Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

Introduction to Creative Arts and Sports - Categories of Creative Arts and Sports

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Describe categories of Creative Arts and Sports 
- Identify the activities that show different categories of Creative Arts and Sports 
- Show interest in learning about the categories of Creative Arts and Sports

- Study pictures of different Creative Arts and Sports activities 
- Discuss what is happening in each picture 
- Identify activities showing Visual Arts, Music and Dance, Drama and Film, and Sports categories 
- Describe the categories of Creative Arts and Sports

How are the categories of Creative Arts and Sports expressed in daily life?

- Hummingbird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 1 
- Digital devices 
- Pictures showing categories of Creative Arts and Sports
- Hummingbird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 2 
- Internet access

- Observation  - Oral questions  - Written assignments

Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

Introduction to Creative Arts and Sports - Categories of Creative Arts and Sports
Introduction to Creative Arts and Sports - Relationships among the categories of Creative Arts and Sports

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Describe the styles and techniques used in Visual Arts activities 
- Identify the games played in Sports activities 
- Show interest in exploring different categories of Creative Arts and Sports

- Describe the styles and techniques used in Visual Arts activities 
- Identify the games played in Sports activities 
- Describe the instruments and styles of dance used in Music and Dance 
- Discuss the elements of story in Drama and Film

How do different categories of Creative Arts and Sports serve society?

- Hummingbird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 3 
- Charts and pictures showing different artistic styles and techniques 
- Reference materials
- Hummingbird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 4 
- Pictures showing relationships among categories 
- Charts

- Observation  - Oral questions  - Written assignments

Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

Introduction to Creative Arts and Sports - Relationships among the categories of Creative Arts and Sports
Introduction to Creative Arts and Sports - Making a Collage/photo montage

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Read and analyze a story about relationships among Creative Arts categories 
- Identify relationships among categories from the story 
- Show interest in the interconnectedness of Creative Arts and Sports

- Read a story about integration of different Creative Arts forms 
- Identify the relationship among categories of Creative Arts and Sports according to the story 
- Write main points in exercise book 
- Discuss how creative forms complement each other

Why is it important to understand the relationships among the categories of Creative Arts and Sports?

- Hummingbird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 5 
- Story text 
- Exercise books
- Sample collage works 
- Various textured materials

- Observation  - Written assignments  - Reading comprehension assessment

Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

Introduction to Creative Arts and Sports - Making a Collage/photo montage

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Gather appropriate materials for creating a collage 
- Create a collage chart on categories of Creative Arts and Sports 
- Demonstrate creativity in arranging materials for a collage

- Gather materials: poster board, glue, scissors, magazines, newspapers, fabric scraps, buttons, yarn, etc. 
- Cut out images and materials related to Creative Arts and Sports 
- Arrange them on poster board according to categories 
- Paste the images creatively, overlapping some areas for visual interest

How can a collage effectively represent the different categories of Creative Arts and Sports?

- Hummingbird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 6 
- Large poster board 
- Glue, scissors 
- Magazines, newspapers 
- Fabric scraps, buttons, yarn
- Hummingbird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 7 
- Completed collages 
- Display area 
- Evaluation forms

- Observation  - Practical assessment  - Creative process assessment

Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

Components of Creative Arts and Sports - Elements of a story

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Identify elements of a story from a given text 
- Describe the characters, setting, plot and theme from the story 
- Show interest in analyzing story elements

- Read a story about Max and his journey to healthy living 
- Identify the characters in the story 
- Discuss the place and time when the story happened 
- Analyze the flow of activities in the story 
- Discuss the lesson learned from the story

How do the elements of a story work together to deliver a message?

- Hummingbird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 8 
- Story text 
- Reference materials on story elements

- Observation  - Oral questions  - Written assignments  - Reading comprehension assessment

Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

Components of Creative Arts and Sports - Elements of a story

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Define the main elements of a story 
- Identify main and supporting characters in a story 
- Appreciate how characters contribute to story development

- Discuss character as an element of a story 
- Identify main character and supporting characters 
- Write brief descriptions of each character 
- Explain their roles in the story 
- Read a storybook or watch a narrative performance to identify characters

What makes characters essential to a story?

- Hummingbird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 9 
- Storybooks 
- Video recordings of narrative performances 
- Character analysis worksheets

- Observation  - Oral questions  - Written assignments  - Analysis exercises

Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

Components of Creative Arts and Sports - Elements of a story

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Describe setting as an element of a story 
- Analyze the plot structure of a story 
- Show interest in how story elements enhance storytelling

- Discuss setting as where and when the story takes place 
- Identify time, place, and environmental details 
- Draw or describe the setting of a story 
- Discuss how the setting affects the story 
- Analyze plot as sequence of events (beginning, middle, end) 
- Identify theme as central idea of the story

How does the setting influence the development of a story?

- Hummingbird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 10 
- Drawing materials 
- Sample stories with different settings 
- Plot diagrams

- Observation  - Oral questions  - Drawing assessment  - Plot analysis exercises

Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

Components of Creative Arts and Sports - Elements of a story

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Listen attentively to a story 
- Identify the elements in the story 
- Appreciate storytelling as an art form

- Listen to the story about the Gruffalo 
- Identify the characters in the story 
- Discuss the place and time when the story happened 
- Analyze what happens in the story 
- Determine the lesson of the story

How do different story elements contribute to the overall message?

- Hummingbird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 11 
- Audio/video of the Gruffalo story 
- Story analysis worksheets 
- Digital devices

- Observation  - Oral questions  - Listening comprehension assessment  - Story analysis assessment

Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

Components of Creative Arts and Sports - Coordination and strength in physical fitness

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Define strength and coordination as components of physical fitness 
- Identify exercises that develop strength and coordination 
- Show interest in fitness activities

- Define strength and coordination 
- Observe pictures of learners performing different exercises 
- Identify exercises that develop strength and coordination 
- Name other exercises that develop these fitness components 
- Watch videos showcasing coordination and strength exercises

How do coordination and strength contribute to overall fitness?

- Hummingbird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 11 
- Pictures showing strength and coordination exercises 
- Digital devices 
- Videos on fitness exercises

- Observation  - Oral questions  - Written assignments  - Practical assessment

Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

Components of Creative Arts and Sports - Coordination and strength in physical fitness

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Demonstrate push-ups as a strength exercise 
- Perform wall tossing as a coordination exercise 
- Show willingness to participate in fitness activities

- Demonstrate push-ups for developing strength 
- Practice correct push-up technique 
- Demonstrate wall tossing for developing coordination 
- Practice wall tossing technique alternating hands 
- Perform multiple sets of each exercise

What safety considerations are important when performing fitness exercises?

- Hummingbird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 12 
- Open space for exercises 
- Small balls for wall tossing 
- Wall for tossing exercises 
- Exercise mats

- Observation  - Practical assessment  - Performance assessment  - Peer assessment

Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

Components of Creative Arts and Sports - Coordination and strength in physical fitness

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Demonstrate jumping rope as a coordination exercise 
- Perform jumping jacks for coordination 
- Appreciate the importance of regular exercise

- Demonstrate jumping rope technique 
- Practice jumping rope focusing on hand-foot coordination 
- Demonstrate jumping jacks 
- Practice jumping jacks focusing on leg and hand coordination 
- Maintain steady pace during exercises

How can coordination exercises improve daily activities?

- Hummingbird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 13 
- Jump ropes 
- Open space for exercises 
- Exercise mats 
- Timing devices

- Observation  - Practical assessment  - Performance assessment  - Coordination assessment

Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports

Components of Creative Arts and Sports - Note values and their rest

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Identify the treble staff and treble clef 
- Draw the treble clef correctly 
- Show interest in music notation

- Study the treble staff with five horizontal lines and four spaces 
- Identify the treble clef sign 
- Discuss instruments that use the treble clef 
- Practice drawing the treble clef 
- Draw treble clefs on given staff

Why is the treble staff important in music notation?

- Hummingbird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 14 
- Charts showing the treble staff 
- Music manuscript paper 
- Examples of treble clef notation

- Observation  - Practical assessment  - Drawing assessment  - Written exercises

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Picture Making - Drawing: Line, tone and balance

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

- Discuss line, tone and balance as elements and principles of Art
- Analyze elements of art in sample drawings
- Show interest in exploring elements of art

- Explore virtual and actual sample drawings to analyze elements and principles of Art (line, tone/value and balance)
- Discuss how artists use line, tone and balance in artwork
- Identify the elements and principles of Art in various sample drawings

How is balance achieved in drawing?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 27
- Sample drawings
- Digital devices for virtual samples
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 28
- Drawing books
- Pencils and other dry media

- Observation - Oral questions - Group discussions

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Picture Making - Drawing: Line, tone and balance

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

- Create tone on a drawing using smudging technique
- Apply tonal variation in a composition
- Show creativity in blending tones

- Create tone on compositions using smudging technique
- Consider blending of tone and tonal variation
- Use paper stamps for smudging from dark shade to light areas

What techniques can be used to create tone in drawings?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 29
- Drawings from previous lesson
- Tissue paper/paper stamps
- Charcoal sticks/pencils
- Erasers for highlighting

- Practical work - Observation - Self-assessment

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Picture Making - Painting: Cool and warm colors

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

- Analyze cool and warm colors in the color wheel
- Identify the symbolism of different colors
- Develop interest in color theory

- Study the color wheel to identify cool and warm colors
- Discuss the symbolism of different colors
- Analyze how colors make them feel
- Discuss favorite colors and their associations

How do colors affect mood and emotions?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 30
- Color wheel charts
- Digital resources showing color symbolism
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 31
- Sample landscape paintings
- Digital resources showing color in landscapes

- Question and answer - Group discussions - Oral presentations

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Picture Making - Painting: Cool and warm colors

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

- Draw an imaginative seascape for painting
- Plan the use of cool colors in a painting
- Show creativity in composition planning

- Draw an imaginative seascape using pencil on paper or canvas
- Plan the composition with consideration of foreground, middle ground and background
- Prepare to use cool colors in the painting

How do artists plan and compose landscape paintings?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 32
- Drawing paper/canvas
- Pencils
- Sample seascape images
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 33
- Watercolor paints
- Paintbrushes
- Water containers
- Palettes

- Practical work - Observation - Individual assessment

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Picture Making - Painting: Cool and warm colors

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

- Draw and paint a landscape using warm colors
- Apply color theory to create visual interest
- Show patience and attention to detail in painting

- Draw an imaginative landscape and paint using warm colors
- Apply warm colors to different areas of the composition
- Add texture to the painting
- Compare effects of warm colors to cool colors from previous work

How can artists use warm colors to convey different times of day in landscapes?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 34
- Drawing paper/canvas
- Watercolor paints
- Paintbrushes
- Water containers

- Practical assessment - Teacher observation - Self-evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Picture Making - Painting: Cool and warm colors

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

- Mount paintings using mat mounting technique
- Display paintings for exhibition
- Appreciate own and others' pictorial compositions

- Find cardboard or hard card slightly bigger than paintings
- Mark mounting area leaving at least 2 cm around artwork
- Stick paintings at the center of mounting boards
- Display mounted artworks and discuss as a class

How does proper presentation enhance artwork appreciation?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 35
- Recyclable cardboard
- Manila or sugar paper
- Glue sticks
- Completed paintings

- Group critique - Peer assessment - Teacher evaluation - Exhibition participation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Rhythm - Time signature

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

- Identify time signature in a rhythmic pattern
- Explain the purpose of time signature in music
- Show interest in understanding musical notation

- Clap two-beat rhythm while saying 1-2, 1-2
- Observe and discuss time signature in written music
- Identify parts and symbols in a rhythmic pattern
- Write rhythmic patterns on a treble staff in 2/4 time

What constitutes rhythm in music?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 38
- Charts showing rhythmic patterns
- Digital resources with audio examples

- Oral questioning - Written exercises - Practical demonstrations

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Rhythm - Time signature

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

- Write rhythmic patterns in 2/4 time
- Group notes correctly in 2/4 time
- Appreciate the importance of time signature in music

- Practice writing different rhythmic patterns in 2/4 time
- Group notes correctly according to time signature
- Sing songs in 2/4 time with guidance from teacher

How does time signature guide musicians in counting beats?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 39
- Staff paper
- Charts with examples of rhythmic patterns

- Written exercises - Practical demonstrations - Performance assessment

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Rhythm - Repetition of note values and rests

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

- Identify note values and their equivalent rests
- Explain the concept of repetition in rhythmic patterns
- Show interest in creating rhythmic patterns

- Study note values (minim, crotchet, pair of quavers) and their rests
- Identify where repetition is used in rhythmic patterns
- Clap rhythmic patterns with note repetition
- Create simple rhythms by repeating patterns of crotchets and quavers

How does repetition create structure in music?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 40
- Charts showing note values and rests
- Audio examples of rhythmic patterns

- Observation - Practical exercises - Group performance

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Rhythm - Repetition of note values and rests

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

- Recite French rhythm names for different note values
- Use French rhythm names while clapping patterns
- Show confidence in rhythmic recitation

- Study French rhythm names for different note values (taa-aa-aa-aa, taa-aa, taa, ta-te)
- Practice reciting French rhythm names while clapping
- Read and perform rhythmic patterns using French rhythm names

How do French rhythm names help in learning rhythm?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 41
- Charts showing note values with French rhythm names
- Audio examples of rhythm patterns

- Oral recitation - Practical assessment - Group performance

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Rhythm - Variation of note values and rests

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

- Describe how variation of note values creates interest in music
- Analyze rhythmic patterns with varied note values
- Develop appreciation for variety in musical composition

- Study rhythmic patterns with varied note values
- Discuss how variation creates interest in rhythmic patterns
- Clap rhythmic patterns with varied note values
- Write a rhythm pattern using a combination of minims, crotchets and quavers

How does variation of note values make music more interesting?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 41
- Charts showing rhythmic patterns
- Audio examples of varied rhythms

- Oral questioning - Written exercises - Practical demonstrations

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Rhythm - Body movements

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

- Demonstrate rhythmic patterns through body movements
- Coordinate body movements with rhythmic patterns
- Show enthusiasm in rhythmic body movements

- Clap hands for quavers and tap knees for crotchets
- Create rhythms combining clapping, stomping and tapping
- Perform body percussion to accompany rhythmic patterns
- Coordinate body movements with counting

How can body movements help in feeling and expressing rhythm?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 42
- Charts with rhythmic patterns
- Audio examples of rhythms

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group performance

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Rhythm - French rhythm names

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

- Apply French rhythm names to more complex patterns
- Create rhythmic patterns using French rhythm names
- Show confidence in rhythmic performance

- Practice more complex rhythmic patterns using French rhythm names
- Create original patterns and recite using French rhythm names
- Perform in pairs or small groups
- Give feedback on each other's performances

Why are standardized rhythm syllables important in music education?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 43
- Charts with rhythm patterns
- Audio examples
- Percussion instruments if available

- Performance assessment - Peer evaluation - Creative composition

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Rhythm - Composing rhythmic patterns

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

- Outline factors to consider in creating rhythmic patterns
- Begin composing four-bar rhythmic patterns in 2/4 time
- Show creativity in rhythmic composition

- Discuss factors to consider when composing rhythmic patterns
- Begin composing 4-bar rhythmic patterns in 2/4 time
- Use combination of minims, crotchets, quavers and their rests
- Ensure each bar has exactly two beats

What makes a good rhythmic pattern?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 44
- Staff paper
- Examples of well-composed rhythmic patterns

- Written compositions - Individual assessment - Peer review

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Rhythm - Composing rhythmic patterns

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

- Complete four-bar rhythmic patterns in 2/4 time
- Apply principles of repetition and variation in composition
- Appreciate the process of musical composition

- Complete 4-bar rhythmic compositions in 2/4 time
- Apply repetition and variation techniques
- Clap the composed rhythmic patterns
- Recite using French rhythm names while clapping

How can repetition and variation be balanced in rhythmic composition?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 45
- Staff paper
- Previous lesson's composition work

- Written compositions - Practical performance - Self-assessment

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Rhythm - Composing rhythmic patterns

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

- Complete four-bar rhythmic patterns in 2/4 time
- Apply principles of repetition and variation in composition
- Appreciate the process of musical composition

- Complete 4-bar rhythmic compositions in 2/4 time
- Apply repetition and variation techniques
- Clap the composed rhythmic patterns
- Recite using French rhythm names while clapping

How can repetition and variation be balanced in rhythmic composition?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 45
- Staff paper
- Previous lesson's composition work

- Written compositions - Practical performance - Self-assessment

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Rhythm - Dictation and sight reading

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

- Write rhythmic patterns in 2/4 time from dictation
- Sight read rhythmic patterns on monotone
- Appreciate rhythmic patterns created by self and others

- Listen to and write rhythmic patterns from dictation
- Practice sight reading various rhythmic patterns
- Perform composed rhythmic patterns
- Share and perform each other's compositions

How does dictation and sight reading develop musical skills?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 46-47
- Staff paper
- Audio examples
- Composed patterns

- Dictation exercises - Sight reading assessment - Performance evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Athletics and Sculpture - Materials for carving

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

- Identify materials for carving in sculpture
- Discuss tools used in sculpture carving
- Show interest in sculpture as an art form

- Observe pictures of sculptural items
- Identify materials used in making the items
- Discuss functions of different carving tools
- Name other tools used in carving sculptures

Why are different materials suitable for different types of sculptures?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 44
- Pictures of sculptural items
- Sample carving tools if available
- Digital resources showing sculpture techniques

- Oral questioning - Group discussions - Written assignments

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Athletics and Sculpture - Javelin appearance

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

- Identify parts of a javelin
- Describe the shape, weight and length of a javelin
- Develop appreciation for sports equipment design

- Study pictures of a javelin
- Identify the parts of a javelin
- Discuss the functions of each part
- Observe actual or virtual samples of javelins
- Discuss the shape, length, thickness and weight of javelins

What safety considerations are important in javelin design?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 45
- Pictures of javelins
- Actual javelin if available
- Digital resources showing javelin specifications

- Oral questioning - Written assignments - Group discussions

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Athletics and Sculpture - Carving

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

- Explore suitable materials for carving a javelin
- Select appropriate tools for carving
- Show responsibility in handling carving tools

- Explore surroundings to find suitable pieces of wood
- Identify materials that are easy to carve
- Collect materials needed for carving
- Investigate tools needed for carving

How do sculptors select appropriate materials for their projects?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 46
- Sample materials (wood, bamboo)
- Carving tools (if safe and appropriate)
- Safety equipment

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group discussions

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Athletics and Sculpture - Carving

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

- Sketch the image of a javelin for carving
- Begin carving a javelin according to specifications
- Observe safety precautions in carving

- Sketch the image of a javelin on chosen material
- Begin carving process by cutting away extra wood
- Focus on achieving correct shape and proportions
- Observe safety at all times

What safety measures should be observed when carving?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 47
- Sketching materials
- Wood or other carving materials
- Carving tools (if safe and appropriate)
- Safety equipment

- Practical work - Observation - Individual guidance

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Athletics and Sculpture - Carving

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

- Continue carving a javelin according to specifications
- Develop craftsmanship in carving
- Demonstrate patience in the carving process

- Continue carving the javelin
- Focus on shaping the tip and shaft
- Achieve smooth and precise finishing
- Use sandpaper to begin smoothing the javelin

How does craftsmanship contribute to the quality of carved items?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 48
- Partially carved javelins from previous lesson
- Carving tools
- Sandpaper
- Safety equipment

- Continuous assessment - Practical evaluation - Individual guidance

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Athletics and Sculpture - Decorating forms

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

- Apply African pattern decorative techniques to javelin
- Engrave or paint patterns on carved javelin
- Show creativity in decorative designs

- Engrave or paint traditional African patterns on javelin
- Apply decorative techniques to enhance the javelin
- Ensure patterns are culturally appropriate and aesthetic
- Begin finishing processes

How do decorative elements enhance carved objects?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 49
- Carved javelins
- Engraving tools
- Paint and brushes
- Reference images of African patterns

- Practical assessment - Creativity evaluation - Individual feedback

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Athletics and Sculpture - Decorating forms

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

- Complete decoration of carved javelin
- Apply finishing techniques to carved javelin
- Appreciate the completed carved and decorated javelin

- Complete decoration of javelin
- Apply finishing techniques (sanding, texturing, varnishing)
- Ensure safety while handling tools and materials
- Display completed javelins for class appreciation

How do finishing techniques affect the final appearance of carved items?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 50
- Decorated javelins
- Sandpaper
- Varnish or other finishing materials
- Safety equipment

- Final product assessment - Display and critique - Self-evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Athletics and Sculpture - Javelin throw

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

- Identify the phases of javelin throw
- Demonstrate the grip and carriage of a javelin
- Show interest in javelin throw as a sport

- Use digital devices or text to observe javelin throw
- Note the phases: carry, approach run, cross over, release, follow through
- Demonstrate proper grip of javelin
- Practice carriage position with proper body alignment

How does javelin throwing enhance fitness?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 51
- Carved javelins or actual javelins
- Digital resources showing javelin techniques
- Open field for practice

- Demonstration - Observation - Practical assessment

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Athletics and Sculpture - Javelin throw

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

- Demonstrate approach run and cross over in javelin throw
- Perform basic javelin throw technique
- Observe safety measures in javelin throw

- Demonstrate approach run with long strides
- Practice cross over steps during last three strides
- Combine techniques to perform basic javelin throw
- Observe safety at all times

What technical aspects are most important for effective javelin throwing?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 52
- Javelins
- Open field for practice
- Marking equipment

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer feedback

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Athletics and Sculpture - Javelin throw

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

- Execute release and follow through in javelin throw
- Combine all phases of javelin throw
- Practice safe javelin throwing techniques

- Practice straightening the front foot during release
- Learn to flick the wrist and whip the javelin to landing area
- Practice follow through by extending throwing arm
- Combine all phases for complete javelin throw

What safety considerations are important in javelin throwing?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 53
- Javelins
- Open field for practice
- Marking equipment

- Practical skills test - Observation - Individual guidance

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Athletics and Sculpture - Javelin throw

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

- Practice various javelin throwing exercises
- Focus on precision and control in throwing
- Demonstrate sportsmanship during practice

- Practice "In the circle" javelin throwing activity
- Take turns throwing javelin toward marked circle
- Focus on proper technique during each throw
- Withdraw javelin safely after throws

How does practice improve javelin throwing technique?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 54
- Javelins
- Markers for circle
- Open field for practice

- Skill test - Performance evaluation - Peer review

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Athletics and Sculpture - Javelin throw

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

- Measure distance in javelin throw
- Appreciate each other's carved javelins and throwing effort
- Show pride in completed work and acquired skills

- Practice "Throw and measure" activity
- Take turns throwing javelins
- Measure distances using tape measure
- Appreciate each other's efforts in both carving and throwing
- Showcase carved javelins and discuss craftsmanship

How can we appreciate both the artistic and athletic aspects of javelin?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 55
- Javelins
- Tape measure
- Open field for practice

- Performance assessment - Exhibition participation - Group feedback session

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Melody - Qualities of a good melody

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

- Identify qualities of a good melody
- Analyze melodic contour in familiar tunes
- Show interest in melodic structure

- Study characteristics of a good melody (singable, identifiable shape/contour, symmetry)
- Analyze stepwise motion and leaps in "Mary Had a Little Lamb"
- Discuss melodic contour as pattern of rising and falling pitches
- Identify starting and ending notes in familiar melodies

What attributes contribute to a good melody?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 57
- Charts with notated familiar tunes
- Audio examples of melodies
- Keyboard/piano

- Oral questioning - Group discussions - Written analysis

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Melody - Qualities of a good melody

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

- Identify qualities of a good melody
- Analyze melodic contour in familiar tunes
- Show interest in melodic structure

- Study characteristics of a good melody (singable, identifiable shape/contour, symmetry)
- Analyze stepwise motion and leaps in "Mary Had a Little Lamb"
- Discuss melodic contour as pattern of rising and falling pitches
- Identify starting and ending notes in familiar melodies

What attributes contribute to a good melody?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 57
- Charts with notated familiar tunes
- Audio examples of melodies
- Keyboard/piano

- Oral questioning - Group discussions - Written analysis

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Melody - Qualities of a good melody

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

- Identify symmetry in melodic phrases
- Analyze qualities of good melodies in songs
- Appreciate structural elements in melody

- Sing "Once I Caught a Fish Alive"
- Focus on melodic characteristics while singing
- Identify qualities in the melody (singable, shape, symmetry, start/end notes)
- Discuss what makes favorite songs melodically appealing

How does symmetry create balance in a melody?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 58
- Notated song "Once I Caught a Fish Alive"
- Audio recording of the song
- Keyboard/piano

- Oral questioning - Performance assessment - Written analysis

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Melody - Melodies in C major

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

- Compose melodies orally using sol-fa notes
- Use instruments to find starting pitches
- Show creativity in melodic improvisation

- Compose melodies by singing them orally
- Use sol-fa notes drmfsl td'
- Use piano, recorder or other Western instrument for reference pitches
- Experiment with different note combinations
- Follow stepwise motion after leaps

How do composers begin the process of creating melodies?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 59
- Keyboard/piano
- Recorder or other melodic instruments
- Staff paper

- Oral composition - Performance assessment - Creative process observation

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Melody - Melodies in C major

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

- Notate orally composed melodies on staff paper
- Apply correct time and key signatures
- Show attention to detail in music notation

- Notate orally composed melodies on staff paper
- Use treble staff with proper C major key signature
- Apply 2/4 time signature correctly
- Experiment with different note durations
- Write sol-fa notation under notes

How does notation help preserve musical ideas?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 60
- Staff paper
- Pencils and erasers
- Reference melodies in C major

- Written work - Notation accuracy check - Individual assessment

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Melody - Melodies in C major

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

- Analyze example melodies for good qualities
- Begin creating four-bar melodies in C major
- Show creativity in melodic composition

- Study example melodies to identify qualities of good composition
- Begin creating original 4-bar melodies in C major
- Apply principles of good melody construction
- Ensure melodies have proper beginning and ending notes

How do composers balance predictability and surprise in melodies?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 61
- Staff paper
- Example melodies
- Keyboard/piano for reference

- Written composition - Creativity assessment - Individual feedback

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Melody - Melodies in C major

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

- Complete four-bar melodies in C major
- Perform created melodies
- Show confidence in performance

- Finish creating 4-bar melodies in C major
- Perform completed compositions using voice or instruments
- Give and receive feedback on melodic compositions
- Make revisions based on feedback

How can feedback help improve melodic compositions?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 61
- Staff paper
- Composed melodies
- Voice, recorder or other instruments

- Composition assessment - Performance evaluation - Peer feedback

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Melody - Melodies in C major

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

- Sight read composed melodies
- Complete unfinished melodies
- Show awareness of melodic structure

- Practice sight reading composed melodies
- Complete given unfinished melodies by writing missing bars
- Ensure completed melodies follow principles of good composition
- Perform completed melodies

How does sight reading help develop musical skills?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 62
- Staff paper
- Unfinished melodies for completion
- Voice, recorder or other instruments

- Sight reading assessment - Composition evaluation - Performance skills

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Melody - Melodies in C major

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

- Present final melodic compositions
- Appreciate melodies created by self and others
- Enjoy creating melodies in C major

- Perform final versions of all composed melodies
- Share compositions with class
- Give positive feedback on others' compositions
- Discuss what makes some melodies more memorable than others

What makes a melody memorable and effective?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 63
- Completed compositions
- Voice, recorder or other instruments
- Performance space

- Final performance assessment - Peer feedback - Overall composition evaluation