Class: Primary 5
Term: 3rd Term
Subject: Cultural And Creative Arts
Previous Lesson:
Topic: Materials For Building Traditional Houses And Warm Up Exercise For Dance
Content/Learning Area: Materials For Building Traditional Houses And Warm Up Exercise for Dance
Time Allocation: 40 minutes

performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain: List common materials used in building traditional houses and explain the meaning of warm-up exercise for dance.
Affective Domain: Show recognition for local building practices and cultural dance activities.
Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate basic warm-up movements used before dancing.
Social Domain: Participate in group discussions and movement activities during warm-up exercises.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of work
NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
Online Information from: Rockstar Academy – Dance Warm Up Tips and Why it is important To Do
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will use the following:

Samples or pictures of mud, thatch, and wood
Videos or charts showing traditional houses
Pictures and video clips of people doing warm-up exercises
A whistle and space for movement
Flashcards

Rationale for the Lesson

this lesson helps pupils appreciate traditional construction techniques and understand the importance of preparing the body before dancing.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils are familiar with different types of houses and have participated in simple cultural dances and exercises in previous classes.

Lesson content

Materials For Building Traditional Houses And Warm Up Exercise For Dance

Traditional houses are built using local and natural materials found in the habitat. The following are materials used for building traditional houses:

Mud
Thatch
Bamboo
Palm leaves
Sticks
Clay
Grass
Wood
Raffia palms
Cow dung
Stone

Importance of Warm-Up Exercise

Warm-up is the light movement or exercise we do before dancing to prepare our body. The following are importance Of warm-up exercise:

It prepares the body for dance
it prevents injury
It makes the body flexible
It helps the heart beat faster
It makes dancing easy
It improves blood circulation
It enhances performance
It increases mental focus

Types of Warm-Up Exercises

There are different simple movements we can do before dancing. Examples are:

Arm circles
Neck rotation
Waist twist
Jumping jacks
Knee bends
Stretching
Toe touching
Running on the spot
Ankle rotations
Shoulder shrugs
Leg swings

Teaching Methods

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

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 village boy building a house with his father and dancing
Pupils’ Activity: Listen to the story and answer questions

Step 2: Clarification of Traditional Materials

time: 7 mins
Teaching skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: explains materials used for traditional houses using pictures
Pupils’ Activity: Observe and listen attentively

Step 3: importance of Warm-Up Exercises

Time: 7 mins
Teaching Skill: Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: Explains and shows benefits of warm-up before dance
Pupils’ Activity: Listen and share their own ideas

Step 4: Examples of Warm-Up Exercises

Time: 10 mins
teaching Skill: Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: Leads pupils in demonstrating simple warm-up exercises
Pupils’ Activity: Participate actively in warm-up routines

Step 5: Note-Taking

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Note Writing
Teacher’s Activity: Guides pupils to write down the class note in their exercise books
Pupils’ Activity: Copy the notes neatly into books

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Asks questions on materials and warm-up exercises
Pupils’ Activity: Answer questions and demonstrate warm-ups

Objective-aligned checks:

List common materials used in building traditional houses and explain the meaning of warm-up exercise for dance.
Show recognition for local building practices and cultural dance activities.
Demonstrate basic warm-up movements used before dancing.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Instructional, Social
Teacher’s Activity: Summarises lesson and encourages pupils to use warm-up before dance and appreciate culture
Pupils’ Activity: Listen and ask final questions

Lesson Keywords

Mud – soft wet earth used to build walls
thatch – dry grass used to cover roofs
Warm-up – easy exercises done before dance
Flexible – able to bend easily without breaking
Traditional – from our culture or old way of life
Construction – the process of building something
Movement – an act of changing position

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

List four materials used in building traditional houses
State three reasons for warming up before dance
Mention four types of warm-up exercises
Demonstrate any two warm-up movements
Say one reason why traditional houses are critically important

Assignment/Homework

Find out what materials are used to build houses in your community.
Practice three different warm-up exercises at home.
Draw a traditional house and label the materials used.

Differentiation

For slower learners: The teacher will support slower learners with visual aids and guide them during demonstrations.
For advanced learners: fast learners lead group warm-up activities and research other traditional building techniques.
For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use videos, verbal instructions, and hands-on activities to cater to different learning styles.

Note for teachers

Ensure enough space is available for movement and pupils are not overcrowded during practical warm-up. Reinforce safety during demonstrations.