Art and Craft Lesson Plan
Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts
Class: Primary 2
Term: First Term
Week: 5
Age: 7 years
Topic: Colour Mixing and Functional Artworks
Sub-topic: Understanding and Creating Functional Artworks
Duration: 60 minutes
Behavioral Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Explain colouring and functional artworks (e.g., Cup, Basket, Pot).
- Identify some functional artworks inside and outside the classroom.
- Draw and colour functional artworks.
Key Words
- Colouring
- Functional Artwork
- Cup
- Basket
- Pot
Set Induction
- Begin by showing pupils pictures of functional artworks like cups, baskets, and pots, and asking them to name these objects.
Entry Behavior
- Pupils can recognize and name everyday objects.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Pictures of functional artworks
- Colouring materials (crayons, paints)
- Drawing paper
Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge
- Discuss everyday objects pupils use at home or see around them.
Embedded Core Skills
- Observation
- Identification
- Drawing
- Colouring
Learning Materials
- Pictures of functional artworks
- Colouring materials
- Drawing paper
Reference Books
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Cultural and Creative Arts
Instructional Materials
- Pictures of cups, baskets, pots
- Crayons and paints
Content
- Understanding Functional Artworks:
- Functional artworks are items we use daily that also have artistic value, like cups, baskets, and pots.
- Identifying Functional Artworks:
- Cup: Used for drinking.
- Basket: Used for carrying items.
- Pot: Used for cooking.
- Drawing and Colouring Functional Artworks:
- Draw a cup and colour it.
- Draw a basket and colour it.
- Draw a pot and colour it.
Learning Activities
- Group Activity:
- Pupils in small groups explain what colouring is and then colour functional artworks.
- Individual Activity:
- Pupils identify and pronounce names of functional artworks.
- Individual Activity:
- Pupils draw and colour examples of functional artworks.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
- A _______ is used for drinking. (a) Basket (b) Cup (c) Pot (d) Plate
- A _______ is used for carrying items. (a) Cup (b) Pot (c) Basket (d) Spoon
- A _______ is used for cooking. (a) Basket (b) Pot (c) Cup (d) Book
- We use a _______ to drink water. (a) Pot (b) Cup (c) Basket (d) Book
- We use a _______ to carry fruits. (a) Cup (b) Pot (c) Basket (d) Plate
- We use a _______ to cook rice. (a) Basket (b) Cup (c) Pot (d) Spoon
- A _______ can be made from clay. (a) Cup (b) Basket (c) Pot (d) Book
- A _______ can have handles. (a) Basket (b) Cup (c) Pot (d) Spoon
- A _______ can be decorated with colours. (a) Cup (b) Pot (c) Basket (d) All of the above
- A _______ is an example of functional artwork. (a) Chair (b) Basket (c) Car (d) Tree
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is a functional artwork?
- An item used daily that also has artistic value, like a cup, basket, or pot.
- What do we use a cup for?
- What do we use a basket for?
- What do we use a pot for?
- Can you draw a cup?
- Can you draw a basket?
- Can you draw a pot?
- What is colouring?
- Adding colour to a drawing or object.
- Why is a pot a functional artwork?
- Because it is used for cooking and can be decorated.
- Can a basket be colourful?
- Yes, it can be decorated with colours.
Presentation
Step 1: Revising the Previous Topic
- Review the mixing of basic colours to create secondary colours.
Step 2: Introducing the New Topic
- Show pictures of functional artworks and explain their uses and artistic value.
Step 3: Class Contributions
- Encourage pupils to share examples of functional artworks they use or see daily.
- Correct and guide them as needed.
Teacher’s Activities
- Show pictures of functional artworks.
- Demonstrate how to draw and colour a cup, basket, and pot.
- Facilitate discussions and group activities.
Learners’ Activities
- Explain colouring in groups.
- Identify and pronounce functional artworks.
- Draw and colour functional artworks individually.
Assessment
- Evaluation Questions:
- What is a functional artwork?
- Name an item used for drinking.
- Draw and colour a cup.
- Name an item used for carrying things.
- Draw and colour a basket.
- Name an item used for cooking.
- Draw and colour a pot.
- What do we use a cup for?
- What do we use a basket for?
- What do we use a pot for?
Conclusion
- The teacher goes around to check pupils’ work, provides feedback, and corrects where necessary.
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