessment:

• Oral questions on the names and functions of flowers.
• Observation of pupils’ drawings and their participation in activities.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What is a flower?
2. Name three types of flowers.
3. Why are flowers important in our environment?
4. What do flowers attract?
5. How do flowers make our surroundings look?
6. What do we use to draw flowers?
7. What color is a hibiscus flower?
8. Name a flower that is white.
9. How does drawing help you?
10. What can flowers be used for besides decoration?

Conclusion: The teacher goes round to mark the pupils’ drawings and provides feedback. The teacher also recaps the importance of flowers and encourages pupils to appreciate the beauty of flowers in their environment.

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