Class: Primary 5
Term: 2nd Term
Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts
Curriculum Theme: Cultural and Creative Arts
Previous Lesson: Weaving And Types Of Apprenticeship System
Topic: Meaning of Mosaic: Musical Notes and Symbols
Content/Learning Area: meaning of Mosaic: Musical Notes and Symbols
Time Allocation: 40 minutes

Performance Objectives

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

• Cognitive Domain: Define mosaic and identify five examples of musical notes and symbols.
• Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of musical notes and symbols in creating harmony in music.
• Psychomotor Domain: Draw at least two musical notes and symbols on a staff.
• Social Domain: Collaborate with peers to identify musical notes and symbols in a song.

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 Facts from: Wikipedia – List of musical symbols
• Relevant Textbooks.

Instructional Materials

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

• A musical staff chart.
• Examples of mosaic artworks.
• flashcards showing musical notes and symbols.
• A piano or keyboard for practical demonstration.

Rationale for the lesson

Understanding mosaics, musical notes, and symbols helps pupils recognize and appreciate the creative aspects of art and music. It enhances their ability to read and interpret music, fostering creativity and collaboration in group settings.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have learned about weaving and types of apprenticeship systems, which familiarized them with creative arts. They are also familiar with basic symbols in their surroundings.

Lesson Content

Meaning of Mosaic: Musical Notes and Symbols

• A mosaic is a picture or pattern created by arranging small pieces of colored materials like tiles, glass, or stones.
• Musical notes are symbols written on a staff to represent pitch and duration in music.
• musical symbols guide how music is performed or read.

Examples of Musical Notes:

Musical notes are symbols that represent the duration and pitch of a sound. These include:

1. Whole note.
2. Half note.
3. Quarter note.
4. Eighth note.
5. Sixteenth note.
6. Thirty-second note.
7. Sixty-fourth note.

Examples of Musical Symbols:

Musical symbols are marks and signs used in musical notation to convey various aspects of a musical piece.These include:

1. Treble clef.
2. Bass clef.
3. sharp (#).
4. Flat (b).
5. Natural (♮).
6. Fermata.
7. Repeat sign.

Teaching Methods

To deliver this lesson,‌ ⁤the teacher will⁤ adopt⁤ the following methods: Set Induction, Explanation, Demonstration, guided practice, Direct instruction, Individual Questioning, recap.

Instructional Procedures

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:

Step 1: Introduction (Set Induction)

time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Set induction
Teacher’s Activity: Asks pupils what they no about music and shows a mosaic art piece to gain their interest.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils share their prior knowledge and observe the mosaic art.

Step 2: Explanation

Time: 10 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation
teacher’s Activity: Defines mosaic and explains musical notes and symbols using flashcards and a staff chart.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively, observe flashcards, and ask questions.

step 3: Demonstration

Time: 10 mins
Teaching Skill: Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: Draws examples of musical notes and symbols on the board and demonstrates on a piano.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils replicate the drawings in their notebooks and observe the piano demonstration.

Step 4: Practice

Time: 8 mins
Teaching Skill: Guided practice
teacher’s Activity: Groups pupils to identify notes and symbols in a song and apply them to a mosaic-inspired design.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils collaborate to identify notes and create their designs.

Step 5: Note-Taking

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Direct instruction
Teacher’s Activity: Dictates a short note for pupils to copy into their books.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils write down the notes.

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: individual questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Asks pupils to answer questions about the topic.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer the questions orally.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 1 min
Teaching Skill: Summary
Teacher’s Activity: Summarizes the topic and appreciates pupils’ participation.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and respond to the teacher’s recap.

lesson Keywords

• Mosaic – Art made from small pieces of colored materials.
• Musical Notes – Symbols representing pitch and duration in music.
• Musical Symbols – Signs that guide music performance.
• Staff – Set of lines on which music is written.
• Harmony – pleasing arrangement of musical notes.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

1. Define a mosaic and explain its use in art.
2. List three musical notes and three symbols.
3. Draw one musical note and one symbol on a staff.
4. Describe the importance of musical notes in creating harmony.
5. Identify a musical symbol used in a popular song.

assignment/Homework

1. Research and write a short paragraph about the history of mosaics.
2. Draw a mosaic pattern using musical notes and symbols.
3. Identify and list the musical symbols used in your favorite song.

Differentiation

• For slower learners: Provide simplified flashcards and one-on-one assistance during practice.
• For advanced learners: Encourage them to create more complex mosaic designs and explore advanced musical notations.
• For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: use visual aids,play musical examples,and incorporate hands-on activities.

Note for Teachers

Use the flashcards effectively to engage pupils. Encourage group work to foster collaboration and make the lesson interactive by using live music where possible. Happy teaching!