Decorating A Maracas (Primary 2)

• Class: Primary 2
• Term: 3rd Term
• Week: 7 & 8
• Age: 8 years
• Duration: 40 minutes
• Subject: Basic Science and Technology
• Curriculum Theme: Basic Technology
• Previous Lesson: Making A Maracas
• Topic: Decorating A Maracas
• Content: Steps In Decorating A Maracas

Performance Objectives:

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

• Cognitive Domain: List the steps involved in decorating a maracas.
• Affective Domain: Appreciate the effort and creativity involved in decorating maracas.
• Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate the steps in decorating a maracas.
• Social Domain: Collaborate with peers to complete a maracas decoration project.

Reference Materials:

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of Work
• NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
• Online Information from wikiHow – How to Make Maracas (with Pictures)
• Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials:

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Plain and colored paper
• Glue
• Scissors
• Markers
• Pre-made maracas

Rationale for the Lesson:

Understanding how to decorate a maracas helps pupils develop their creativity and fine motor skills. This activity also encourages teamwork and appreciation for cultural instruments.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:

Pupils have previously learned how to make a maracas and have basic knowledge of simple crafts.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

Learning Area: Decorating A Maracas

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:

Classroom Note:

Steps in Decorating a Maracas

Decorating a maracas is a fun and creative activity. Some steps to decorate your maracas:

1. Gather Materials: Collect plain and colored paper, glue, scissors, markers, and pre-made maracas.
2. Plan Your Design: Think about how you want your maracas to look. You can draw your design on paper first.
3. Cut and Prepare Materials: Cut shapes and patterns from the colored paper.
4. Glue the Decorations: Use glue to attach the paper shapes to your maracas.
5. Add Details: Use markers to add additional details or patterns.
6. Let it Dry: Allow the glue to dry completely before using your decorated maracas.

Lesson Evaluation:

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

1. List the materials needed to decorate a maracas.
2. Describe the first step in decorating a maracas.
3. Demonstrate how to glue decorations onto a maracas.
4. Explain why it’s important to let the glue dry.

Note for teachers using my lesson plan:
Hi there, remember that I didn’t make this lesson plan with any particular class or teacher in mind and I tried as much as possible with my experience and expertise to deliver this plan in a standard and effective style utilizing the best strategy and methods. Nevertheless, you are free to customize the lesson content, teaching methods, timing, and pupil activities to suit your teaching style, pupils’ comprehension, curriculum, and resources available to you. Happy teaching!