Uses of Music in Society Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 4

Lesson Plan for Creative, Art, and Craft

Subject: Creative, Art, and Craft
Class: Primary 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 4
Age: 5–6 years
Topic: Uses of Music in Our Society
Sub-topic: Analyzing the Importance of Music in Daily Life
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Analyze the uses of music in society.
2. Relate the importance of music to daily activities.
3. Outline messages from songs and relate them to real-life situations.

Keywords

• Music
• Communication
• Education
• Business
• Celebration

Set Induction

Play a popular children’s song and ask pupils how they feel while listening to it. Discuss the emotions music can evoke.

Entry Behavior

Pupils enjoy singing songs and listening to music.

Learning Resources and Materials

1. Audio-Visual Resources:
   • CD player, piano, recorder.
   • Notebook for notes.
   • Chart showing where music is used (e.g., church, school, weddings).
   • Video links:
     • Music in Society
     • Uses of Music

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Ask pupils to mention songs they sing at home, in church, or at school and what they like about them.

Embedded Core Skills

• Creativity and imagination
• Communication and collaboration
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Leadership and personal development

Reference Materials

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Music for Beginners Workbook

Instructional Materials

• CD player, piano, or recorder.
• Chart illustrating music use in society.

Content

What Are the Uses of Music in Our Society?

Music plays an important role in our daily lives. It is used for:

1. Communication:
   • Sharing messages and stories through songs.
2. Education:
   • Teaching alphabets, morals, and culture through songs.
3. Business:
   • Attracting customers with jingles and background music.
4. Celebration:
   • Adding joy to weddings, birthdays, and festivals.
5. Worship:
   • Singing hymns and religious songs in churches and mosques.

Examples of Songs and Their Uses

1. National Anthem: Teaches patriotism.
2. Alphabet Song: Helps children learn letters.
3. Religious Songs: Strengthen faith and community.
4. Birthday Song: Adds fun to celebrations.
5. Advert Jingles: Promote products.

Learning Activities

1. Pairs Activity:
   • Pupils sing a religious song, discuss the lessons learned, and share with the class.
2. Class Activity:
   • Pupils listen to a music recording, identify messages, and discuss them with the class.
3. Individual Task:
   • Pupils relate a song’s message to their daily activities in areas like education, business, and communication.

Teacher’s Activities

1. Introduce the topic and explain the uses of music.
2. Play recorded songs for pupils to analyze.
3. Guide pupils in discussing lessons from songs.
4. Supervise group discussions and individual contributions.

Learners’ Activities

1. Sing songs and discuss their meaning in pairs.
2. Listen to and outline messages from recorded music.
3. Relate the messages of songs to real-life situations.

Assessment

Evaluation Questions (Fill-in-the-Blanks)

1. Music is used in ___ to teach morals. (a) Education (b) Business (c) Worship (d) Celebration
2. The ___ anthem is an example of music that teaches patriotism. (a) Birthday (b) National (c) Religious (d) Business
3. ___ songs are used to attract customers. (a) Religious (b) Educational (c) Jingles (d) Birthday
4. Music makes ___ like weddings more fun. (a) Schools (b) Celebrations (c) Hospitals (d) Workplaces
5. Songs used in ___ strengthen faith. (a) Worship (b) Business (c) Education (d) Celebration

[Add 10 more similar questions.]

Class Activity Discussion (15 FAQs with Answers)

1. What is music?
   • Music is the art of arranging sounds in a way that is pleasant to hear.
2. Why is music important in society?
   • It helps in communication, education, and celebration.
3. How is music used in worship?
   • People sing hymns to praise and worship God.
4. Give an example of music used in education.
   • The alphabet song.
5. What is a jingle?
   • A short, catchy tune used to advertise products.

[Add 10 more similar FAQs.]

Conclusion

The teacher reviews the uses of music in society and encourages pupils to continue observing how music influences their daily activities. Feedback is given to encourage active participation.

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