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Meaning Of Collage And Differences Between Musical Notes And Values for Primary 5

A fun lesson on art & music for Primary 5! Explore collage meaning & musical notes vs. values. Simple explanations for young learners

Royal AlikorByRoyal AlikorPublishedMay 21, 2025Reading4 minComments0

Class: Primary 5
Term: 3rd Term
Subject: Cultural And Creative Arts
Previous Lesson: Areas Where Local Architecture Materials Are Found And Importance Of Apprenticeship System
Topic: Meaning of Collage And Differences Between Musical Notes And Values
Content/Learning Area: Meaning Of Collage And Differences Between Musical Notes And Values
Time Allocation: 40 minutes


Performance objectives

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

  • Cognitive domain: Explain the meaning of collage and identify the differences between musical notes and values
  • Affective Domain: Appreciate the creative expression found in collage and music
  • Psychomotor Domain: Participate in simple collage-making and identify musical note values
  • Social Domain: Work together in groups to compare different note values and create basic collage pieces

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

  • 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
  • Abuja Educational Resource Center Scheme of work
  • NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
  • Online Details from: wikipedia – Collage
  • Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will use the following:

  • Chart displaying examples of collage
  • Samples of paper, fabric, glue, and scissors
  • Music note flashcards
  • Audio samples of different note values
  • Whiteboard and marker

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding collage and musical notes encourages creativity and improves artistic and musical expression in learners.


Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have previously seen images made from cutouts and heard different music beats in songs.


Lesson Content

Meaning Of Collage And Differences Between Musical Notes And Values

Collage is a type of art made by putting pieces of paper, fabric, or pictures together to form a new design. It helps people create lovely artwork using simple materials.

The following are things used to make a collage:

  1. Paper
  2. Fabric
  3. Newspaper cuttings
  4. Pictures
  5. Glue

Differences Between Musical Notes And Values

Musical notes are symbols used in writng music. Musical values show how long a note should be played or held.

The following are musical notes:

  1. Semibreve
  2. Minim
  3. Crotchet
  4. Quaver
  5. Semiquaver

The following are note values:

  1. Semibreve lasts four beats
  2. Minim lasts two beats
  3. Crotchet lasts one beat
  4. Quaver lasts half a beat
  5. Semiquaver lasts quarter of a beat

teaching Methods

To deliver this lesson,‌ ⁤the teacher will⁤ adopt⁤ the following methods: Discussion, Lecture, Storytelling, Clarification, Visual Aids, Group Work


Instructional Procedures

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

Step 1: Introduction (Set Induction)

Time: 5 min
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: Tells a story about how artists use paper to create art and how musicians write songs
Pupils’ Activity: Listen to story and respond to questions

Step 2: Meaning of Collage

Time: 8 min
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Explains what collage is and displays chart showing examples
Pupils’ Activity: Look at the chart and ask questions

Step 3: Materials for Making Collage

Time: 5 min
Teaching Skill: Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: Shows materials like paper, glue, and fabric
Pupils’ Activity: Identify materials shown

Step 4: Musical Notes and Their Names

Time: 6 min
Teaching Skill: Visual presentation
Teacher’s Activity: uses flashcards to teach musical notes
Pupils’ Activity: Say the names of the notes after the teacher

step 5: Note values and Differences

Time: 6 min
Teaching skill: Explanation
teacher’s Activity: Explains what note values are using beats and clapping
Pupils’ activity: Clap to show how long each note is held

Step 6: Note-Taking

Time: 3 min
Teaching Skill: Copying
Teacher’s Activity: Guides pupils to write the class notes in their books
Pupils’ Activity: Copy the notes correctly into their notebooks

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 min
Teaching skill: Questioning
teacher’s Activity: Asks pupils questions based on the content of the lesson
Pupils’ Activity: Answer questions and participate in recap activities

Objective-aligned checks:

  1. Explain the meaning of collage and identify the differences between musical notes and values.
  2. Participate in simple collage-making and identify musical note values.
  3. Work together in groups to compare different note values and create basic collage pieces.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 2 min
Teaching Skill: Instructional Closure
Teacher’s Activity: Summarises the lesson and reminds them how music and art are part of daily life
Pupils’ Activity: Reflect on what was taught and respond to final questions


Lesson Keywords

  • Collage – artwork made by joining paper, fabric, or pictures
  • Semibreve – a music note lasting four beats
  • Crotchet – a music note lasting one beat
  • Note – symbol used in writing music
  • Value – how long a musical note is played

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

  1. Say what a collage is
  2. List three materials used in making a collage
  3. Mention three types of musical notes
  4. State how long a crotchet is played
  5. Clap to show the beat for a quaver
  6. Tell the difference between musical notes and values

Assignment/Homework

(There is no Assignment/Homework in the attached lesson note)


Differentiation

  • For slower learners: The teacher will provide visual aids and hands-on support for slower learners
  • For advanced learners: Fast learners will be tasked with leading group discussions
  • For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: (There is no visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners in the attached lesson note)

Note for Teachers

Use real objects and interactive tools like music clips and craft items to maintain pupil engagement and enhance understanding.

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