Importance of Music Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9

Art and Craft Lesson Plan

Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts

Class: Primary 2

Term: First Term

Week: 9

Age: 7 years

Topic: Importance of Music

Duration: 60 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Explain the meaning of music.
2. Identify some songs used for teaching in the classroom.
3. Discuss the uses and importance of music.

Key Words

• Music
• Songs
• Importance

Set Induction

• Begin by asking pupils to sing their favorite song and share why they like it.

Entry Behavior

• Pupils are familiar with songs from their daily experiences and classroom activities.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Audio clips of various songs
• Pictures illustrating musical activities

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge

• Discuss times when they have used songs to learn or have fun.

Embedded Core Skills

• Listening
• Identification
• Discussion
• Cooperation

Learning Materials

• Audio clips of educational songs
• Pictures of musical instruments and activities

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Cultural and Creative Arts

Instructional Materials

• Audio player for playing songs
• Song lyrics for classroom songs

Content

1. Understanding Music:
   • Music is a form of sound that is made using different instruments and voices. It is used for enjoyment, learning, and cultural expression.
2. Songs Used in the Classroom:
   • Example songs:
     • “ABC Song” for learning the alphabet
     • “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” for learning about stars and patterns
     • “If You’re Happy and You Know It” for learning actions and feelings
3. Uses and Importance of Music:
   • Educational: Helps in learning new concepts and memorization.
   • Emotional: Helps in expressing feelings and emotions.
   • Cultural: Preserves and promotes cultural heritage and traditions.
   • Social: Brings people together and encourages teamwork.

Learning Activities

1. Class Activity:
   • Pupils brainstorm the meaning of music and discuss as a class.
2. Individual Activity:
   • Pupils identify and list songs used in the classroom for teaching.
3. Group Activity:
   • Pupils in groups discuss the different uses and importance of music.

Presentation

Step 1: Revising the Previous Topic

• Review the concept of traditional dance from the previous lesson.

Step 2: Introducing the New Topic

• Play audio clips of different songs and explain the concept of music.

Step 3: Class Contributions

• Allow pupils to share their favorite songs and discuss their meanings.
• Guide them in identifying classroom songs and discussing their importance.

Teacher’s Activities

• Play audio clips of songs.
• Explain the concept of music.
• Facilitate discussions on the uses and importance of music.

Learners’ Activities

• Listen to songs and discuss their meanings.
• Identify songs used in the classroom.
• Discuss the importance of music in groups.

Assessment

1. Evaluation Questions:
   1. What is music?
   2. Name one song used in the classroom.
   3. Why is music important for learning?
   4. How does music help in expressing feelings?
   5. What is one cultural use of music?
2. Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
   1. Music is a form of ________.
   2. The “ABC Song” helps us learn the ________.
   3. Music helps us to express our ________.
   4. Music is important in preserving our ________.
   5. “If You’re Happy and You Know It” teaches us about ________.
3. Multiple Choice Questions
   1. Music is made using ________.
      • (a) Books
      • (b) Instruments and voices
      • (c) Clothes
      • (d) Food
   2. The “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” song is about ________.
      • (a) Animals
      • (b) Stars
      • (c) Flowers
      • (d) Cars
   3. Which of these is a use of music in education?
      • (a) Playing
      • (b) Learning new concepts
      • (c) Sleeping
      • (d) Eating
   4. Music helps to bring people ________.
      • (a) Apart
      • (b) Together
      • (c) Away
      • (d) Alone
   5. Music can preserve and promote ________.
      • (a) Cultural heritage
      • (b) Food
      • (c) Clothes
      • (d) Weather

Conclusion

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

More Useful Links

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