First Term Cultural and Creative Arts revision for JSS 1

Class: JSS 1
Term: First Term
Week: 11
Age: 12 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts
Curriculum Theme: All themes covered in the term
Focal competence: Integration and consolidation of the term’s
Skills:

• Curriculum skills covered in Weeks 1- 10

Previous Lesson: Sources of clay and Uses of clay
Topic: Revision and Consolidation
Subject Matter: core term topics, taught skills, common misconceptions, revision exercises

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• recall the main concepts taught during the term;

Affective Domain

• participate actively in revision exercises;
• appreciate the importance of reviewing past lessons.

Psychomotor Domain

• apply the term’s skills in oral, written or practical exercises.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 2025 Revised 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Relevant State Unified Scheme of Work
• Cultural and Creative Arts for Junior Secondary Schools 1
• The HeadTeacher Scheme of work

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Class notes and approved texts
• Revision exercises (oral, written, practical)
• Relevant practical materials (e.g., drawing paper, pencils, simple musical instruments or pictures of them)
• Whiteboard/Chalkboard
• Markers/Chalk

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is essential for students to revisit and reinforce their understanding of all topics covered during the first term. It helps consolidate their knowledge, identify areas of weakness, and prepare them adequately for upcoming assessments. Effective revision ensures that students retain key concepts and skills learned.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Students should have prior knowledge of all the topics, concepts, and skills taught in Cultural and Creative Arts from Week 1 to Week 10 of the first term.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Revision and Consolidation

Meaning of Cultural and Creative Arts (CCA)

Cultural and Creative Arts is a subject that combines various forms of human expression and creativity. It helps us understand our culture, express ourselves, and appreciate the beauty around us through different art forms.

Branches of Cultural and Creative Arts

CCA includes several branches, such as:

1. Visual Arts: This involves creating art that can be seen, like drawing, painting, sculpture, and crafts.
2. Performing Arts: This involves arts that are performed, such as music, dance, and drama.
3. Literary Arts: This involves written forms of art, like poetry and storytelling.

Elements of Visual Arts

The basic building blocks used to create visual art include:

1. Line: A mark made on a surface. It can be thick, thin, straight, curved, zigzag, etc.
2. Shape: An enclosed line. Shapes can be geometric (like squares, circles) or organic (like leaves, clouds).
3. Colour: The property of light, described by hue, intensity, and value. Primary colours are red, yellow, blue.
4. Texture: How a surface feels or looks like it would feel (e.g., rough, smooth, soft, hard).
5. Form: A three-dimensional object (e.g., cube, sphere).
6. Space: The area around, between, or within objects.
7. Value: The lightness or darkness of a colour.

Nigerian Traditional Music Instruments

Nigeria has a rich variety of traditional musical instruments. Examples include:

1. Talking Drum (Gangan/Dundun): A drum that can imitate the human voice.
2. Gong (Agogo): A metal percussion instrument.
3. Shekere: A shaker made from a dried gourd covered with a net of beads.
4. Flute (Oja): A wind instrument, often made from wood or bamboo.
5. Xylophone (Akpele): A percussion instrument consisting of wooden bars struck by mallets.

Basic Concepts in Drama

Drama involves acting out stories. Key concepts include:

1. Mime: Acting out a story or idea using only body movements and facial expressions, without words.
2. Role-play: Taking on the character of another person or object to act out a situation.
3. Improvisation: Creating a scene or dialogue spontaneously without a script.

Crafts and Their Materials

Crafts are skills that involve making things by hand. Examples include:

1. Tie and Dye: A method of creating patterns on fabric by tying areas to resist dye. Materials include fabric, dye, string.
2. Paper Craft: Making objects using paper, such as paper cutting, folding (origami), or collage. Materials include paper, scissors, glue.
3. Bead Making: Creating jewellery or decorative items using beads. Materials include beads, fishing line, needle.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Question and Answer, Oral Revision, Practical Demonstration, Guided Practice, Group Work

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Review/Motivation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the students and informs them that the lesson is a revision of all topics covered in the first term. The teacher reminds them of the importance of revision for consolidating their learning and preparing for exams. The teacher states the objectives for the lesson.

Pupils’ Activity: Students respond to greetings and listen attentively to the teacher’s introduction and objectives.

Learning Point: Term revision overview

Step 2: Review of Visual Arts Concepts

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Recall

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides students to recall the meaning of Cultural and Creative Arts and the various branches. The teacher then focuses on Visual Arts, asking students to name and describe the elements of art (line, shape, colour, texture). The teacher uses examples from their class notes or simple sketches.

Pupils’ Activity: Students recall and mention the branches of CCA and the elements of visual arts, giving simple descriptions.

Learning Point: Visual Arts concepts

Step 3: Practical Application in Visual Arts

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice/Demonstration

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher provides a quick practical task related to visual arts, such as asking students to draw a simple object using different types of lines or to identify different textures in the classroom. The teacher observes and provides immediate feedback.

Pupils’ Activity: Students participate in the practical task, applying their knowledge of visual art elements.

Learning Point: Visual Arts application

Step 4: Review of Music Concepts and Instruments

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Discussion

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shifts focus to music, asking students to recall some Nigerian traditional musical instruments and describe how they are played or what sounds they produce. The teacher might show pictures of instruments or play short audio clips if available.

Pupils’ Activity: Students name and describe various Nigerian traditional musical instruments.

Learning Point: Traditional music instruments

Step 5: Review of Drama and Craft Concepts

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Recall

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher revises basic drama concepts like mime and role-play, asking students to give examples. The teacher also revisits simple craft techniques like tie and dye or paper craft, asking about materials used.

Pupils’ Activity: Students recall and explain concepts in drama and crafts, mentioning relevant materials.

Learning Point: Drama and craft concepts

Step 6: Addressing Common Misconceptions

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Clarification/Correction

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher addresses common errors or misconceptions identified during previous lessons or assignments. For example, clarifying the difference between shape and form, or correcting common misspellings of art terms. The teacher provides clear explanations and asks targeted questions to ensure understanding.

Pupils’ Activity: Students listen to corrections, ask questions for clarification, and confirm their understanding.

Learning Point: Clarifying misconceptions

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

1. Mention three branches of Cultural and Creative Arts.
2. Name two elements of visual arts.
3. Give an example of a Nigerian traditional musical instrument.
4. What is mime in drama?

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Term concepts recalled

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Summarization/Encouragement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher briefly summarizes the main points revised during the lesson and encourages students to continue studying their notes for the upcoming examination. The teacher praises their participation and effort.

Pupils’ Activity: Students listen to the summary and prepare for the next lesson.

Learning Point: Lesson consolidation

Lesson Keywords

• Cultural Arts – Arts related to the customs and traditions of a group of people.
• Creative Arts – Arts that involve imagination and skill to make new things.
• Visual Arts – Art forms that are primarily visual in nature, such as drawing and painting.
• Performing Arts – Art forms that involve live performance, such as music, dance, and drama.
• Line – A mark with length and direction, one of the basic elements of art.
• Shape – An enclosed two-dimensional area, another basic element of art.
• Colour – The property of light as seen by the eye, an element of art.
• Texture – The perceived surface quality of a work of art, an element of art.
• Talking Drum – A traditional Nigerian drum that can mimic human speech.
• Mime – Acting without words, using only gestures and expressions.
• Tie and Dye – A craft technique for making patterns on fabric using dyes.

Differentiation

For weaker learners, the teacher will provide simplified questions and guide them through specific sections of their notes. They may be paired with stronger students for peer support. For faster learners, the teacher can challenge them to explain concepts in more detail, provide additional examples, or suggest they demonstrate a simple craft technique or a short mime.

Suggested Lesson Videos

Search YouTube for “JSS 1 Cultural and Creative Arts First Term Revision” or “Elements of Art for JSS 1 Nigeria”.

Teacher Guide for Using This Lesson Plan

Before the lesson, review all first-term topics in Cultural and Creative Arts to identify key concepts, definitions, and common areas of difficulty. Prepare a variety of revision exercises, including oral questions, short written tasks, and simple practical activities that can be done quickly. During the lesson, encourage an interactive and supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and clarifying doubts. Guide students through recalling information, applying skills, and correcting any misconceptions. Ensure that the core term topics such as branches of CCA, elements of art, traditional instruments, and basic drama/craft concepts are adequately covered. The lesson should focus on active recall and application rather than just passive listening. Provide clear and concise feedback to students during the practical and question-and-answer sessions. Since this is a revision lesson, students will not be copying new notes, but rather reviewing existing ones.