Class: Primary five
Term: First Term
Subject: Cultural & Creative Arts
Topic: Introduction to Weaving
Previous Lesson: Card Making and Materials and How to Apply Motif in Dance
Content/Learning Area: Introduction to Weaving, Weft and Warp in Weaving, Types of weaving, The Weaving Process, Uses of weaving
Time Allocation: 40 minutes
Performance Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain:
- Understand the concept of weaving.
- Identify the two main types of threads used in weaving.
- Recognize different types of weaving techniques.
- Identify the uses of woven materials in daily life.
- Affective Domain:
- Appreciate the artistry and cultural meaning of weaving.
- Show interest in learning more about weaving techniques.
- Psychomotor Domain:
- Pupils will be able to demonstrate the basic weaving process using simple materials.
- Social Domain:
1. Work collaboratively with peers during group activities.
- 9 – Years basic Education Curriculum
- Abuja Educational Resource Center Scheme of Work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
- Online data
- Relevant Textbooks
- Whiteboard or chart paper
- Markers or crayons
- Pictures or samples of different woven materials
- Simple weaving materials (optional,for exhibition)
- Warp: Threads running vertically (up and down) on the loom, forming the foundation.
- Weft: Threads woven horizontally (side to side) over and under the warp threads.
- Warping: Preparing the warp threads by winding them onto the loom.
- Shedding: Raising some warp threads and lowering others to create space for the weft.
- Picking: Passing the weft thread thru the shed.
- Beating: Pushing the weft thread tightly against the already woven fabric.
- Take-up: Winding the woven fabric onto a roller to make room for more weaving.
- Clothing: Making fabrics for shirts, trousers, and dresses.
- Home Furnishings: Creating materials for curtains, upholstery, and carpets.
- Baskets and Mats: Crafting functional and decorative items.
- Industrial Textiles: Producing materials for filtration, reinforcement, and insulation.
- Art and Craft: Making tapestries, wall hangings, and other decorative pieces.
- Weaving – The process of interlacing threads to create fabric or other structures.
- Warp – The vertical threads held taut on a loom.
- Weft – The horizontal threads woven over and under the warp threads.
- Loom – A device used to hold warp threads in place during weaving.
- Textile – A woven material or fabric.
- Define weaving in their own words.
- Explain the difference between warp and weft threads.
- Name three different types of weaving techniques.
- Describe one use of woven materials in daily life.
- Demonstrate the basic weaving process using simple materials.
- Find and bring to class examples of different woven materials.
- Draw and label a diagram illustrating the weaving process.
- Wriet a short paragraph on the cultural significance of weaving in Nigeria.
- For slower learners: Provide simplified explanations and hands-on demonstrations. Pair them with more advanced learners for peer support.
- For advanced learners: Encourage them to research different weaving techniques and create their own woven samples using various materials.
- For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use visual aids such as pictures and videos, provide verbal explanations, and incorporate hands-on activities like weaving demonstrations.
Reference Materials
Instructional Materials
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will employ the help of the following materials:
Rationale for the Lesson
This lesson introduces pupils to the art of weaving, highlighting its cultural significance and practical applications. Understanding weaving provides a foundation for appreciating various crafts and textiles,fostering creativity and problem-solving skills.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
The teacher will begin by asking pupils what they remember from the previous lesson on card making. Then, the teacher will introduce weaving as an age-old craft, showing pictures of woven items and asking pupils to guess how they are made. This will spark curiosity and lead into the lesson.
lesson Content
Introduction to Weaving
Weaving is an ancient art form involving interlacing materials to create items like baskets, mats, and fabrics. It’s a creative and practical skill used across many cultures.
What is Weaving?
Weaving is the process of interlacing two sets of materials, usually threads, to create fabric or othre structures. These threads are called warp and weft.
Weft and Warp in Weaving
weft and warp are the two basic components used in weaving to turn thread or yarn into fabric.
What are Weft and Warp?
The following are the definitions of weft and warp:
The way warp and weft are interlaced creates different woven patterns.
Types of weaving
weaving techniques vary, each producing unique patterns and textures.
Plain Weave
The simplest weave; weft thread crosses over and under each warp thread.
Twill Weave
Creates diagonal lines by passing the weft over one or more warp threads, then under two or more.
Satin Weave
produces a smooth surface by floating the weft thread over several warp threads.
Basket Weave
A variation of plain weave with two or more warp and weft threads treated as one, creating a checkerboard pattern.
Leno Weave
Warp threads are twisted around each other to hold the weft threads, creating a net-like fabric.
The Weaving Process
The weaving process involves several key steps to create fabric from yarn. These steps ensure the interlacing of warp and weft threads in a structured manner. The weaving process typically involves the following steps:
Uses of Weaving
Weaving is used to create a wide variety of products,from clothing to home furnishings. the versatility of weaving makes it essential in many industries. Examples are:
Teaching Methods
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following methods: Discussion, Demonstration, Question and Answer, Visual Aids
Instructional Procedures
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:
Step 1: Introduction (The Teaching Skill for this step MUST be “Set Induction”)
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning, Explaining
Teacher’s Activity: Briefly review the previous lesson. Introduce the topic of weaving, showing pictures of woven items.
Pupils’ Activity: Participate in the review, observe the pictures, and answer questions.
Step 2: Clarification of Key Concepts
Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explaining, Defining
Teacher’s Activity: Explain the concept of weaving, defining warp and weft threads.
pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively, take notes, and ask clarifying questions.
Step 3: Demonstration/Guided Practice
Time: 10 minutes
Teaching skill: Demonstrating, Guiding
Teacher’s Activity: Demonstrate the basic weaving process using simple materials (optional). guide pupils through identifying different weaving techniques in pictures.Pupils’ Activity: Observe the demonstration, participate in identifying weaving techniques.
Step 4: Autonomous Practice
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Monitoring, Providing Feedback
Teacher’s Activity: Allow pupils to work independently on a worksheet identifying different weaving types.
Pupils’ Activity: Complete the worksheet.
Step 5: Note-Taking
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarizing, Note-taking
Teacher’s Activity: Summarize the key concepts of the lesson.
Pupils’ Activity: Take notes.
Step 6: Evaluation/Review
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning, Assessing
Teacher’s Activity: Ask evaluation questions to assess understanding.
Pupils’ Activity: Answer the evaluation questions.
Step 7: Conclusion
Time: –
Teaching Skill: Summarizing
Teacher’s Activity: Summarize the lesson and highlight the importance of weaving in everyday life.Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively.
lesson Keywords
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
Assignment/Homework
Differentiation
note for Teachers
Ensure to provide clear and concise explanations, using visual aids and hands-on activities to enhance understanding. Encourage pupils to explore the cultural significance of weaving in their local communities.
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