Performance and Display

Swimming - Watching demonstrations of surface dives

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

- Observe key elements of surface dive techniques
- Identify the body positioning in surface dives
- Value proper technique in swimming skills

- Watch video clips/demonstrations of surface dives
- Observe body positioning of head and hands
- Note starting and finishing positions
- Discuss how to maintain balance during dives
- Identify safety considerations

What are the key elements of successful surface dives?

- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 144
- Digital devices for video demonstrations
- Pictures of surface dive positions
- Safety charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Note-taking assessment

Performance and Display

Swimming - Learning the progression of surface dives
Swimming - Water entry safety considerations

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

- Describe the steps in crouch surface dive
- Explain the progression of standing surface dive
- Appreciate the importance of proper technique

- Study the progression of crouch surface dive
- Examine stance, push-off, descent, entry, transition
- Study the progression of standing surface dive
- Compare the two dive techniques
- Discuss safety considerations

What is the correct sequence for surface dive execution?

- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 146
- Charts showing dive progressions
- Pictures of dive positions
- Video demonstrations
- Water safety charts
- Pictures of safe water practices
- Safety equipment displays

- Observation - Oral questions - Sequencing activities

Performance and Display

Swimming - Practicing the crouch surface dive with safety considerations
Swimming - Practicing the standing surface dive with safety considerations

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

- Demonstrate the crouch surface dive steps on land
- Apply safety considerations in practice
- Value proper progression in skill development

- Practice crouch dive positions on land
- Focus on proper body positioning
- Follow the progression: stance, push-off, descent, entry
- Practice in pairs with feedback
- Emphasize safety throughout practice

How does land practice prepare for water execution?

- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 147
- Safe practice area
- Pictures of dive positions
- Position markers

- Observation - Performance assessment - Safety adherence evaluation

Performance and Display

Swimming - Water games for confidence
Swimming - Floating techniques

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

- Describe water games that build swimming confidence
- Explain the purpose of each game
- Show interest in water activities

- Explore different water games for confidence
- Discuss picking objects in water
- Learn about water splash games
- Explore ball games in water
- Focus on safety during all activities

How do water games help develop swimming confidence?

- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 145
- Pictures of water games
- Props for games (balls, floating objects)
- Safety charts
- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 147
- Pictures of floating positions
- Safe practice area
- Demonstration models

- Observation - Oral questions - Game comprehension assessment

Performance and Display

Swimming - Mushroom float technique practice
Swimming - Supine floating technique

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

- Demonstrate mushroom float on land
- Describe the counting procedure for float
- Show confidence in float technique

- Practice proper mushroom float position on land
- Focus on hugging knees and tucking head
- Practice counting to 10 while in position
- Work in groups for balloon toss activity
- Perform mushroom float when balloon touches water

How does the mushroom float support water confidence?

- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 148
- Safe practice area
- Balloons for activity
- Demonstration models
- Pictures of supine floating

- Observation - Position demonstration assessment - Group activity participation

Performance and Display

Swimming - Prone floating technique
Swimming - Gliding techniques introduction

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

- Demonstrate prone floating position on land
- Compare prone with supine floating
- Appreciate various floating techniques

- Study prone floating technique
- Practice horizontal position with face down
- Extend arms forward with legs together
- Align head with spine, eyes looking down
- Compare with supine floating position

How does the prone position differ from supine floating?

- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 149
- Pictures of prone floating
- Safe practice area
- Demonstration models
- Pictures of gliding positions

- Observation - Position demonstration assessment - Technique comparison evaluation

Performance and Display

Swimming - Prone gliding technique
Swimming - Supine gliding technique

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

- Demonstrate prone gliding position on land
- Describe the wall push technique
- Value gliding as a swimming skill

- Practice horizontal body position for prone gliding
- Position head in line with spine, face in water
- Practice arm extension and leg positioning
- Simulate wall push action on land
- Maintain streamlined position

What is the importance of streamlining in gliding?

- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 150
- Pictures of prone gliding
- Safe practice area
- Wall surface for practice
- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 151
- Pictures of supine gliding

- Observation - Position demonstration assessment - Streamline evaluation

Performance and Display

Swimming - Using digital devices to photograph diving performances
Swimming - Selecting appropriate photographs for e-portfolio
Swimming - Discussing own and others' photographs

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

- Use digital devices to take photographs
- Focus on the center of interest in photography
- Appreciate visual documentation of skills

- Use digital devices to take photographs of dive positions
- Focus on center of interest in photographs
- Take multiple shots from different angles
- Consider lighting and clarity in photography

Why is the center of interest important in photography?

- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 151
- Digital devices with cameras
- Models demonstrating dive positions
- Photo composition guides
- Digital devices with photographs
- Computer for portfolio organization
- Selection criteria charts
- Digital devices for displaying photographs
- Presentation space
- Feedback forms

- Observation - Photography technique assessment - Center of interest evaluation

Performance and Display

Swimming - Culminating assessment
Swimming - Water safety review

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

- Demonstrate understanding of swimming skills
- Explain safety considerations for swimming
- Show appreciation for swimming as a life skill

- Review all swimming techniques learned
- Demonstrate positions for floating and gliding
- Explain safety considerations for each technique
- Discuss importance of swimming as a life skill
- Share personal reflections on learning

How has learning about swimming techniques contributed to water confidence?

- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 151
- Assessment forms
- Visual aids of swimming techniques
- Photographs from portfolio
- Water safety charts
- Poster-making materials
- Safety equipment displays

- Observation - Oral assessment - Written evaluation - Portfolio review

Performance and Display

Swimming - Swimming skills documentation
Swimming - Water activities planning

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

- Document swimming techniques learned
- Create informative illustrations of techniques
- Show pride in swimming knowledge

- Create a mini-booklet of swimming techniques
- Draw illustrations of different positions
- Label key body positions for each technique
- Include safety rules in booklet
- Share booklets with classmates

How can documenting skills help reinforce learning?

- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 151
- Drawing materials
- Booklet templates
- Reference pictures of techniques
- Planning templates
- Reference materials on water activities

- Observation - Booklet assessment - Illustration accuracy - Information completeness

Performance and Display

Swimming - Community water safety
Songs - Introduction to different types of songs

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

- Identify water safety issues in community
- Create awareness materials for community
- Show responsibility for community safety

- Discuss water safety issues in local community
- Identify risk areas (rivers, lakes, pools)
- Create safety awareness posters
- Plan how to share safety information
- Discuss role of children in water safety

How can learners contribute to community water safety?

- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 151
- Local area maps
- Poster-making materials
- Information on local water bodies
- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 101
- Pictures of people singing in different settings
- Audio recordings of different song types
- Chart showing song categories

- Observation - Poster assessment - Community awareness plan - Participation evaluation

Performance and Display

Songs - Sacred songs
Songs - Singing sacred songs expressively

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

- Identify sacred songs and their settings
- Discuss the purpose of sacred songs
- Appreciate sacred songs from different traditions

- Study pictures of worship settings
- Discuss types of songs sung in worship places
- Listen to various sacred songs
- Identify messages in sacred songs
- Discuss appropriate behavior during sacred songs

What moods can be expressed when singing sacred songs?

- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 102
- Audio recordings of sacred songs
- Pictures of worship settings
- Chart with song lyrics
- Chart with song lyrics
- Rhythm instruments

- Observation - Oral questions - Listening assessment

Performance and Display

Songs - Patriotic songs
Songs - Singing patriotic songs expressively

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

- Identify patriotic songs and their purpose
- Describe characteristics of patriotic songs
- Show pride in national songs

- Study pictures of patriotic performances
- Listen to "Tuishangilie Kenya" and other patriotic songs
- Discuss the message in patriotic songs
- Explore the tempo and dynamics of patriotic songs
- Learn about occasions for patriotic songs

What messages are conveyed through patriotic songs?

- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 104
- Audio recordings of patriotic songs
- Chart with patriotic song lyrics
- Pictures of national celebrations
- Performance space

- Observation - Oral questions - Listening assessment

Performance and Display

Songs - Introduction to folk songs
Songs - Work folk songs

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

- Define folk songs as traditional songs
- Identify types of folk songs
- Show interest in cultural musical heritage

- Discuss meaning of folk songs
- Explore different types of folk songs (work, funeral, naming, initiation, marriage, worship)
- Listen to examples of various folk songs
- Identify communities of origin for songs
- Discuss occasions for different folk songs

How do Kenyan communities use folk songs?

- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 106
- Audio/video recordings of folk songs
- Chart showing folk song categories
- Map of Kenyan communities
- Audio/video recordings of work folk songs
- Chart with song lyrics
- Pictures of traditional work activities

- Observation - Oral questions - Listening assessment

Performance and Display

Songs - Naming folk songs
Songs - Initiation folk songs
Songs - Marriage folk songs

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

- Identify naming folk songs and their purpose
- Sing a naming folk song with appropriate expression
- Appreciate cultural naming traditions

- Listen to examples of naming folk songs
- Discuss the purpose of naming songs
- Learn a naming folk song from a Kenyan community
- Practice singing with appropriate expression
- Perform naming folk song for classmates

Why are naming ceremonies important in Kenyan communities?

- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 106
- Audio/video recordings of naming folk songs
- Chart with song lyrics
- Pictures of naming ceremonies
- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 108
- Audio/video recordings of initiation folk songs
- Pictures of initiation ceremonies
- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 109
- Audio/video recordings of marriage folk songs
- Chart with "Mueni" lyrics and translation
- Pictures of marriage ceremonies

- Observation - Performance assessment - Cultural understanding evaluation

Performance and Display

Songs - Worship folk songs
Songs - Exploring indigenous methods of costume decoration

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

- Identify worship folk songs and their purpose
- Sing a worship folk song with proper expression
- Appreciate spiritual aspects of cultural music

- Study pictures of traditional worship settings
- Listen to examples of worship folk songs
- Learn "Geithia mundu" worship folk song
- Discuss the message of the song
- Perform with appropriate expression and gestures

What values are taught through worship folk songs?

- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 110
- Audio/video recordings of worship folk songs
- Chart with "Geithia mundu" lyrics and translation
- Pictures of traditional worship settings
- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 111
- Pictures of decorated costumes
- Samples of decorated fabrics
- Videos of costume decoration techniques
- Charts showing decoration methods

- Observation - Performance assessment - Cultural understanding evaluation

Performance and Display

Songs - Learning tie-dye techniques for costume decoration
Songs - Applying dye to fabric for costume decoration

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

- Explain the process of tie-dye
- Prepare fabric for tie-dye decoration
- Show interest in traditional craft techniques

- Demonstrate tie-dye circle technique
- Prepare fabric by folding and tying
- Discuss use of natural vs. artificial dyes
- Practice tying techniques for different patterns
- Prepare fabrics for dyeing

What traditional materials are used for dyeing fabrics?

- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 111
- Fabric for tie-dye
- String/rubber bands for tying
- Samples of tie-dye patterns
- Demonstration charts
- Prepared tied fabrics
- Dye (artificial or natural)
- Containers for dyeing
- Protective gloves and aprons
- Cleaning supplies

- Observation - Technique demonstration assessment - Pattern preparation evaluation

Performance and Display

Songs - Learning beadwork techniques for costume decoration
Songs - Creating beadwork decorations for costumes

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

- Explain beadwork decoration techniques
- Identify recyclable materials for beadwork
- Value sustainability in craft making

- Explore traditional beadwork techniques
- Identify recyclable materials for beads
- Discuss color and pattern significance
- Collect materials for beadwork
- Practice simple beading techniques

What materials can be recycled to create decorative beads?

- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 111
- Samples of beadwork
- Recyclable materials for beads
- Threading materials
- Pictures of traditional beadwork
- Prepared recyclable beads
- Costume pieces for decoration
- Display materials

- Observation - Material selection assessment - Technique demonstration evaluation

Performance and Display

Songs - Selecting folk songs for group performance
Songs - Group performance of folk songs with correct diction

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

- Select appropriate folk songs for performance
- Discuss performance roles for group members
- Value collaborative music making

- Review different types of folk songs learned
- Select songs for group performance
- Assign roles (soloist, chorus, instrumentalist)
- Discuss appropriate expression for each song
- Plan costume needs for performance

What factors determine appropriate folk song selection?

- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 111
- Audio recordings of folk songs
- Charts with song lyrics
- Role assignment sheets
- Performance planning templates
- Audio recordings for reference
- Performance space
- Decorated costumes

- Observation - Song selection assessment - Role assignment evaluation - Planning participation

Performance and Display

Songs - Playing percussion instruments to accompany folk songs
Songs - Learning care and maintenance of instruments

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

- Play simple rhythms on percussion instruments
- Accompany folk songs with percussion
- Value the role of instruments in performance

- Select appropriate percussion instruments
- Demonstrate techniques (hitting, shaking, plucking)
- Practice simple rhythmic patterns
- Accompany folk songs with percussion
- Coordinate instrumental parts with singing

How do percussion instruments enhance folk song performances?

- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 111
- Percussion instruments (drums, shakers, rattles)
- Charts showing rhythmic patterns
- Audio recordings of accompanied songs
- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 112
- Percussion instruments
- Cleaning materials
- Storage containers
- Instrument care charts

- Observation - Performance assessment - Rhythm accuracy evaluation - Coordination assessment

Performance and Display

Songs - Integrated folk song performance
Songs - Recording folk song performances
Songs - Appreciation of percussion instruments in performances
Songs - Cultural exchange through folk songs

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

- Perform folk songs with instrumental accompaniment
- Use decorated costumes in performance
- Demonstrate cultural appreciation through performance

- Rehearse folk songs with instrumental accompaniment
- Wear decorated costumes for performance
- Apply all performance elements (expression, diction, gestures)
- Perform for classmates
- Receive and respond to feedback

How do all performance elements work together in folk song presentation?

- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 112
- Percussion instruments
- Decorated costumes
- Performance space
- Feedback forms
- Digital recording devices
- Playback equipment
- Storage devices
- Audio recordings with percussion
- Pictures of traditional instruments
- Poster-making materials
- Audio recordings from different communities
- Charts comparing song traditions
- Cultural artifacts

- Observation - Performance assessment - Integration evaluation - Audience feedback