Weaving: Practical (Primary 5)

• Class: Primary 5

• Term: 1st Term

• Week: 10

• Age: 10 years

• Duration: 40 minutes

• Subject: Cultural And Creative Art

• Curriculum Theme: Cultural And Creative Art

• Previous Lesson: Introduction To Weaving

• Topic: Weaving

• Content: Trades where apprenticeship system is practiced, e.g., blacksmith, tailoring, carpentry, etc.

Performance Objectives:

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

• Cognitive Domain: List the steps involved in weaving a mat using the plain weave method and identify trades that utilize the apprenticeship system.
• Affective Domain: Appreciate the role of apprenticeship in learning skilled trades and express interest in traditional crafts.
• Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate the ability to weave a simple mat using the plain weave method.
• Social Domain: Discuss the importance of apprenticeship in community trades and recognize the contribution of these trades to society.

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 Google Arts & Culture – The Process of Mat Weaving
• Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials:

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Weaving loom or materials for plain weave
• Sample woven mats
• Visual aids and diagrams of weaving steps
• Trades-related materials and visuals

Rationale for the Lesson:

Understanding weaving and apprenticeship systems helps pupils appreciate traditional crafts and trades. It provides insight into the skills involved in various professions and the role of apprenticeships in preserving these skills.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:

Pupils should have basic knowledge of weaving techniques from previous lessons and an understanding of trades from earlier discussions.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

Learning Area: Weaving

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

Lesson Content

Weaving: Practical

Steps in Weaving a Mat Using Plain Weave Method:

• Prepare Materials: Gather weaving loom, threads, and other materials.
• Set Up Loom: Arrange the warp threads on the loom.
• Start Weaving: Pass the weft threads over and under the warp threads in a consistent pattern.
• Continue Weaving: Maintain even tension and pattern until the mat reaches the desired length.
• Finish Mat: Secure the edges and remove from the loom.

Trades Connected to Apprenticeship:

• Blacksmith: Crafts metal tools and objects, often learned through apprenticeship.
• Tailoring: Creates clothing and garments, with skills passed down through apprenticeships.
• Carpentry: Builds and repairs wooden structures, typically learned as an apprentice.

Lesson Evaluation:

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

1. Describe the steps involved in weaving a mat using the plain weave method.
2. List at least three trades where apprenticeship is commonly practiced.
3. Explain the role of apprenticeship in these trades.
4. Demonstrate a basic weaving technique using the plain weave method.