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Materials Needed For Batik for Primary 6

This lesson on materials needed for batik for Primary 6 explains the essential items and tools used in traditional fabric design in a simple and clear way suitable for pupils.

Royal AlikorByRoyal AlikorPublishedMay 27, 2025Reading5 minComments0

The ⁤Lesson Plan:

Class: Primary ​6
Term: 3rd Term
Week: 7
Age: 11 years
Duration: ‍ 40 minutes
Subject: Cultural And​ Creative Arts
Previous Lesson: Meaning Of BatikCurriculum Theme: Cultural and Creative Arts Practices
Previous Lesson:
Topic: ⁢ Materials Needed⁢ For Batik
Content/Learning Area: Materials⁣ Needed For Batik


Performance objectives

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

  • Cognitive ⁣Domain: Identify and name at least five materials used in making batik.
  • Affective Domain: ⁣Express interest and thankfulness for indigenous fabric art ​such as batik.
  • Psychomotor Domain: ⁤Handle⁢ and display the materials⁢ used in⁣ making batik properly.
  • Social domain: Work cooperatively ​with⁢ classmates in identifying and discussing batik materials.

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 Information from: ⁣ merriam-webster⁣ – BATIK Definition &⁤ Meaning
  • Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the⁤ aid of:

  • Samples⁤ of batik fabrics
  • Pictures of batik-making process
  • Real batik-making tools (wax, brush,⁢ dye)
  • Chart displaying batik materials
  • Video ⁤clips of‍ batik production

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding the materials ⁢needed for batik helps pupils appreciate ⁤local textile production ⁣and ⁢develop interest in cultural arts and creativity.


Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have seen local fabric designs before and ‌have discussed uses of​ fabric⁣ and decoration‌ in previous⁢ lessons.


Lesson ⁣Content

Materials Needed For Batik

batik ⁤is⁤ a special ⁢method ⁤of making​ gorgeous⁤ designs on fabric using wax and dye.This lesson helps‍ us learn the items used to⁣ make batik.

Thes are the basic materials needed to produce batik designs.

  1. Plain white cotton fabric
  2. Wax
  3. Dyes
  4. Water
  5. Salt

Tools for Applying Wax

these are used ⁢to apply hot wax to the fabric.

  1. Brush
  2. Foam
  3. Metal stylus or tjanting
  4. Spoon
  5. Knife

Tools for Melting Wax

Wax must be melted before use. The following help with melting wax.

  1. Stove
  2. Gas ⁢burner
  3. Pot
  4. Frying pan
  5. Heat-proof container

safety and Cleaning Items

these ​items ⁢help keep the environment safe and clean during batik production.

  1. Hand gloves
  2. Apron
  3. Old newspaper
  4. Soap
  5. Bucket

Materials Needed for a Batik Activity

Materials may include clean cotton fabric, a planned motif, suitable fabric dye, wax or approved resist, applicator or brush, containers, stirring tool, gloves, apron, table covering and drying line. Adults provide any heat source and wax pot.

Each material has a role. Substitute only when the material is safe and compatible with the dye process.


Teaching Methods

Discussion, clarification, ⁤Demonstration, Storytelling, Visual Aids, Question ​and Answer


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: the teacher tells a story about a village where people make⁤ and ‌sell colorful ​fabrics.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively ‌and respond to questions.
Learning Point: Pupils are prepared and​ curious about the ‌lesson.

Step 2: main Materials for‍ Batik

Time: 7 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s activity: ​ The teacher introduces and explains the main materials needed for batik.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils name and repeat the materials after the teacher.
Learning Point: Pupils ⁤identify key materials used in batik making.

Step 3: Tools for Applying Wax

Time: 6 ⁣mins
Teaching Skill: Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows real tools or pictures used to apply wax and explains their use.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe, handle, ⁢and name the ‍tools shown.
Learning Point: Pupils understand how wax is applied in batik.

Step 4: Tools ‌for Melting Wax

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: ⁤Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains how wax is melted​ and lists tools used for melting.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils describe how wax can be melted and name the tools.
Learning Point: Pupils learn the ⁤heat ⁢tools used ‌in batik.

Step ⁣5: Safety‍ and Cleaning Items

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Storytelling
Teacher’s Activity: ‍The teacher tells a short ⁣story of a careless batik maker who stained his clothes.
Pupils’ ​Activity: Pupils identify the items ⁤that could have helped him stay clean.
Learning Point: Pupils recognize safety and hygiene items.

Step ​6: ‌Note Taking

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: ‍Note Writing
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to copy the class notes from ​the board.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils write⁤ neatly in their ⁢notebooks.
Learning Point: Pupils record crucial facts from the lesson.

Step 7: Evaluation

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: ‍The teacher asks oral questions and gives tasks based on the lesson.
Pupils’‌ Activity: Pupils answer questions and complete short tasks.
Learning Point: Pupils ​demonstrate what ⁢they have learned.

Step⁤ 8:‌ Conclusion

Time: 4 mins
Teaching Skill: Instructional, Cognitive
Teacher’s Activity: ‌The teacher‍ reviews key points and encourages ⁣pupils to observe batik at home.
Pupils’‌ Activity: Pupils share what they liked about the lesson.
Learning Point: Pupils reflect and consolidate the lesson.


Lesson Keywords

  • Batik: A method of making designs on fabric with wax and dye
  • Dye: Colored liquid used to stain cloth
  • Wax: A thick substance used to cover parts of the fabric
  • Stylus: A tool used to draw with hot wax
  • Apron: A protective cloth worn to avoid stains

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

  1. Mention two main materials needed for making batik.
  2. List two tools used to apply wax on cloth.
  3. Name two items that can be used to melt wax.
  4. Mention any two safety items used in batik making.
  5. Describe one use of dye in batik production.

Differentiation

The teacher will provide more visual aids and real-life samples for slower learners and give advanced questions to fast learners.


Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Encourage pupils to bring old fabrics from home and observe their patterns. Relate the lesson to cultural identity and local crafts.

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