- Class: Primary 5
- Term: 2nd Term
- Week: 2
- Age: 10 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts
- Curriculum Theme: Cultural and Creative Arts
- Previous Lesson: Weaving and Types of Apprenticeship System
- Topic: Meaning of Mosaic: Musical Notes and Symbols
- Content: Meaning of Mosaic: Musical Notes and Symbols
Performance Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain: Define mosaic and identify five examples of musical notes and symbols.
- Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of musical notes and symbols in creating harmony in music.
- Psychomotor Domain: Draw at least two musical notes and symbols on a staff.
- Social Domain: Collaborate with peers to identify musical notes and symbols in a song.
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: Wikipedia – List of musical symbols
- Relevant Textbooks.
Instructional Materials:
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- A musical staff chart.
- Examples of mosaic artworks.
- Flashcards showing musical notes and symbols.
- A piano or keyboard for practical demonstration.
Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding mosaics, musical notes, and symbols helps pupils recognize and appreciate the creative aspects of art and music. It enhances their ability to read and interpret music, fostering creativity and collaboration in group settings.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils have learned about weaving and types of apprenticeship systems, which familiarized them with creative arts. They are also familiar with basic symbols in their environment.
Instructional Procedures:
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 | Set induction | Question and answer | Asks pupils what they know about music and shows a mosaic art piece to gain their interest. | Pupils share their prior knowledge and observe the mosaic art. | Music and mosaic capture interest. |
| Step 2: Explanation | 10 mins | Lecture method | Visual and verbal aids | Defines mosaic and explains musical notes and symbols using flashcards and a staff chart. | Pupils listen attentively, observe flashcards, and ask questions. | Mosaic and music basics are explained. |
| Step 3: Demonstration | 10 mins | Demonstration | Hands-on activity | Draws examples of musical notes and symbols on the board and demonstrates on a piano. | Pupils replicate the drawings in their notebooks and observe the piano demonstration. | Musical notes are linked to practice. |
| Step 4: Practice | 8 mins | Guided practice | Group activity | Groups pupils to identify notes and symbols in a song and apply them to a mosaic-inspired design. | Pupils collaborate to identify notes and create their designs. | Collaboration in identifying notes. |
| Step 5: Note Taking | 3 mins | Direct instruction | Dictation | Dictates a short note for pupils to copy into their books. | Pupils write down the notes. | Reinforces key points. |
| Step 6: Evaluation | 3 mins | Oral questioning | Individual questioning | Asks pupils to answer questions about the topic. | Pupils answer the questions orally. | Understanding is assessed. |
| Step 7: Conclusion | 1 min | Summary | Recap | Summarizes the topic and appreciates pupils’ participation. | Pupils listen and respond to the teacher’s recap. | Lesson is wrapped up. |
Lesson Content:
Meaning of Mosaic: Musical Notes and Symbols
- A mosaic is a picture or pattern created by arranging small pieces of colored materials like tiles, glass, or stones.
- Musical notes are symbols written on a staff to represent pitch and duration in music.
- Musical symbols guide how music is performed or read.
Examples of Musical Notes:
- Whole note.
- Half note.
- Quarter note.
- Eighth note.
- Sixteenth note.
Examples of Musical Symbols:
- Treble clef.
- Bass clef.
- Sharp (#).
- Flat (b).
- Natural (♮).
Lesson Evaluation:
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- Define a mosaic and explain its use in art.
- List three musical notes and three symbols.
- Draw one musical note and one symbol on a staff.
- Describe the importance of musical notes in creating harmony.
- Identify a musical symbol used in a popular song.
Note for teachers using this lesson plan:
Use the flashcards effectively to engage pupils. Encourage group work to foster collaboration and make the lesson interactive by using live music where possible. Happy teaching!
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