Meaning And Materials Of Papier Mache And Tools For Environment Care for Primary 4

class: Primary 4
Term: 3rd Term
Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts
Curriculum Theme: Cultural And Creative Arts
Previous Lesson: Steps Involved In Still Life Drawing And How To Play
Topic: Meaning And Materials Of Papier Mache And Tools For Surroundings
Content/Learning Area: Papier mache (definition and materials), Materials/Tools for environment care
Time Allocation: 40 minutes

Performance objectives

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

• Cognitive Domain: Explain the meaning of papier mache
• Affective Domain: Show interest in creating useful objects with papier mache
• Psychomotor Domain: Identify and list materials used in making papier mache and environment care tools
• Social Domain: Cooperate in groups while discussing and identifying environmental care tools

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 Details from: Wikipedia – Papier-mâché
• Relevant Textbooks

instructional Materials

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

• Samples of papier mache crafts
• Newspapers,glue,water,bowls,and brushes
• Brooms,dustpans,rakes,shovels
• Pictures and charts showing the tools and papier mache items

Rationale for the Lesson

understanding papier mache helps pupils create useful art from waste. Knowing environment tools teaches cleanliness and care for surroundings.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have seen paper artworks and used home cleaning tools like brooms and dustpans.

Lesson Content

Meaning and materials of Papier Mache and Tools for Environment

Papier mache is a soft mixture of paper and glue used to make art and craft.

materials for Making Papier Mache

Papier mache is made using simple things found at home. The following are materials used:

1. Old newspapers
2. water
3. Glue
4. Flour
5. Bowls
6. Paint
7. Brushes
8. Balloons (for shaping)
9. Vaseline (to prevent sticking)
10. Sandpaper (for smoothing)

Tools for environment Care

These tools help keep the school and home environment clean. They include:

1. Broom
2. Dustpan
3. Rake
4. Shovel
5. Waste bin
6. Mop
7. Bucket
8. Hand Gloves
9. Wheel Barrow
10. Garden Fork

Papier-Mâché and Environment-Care Tools

Papier-mâché is a modelling material made from paper pieces or pulp joined with paste and dried into shape. Materials may include waste paper, flour paste or safe glue, water, a bowl, brush, mould and paint.

Brooms, rakes, bins, dustpans, gloves and wheelbarrows help care for the environment. Art tools and cleaning tools have different jobs, although reusing clean paper for craft can reduce waste. Wash hands after paste work and never use a sharp or dirty waste item.

Teaching Methods

To deliver this lesson,‌ ⁤the teacher will⁤ adopt⁤ the following methods: Discussion, Lecture, Storytelling, Explanation, Visual Aids, Group Work

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 short story of a boy who made a flower vase using old paper.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and respond to the story

Step 2: Meaning of Papier Mache

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: explanation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains papier mache and its use in making art.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and ask questions

Step 3: Materials for Papier Mache

Time: 7 mins
Teaching Skill: Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows real materials used in making papier mache and names them.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe and name the materials

Step 4: Tools for Environment Care

Time: 8 mins
Teaching Skill: Discussion,Visual Aid
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays charts and real tools for cleaning and explains their use.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify and discuss the tools

Step 5: Group Identification Activity

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Group Work
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher groups pupils and asks them to sort real tools and materials appropriately.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils work in groups and perform the sorting activity

Step 6: Note-Taking

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Writing
Teacher’s activity: Teacher dictates the short class notes clearly on the board.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy notes into their books

Step 7: Evaluation/review

Time: 4 mins
Teaching Skill: Assessment
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher asks questions from the lesson and gives a task to list tools and materials.Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer and complete task

Objective-aligned checks:

1. Explain the meaning of papier mache.
2. Identify and list materials used in making papier mache and environment care tools.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Instructional, Social
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher reviews the lesson and encourages pupils to recycle paper for art creation.Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond and express what they learned

Lesson keywords

• Papier mache – Paper and glue mixture used for craft
• Recycle – Use waste materials to make something new
• Environment – Our surroundings including school and home
• Tools – Things used to work or clean
• Broom – Tool used to sweep the ground

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

1. What is papier mache?
2. Mention two materials used to make papier mache.
3. List three tools used to keep the environment clean.
4. What is the use of a broom?
5. Group the following into papier mache materials and cleaning tools: glue, rake, paint, mop, newspaper.

Assignment/Homework

1. collect old newspapers and bring them to the next class.
2. Draw and label three tools used for environmental cleanliness.
3. Write a short paragraph on why it is significant to keep our environment clean.

Differentiation

• For slower learners: Pair pupils who need help with others in group work and show real samples for better understanding.
• For advanced learners: Challenge pupils to design a new tool for environmental cleanliness and explain its use.
• For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use visual aids, storytelling, and hands-on activities to cater to different learning styles.

Note for Teachers

Use real items and pictures to make the lesson practical. Engage pupils in sorting activities to reinforce their learning.