Class: Primary 5
Term: 3rd Term
Subject: Cultural And Creative Arts
Curriculum Theme:
Previous Lesson: Materials
Topic: Steps In Making A Collage And Singing Songs That Promote National Value
Content/Learning Area: Steps In Making A Collage and Singing songs That Promote National Value
Time Allocation: 40 minutes
Performance Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain: Identify the steps involved in making a collage and list songs that promote national values.
- Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of national values through singing and artistic expression.
- psychomotor Domain: Practically arrange pictures and materials to create a simple collage.
- Social Domain: Work cooperatively in groups to sing songs and create collage art.
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 Data from: merriam-webster – COLLAGE Definition & Meaning
- Relevant Textbooks
Instructional materials
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will use the following materials:
- Assorted old magazines and newspapers
- Scissors and glue
- Cardboard sheets
- Markers and crayons
- Audio recordings of national value songs
- Chart displaying collage samples
- Pictures of national symbols and heroes
Rationale for the Lesson
Understanding how to make a collage and sing songs that promote national value helps children express creativity and develop love and pride for their country.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils have seen national flags, heard patriotic songs, and are familiar with using glue and paper for simple crafts.
Lesson Content
Steps In Making A Collage And Singing Songs That Promote National Value
A collage is a type of art made by pasting pictures and materials onto a surface. This lesson teaches how to make a collage and sing songs that promote love for our country.
Steps In Making A Collage
A collage is made by collecting and arranging pictures or materials to create a new artwork.The following are steps in making a collage:
- Choose a topic or theme for your collage
- Gather pictures,drawings or papers related to the topic
- Cut out the materials neatly with scissors
- Arrange the pieces on cardboard to form a design
- Paste the pieces using glue
- Allow it to dry
- Add decorations or color to beautify it
- clean up your workspace after completing the collage
- Display the finished collage in a prominent place
- Take a picture of the collage for memory
Songs That Promote National Value
National value songs help people love their country and do good things for others. These include:
- Nigeria We Hail Thee
- Nigeria, We Hail Thee (current National Anthem)
- I Love My Country
- Green White Green
- One Nation Bound in Freedom
- We Are One Nigeria
- Unity Song
- Nigeria is Our own
- my Nigeria
- God Bless Nigeria
Current Anthem Note
Nigeria’s current national anthem is Nigeria, We Hail Thee, restored by the National Anthem Act 2024. Arise, O Compatriots is a former anthem and may be discussed historically but should not be labelled current.
Teaching Methods
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following methods: Discussion, Description, storytelling, Demonstration, Visual Aids, Group Work, Singing
instructional Procedures
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:
Step 1: Introduction
Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: Shows a beautiful collage and plays a short national song. Asks pupils what they see and hear.
pupils’ Activity: Observe the collage and listen to the song,then respond to questions.
Step 2: Meaning of Collage
Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Defines collage and explains its purpose using simple language and real samples.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively and ask questions for clarity.
Step 3: Steps in Making a Collage
Time: 10 mins
Teaching Skill: Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: Demonstrates how to cut, arrange, and paste pictures to make a collage.
Pupils’ Activity: Observe steps carefully and begin preparing materials.
Step 4: National Value Songs
Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Singing/Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: Teaches and leads pupils in singing songs that promote national value.
Pupils’ Activity: Sing along and identify what the songs teach.
Step 5: Group Collage Practise
Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Group Work
teacher’s activity: Divides class into groups to create simple collages on national symbols.
Pupils’ Activity: Work in groups to create their own collage.
Step 6: Note-Taking
Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Writing Skills
Teacher’s activity: Dictates and writes key points on the board.Pupils’ Activity: Copy notes neatly into their notebooks.
Step 7: Evaluation/Review
Time: 5 mins
teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Asks pupils to list steps in collage making and name songs that promote values.
Pupils’ Activity: Respond to questions and participate actively.
Step 8: Conclusion
Time: 2 mins
Teaching Skill: Instructional Closure
Teacher’s Activity: Recaps the lesson, praises good effort, and encourages national pride.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen and give feedback on the lesson.
Lesson keywords
- Collage – Art made by sticking pictures on paper
- Glue – Sticky substance used to paste items
- Cutting – Using scissors to shape pictures
- Theme – Main idea of your artwork
- National Value – Good things we do for our country
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- What is a collage?
- Mention three materials used in making a collage.
- List four steps in making a collage.
- Name two songs that promote national values.
- What is the use of glue in making a collage?
- Why should we sing songs that promote national values?
Assignment/Homework
- Create a collage on the topic “My School” using different materials.
- write down the lyrics of one national value song and explain its meaning.
Differentiation
- For slower learners: Teacher pairs slow learners with fast learners during group work and gives extra explanation using visual aids.
- For advanced learners: Encourage advanced learners to create more complex collages with detailed themes and research additional national value songs.
- For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use visual aids like charts and sample collages, play audio recordings of national songs, and allow kinesthetic learners to actively participate in cutting and pasting materials.
Note for Teachers
Ensure pupils use safety scissors. Guide group work to avoid waste. Repeat the songs with actions for better engagement.

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