Traditional/modern body beautification and Examples for Primary 1

Class: Primary One
Term: Third Term
Week: 5
Age: 6 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Cultural & Creative Arts
Curriculum Theme: Culture and Tradition
Focal competence: Enhancing decent body appearances in traditional and modern way
Key competencies/values: Creativity and Innovation; ICT and Digital Competencies
Skills:

• Making simple face designs

Previous Lesson: Cultural Ceremonies in Nigeria and Their Types
Topic: Body Beautification
Subject Matter: Meaning and examples of traditional/modern body beautification

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Identify examples of body beautification.
• Distinguish between traditional and modern examples of body beautification at a simple level.
• Differentiate between traditional and modern methods of body beautification.
• List familiar local beautification or decorative items.

Affective Domain

• Appreciate the cultural significance of traditional body beautification.
• Show interest in maintaining a neat and decent appearance.

Psychomotor Domain

• Make simple face designs using appropriate materials.
• Demonstrate simple ways of keeping the body neat.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 2025 Revised 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Relevant State Unified Scheme of Work
• Cultural and Creative Arts for Primary 1, by A. O. Bello and C. E. Okoro
• The HeadTeacher Scheme of work

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Pictures showing different hairstyles (e.g., braids, relaxed hair, natural hair)
• Pictures of people wearing beads (necklaces, wristbands, waist beads)
• Pictures of people with simple traditional body decorations (e.g., henna, tribal marks)
• Pictures of people with modern body decorations (e.g., nail polish, light makeup)
• Actual beads, ribbons, or simple decorative items
• Pencils, crayons or colours for drawing simple face designs
• Chart showing examples of traditional and modern body beautification

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson introduces pupils to the concept of body beautification, helping them understand how people enhance their appearance in different cultures and times. It fosters an appreciation for both traditional and modern practices while emphasizing the importance of safety and hygiene. Understanding these concepts helps pupils develop creativity and a sense of personal presentation.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils can identify different parts of the body and understand the importance of keeping themselves neat and clean.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Body Beautification

Meaning of Body Beautification

Body beautification means making our bodies look nice and attractive. People do this to feel good, for special events, or to show their culture.

Examples of Body Beautification

People beautify their bodies in many ways. These ways can be traditional or modern.

1. Traditional Body Beautification: These are ways people have beautified their bodies for a long time, often passed down through generations.
   1. Hairstyles: Examples include different types of braids, weaving, and threading.
   2. Beads: Wearing beads as necklaces, wristbands, or waist beads.
   3. Body painting/decoration: Using natural colours like henna to draw designs on hands or feet, or simple traditional marks.
   4. Adornments: Wearing cowries or other natural items.
2. Modern Body Beautification: These are newer ways people beautify their bodies, often using modern products and styles.
   1. Hairstyles: Examples include relaxed hair, permed hair, dyeing hair, or using hair extensions.
   2. Nail polish: Painting fingernails and toenails with different colours.
   3. Light makeup: Using powder or lip gloss.
   4. Modern jewellery: Wearing earrings, rings, or modern necklaces.

Materials Used for Body Beautification

Different materials are used for beautification:

1. Hair combs and brushes
2. Hair creams and oils
3. Beads and strings
4. Henna or natural dyes
5. Nail polish
6. Powder and lip gloss
7. Ribbons and hair clips

Reasons for Body Beautification

People beautify their bodies for different reasons:

1. To look neat and attractive.
2. For special occasions like weddings, festivals, or parties.
3. To show their culture or tradition.
4. To feel confident and happy.

Safety and Hygiene in Body Beautification

It is important to be safe and clean when beautifying our bodies:

1. Use clean tools and materials.
2. Do not share personal items like combs or brushes.
3. Wash hands before and after applying anything to the body.
4. Avoid using harmful chemicals or products.
5. Keep hair and skin clean to prevent infections.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Demonstration, Guided Practice, Question and Answer, Explanation, Observation, Picture Display, Practical Activity

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Activating Prior Knowledge

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and asks them what they do to look neat and beautiful. The teacher then introduces the topic: “Body Beautification.”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond by mentioning things like bathing, combing hair, wearing nice clothes. They listen attentively to the topic introduction.

Learning Point: Introduction to topic

Step 2: Meaning of Body Beautification

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Discussion

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains what body beautification means using simple language and examples. The teacher asks pupils what it means to look attractive.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the explanation and contribute to the discussion by giving their understanding of looking attractive.

Learning Point: Meaning of beautification

Step 3: Identifying Examples of Traditional Body Beautification

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Display/Identification

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays pictures of traditional hairstyles (e.g., braids, weaving), people wearing beads, and simple traditional body decorations. The teacher guides pupils to identify these examples.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the pictures and identify the different traditional ways people beautify their bodies.

Learning Point: Traditional beautification examples

Step 4: Identifying Examples of Modern Body Beautification

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Display/Differentiation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays pictures of modern hairstyles (e.g., relaxed hair), nail polish, and light makeup. The teacher helps pupils differentiate these from traditional examples.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the pictures and identify modern ways of body beautification, noting the differences.

Learning Point: Modern beautification examples

Step 5: Materials Used for Body Beautification

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Listing/Discussion

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher discusses with pupils the materials used for both traditional and modern body beautification, showing actual items like beads or pictures of combs and nail polish.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils name familiar local beautification items and materials they see or use.

Learning Point: Beautification materials identified

Step 6: Safety and Hygiene

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Emphasis

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher emphasizes the importance of safety and hygiene when beautifying the body, explaining why clean tools and materials are necessary.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and understand the importance of safety and cleanliness.

Learning Point: Safety and hygiene importance

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

1. What is body beautification?
2. Give two examples of traditional body beautification.
3. Give two examples of modern body beautification.
4. Why do people beautify their bodies?

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Understanding body beautification

Step 8: Note-Taking

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Writing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to copy the essential Board Summary notes on body beautification into their notebooks.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy the notes carefully into their notebooks.

Learning Point: Recording lesson notes

Step 9: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes

Teaching Skill: Reinforcement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarizes the lesson by reminding pupils that body beautification is about making ourselves look good, either traditionally or in modern ways, and that safety and hygiene are very important. The teacher encourages pupils to always keep themselves neat.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the summary and understand the main points of the lesson.

Learning Point: Lesson consolidation

Continuous Assessment/Further Study

Type: Homework

Instruction: Draw and colour two examples of body beautification you like. One should be traditional and one modern.

1. Draw a picture of a traditional hairstyle.
2. Draw a picture of someone with nail polish.
3. Write down one reason why people beautify their bodies.

Lesson Keywords

• Beautification – Making something look beautiful or attractive.
• Traditional – Ways of doing things that have been passed down for a long time.
• Modern – New or current ways of doing things.
• Hygiene – Keeping clean to stay healthy.
• Beads – Small decorative objects, often strung together to make jewellery.

Differentiation

For weaker learners, the teacher will provide more visual aids and simplify explanations, focusing on identifying just one traditional and one modern example. They will be encouraged to draw simple pictures rather than write. Faster learners will be encouraged to give more examples of materials used and discuss additional reasons why people beautify their bodies, perhaps even mentioning different cultures they know.

Suggested Lesson Videos

For further understanding, search on YouTube for:
Primary 1 body beautification traditional modern CCA

Teacher Guide for Using This Lesson Plan

Before the lesson, ensure you have a variety of clear, age-appropriate pictures showing both traditional and modern body beautification examples. These could include different hairstyles, people wearing beads, simple body art (like henna), nail polish, and light makeup. During the lesson, encourage active participation from pupils, allowing them to share their own experiences and observations. When discussing safety and hygiene, emphasize practical tips like washing hands and not sharing personal items. Guide pupils to copy the Board Summary notes during the designated note-taking time, ensuring they understand what they are writing. For weaker learners, allow them to simply point to examples or draw instead of writing. For faster learners, ask them to elaborate on the cultural significance of certain traditional practices. Always check for understanding through questions and provide positive reinforcement.