Class: Primary 4
Term: 3rd Term
Subject: Cultural And Creative Arts
Previous Lesson: Meaning And Types Of Printing And
Topic: Meaning Of Leaf Printing And Natural Basic Body Movements
Content/learning Area: Meaning of leaf printing, meaning of natural basic body movements; time, space, mood, etc
Time Allocation: 40 minutes

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain: Explain the meaning of leaf printing and natural body movements
affective Domain: Appreciate the beauty of art made from leaves and the role of movement in expression
Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate leaf printing and practice natural body movements
Social Domain: Cooperate with peers in group printing and movement activities

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: wikiHow – How to Make Leaf Prints: 8 Steps (with Pictures)
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

To deliver this lesson,the teacher will employ the help of the following materials:

Real leaves of different shapes and sizes
Paints and brushes
White paper sheets
Pictures or videos of people performing body movements
Posters showing types of dance or movement

Rationale for the lesson

This lesson helps pupils discover creative ways to use natural things in art and understand how the body moves in time and space to express feelings and ideas.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have seen leaves before and have observed people dancing or moving in different ways during plays or music.

Lesson Content

Meaning Of Leaf Printing And Natural Basic Body Movements

Leaf printing is the use of leaves to make art on paper. It is indeed done by painting the back of a leaf and pressing it on paper. It shows the shape and lines of the leaf.

The following are uses of leaf printing:

To decorate greeting cards
To make designs on paper
To learn about nature through art
To create classroom art projects
To make wrapping papers
To create unique patterns on fabrics
To design posters and banners

Meaning of Natural Basic Body Movements

Natural body movements are movements we make with our body every day.They are not learned from anyone. They are used in dancing and playing.

These include:

Walking
Running
Jumping
Bending
Twisting
Turning
Stretching
Crawling
Leaping
Hopping

Elements of Movement: Time, Space, Mood

Movements happen with feelings and in places. They also have speed and time.

These include:

Time – how fast or slow the movement is
Space – where the movement happens
Mood – how we feel when moving

Teaching Methods

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

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: Tells a short story of a child who made art with leaves and danced to music
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively and respond to questions

Step 2: Explanation of Leaf Printing

Time: 7 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Explains what leaf printing is and shows different types of leaves and tools
Pupils’ Activity: Observe leaves and materials, answer questions

Step 3: Demonstration of Leaf Printing

Time: 8 mins
Teaching Skill: Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: Demonstrates leaf printing with paint and paper in front of class
Pupils’ Activity: Watch the process and ask questions

Step 4: Explanation of Body Movements

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Lecture
Teacher’s Activity: Explains natural body movements and shows pictures of different actions
Pupils’ Activity: Look at the pictures and name the movements

Step 5: Demonstration of Body Movements

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Group Work
Teacher’s Activity: leads class to practice movements like walking, jumping, bending
Pupils’ Activity: Participate and copy the teacher’s movements

Step 6: Note-Taking

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Writing Skills
Teacher’s Activity: Guides pupils to copy summarized notes into their books
Pupils’ Activity: Copy the class notes into their notebooks

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 4 mins
Teaching Skill: Assessment
Teacher’s Activity: Asks oral questions and practical demonstration of both printing and movements
Pupils’ Activity: Answer questions and perform tasks

Objective-aligned checks:

Explain the meaning of leaf printing and natural body movements.
Demonstrate leaf printing and practice natural body movements.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Cognitive & Social
Teacher’s Activity: Recaps key points, praises effort, links lesson to next topic
Pupils’ Activity: Reflect and listen, ask final questions

Lesson Keywords

Leaf printing – art made using leaves
Natural movement – body action we do naturally
Pressing – pushing leaves on paper
Mood – the feeling during a movement
Space – where the movement happens
time – the speed of a movement

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Say what leaf printing means
List two things needed for leaf printing
Mention three natural body movements
Demonstrate one body movement
Say what mood means in movement

Assignment/Homework

Collect different types of leaves and bring them to the next class.
Practice the natural body movements at home.
Draw a picture of yourself doing one of the natural body movements.

Differentiation

For slower learners: Provide one-on-one assistance during the leaf printing activity and simplify the movement instructions.
For advanced learners: Encourage them to experiment with different leaf printing techniques and create a short dance sequence using the natural body movements.
For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: use visual aids like pictures and videos, provide verbal instructions, and incorporate hands-on activities to cater to different learning styles.

Note for Teachers

Ensure pupils have enough space to move around during the movement demonstration. encourage creativity during the art task by letting pupils choose their own leaf shapes.