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Basic 9 Creative Arts And Design Term 1 Week 7 Lesson Plan
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Subject: Creative Arts And Design
Class: Basic 9
Component 1
Creativity
Topic: Demonstrate understanding of the design process in relation to creativity and...
| Strand: Design | Sub-strand: Creativity |
| Indicator: B9 1.3.1.2 Demonstrate understanding of the design process in relation to creativity and innovations in design | Content Standard: B9 1.3.1 Demonstrate understanding of creativity and innovation in terms of the design process and its application in developing design solutions to problems in society |
| Performance Indicator: Learners can recognize the importance of the design process in fostering creativity and innovation and apply knowledge of the design process in creative problem solving. | T.L.R.(s): Pencils, Drawing paper, Printed photographs of Ghanaian stools and baskets |
Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning Display a variety of everyday items (e.g., a chair, a cup, a pencil).
Ask learners: "How do you think these items were created? What steps did the designers take to come up with these final products?"
Draw attention to the new lesson’s content standard and indicator(s). | Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment Concrete-resource task: Set out these resources for each group: Pencils; Drawing paper; Printed photographs of Ghanaian stools and baskets. Learners observe the local examples and use the materials or instruments in the practical design, making, or performance task below.
Research and record the concept, importance, and application of the design process in creative problem solving.
Divide learners into groups and assign each group a specific topic: the concept of the design process, its importance, or its application in problem solving.
Using available resources (printed reference sheets and locally collected examples), learners should research and make notes on their topic.
Each group will prepare a brief presentation or a poster summarizing their findings.
Reflect on and discuss the findings. Groups present their findings to the class.
Open the floor for questions and discussion, after each presentation. Encourage learners to reflect on the information presented and how it relates to the objects shown at the start of the lesson.
Assessment 1. What is the design process, and why is it important in creating products? 2. How does the design process foster creativity? 3. Why is the design process crucial for innovation? 4. Give an example of a problem that can be solved using the design process. | Phase 3plenary / reflections Ask learners to do the following by ways of reflecting on the lesson: 1. Tell the class what you learnt during the lesson. 2. Tell the class how you will use the knowledge they acquire during the lesson. 3. Which aspects of the lesson did you not understand? |
Component 2
Innovation And The Design Process
Topic: Apply artistic techniques in folding by using available media to make creative artworks
| Strand: Visual Arts | Sub-strand: Innovation And The Design Process |
| Indicator: B9 2.1.1.3 Apply artistic techniques in folding by using available media to make creative artworks. | Content Standard: B9. 2.1.1. Demonstrate understanding and apply media and techniques in casting, assemblage and folding |
| Performance Indicator: Learners can recognize artists known for using folding techniques in their artworks and apply these folding techniques to create their own creative artworks. | T.L.R.(s): Brown paper, Raffia strips, Scissors |
Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning Display various folded artworks, ranging from simple origami pieces to intricate pleated fabric designs. Ask learners: "What similarities do you see in these artworks? How do you think they were created?" Play a short clip of a famous dance drama or one-act play that | Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment Concrete-resource task: Set out these resources for each group: Brown paper; Raffia strips; Scissors. Learners observe the local examples and use the materials or instruments in the practical design, making, or performance task below.
Identify the techniques in folding such as creasing, pleating, knotting.
Demonstrate each technique using paper or fabric, emphasizing the differences between them.
Provide learners with materials and guide them in practicing each technique, ensuring they get hands-on experience.
Research artists who use folding techniques in their artwork. Divide learners into small groups and assign each group a specific artist or art style that uses folding techniques (e.g., origami masters, fabric designers, etc.).
Using available resources (printed reference sheets and locally collected examples), learners should research their assigned topic and prepare a brief presentation about the artist and their works.
Each group will present their findings to the class, showcasing the artist's work and the folding techniques they utilize. Apply learned folding techniques to create individual artworks.
Provide learners with various materials (paper, fabric, etc.) and encourage them to use their creativity to make an original artwork using the folding techniques they've learned. | Phase 3plenary / reflections Have a class discussion where learners share their reflections and insights from the assessment questions. |
Component 3
Media And Techniques; Creative and Aesthetic Expression
Topic: Post-performance analysis of the original dance drama and/ or one act play
| Strand: Performing Arts (Dance and Drama) | Sub-strand: Media And Techniques; Creative and Aesthetic Expression |
| Indicator: B9.2.2.3.8 Post-performance analysis of the original dance drama and/ or one act play | Content Standard: B9. 2.2.3 Producing a Dance Drama |
| Performance Indicator: Learners can critically analyze the performances created by themselves, with a focus on their representation of socio-cultural issues and the effectiveness of their message. | T.L.R.(s): Mobile phone with recorded class performance, Printed appraisal checklist, Pencils |
Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning addresses a socio-cultural issue.
Ask students to discuss the main issue being portrayed and how effectively it was communicated.
Draw learner’s attention to the new lesson’s content standard and indicator(s). | Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment Groups replay selected moments on the Mobile phone with recorded class performance and identify evidence about message, choreography, acting, music and audience engagement. Each learner completes the Printed appraisal checklist with the Pencils, recording one strength and one specific improvement. Groups compare observations and agree on two revisions that would make the socio-cultural issue clearer. They present their post-performance analysis respectfully and support every judgement with an observed moment. | Phase 3plenary / reflections Encourage them to consider how they can take action to address the socio-cultural issue they explored. |
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