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SHS 1 Art and Design Foundation 1st Semester Week 1 Lesson Plan

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Weekly Learning Plan
Subject	Art and Design Foundation	Week	1
Duration	60 minutes	Form	SHS 1
Strand	THE CREATIVE JOURNEY (FROM CAVES TO 21ST CENTURY)	Sub-Strand	ART ACROSS TIME
Learning Outcome(s)	1.1.1.LO.1 - Analyse indigenous Ghanaian artworks in terms of materials and methods, and their socio- cultural contexts for creative expression in art and design 1.1.1.LO.2 - Apply knowledge in the identification and analyses of African art and culture in terms of materials and methods, and their unique socio-cultural contexts for creative expression in Art 1.1.1.LO.3 - Analyse indigenous Ghanaian artworks in terms of materials and methods, and their socio- cultural contexts for creative expression in art and design. Digital /Language and Visual Literacy,
Content Standard	1.1.1.CS.1 1.1.1.CS.2 1.1.1.CS.3
Learning Indicator(s)	1.1.1.LI.1 - Demonstrate understanding of indigenous Ghanaian Art periods and artworks in terms of materials, processes, uses, and socio- cultural relevance from pre- colonial to the 21st century for creative expression in art and design Record and analyse the major indigenous Ghanaian Art periods and artworks in terms of materials, methods of fabrication, uses, and socio-cultural relevance
Lesson Focus	Demonstrate understanding of indigenous Ghanaian Art periods and artworks in terms of materials, processes, uses, and socio- cultural relevance from pre- colonial to the 21st century for creative expression in art and design Record and.
Previous Knowledge	Learners recall related ideas, vocabulary or experiences from earlier lessons and everyday contexts.
Lesson Objective(s)	Describe the key idea in: Demonstrate understanding of indigenous Ghanaian Art periods and artworks in terms of materials, processes, uses, and socio- cultural relevance from pre- colonial to the 21st century for creative expression in art and design Record and. Apply the idea through guided and independent learning activities. Demonstrate understanding through oral responses, written work or practical performance.
Essential Question(s)	What visual, cultural, design or aesthetic ideas are central to Demonstrate understanding of indigenous Ghanaian Art periods and artworks in terms of materials, processes, uses, and socio- cultural relevance from pre- colonial to the 21st century for creative expression in art and design Record and analyse the major indigenous Ghanaian Art periods and artworks in terms of materials, methods of fabrication, uses, and socio-cultural relevance? How can evidence from artworks, objects, environments or the design process support interpretation or decision-making? How can the learner apply these ideas creatively to communicate, solve a problem or produce an art/design outcome?
Pedagogical Strategies	Visual inquiry Art-history research Comparative analysis Collaborative presentation Portfolio development
Teaching & Learning Resources	Sketchbook/drawing book Pencils/erasers Art and Design reference materials Whiteboard/markers Images/charts of relevant artworks Digital or printed visual references Design brief sheets Magazines/photographs/reference images Paper/cardboard and locally available materials
Key Notes on Differentiation
Content	Provide curated visual references, simplified analysis prompts, vocabulary supports or partially completed examples for learners who need scaffolding. Extend advanced learners with comparative research, independent visual inquiry, more complex design constraints or deeper critical interpretation.
Process	Use mixed-ability groups for research/critique while also requiring individual sketchbook or reflection evidence. Allow learners to work through visual, verbal, tactile and digital modes depending on the task and available resources.
Product	Accept appropriate evidence such as annotated sketches, timelines, pictorial charts, critique reports, portfolios, models, compositions, paintings, design solutions or presentations. Assess concept development, visual reasoning, craftsmanship, contextual understanding, originality and ability to explain design/artistic choices.
Success Criteria	Learners use correct subject vocabulary. Learners complete the main task with reasonable accuracy. Learners explain or demonstrate how the concept applies in a new situation.
Homework	Complete a short application task connected to the week's learning indicator.

Lesson Activities
Stage	Teacher Activity	Learner Activity	Assessment / DoK
Starter10 minutes	Display a relevant artwork, design, performance or visual example from the creative journey (from caves to 21st century) and ask learners to describe what they notice.	Share prior knowledge, listen to peers and record the lesson question in their notebooks.	Not provided.
Activity 115 minutes	Demonstrate how artists or designers use art across time, pointing out materials, process, form and meaning.	Observe the example, name visible features and record useful vocabulary.	Ask learners to identify one material, technique, form or meaning from the example.
Activity 220 minutes	Guide learners to sketch, plan, perform, annotate or critique a small work connected to art across time.	Create, annotate or critique the task outcome while responding to feedback.	Review work for process, creativity, accuracy and explanation.
Activity 310 minutes	Ask learners to refine or present their work and explain one decision linked to art across time.	Present the refined work and explain the artistic or design decision made.	Use peer comments and teacher questions to check understanding of the concept.

Lesson Closure

Summarise art across time and correct one common misconception using learner examples. State one thing learned and complete the exit response.

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