- Class: Primary 2
- Term: 3rd Term
- Week: 6
- Age: 8 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Subject: Basic Science and Technology
- Curriculum Theme: Basic Technology
- Previous Lesson: Making of Local Instruments
- Topic: Making a Maracas
- Content: Steps in Making a Maracas
Performance Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain: Identify and list the materials needed to make a maracas.
- Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of local instruments in our culture.
- Psychomotor Domain: Assemble the materials to create a maracas.
- Social Domain: Work collaboratively in groups to make a maracas.
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:
- Plastic bottles
- Dry beans or rice
- Tape
- Decorative materials (stickers, paint, etc.)
- Scissors
Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding how to make a maracas helps pupils appreciate cultural heritage and develop fine motor skills and creativity.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils are familiar with various local instruments and have basic knowledge of using craft materials.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
Learning Area: Making a Maracas
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:
| Content Development | Time | Teaching Method | Teaching Strategy | Teacher’s Activity | Pupils’ Activity | Learning Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1: Introduction | 5 mins | Discussion | Set induction | Discuss different types of local instruments | Listen and participate in the discussion | Understanding various local instruments |
| Step 2: Materials Needed | 5 mins | Explanation | Direct instruction | Show and explain materials needed for maracas | Observe and note down materials | Identifying materials for making a maracas |
| Step 3: Assembling | 10 mins | Demonstration | Guided practice | Demonstrate assembling the materials | Watch demonstration and begin their own assembly | Learning the steps to assemble a maracas |
| Step 4: Decoration | 10 mins | Hands-on Activity | Collaborative learning | Guide pupils in decorating their maracas | Decorate their maracas using provided materials | Applying creativity in decorating maracas |
| Step 5: Note-taking | 5 mins | Writing | Individual activity | Instruct pupils to copy classroom notes | Copy notes into their exercise books | Reinforcing learning through note-taking |
| Step 6: Evaluation | 3 mins | Q&A | Formative assessment | Ask questions to assess understanding | Answer questions | Assessing comprehension and learning |
| Step 7: Conclusion | 2 mins | Recap | Summary and feedback | Summarize the lesson and give feedback | Listen and ask final questions if any | Consolidating the lesson’s key points |
Lesson Content:
Making a Maracas
A maracas is a simple musical instrument that you shake to make noise. It looks like a rattle and is often made from a hollow container filled with small items like beans or rice.
Maracas are fun and easy to make. They are popular musical instruments used in many cultures. Below are the steps to make your own maracas:
- Gather Materials: You will need a plastic bottle, dry beans or rice, tape, and decorative materials like stickers or paint.
- Fill the Bottle: Put some dry beans or rice into the plastic bottle. This will create the sound when you shake it.
- Seal the Bottle: Use tape to securely seal the cap of the bottle to prevent the contents from spilling out.
- Decorate: Now, you can decorate your maracas. Use stickers, paint, or any other materials to make it look colorful and unique.
- Shake and Enjoy: Your maracas are ready! Shake them to create music.
Lesson Evaluation:
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- List the materials needed to make a maracas.
- Describe the steps involved in making a maracas.
- Explain why it is important to seal the bottle properly.
- Share how they felt working together to make the maracas.
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!
