Understanding and Identifying Basic Colours Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Art and Craft Lesson Plan

Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts

Class: Primary 2

Term: First Term

Week: 3

Age: 7 years

Topic: Colour

Sub-topic: Understanding and Identifying Basic Colours

Duration: 60 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Explain and trace the origin of colour.
2. Identify the basic colours (Red, Yellow, and Blue) inside and outside the classroom.
3. Relate the basic colours to objects around them (e.g., Red book, Blue pencil).

Key Words

• Colour
• Red
• Yellow
• Blue
• Origin

Set Induction

• Begin by showing a colourful picture or video and asking pupils to name the colours they see.

Entry Behavior

• Pupils can recognize objects in their environment.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Video clip tracing the origin of colour
• Colour flashcards
• Coloured objects (e.g., red book, blue pencil)
• Drawing paper
• Crayons

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge

• Discuss colours that pupils see in their everyday life.

Embedded Core Skills

• Observation
• Identification
• Pronunciation
• Association

Learning Materials

• Video clip on the origin of colour
• Flashcards with basic colours
• Coloured objects

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Cultural and Creative Arts

Instructional Materials

• Colour flashcards
• Real-life coloured objects

Content

1. Origin of Colour:
   • Watch a video clip on how colours were discovered and their importance in the world.
2. Identifying Basic Colours:
   • Red: Apples, Books
   • Yellow: Sun, Bananas
   • Blue: Sky, Pencils
3. Relating Colours to Objects:
   • Match objects in the classroom with their corresponding colours (e.g., red book, blue pencil).

Learning Activities

1. Class Activity:
   • Pupils watch a video clip to trace the origin of colour and discuss its meaning as a class.
2. Individual Activity:
   • Pupils identify and pronounce the basic colours (Red, Yellow, Blue).
3. Pair Activity:
   • Pupils work in pairs to relate basic colours to objects (e.g., Red book, Blue pencil) and share with the class.

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. The apple is _______ in colour. (a) Red (b) Blue (c) Yellow (d) Green
2. The sky is _______ in colour. (a) Red (b) Yellow (c) Blue (d) Orange
3. The banana is _______ in colour. (a) Red (b) Blue (c) Yellow (d) Purple
4. A book can be _______ in colour. (a) Red (b) Blue (c) Yellow (d) All of the above
5. The sun is _______ in colour. (a) Red (b) Yellow (c) Blue (d) Green
6. A pencil can be _______ in colour. (a) Blue (b) Red (c) Yellow (d) All of the above
7. The strawberry is _______ in colour. (a) Blue (b) Yellow (c) Red (d) Brown
8. The lemon is _______ in colour. (a) Blue (b) Yellow (c) Red (d) Black
9. The ocean is _______ in colour. (a) Red (b) Yellow (c) Blue (d) White
10. The fire truck is _______ in colour. (a) Yellow (b) Blue (c) Red (d) Pink

Class Activity Discussion

1. What is the origin of colour?
   • Colours were discovered through natural observations and are essential in our daily lives.
2. What are the basic colours?
   • Red, Yellow, and Blue.
3. Can you name a red object?
   • An apple.
4. What colour is the sky?
   • Blue.
5. Name a yellow object.
   • A banana.
6. What colour is a book?
   • It can be Red, Blue, Yellow, or any other colour.
7. What colour is the sun?
   • Yellow.
8. What is a blue object?
   • The sky or a pencil.
9. Can a pencil be blue?
   • Yes, it can be blue.
10. What colour is an apple?
    • Red.

Presentation

Step 1: Revising the Previous Topic

• Review the different shapes and sizes discussed in the last lesson.

Step 2: Introducing the New Topic

• Show a video clip on the origin of colour and discuss its importance.

Step 3: Class Contributions

• Encourage pupils to share examples of objects with different colours they know.
• Correct and guide them as needed.

Teacher’s Activities

• Show the video clip on the origin of colour.
• Use flashcards to demonstrate basic colours.
• Facilitate discussions and group activities.

Learners’ Activities

• Watch the video and discuss the origin of colour.
• Identify and pronounce basic colours.
• Match objects to their colours and share with the class.

Assessment

1. Evaluation Questions:
   1. What colour is an apple?
   2. Name the basic colours.
   3. What colour is the sky?
   4. What colour is a banana?
   5. Draw and colour an object that is red.
   6. What colour is the sun?
   7. Draw and colour an object that is blue.
   8. Name a yellow object.
   9. What colour is the ocean?
   10. What colour is a fire truck?

Conclusion

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

More Useful Links

• Exploring Shapes: Fun with Art and Craft Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1
• Types of Objects and Shapes Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2