- Class: Primary 5
- Term: 1st Term
- Week: 2
- Age: 10 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Subject: Basic Science and Technology
- Curriculum Theme: Physical and Health Education
- Previous Lesson: Creative rhythmic activities
- Topic: Types of Rhythmic Activities
- Content: Types of Creative Rhythmic Activities e.g., Marching, Galloping, Hopping
Performance Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain: Identify and describe different types of rhythmic activities.
- Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of rhythmic activities in daily life.
- Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate how to perform basic rhythmic activities such as marching, galloping, and hopping.
- Social Domain: Collaborate with peers during rhythmic activity exercises.
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 Brainly.ph – 10 examples of rhythmic activities
- Relevant Textbooks
Instructional Materials:
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Charts showing different rhythmic activities
- Whistle
- Music player with rhythmic songs
- Demonstration videos
Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding different types of rhythmic activities helps pupils develop coordination, rhythm, and physical fitness. These skills are essential for their overall physical development and can be applied in various daily activities and sports.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils should have basic knowledge of creative rhythmic activities from the previous lesson.
Instructional Procedures:
Learning Area: Types of Rhythmic Activities
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 min | Interactive | Questioning | Ask pupils what they remember about creative rhythmic activities from the previous lesson. | Respond to questions and share previous knowledge. | Recall previous knowledge about rhythmic activities. |
| Step 2: Definition | 5 min | Expository | Explanation | Explain what rhythmic activities are. | Listen and take notes. | Understand the definition of rhythmic activities. |
| Step 3: Types | 10 min | Demonstrative | Modeling | Show charts and demonstrate marching, galloping, and hopping. | Watch demonstrations and ask questions. | Learn different types of rhythmic activities. |
| Step 4: Practicing Activities | 10 min | Practical | Hands-on | Lead pupils in practicing marching, galloping, and hopping. | Participate in activities. | Develop skills in performing rhythmic activities. |
| Step 5: Group Activity | 5 min | Collaborative | Group Work | Organize pupils into groups to perform rhythmic activities. | Work in groups to perform activities. | Enhance teamwork and collaboration. |
| Step 6: Evaluation | 3 min | Assessment | Oral Questions | Ask questions to evaluate understanding. | Answer questions. | Assess comprehension of the lesson. |
| Step 7: Conclusion | 2 min | Summarization | Recap | Summarize key points of the lesson. | Listen and reflect. | Reinforce learning and understanding. |
Lesson Content:
Types of Rhythmic Activities
Rhythmic activities are movements that follow a set pattern or rhythm. They help us improve our coordination and physical fitness.
- Marching: Marching involves moving in a regular and repeated pattern by lifting and setting down each foot. This means that you move in sync with a rhythm, like soldiers do.
- Galloping: Galloping is a fast, forward-moving activity similar to a horse’s gait. One foot leads, and the other follows, creating a rhythmic, bouncy movement.
- Hopping: Hopping is jumping on one foot or both feet and landing on the same foot or feet. It helps develop balance and coordination.
Lesson Evaluation:
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- Define rhythmic activities.
- List three types of rhythmic activities.
- Describe how to perform marching.
- Explain the benefits of galloping.
- Demonstrate hopping.
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!
