Class: Primary 5
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 4
Age: 10 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts
Curriculum Theme: Cultural and Creative Arts
Previous Lesson: Materials For Mosaic: Importance Of Motif In Dance
Topic: Reasons For The Production Of Mosaic: Musical Notes And Their Values
Content: To reflect one ill in the society, e.g., cultism, HIV, smoking, etc. Musical notes and their values.

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain: List five reasons for producing mosaics and identify five musical notes with their values.
Affective Domain: Appreciate how mosaics can reflect societal issues.
Psychomotor Domain: Draw five musical notes and label their values.
Social Domain: Discuss the relevance of mosaics in addressing societal ills with peers.

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: Britannica – Musical notation | Description, Systems, & Note Symbols

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

A sample mosaic reflecting societal ills.
A whiteboard and markers.
Printed charts showing musical notes and their values.
A drawing of a completed mosaic.

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding mosaics and musical notes helps pupils recognize how art and music can convey messages, educate society, and promote awareness of pressing societal issues.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have learned about the importance of motifs in dance and are familiar with using patterns to communicate cultural ideas.

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 to describe what they know about mosaics and musical notes.	Respond to the questions.	recall prior knowledge.
Step 2: Explanation	10 mins	Direct instruction	Visual aids	Explains reasons for producing mosaics and shows examples of musical notes.	Observe, listen, and ask questions.	understand mosaics and musical notes.
Step 3: Demonstration	10 mins	Practical demonstration	Guided practice	Demonstrates how to draw a mosaic and musical notes with their values.	Follow the demonstration.	learn through observation and practice.
Step 4: Note Taking	5 mins	Guided writing	Individual task	Guides pupils in writing short notes on the topic.	Copy the note.	record key information.
Step 5: Evaluation	5 mins	Assessment	Group activity	Asks evaluation questions to check understanding.	Answer the questions.	demonstrate comprehension.
Step 6: Conclusion	3 mins	Summary	Verbal reinforcement	Recaps the key points of the lesson.	Listen and ask clarifying questions.	consolidate learning.
Step 7: Closure	2 mins	Encouragement	Interaction	Encourages pupils to use mosaics to express ideas and practice musical notes at home.	Respond with excitement.	motivated to apply knowledge.

Lesson Content

Reasons For The Production Of Mosaic: Musical Notes And Their Values

Music uses symbols called notes to represent sound duration and pitch. Mosaics are artworks made by arranging small pieces to form patterns.

Reasons for the Production of Mosaic:

To reflect societal issues, e.g., cultism, HIV, smoking.
To promote cultural awareness.
To beautify environments.
To pass moral lessons.
To preserve historical events.

Musical Notes and Their Values:

Semibreve – 4 beats (whole note).
Minim – 2 beats (half note).
Crotchet – 1 beat (quarter note).
Quaver – 1/2 beat (eighth note).
Semiquaver – 1/4 beat (sixteenth note).

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

List two reasons for producing mosaics.

Mention and draw two musical notes with their values.
Explain how mosaics can address societal issues.
Name two societal ills that can be depicted in mosaics.
State the beat value of a crotchet.

Note for Teachers Using This Lesson Plan

This lesson provides an opportunity to blend art and music, showing their relevance in addressing real-world issues. Ensure pupils actively participate in discussions and practice. Happy teaching!

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Reasons For The Production Of Mosaic: Musical Notes And Their Values (Primary 5)