Creating and Performing

Indigenous Kenyan Crafts - Pottery in coil technique

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

- Describe coil techniques in pottery
- Identify different pottery items modeled using coil technique
- Appreciate and Show interest in indigenous pottery techniques

- In groups learners are guided to Study pottery items from actual and virtual sources
- Analyze coil technique through observation of samples
- Watch video clips showing pottery items modeled using coil technique
- Discuss features of coil technique in pottery

Why is clay the preferred material for pottery?

spotlight grade 9  pg 136.
- Digital resources
- Sample pottery items
- Pictures and videos

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Creating and Performing

Indigenous Kenyan Crafts - Preparing clay

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

- Source clay from the environment
- Prepare clay by removing impurities
- Appreciate and Demonstrate responsibility in clay preparation

In groups learners are guided to  Source clay from the environment
- Remove impurities from clay (stones, sticks, plant materials)
- Dry, crush, and sieve clay
- Mix clay with water and prepare for modeling

How is clay prepared for pottery?

spotlight  grade 9 pg 137. 
- Digital resources
- Clay samples
- Tools for clay preparation

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

Creating and Performing

Indigenous Kenyan Crafts - Modeling vessels

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

- Make coils of uniform thickness
- Join clay coils to form a vessel
-Appreciate the creativity in Creating vessel shapes using coil technique

In groups learners are guided to make a sketch of intended vessel shape
- Roll clay coils of uniform thickness
- Create the base of the vessel
- Join coils systematically to build the vessel walls

How are coils fixed to model a vessel?

-spotlight grade 9 page139 Digital resources
- Clay
- Modeling tools

- Observation - Practical assessment - Product evaluation

Creating and Performing

Indigenous Kenyan Crafts - Decorating vessels

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

- Decorate slightly dry clay vessels
- Apply incising decoration techniques
- Appreciate and Show creativity in vessel decoration

In groups learners are guided to watch videos on incising decoration techniques        -Apply incising decoration techniques on vessels
- Create patterns through decorative techniques
- Allow vessels to dry under shade
- Compare different decoration patterns

How can clay vessels be decorated?

spotlight grade9  pg 143
- Digital resources
- Clay vessels
- Decorating tools

- Observation - Practical assessment - Creativity evaluation

Creating and Performing

Indigenous Kenyan Crafts - Firing pottery

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

- Describe the firing process for pottery
- Fire completely dry vessels using an open pit kiln
- Appreciate and apply safety measures during firing

 In pairs learners are guided to Prepare an open pit kiln for firing
- Arrange vessels for firing
- Build and light the fire for the kiln
- Monitor the firing process and observe safety protocols

Why is firing important in pottery making?

- spotlight grade9  page 145  Digital resources
- Dry clay vessels
- Firewood and safety equipment

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

Creating and Performing

Indigenous Kenyan Crafts - Weaving introduction

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

- Describe weaving techniques for fabric making
- Identify warp and weft in woven fabrics
- Appreciate weaving as an indigenous craft

In groups learners are guided to Study samples of woven fabrics
- Identify warp and weft threads in various woven items
- watch video clips about twill weave structure                    Examine twill weave structure and patterns
- Discuss how fabrics are woven

How is a fabric woven?

-spotlight grade9  page 147 Digital resources
- Woven fabric samples
- Twill weave diagrams

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Creating and Performing

Indigenous Kenyan Crafts - Frame loom making

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

- Make a wooden meter joint frame loom
- Demonstrate by Spacing nails evenly on the frame loom
-Appreciate and demonstrate precision in loom construction

In pairs of two learners are guided to measure and cut timber pieces for the frame
- Join pieces to create a meter joint frame
- Fix nails at equal spacing on opposite sides
- Ensure proper alignment of the frame and nails

How is a frame loom made for weaving?

spotlight  grade9 pg 148
- Digital resources
- Timber pieces
- Nails, hammer, and measuring tools

- Observation - Practical assessment - Product evaluation

Creating and Performing

Indigenous Kenyan Crafts - Twill weaving

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

- Set up warps on the frame loom
- Weave fabric using 2/1 twill technique
- Appreciate and apply creativity in fabric creation

In groups learners are guided to  Fix warp threads on the loom
- Interlace weft threads following 2/1 twill pattern
- Press weft threads close together after each row
- Create unique patterns through twill weaving

How is the 2/1 twill weaving technique executed?

spotlight grade 9 pg 151                   - Digital resources
- Frame loom
- Weaving threads

- Observation - Practical assessment - Product evaluation

Creating and Performing

Indigenous Kenyan Crafts - Display and critique

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

- Display own and others' crafted items
- Critique woven fabrics constructively
- Appreciate and Value indigenous crafting techniques

In groups learners are guided to display completed pottery and woven items
-in pairs learners are guided to  discuss techniques used in creating the items
- Provide constructive feedback on displayed works
- Appreciate the cultural value of indigenous crafts

How can we evaluate the quality of indigenous crafts?

spotlight grade 9 pg154
- Digital resources
- Completed craft items
- Display materials

- Observation - Oral presentations - Peer assessment

Creating and Performing

Indigenous Kenyan Crafts - Self-assessment

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

- Assess personal progress in crafting skills
- Identify areas of strength and improvement
- Appreciate and value continuous skill development

- Complete self-assessment forms on crafting skills
- Reflect on the pottery and weaving processes
- individually identify successes and challenges experienced
- Set goals for future skill development

What skills have been developed through indigenous crafts activities?

spotlight grade9 page 155                   - Digital resources
- Self-assessment forms
- Reflection journals

- Observation - Self-assessment - Written reflections

Creating and Performing

Swimming - Standing dive technique

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

- Describe the body position in standing dive
- Identify the phases of standing dive
- Appreciate and show interest in learning standing dive

- Study pictures of standing dive positions
- watch videos clips about standing dive positions.             -Identify body positioning and alignment
- Watch demonstrations of standing dive phases
- In pairs learners are guided discuss safety measures for diving

How can swimming skills be performed safely?

spotlight grade 9 pg 156
- Digital resources
- Pictures and videos
- Safety guidelines

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Creating and Performing

Swimming - Standing dive practice

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

- Demonstrate the preparation phase of standing dive
- Practice the standing dive technique
- Appreciate and apply safety measures during diving

-In groups learners are guided to  Practice the starting position for standing dive
- Demonstrate proper body alignment
- Practice diving techniques progressively
- Observe safety protocols during practice

What are the phases of the standing dive?

spotlight grade 9  page 157.
- Digital resources
- Swimming pool (if available)
- Safety equipment

- Observation - Practical assessment - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing

Swimming - Land dive activity

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

- Perform standing dive while observing safety
- Apply correct technique in dive execution
- Appreciate and show confidence in diving skills

in pairs leaners are guided to Practice standing dive on land
- Perform standing dive in groups
- Share constructive feedback on performance
- Demonstrate proper entry technique

How can standing dive technique be improved?

spotlight pg160     
- Digital resources
- Practice area
- Safety equipment

- Observation - Practical assessment - Self-evaluation

Creating and Performing

Swimming - Butterfly stroke introduction

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

- Describe the butterfly stroke movement
- Identify the body position for butterfly stroke
- Appreciate the skill and show interest in learning butterfly stroke

In groups learners are guided to watch video clips on butterfly stroke
- Observe the body movement in butterfly stroke
- Identify key features of the stroke
- Discuss coordination required for butterfly stroke

Why is synchrony important in butterfly stroke?

spotlight grade 9 pg 158
- Digital resources
- Swimming videos
- Diagrams and charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Creating and Performing

Swimming - Butterfly body position

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

- Demonstrate the body position for butterfly stroke
- Maintain proper streamlined position
- appreciate the skill and apply correct body wave movement

In groups learners are guided to Practice the prone floating streamlined position
- Maintain horizontal body position
- Practice body wave movement
- Position head with eyes looking down

How should the body be positioned for butterfly stroke?

spotlight grade 9 pg159
- Digital resources
- Swimming pool
- Floating aids

- Observation - Practical assessment - Individual evaluation

Creating and Performing

Swimming - Butterfly arm action

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

- Demonstrate butterfly stroke arm action
- Perform the pull and recovery phases
- Appreciate and Coordinate arm movements effectively

In groups learners are guided to watch video clips about arm action  for butterfly stroke.                                      In pairs learners are guided to  Practice arm action for butterfly stroke
- Perform the pull phase in semi-circular motion
- Practice arm recovery over water
- Apply proper hand entry technique

How is arm action performed in butterfly stroke?

spotlight page 162   
- Digital resources
- Swimming pool
- Demonstration videos

- Observation - Practical assessment - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing

Swimming - Butterfly leg action

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

- Identify dolphin kick for butterfly stroke
- Demonstrate correct leg movement techniques
- Appreciate the skill of Performing whipping action with feet

In groups learners are guided to Practice dolphin kick for butterfly stroke
- Keep legs close together during kicks
- Perform up and down movement with bent knees
- Practice whipping action with feet

How is the dolphin kick executed in butterfly stroke?

spotlight page 163.  
- Digital resources
- Swimming pool
- Kick boards

- Observation - Practical assessment - Individual evaluation

Creating and Performing

Swimming - Butterfly coordination

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

- Coordinate breathing, arm and leg actions
- Apply proper timing in stroke execution
-Appreciate the creativity and perform complete butterfly stroke technique

 In groups learners are guided to coordinate leg kick, breathing and arm action
- Apply two leg kicks for each arm pull
- Coordinate breathing with arm recovery
- Practice rhythm in stroke execution

How are the components of butterfly stroke coordinated?

spotlight grade 9 pg 165
- Digital resources
- Swimming pool
- Demonstration videos

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group evaluation

Creating and Performing

Swimming - Complete stroke practice

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

- Perform complete butterfly stroke
- demonstrate by applying proper technique in all phases
- Appreciate swimming as a life skill

In groups learners are guided to Perform butterfly stroke in groups
- Share constructive feedback on performance
- Practice the complete stroke with proper technique
- Apply safety measures while swimming

What is the importance of swimming as a life skill?

spotlight grade 9 pg 166
- Digital resources
- Swimming pool
- Safety equipment

- Observation - Practical assessment - Self and peer evaluation

Creating and Performing

Kenyan Indigenous Games - Board games introduction

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

- Identify types of indigenous board games in Kenya
- Demonstrate the cultural significance of board games
- Appreciate and show interest in indigenous board games

In groups learners are guided to Study pictures of indigenous board games
- Watch video clips on demonstrations of board games
- Discuss the skills observed in the games
- Identify various board game types

How do indigenous board games enhance mental relaxation?

spotlight grade 9 pg 167
- Digital resources
- Pictures and videos
- Sample board games

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Creating and Performing

Kenyan Indigenous Games - Bao game

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

- Describe the Bao board game structure
- Demostrate the rules of playing Bao
- Appreciate the and apply strategic thinking in Bao game

In groups learners are guided to Study the structure of Bao boards
- Learn the rules of Bao game
- Practice playing Bao in pairs
- Develop strategic approaches to the game

Why are board games considered indigenous games?

-spotlight grade 9 pg 168  
- Digital resources
- Bao boards or improvised materials
- Seeds or stones

- Observation - Practical assessment - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing

Kenyan Indigenous Games - Shisima game

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

- Describe the Shisima board game structure
- Practice  the rules of playing Shisima
- Appreciate the skill and apply strategic skills in shisima game

In groups learners are guided to study the structure of Shisima boards
- Learn the rules of Shisima game
- Practice playing Shisima in pairs
- Develop winning strategies

How is Shisima different from other board games?

spotlight page 170
- Digital resources
- Shisima boards or improvised materials
- Game pieces

- Observation - Practical assessment - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing

Kenyan Indigenous Games - Draughts game

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

- Describe the draughts board game structure
- Practice  the rules of playing draughts
-Appreciate and  apply strategic thinking in draughts game

In groups learners are guided to Study the structure of draughts boards
- Learn the rules of draughts game
- Practice playing draughts in pairs
- Develop strategic gameplay approaches

How does draughts promote strategic thinking?

spotlight grade 9 pg 170\172
- Digital resources
- Draughts boards
- Game pieces

- Observation - Practical assessment - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing

Kenyan Indigenous Games - Improvising board games

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

- Create improvised board games using local materials
- Demonstrate creativity in game design
- Appreciate the creativity apply problem-solving skills in resource utilization

In groups learners are guided  to Improvise various boards for indigenous games
- Use sand, wood, paper or other materials
- Create game pieces from available materials
- Test improvised board games

How can we create board games using local materials?

spotlight grade 9 pg 176
- Digital resources
- Local materials (wood, sand, paper)
- Tools for improvisation

- Observation - Practical assessment - Creativity evaluation

Creating and Performing

Kenyan Indigenous Games - Games with music

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

- Play indigenous board games to background music
- Demonstrate how music enhances game experience
- Appreciate the integration of music and games

In groups learners are guided to Create suitable indoor settings for games
- Use music system for rhythmical accompaniment
- Play board games with background music
- Experience emotional aspects of game playing

How does music enhance the board game experience?

spotlight grade 9 pg 176
- Digital resources
- Music system
- Board games
- Indoor game setting

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group evaluation

Creating and Performing

Kenyan Indigenous Games - Mental health benefits

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

- dentify the role of indigenous board games for mental health
- demonstrate mental health benefits of board games
- Value indigenous games as stress relievers

In groups learners are guided to Discuss mental health benefits of board games
- Identify social bonding aspects of games
- Explore stress relief functions of games
- Create posters highlighting benefits of games

How do indigenous board games contribute to mental health?

spotlight page 177
- Digital resources
- Flashcards of benefits
- Art materials for posters

- Observation - Oral presentations - Written assignments

Creating and Performing

Kenyan Indigenous Games - Extended activities

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

- Organize board game competitions
- Demonstrate mastery of indigenous games
- Appreciate and Promote indigenous games in the community

in groups learners are guided to organize and participate in board game competitions
- Teach peers indigenous board games
- Discuss ways to promote indigenous games
- Document traditional games from community members

What is the importance of preserving indigenous games?

-spotlight page 177
- Digital resources
- Board games
- Documentation materials

- Observation - Practical assessment - Project evaluation

Creating and Performing

Kenyan Indigenous Games - Self-assessment

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

- Identify personal skills in indigenous games
- Demonstrate game progress and game mastery
- Appreciate the cultural value of indigenous games

In pairs learners are guided to Complete self-assessment on indigenous games skills
- Reflect on learning experiences
- Identify areas of strength and improvement
- Set goals for continued engagement with indigenous games

What skills have you developed through indigenous games?

spotlight pg 177
- Digital resources
- Self-assessment forms
- Reflection journals

- Observation - Self-assessment - Written reflections

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Play performance

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

- Identify  the concept of analyzing a play performance
-Demonstrate the criteria for evaluating a play
-Appreciate and show interest in examining theatrical performances

In groups learners are guided to Research on the criteria for evaluating a play
- Study the criteria table for play analysis
- Discuss elements including theme, story, conflict, language, and characters
- Create an analytical checklist for play evaluation

Why is analysis an important skill in Creative Arts and Sports?

-spotlight grade 9 pg 178
- Digital resources
- Sample analytical criteria
- Play performance videos

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Ethical practices in sports

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

- Define ethical practices in sports
- Demonstrate how anti-doping is an ethical issue
- Appreciate and apply criteria to evaluate ethical issues

In groups learners are guided to Study ethical practices in sports focusing on integrity and fairness
- Research on doping and anti-doping measures
- Analyze anti-doping using criteria on fairness, integrity, and responsibility
- Discuss impacts on athletes, coaches, and fans

How can examining ethical issues improve sports integrity?

spotlight grade 9 pg181
- Digital resources
- Anti-doping materials
- Analytical criteria table

- Observation - Group discussions - Written analysis

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Music analysis

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

- Identify elements for analyzing vocal music
- Demonstrate how to analyze a solo vocal piece using criteria
- Appreciate the value of musical analysis

In groups learners are guided to Study criteria for analyzing solo vocal music
- Examine elements like key, meter, tempo, dynamics, and phrases
- Analyze the score "Ten Little Indians"
- Listen to solo vocal performances and apply analytical skills

How do musical elements contribute to a quality performance?

spotlight grade 9 pg 181-183
- Digital resources
- Music scores
- Audio recordings

- Observation - Practical assessment - Written analysis

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Artwork critique

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

- identify the process of critiquing exhibited artwork
- Demonstrate by applying guidelines for art critique
- Appreciate the skill and show constructive feedback on artworks

In groups learners are guided to Study the guidelines for critiquing artwork
- Analyze exhibited artworks using established criteria
- Examine artistic elements, materials, and techniques
- Document strengths and suggestions for improvement

Why is critiquing important for artistic development?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 166)
- Digital resources
- Artwork samples
- Critiquing checklists

- Observation - Written critiques - Peer evaluation

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Creating art catalogues

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

- Explain the purpose of art catalogues
- Demonstrate and Create a catalogue for exhibited artwork
- Appreciate the creativity in organizing artistic information systematically

In groups learners are guided to Study the concept and function of art catalogues
- Gather information about artworks (artist, type, materials, theme)
- Design and create catalogues for sample artworks
- Present completed catalogues to the class

How does a catalogue enhance art appreciation?

spotlight grade 9 pg 185
- Digital resources
- Sample catalogues
- Design materials

- Observation - Project assessment - Peer evaluation

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Ethical issues

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

- Identify ethical issues in Creative Arts and Sports
- Analyze the impact of unethical practices
- Appreciate and value ethical conduct in creative expression

In groups learners are guide to Research ethical issues in Creative Arts (copyright, plagiarism, exploitation)
- Examine ethical issues in Sports (doping, inequality, gambling)
- Discuss consequences of unethical practices
- Develop guidelines for ethical conduct

What are the impacts of ethical/unethical practices in Creative Arts and Sports?

spotlight pg 186
- Digital resources
- Case studies
- Ethical guidelines

- Observation - Group discussions - Written reflections

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Value of analysis

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

- Appreciate the role of analysis in Creative Arts and Sports
- Reflect on personal growth through analytical skills
- Appreciate he skill and evaluate individual progress in analytical competencies

In groups learners are guided to discuss the value of analysis in enhancing appreciation
- Study flashcards on benefits of analysis
- Complete self-assessment on analytical skills
- Create personal development goals for continued growth

How does analysis add value to Creative Arts and Sports?

spotlight pg 186
- Digital resources
- Self-assessment forms
- Reflection journals

- Observation - Self-assessment - Written reflections