Planning, Making and Composing · B1 Creative Arts

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B1.2.2.3.1 - Create own artworks based on performing artworks produced or performed in the local community that reflect the history and culture or way of life of the people

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify and name at least one performing artwork (dance, drum rhythm, or drama) from their local community and explain what history or way of life it shows.
Plan a short dance or movement pattern of at least four movements that reflects a local community activity or event.
Select and use at least one appropriate instrument or resource (such as a drum, shaker, rattle, or whistle) to accompany their planned movements.
Perform their created artwork for the class, combining movement and sound in a way that shows the culture or way of life of the people.
Talk about their own artwork and say what history or culture it reflects, using at least one complete sentence.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Performing Arts (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Planning, Making and Composing (2.2)
Content standard: B1.2.2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of how to create expressive artworks based on own ideas by applying knowledge of media and methods of production to reflect other cultures in Africa, the visual artists, their culture, the environment and emerging topical issues
Indicator: B1.2.2.3.1 - Create own artworks based on performing artworks produced or performed in the local community that reflect the history and culture or way of life of the people
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 5 (Week 17 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Creative Arts Curriculum (Basic 1-3), 2019, p. 14
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Learners are to:
- plan and perform basic dance movements and patterns based on dances performed in the local and community
- select and use suitable and appropriate instruments and resources such as drums, shakers, rattles and whistles to create own music, dance and drama.