Foundations of Creative arts

Introduction of Creative Arts and Sports.
Introduction of Creative Arts and Sports

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

Brainstorm the meaning of cohesion, citizenship, patriotism and poverty.
Outline the social roles of Creative arts and sports in society.
Appreciate the roles of creative arts and sports.

Learners are guided to brainstorm the meaning of cohesion, citizenship, patriotism and poverty.
In pairs, learners are guided to outline the social roles of Creative arts and sports in society.

What are the roles of Creative arts and sports?

Creative Arts and Sports
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Painting

Imaginative Seascape Composition
Cool colours
Paintings created using warm colours.
Painting an Imaginative Composition.

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

Explain the meaning of colour temperature.
Discuss the effects created when warm colours are used for painting.
Draw a colour wheel and identify warm colours.
Appreciate warm colours in our lives.

Learners are guided to explain the meaning of colour temperature
In groups, learners are guided to discuss the effects created when warm colours are used for painting
Individually, learners are guided to draw a colour wheel and identify warm colours

Why are the colours considered warm?

KLB, Top Scholar Visual Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 25-26
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KLB, Top Scholar Visual Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 26-27
KLB, Top Scholar Visual Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 27-28
KLB, Top Scholar Visual Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 28-30

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Painting

Painting an Imaginative Composition
Imaginative Seascape Paintings
Symbolic Meanings of colours
Mosaic
Samples of Mosaic

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

Outline the steps to painting an Imaginative Composition using cool colours.
Paint an Imaginative Composition of a Seascape using cool Colours.
Appreciate cool colours in a painting.

In pairs or individually, learners are guided to outline the steps to painting an Imaginative Composition using cool colours
In pairs or individually, learners are guided to paint an Imaginative Composition of a Seascape using cool Colours.

Which cool colours have you used to paint an imaginative composition?

KLB, Top Scholar Visual Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 30-31
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KLB, Top Scholar Visual Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 31
KLB, Top Scholar Visual Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 32-33
KLB, Top Scholar Visual Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 34-35
KLB, Top Scholar Visual Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 35-36

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Painting
Picture making
Picture making
Picture making

Making a paper Mosaic Landscape Pictorial Composition.
Making and Egg Shell Mosaic Composition of a flower.
Two-point Linear Perspective
Draw cuboid in two-point perspective from different views: Worms Eye View
Normal Eye View

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

Making a paper Mosaic Landscape Pictorial Composition.
Outline the steps to make a Mosaic landscape pictorial Composition using paper.
Make a paper Mosaic landscape pictorial Composition.
Have fun and enjoy making the paper Mosaic landscape pictorial Composition.

In groups, learners are guided to making a paper Mosaic Landscape Pictorial Composition
In groups, learners are guided to outline the steps to make a Mosaic landscape pictorial Composition using paper
In groups, learners are guided to make a paper Mosaic landscape pictorial Composition

What have you learnt about paper Mosaic landscape?

KLB, Top Scholar Visual Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 37-38
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KLB, Top Scholar Visual Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 38-40
KLB, Top Scholar Visual Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 13-15
KLB, Top Scholar Visual Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 16-17
KLB, Top Scholar Visual Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 18-19

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Picture making
Short play
Short play

Birds Eye View.
Drawing buildings in two-point perspective and shading using cross hatching technique
Elements of a short play
Developing a scenario with a clear storyline for a short play.

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

Outline the procedure to draw cuboid from Birds eye view.
Draw a cuboid showing birds eye view.
Have fun and enjoy drawing cuboid showing birds eye view.

Individually, learners are guided to outline the procedure to draw cuboid from Birds eye view.
Individually, learners are guided to draw a cuboid showing birds eye view

How has the illusion of depth and distance been portrayed in your drawing?

KLB, Top Scholar Visual Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 20-21
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KLB, Top Scholar Visual Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 22-24
Moran; Performing Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 144-146
Moran; Performing Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 146-147

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Short play

Researching important social issues to address in a short play.
Developing a scenario for a short play.
Writing a short play script.
Describing setting
Describing characters

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

Research important issues or problems that exist in different Kenyan communities.
Discuss the important issues or problems that exist in different Kenyan communities.
Discuss the aspects of Consumer education.
Appreciate the ways to save this issues.

In groups, learners are guided to research important issues or problems that exist in different Kenyan communities
In groups, learners are guided to discuss the important issues or problems that exist in different Kenyan communities.
In groups, learners are guided to discuss the aspects of Consumer education

Which scenarios can be developed into a short play on types of consumers in the society?

Moran; Performing Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 147-148
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Moran; Performing Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 149-151
Moran; Performing Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 151-152
Moran; Performing Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 152-153

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Short play

Developing characters in a short play
Outline the short play story and develop action.
Developing dialogue and action for characters in a short play.
Writing a short play script

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

Explain the meaning of character development.
Draw a table and describe characters in their short play.
Appreciate the characters in a short play.

Learners are guided to explain the meaning of character development
Learners are guided to draw a table and describe characters in their short play

What is character development in a story?

Moran; Performing Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 153-154
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Moran; Performing Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 155-156
Moran; Performing Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 156-157
Moran; Performing Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 157

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Physical Fitness and Health
Pitch
Pitch
Pitch

Post-Assessment for Fitness
Journal on post-test records
Reading music notes on the bass staff
Drawing the bass staff
Writing music notes on the bass staff.

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

Explain the meaning of post-assessment tests.
Prepare tools used in post assessment of fitness.
Perform post-exercise assessment for cardiorespiratory endurance, speed and reaction time.
Appreciate post-assessment for fitness.

In groups, learners are guided to explain the meaning of post-assessment tests
In groups, learners are guided to prepare tools used in post assessment of fitness.
In groups, learners are guided to perform post-exercise assessment for cardiorespiratory endurance, speed and reaction time

What is post-assessment test?

Spotlight, Physical Education and Sports Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 114-116
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Spotlight, Physical Education and Sports Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 116-117
Moran; Performing Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 31-32
Moran; Performing Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 32-34
Moran; Performing Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 34-36

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Pitch

Writing notes with accidentals on the bass staff
Constructing the diatonic major scales
Construct the scale of E flat major.
Writing major scales with key signatures

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

Define the term 'accidentals' used in music
Write notes with accidentals on the bass staff.
Appreciate the importance of accidentals in music.

Learners are guided to define the term 'accidentals' used in music
Learners are guided to write notes with accidentals on the bass staff.

What are accidentals?

Moran; Performing Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 36-37
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Moran; Performing Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 38-40
Moran; Performing Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 40-42
Moran; Performing Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 42-45

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Pitch
Rhythm

Performing melodies in diatonic major scale in simple time
Describing melodic intervals in a simple melody
Describing the perfect octave
Aurally recognise melodic intervals
Performing rhythmic patterns involving tied and dotted notes and their corresponding rests

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

State ways of Interpreting melodies on the staff.
Interpret and perform simple melodies based on major scales.
Sing familiar melodies and describe the intervals in the melodies.
Appreciate different kind of melodies.

In groups, learners are guided to state ways of Interpreting melodies on the staff.
In groups, learners are guided to interpret and perform simple melodies based on major scales
In groups, learners are guided to sing familiar melodies and describe the intervals in the melodies.

How do you describe an interval?

Moran; Performing Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 45-46
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Moran; Performing Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 46-48
Moran; Performing Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 49-51
Moran; Performing Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 51-53
Moran; Performing Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 9-11

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Rhythm
Creating and Performing
Creating and Performing
Creating and Performing
Creating and Performing

Listening to music involving the dotted minim
Montage; Pictorial composition
Interpretation of subject matter
Mounting surfaces
Mounting surfaces

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

Listen to the melody in learner's book 8 page 11 and sing the melody.
Extend the minim by use of a tie.
Have fun and enjoy the dotted minim rest.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to listen to the melody in learner's book 8 page 11 and sing the melody
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to extend the minim by use of a tie.

Why are rests extended in music?

Moran; Performing Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 11-14
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Creating and Performing
Athletics
Athletics
Athletics

How to create a montage pictorial composition on wild animals
Middle Distance Races
Middle Distance Races
Middle Distance Races

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

Outline the procedure to follow when creating a montage composition based on wild animals.
Create a montage composition based on wild animals.
Have fun and enjoy making an interesting and appealing montage composition.

Learners are guided to outline the procedure to follow when creating a montage composition based on wild animals.
Learners are guided to create a montage composition based on wild animals.

How do you create a montage pictorial composition on wild animals?

Curriculum Design; Creative Arts and Sports, Grade 8
Painting materials
Papers
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Sharpeners
Erasers
Rulers
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Spotlight; Physical Education and Sports Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 80-81
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Spotlight; Physical Education and Sports Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 81-83
Spotlight; Physical Education and Sports Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 83-85

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Athletics
Creating and Performing
Creating and Performing
Creating and Performing
Creating and Performing

Middle Distance Races
Describing melodic intervals in a simple melody.
Construction of major scales of C,G,D and A
The scale C major
The scale of G and D major.

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

Identify the safety measures to observe before engaging in any middle distance racing activities.
Demonstrate take-off position, pacing, stride length and recovery.
Apply the take- off position, pacing, stride length and recovery in middle distance race.
Have fun and enjoy performing the middle- distance races.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to identify the safety measures to observe before engaging in any middle distance racing activities.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to demonstrate take-off position, pacing, stride length and recovery.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to apply the take- off position, pacing, stride length and recovery in middle distance race.

How do you perform the middle distance races?

Spotlight; Physical Education and Sports Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 85-86
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Creating and Performing
Games; Netball
Games; Netball
Games; Netball

Interpret simple melodies in the key of C,D,G and A major
Chest pass in Netball
Dodging and marking in Netball
Dodging and marking in Netball

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

Sing simple melodies in C, G, D and A major ascending and descending using appropriate pitching.
Read simple melodies in major keys on treble staff.
Appreciate different types of melodies.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to sing simple melodies in C, G, D and A major ascending and descending using appropriate pitching.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to read simple melodies in major keys on treble staff.

How do you play melodies using a western music instrument?

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Games; Netball
Creating and Performing

Footwork in Netball
Multi Media Art
Multi Media Art
Multi Media Art

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

Explain the role of pivoting during a game of Netball.
Use digital device to watch a video clip and observe the compilation of footwork skills in Netball.
Demonstrate double foot landing, single foot landing and pivoting.
Have fun practicing footwork in Netball.

In groups, learners to explain the role of pivoting during a game of Netball.
In groups, learners are guided to use digital device to watch a video clip and observe the compilation of footwork skills in Netball
In groups, learners are guided to demonstrate double foot landing, single foot landing and pivoting

What is the role of pivoting during a game of Netball?

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Creating and Performing

Multi Media Art

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

Identify the technique in tie, dye and batik.
Analyse tie and dye and batik in fabric decoration.
Appreciate the use of tie, dye and batik in fabric decorations.

In group or in pairs, learners are guided to identify the technique in tie, dye and batik.
In group or in pairs, learners are guided to analyse tie and dye and batik in fabric decoration.

How do you analyse tie and dye?

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Creating and Performing

Multi Media Art

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

Prepare the materials to use in batik the fabric.
Batik the fabric using cracked and textured techniques to make a mat.
Have fun and enjoy batiking fabrics.

In group or in pairs, learners are guided to prepare the materials to use in batik the fabric.
In group or in pairs, learners are guided to batik the fabric using cracked and textured techniques to make a mat

Which materials do use in batik the fabric?

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Performing
Creating and Performing

Descent recorder; G major on staff notation
Reading and interpreting the fingering chart for the notes on G major
Appropriate techniques for playing the descant recorder
Identifying techniques used in descant recorder performances
Basic elements of a verse

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

Define the term western in music.
Write the scale pf G major on a staff with key signature.
Sing the scale of G major ascending and descending using tonic sol-fa
Enjoy singing the scale of G major.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to define the term western in music.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to write the scale of G major on a staff with key signature.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to sing the scale of G major ascending and descending using tonic sol-fa

What is major scale?

Moran; Performing Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 193
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Moran; Performing Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 197-198
Moran; Performing Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 198-199
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Creating and Performing

Basic elements of a verse
Theme in verse
Theme in verse
Voice techniques in reading and reciting a verse

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

Describe the basic elements of a verse.
Watch a recorded performance of a verse to identify, in collaboration with others, elements of a verse.
Describe how the language is used in a verse.
Enjoy watching the recorded performance?

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to describe the basic elements of a verse.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to watch a recorded performance of a verse to identify, in collaboration with others, elements of a verse.

How is the language used in a verse?

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Creating and Performing

Use of body and space techniques in a verse.
Verse Identify a theme for a verse script
Verse; Writing a poem
Verse; Using poetic devices to write a verse
Verse; Improvising props

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

Watch a video clip on how to use body and space techniques in a verse.
Perform a verse using their bodies as a media of communication through gestures.
Appreciate the narrative as a tool for addressing issues in the society.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to watch a video clip on how to use body and space techniques in a verse.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to perform a verse using their bodies as a media of communication through gestures.

How can the body communicate without use of words?

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Creating and Performing

Verse Persona's point of view
Verse
Verse; Using body and space appropriately in a performance
Verse; Appreciating verse performance

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

Discuss how a persona's point of view expresses meaning in a verse.
Rehearse the verse to internalize the persona.
Appreciate the use of persona in poems.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to discuss how a persona's point of view expresses meaning in a verse.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to rehearse the verse to internalize the persona.

What is the theme of the verse?

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Creating and Performing

Use of body, voice and space aids to effectively communicate the intended message
Use of costumes and props to enhance communication in a narrative
Verse; criteria for evaluating a verse performance
Examine main characters and events in verse
Use of body, voice and space in a verse

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

Explain how the use of body, voice and space aids to effectively communicate the intended message.
Demonstrate the use of body, voice and space.
Appreciate the narrative as a tool of addressing contemporary issues in society.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to explain how the use of body, voice and space aids to effectively communicate the intended message.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to demonstrate the use of body, voice and space

How does character development in narratives mirror the society?

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Creating and Performing
Creating and Performing
Creating and Performing
Creating and Performing
Creating and Performing

Using verse to communicate issues in society
Elements of a cultural creative dance.
Developing plot for a cultural creative dance
The role of songs and instruments in the cultural creative dance
Making simple dance movements to varied cultural idioms

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

Analyze the use of body, voice and space to effectively communicate topical concerns in verse.
Demonstrate the use of a verse to communicate issues in the society.
Appreciate the use of verse to communicate issues in society.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to analyze the use of body, voice and space to
effectively communicate
topical concerns in verse
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to demonstrate the use of a verse to communicate issues in the society.

How do these elements help communicate the message better?

Curriculum Design; Creative Arts and Sports, Grade 8
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Spotlight; Performing Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 34-35
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Spotlight; Performing Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 35-37
Spotlight; Performing Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 37-39
Spotlight; Performing Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 39-40

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Creating and Performing

Functions of cultural creative dances in the society
Creating a storyline for a cultural creative dance
Creating dance steps, formations and patterns for the cultural creative dance
Making costumes, make-up, ornaments and props

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

Watch cultural creative dances from the Kenya National Drama and Film Festivals.
List down the functions of cultural creative dance in the society.
Appreciate the functions of cultural creative dances in the society.

With the help of your teacher, learners to watch cultural creative dances from the Kenya National Drama and Film Festivals.
With the help of your teacher, learners to try and figure out the story conveyed in the dances by paying attention to the dramatization.
With the help of your teacher, learners to List down the functions of cultural creative dance in the society.

How does cultural creative dance benefit the community from which it is derived or originates?

Spotlight; Performing Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 41-42
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Spotlight; Performing Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 71-73
Spotlight; Performing Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 73-75
Spotlight; Performing Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 75-76

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Creating and Performing
Indigenous Kenya craft

Writing a script for the cultural creative performance
Ideas and themes in a cultural creative dance
Playing musical instruments to enrich performance
Kenyan Folk Dance
Basketry; Coil and stitch technique

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

Identify the components of a cultural creative dance script.
Write a script for the cultural creative performance.
Appreciate different types of folk dances.

Learners are guided to identify the components of a cultural creative dance script.
Learners are guided to write a script for the cultural creative performance.
Learners are guided to state the importance of including action, characters, patterns and formations while writing a script for a cultural creative dance.

What are the components of a cultural creative dance script?

Spotlight; Performing Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 76-79
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Spotlight; Performing Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 132-134
Spotlight; Performing Arts Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 134-137
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Indigenous Kenya craft

Types of coils
Selecting and collecting materials for coil and stitch technique
Preparation of materials used in coil and stitch technique basketry; Natural materials
Preparation of materials used in coil and stitch technique basketry; Man-made materials

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

Identify types of coil used in coil and stitch technique.
Arrange the items collected in terms of uniformity of coils in a decreasing order.
Appreciate the importance of maintaining the uniformity of coils.

In groups, learners are guided to identify types of coil used in coil and stitch technique.
In groups, learners are guided to state the importance of maintaining uniformity of coils.
In pairs, learners are guided to arrange the items collected in terms of uniformity of coils in a decreasing order.

What types of coils are used in coil and stitch technique? How to maintain uniformity of coils?

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Swimming

Inverted breaststroke
Tuck dive from an elevated position.
Tuck dive from an elevated position.

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

Use digital devices to watch video clips on inverted breaststroke and observe the body position.
Practise warm up activities such as, squats, knee to chest pose and toes touch.
Appreciate the safety instructions to observe when swimming.

In groups, learners are guided to use digital devices to watch video clips on inverted breaststroke and observe the body position.
In groups, learners are guided to practise warm up activities such as, squats, knee to chest pose and toes touch.

Which swimming strokes are performed in an inverted position?

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Swimming
Creating and Performing
Creating and Performing

Water treading
Kenyan indigenous games Tagging
Kenyan indigenous games Tagging

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

Explain the meaning of water treading.
Watch a video from digital devices of people practicing water treading.
Appreciate the importance of water treading.

In groups, learners are guided to explain the meaning of water treading.
In groups, learners are guided to watch a video from digital devices of people practicing water treading.
In groups, learners are guided to write short points about the video.

What is water treading?

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Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports
Foundation of Creative Arts and sports
Foundation of Creative Arts and sports
Foundation of Creative Arts and sports

Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports.
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports
Careers in Creative Arts And Sports - Careers in Creative Arts
Careers in Creative Arts And Sports - Careers in Creative Arts
Components of Creative Arts and Sports - Elements of a Play

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

Brainstorm to interpret criteria for evaluating different categories of Creative Arts and Sports.
Examine the criteria for evaluating Creative Arts and Sports.
Appreciate the importance of analysis of Creative Arts and Sports.

In groups, learners are guided to brainstorm to interpret criteria for evaluating different categories of Creative Arts and Sports (netball, Kenyan folk dance, play and 3-D Arts)
In groups, learners are guided to watch, listen to, read or observe selected Creative Arts and Sports performances for analysis.
In groups, learners are guided to evaluate a 3D Visual art work.

Why is analysis an important skill in Creative Arts and Sports?

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- MENTOR pg. 1
-Video clips
-Digital devices
-Internet
-Learners' textbook
-Teachers' notes
-Textbook
- MENTOR pg. 4
-Digital resources
-Notebooks
-Textbooks
-Journals
- MENTOR pg. 7
-Lesson notes

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Foundation of Creative Arts and sports

Components of Creative Arts and Sports - Elements of a Play
Components of Creative Arts and Sports - Physical Fitness
Components of Creative Arts and Sports - Physical Fitness
Components of Creative Arts and Sports - Rhythm
Components of Creative Arts and Sports - Note Extension

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

-Perform or Role play to show elements of a play
-Express conflict and resolution
-Highlight characters
-Identify the language to use
-Enjoy performing a short play

In groups, learners should be guided to:
-Perform the play as they use digital devices to record
-Share responsibilities
-Decide and practice on language to use
-Examine the elements of a play from performance

How do you perform to show the basic elements of a play?

- MENTOR pg. 8
-Digital resources
-Costumes
-Open space or class
-Textbooks
-Teachers notes
-Video clips
- MENTOR pg. 10
-Digital devices
- MENTOR pg. 12
-Lesson notes
- MENTOR pg. 42
-Descant recorder
- MENTOR pg. 44
-Charts
-Piano

- Practical activity -Assessment rubrics -Observation -Oral questions

Foundation of Creative Arts and sports
Creating And Performing
Creating And Performing

Components of Creative Arts and Sports - Grand Staff
Components of Creative Arts and Sports - Scale of F Major
Drawing and Painting - Texture, Colour, Unity and Harmony
Drawing and Painting - Texture, Colour, Unity and Harmony

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

-Identify the pitches on the grand staff
-Discuss the pitches
-Draw a grand staff and name the lines and spaces
-Acknowledge the key pitches on grand staff

In groups, learners are guided to:
-State meaning of pitch and grand staff
-Use digital print resources
-Draw the grand staff and name the lines and spaces
-Draw the piano keyboard and relate to the grand staff

What is a grand staff?

- MENTOR pg. 16
-Music instruments
-Lesson notes
-Digital devices
- MENTOR pg. 23
- MENTOR pg. 30
-Sample drawings with textures
-Drawing materials
-Digital resources
-Textbooks
- MENTOR pg. 31
-Color samples
-Paintings

- Class project -Portfolio -Assessment rubric -Observation

Creating And Performing

Drawing and Painting - Analogous Colors
Drawing and Painting - Analogous Colors and Color Harmony
Drawing and Painting - Color Harmony
Drawing and Painting - Scenery Composition

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

-Define the term painting
-Paint a color wheel to classify analogous colors
-Study harmony
-Search how to paint a color wheel from digital devices
-Outline materials needed to paint a color wheel
-Enjoy painting a color wheel

In groups or pairs, learners are guided to:
-Paint a color wheel to classify analogous colors
-Collaborate on the materials for coloring a color wheel
-Watch video clips or digital devices for procedures of painting a color wheel

How do you paint a color wheel to classify analogous colors?

- MENTOR pg. 33
-Digital devices
-Lesson notes
-Paint
-Textbook
-Manila papers
-Color wheel
-Analogous colors
-Charts/manillas
-Digital resources
- MENTOR pg. 34
-Color wheels
-Sample artworks
-Paintings
- MENTOR pg. 36
-Manila colors
- MENTOR pg. 37
-Paint supplies
-Color strips
-Brushes
-Water containers
-Sample gradations
- MENTOR pg. 38
-Sample landscape paintings
-Field trip location
-Drawing materials

- Assessment rubrics -Oral questions -Practical activity

Creating And Performing

Drawing and Painting - Scenery Composition

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

-Sketch a scenery composition
-Apply composition principles to landscapes
-Create a balanced composition
-Value good composition in art

In groups, learners are guided to:
-Sketch outlines of landscape compositions
-Apply horizon line and perspective principles
-Consider balance of elements in their sketches
-Share sketches for peer feedback

How can you create a balanced landscape composition?

- MENTOR pg. 39
-Drawing books
-Pencils
-Rulers
-Sample sketches
-Digital resources
- MENTOR pg. 40
-Watercolors
-Brushes
-Water containers
-Paper
-Partially completed paintings
-Paint supplies
-Samples of textured paintings
- MENTOR pg. 41
-Nearly completed paintings
-Display area

- Portfolio assessment -Observation -Peer critique -Practical activity

Creating And Performing

Rhythm - Effects of Note Extension
Rhythm - Value Extension
Rhythm - Dictation
Rhythm - Time Signature
Rhythm - Compose Rhythmic Pattern

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

-Describe the effect of note extension on rhythmic patterns
-State what dotted notes are
-Clap durations of dotted notes
-Appreciate note extension in rhythmic patterns

In groups or pairs, learners are guided to:
-Listen to, sing or play tunes involving dotted notes to outline effects of note extension in rhythmic patterns
-Clap the durations of dotted notes
-Recite French rhythm names for rhythmic patterns

What are the effects of note extension on rhythmic patterns?

- MENTOR pg. 42
-Digital resources
-Lesson notes
-Charts
-Piano
- MENTOR pg. 43
-Charts showing note values
-Music notation examples
-Percussion instruments
-Music instruments
-Video clips
- MENTOR pg. 44
-Charts showing beat patterns
-Music in 4/4 time

- Assessment rubrics -Oral questions -Written questions

Creating And Performing

Rhythm - Group Activity
Rhythm - Beat Numbering
Rhythm - Composition
Rhythm - Group Performance
Rhythm - Notating Rhythmic Pattern

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

-Create rhythmic patterns using cards
-Arrange rhythmic elements into patterns
-Collaborate on rhythm creation
-Value teamwork in music

In groups, learners are guided to:
-Create cards with different note values
-Place cards in a bowl and pick them
-Arrange cards to form one-bar rhythmic patterns
-Perform the created rhythms

How can rhythm cards help in understanding rhythmic patterns?

- MENTOR pg. 45
-Cardboard
-Markers
-Scissors
-Bowl
-Digital resources
-Rhythmic pattern examples
-Music notation
-Charts
- MENTOR pg. 46
-Staff paper
-Pencils
-Percussion instruments
-Student compositions
-Performance space
-Music instruments

- Group activity assessment -Observation -Peer assessment -Practical demonstration

Creating And Performing

Rhythm - Rhythm Writing Rules
Rhythm - Body Percussion
Athletics and Mosaic - Triple Jump
Athletics and Mosaic - Approach and Take-off

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

-Apply rules for writing rhythm on staff
-Position notes correctly on monotone
-Follow stem direction rules
-Value proper notation

In groups, learners are guided to:
-Study rules for stem direction (up/down)
-Practice writing notes on monotone
-Follow proper staff notation conventions
-Apply stem rules to their compositions

Why are stem direction rules important in music notation?

- MENTOR pg. 47
-Staff paper
-Pencils
-Charts showing notation rules
-Digital resources
- MENTOR pg. 48
-Video examples of body percussion
-Digital recording devices
-Performance space
-Music with clear rhythms
- MENTOR pg. 54
-Digital devices
-Video clips
-Open field
- MENTOR pg. 55
-Cones
-Markers

- Written work -Observation -Assessment rubrics -Portfolio check

Creating And Performing

Athletics and Mosaic - Hop and Step
Athletics and Mosaic - Jump and Landing
Athletics and Mosaic - Complete Triple Jump
Athletics and Mosaic - Long Distance Running
Athletics and Mosaic - Starting Technique

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

-Demonstrate the hop phase in Triple jump
-Execute proper step technique
-Maintain balance and momentum
-Value sequential execution of phases

In groups, learners are guided to:
-Practice hopping with one leg from take-off
-Execute cycling movement midair
-Land on the same foot used for take-off
-Practice stepping with power after hop

What techniques help maintain momentum through the hop and step phases?

- MENTOR pg. 56
-Open field
-Markers
-Digital resources
-Video clips
-Sand pit
- MENTOR pg. 57
-Digital recording devices
- MENTOR pg. 58
-Textbooks
-Pictures of famous runners
-Videos of races
-Running track
-Stopwatch

- Practical activity -Assessment rubrics -Observation -Peer feedback

Creating And Performing

Athletics and Mosaic - Arm Action and Stride
Athletics and Mosaic - Pacing and Breathing
Athletics and Mosaic - Practice Run
Athletics and Mosaic - Mosaic Characteristics

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

-Demonstrate proper arm action in running
-Maintain consistent stride length
-Coordinate arm and leg movements
-Value efficient technique for endurance

In groups, learners are guided to:
-Practice proper arm swing (hip to chest)
-Maintain upright shoulders
-Develop consistent stride pattern
-Coordinate arm action with leg movement

How do arm action and stride work together in long distance running?

- MENTOR pg. 58
-Running track
-Markers
-Stopwatch
-Digital resources
- MENTOR pg. 59
-Training plans
-Water
-First aid kit
-Sample pictures
-Textbooks

- Practical activity -Assessment rubrics -Observation -Peer feedback

Creating And Performing

Athletics and Mosaic - Monomedia
Athletics and Mosaic - Materials Collection
Athletics and Mosaic - Planning and Sketching
Athletics and Mosaic - Creating Mosaic
Athletics and Mosaic - Completing Mosaic

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

-Define monomedia in mosaic
-Identify materials used as monomedia
-Explain spacing in mosaic
-Value material selection in art

In groups, learners are guided to:
-Research the meaning of monomedia
-Discuss application of monomedia in mosaic
-Analyze spacing techniques in sample mosaics
-Collect suitable materials for mosaic creation

What is the role of monomedia in creating effective mosaics?

- MENTOR pg. 60
-Sample mosaics
-Digital resources
-Textbooks
-Collection of materials
-Collected materials
-Storage containers
-Drawing materials
-Support surfaces
-Color samples
- MENTOR pg. 61
-Prepared materials
-Adhesive
-Work surfaces
-Completed mosaic materials
-Display area
-Digital camera for documentation

- Oral questions -Written work -Material collection review -Research reports

Creating And Performing

Melody - Variation Techniques
Melody - Analyzing Phrases
Melody - Rhythm Variation
Melody - Scale of F Major

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

-Describe the use of variation in composing a melody
-Listen to melodies with variations
-Identify different kinds of variations
-Appreciate the role of variation in making music interesting

In groups, learners are guided to:
-Sing familiar tunes and discuss how variation has been achieved in the different phrases of the melody
-Listen to melody examples with variations
-Identify rhythmic, melodic, and dynamic variations
-Discuss what makes melodies appealing

How can a melody be made interesting?

- MENTOR pg. 68
-Digital resources
-Music recordings
-Musical instruments
- MENTOR pg. 69
-Music scores
-Audio recordings
- MENTOR pg. 70
-Staff paper
-Percussion instruments
- MENTOR pg. 71
-Music notation software

- Oral questions -Assessment rubrics -Written questions

Creating And Performing

Melody - Scale Practice
Melody - Answering Phrases
Melody - Opening Phrases
Melody - Composing Melodies
Melody - Notating Melodies

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

-Play or sing the F major scale fluently
-Apply correct intervals in the scale
-Produce clear tone quality
-Value technical precision in music

In groups, learners are guided to:
-Practice the F major scale ascending and descending
-Focus on accurate pitches and intervals
-Apply proper breath control or fingering
-Provide feedback to peers on technique

How does mastery of scales benefit musical performance?

- MENTOR pg. 72
-Musical instruments
-Scale notation
-Digital resources
-Keyboard or piano
- MENTOR pg. 73
-Staff paper
-Example phrases
- MENTOR pg. 74
-Example answer phrases
- MENTOR pg. 76
-Music notation software
- MENTOR pg. 78

- Performance assessment -Peer evaluation -Observation -Technical assessment

Creating And Performing
Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports
Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports
Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports
Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Melody - Performing Melodies
Basketball and Logo Design - Performing Passes in Basketball
Basketball and Logo Design - Performing the Overhead Pass
Basketball and Logo Design - Performing the Bounce Pass
Basketball and Logo Design - Performing the Chest Pass

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

-Perform melodies in F major and 4/4 time
-Demonstrate proper technique in performing
-Follow performance directions
-Value the use of melody in Creative Arts and Sports

In groups, learners are guided to:
-Study melodies in F major
-Identify the letter names of the notes
-Practice sight singing using sol-fa syllables
-Perform the melodies with proper interpretation

How can melodies be performed with accurate expression?

- MENTOR pg. 80
-Digital resources
-Musical instruments
-Melody recordings
-Performance space
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 123
- Digital devices
- Basketball court
- Basketball
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 124
- Digital resources
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 126
- Basketball
- Open space
- Digital resources
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 127
- Digital devices

- Practical performance -Assessment rubrics -Observation -Peer assessment

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Basketball and Logo Design - Practicing Different Passes
Basketball and Logo Design - Executing Dribbling in Basketball
Basketball and Logo Design - Performing High Dribble
Basketball and Logo Design - Performing Low Dribble

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

- Combine different passes in Basketball.
- Perform passing drills in a group.
- Value teamwork during group activities.

The learner is guided to:
- Form a semi-circle with one learner in front.
- Practice the chest, bounce, and overhead passes.
- Change roles so everyone participates.
- Give feedback to each other.

Why is it important to combine passing and dribbling in Basketball?

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 128
- Basketball
- Open space
- Digital resources
- Digital devices
- Video clips
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 129
- Open space/court
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 130

- Practical activity - Observation - Group assessment - Peer feedback

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Basketball and Logo Design - Combining Dribbling Skills
Basketball and Logo Design - Designing a Logo for a Basketball Team
Basketball and Logo Design - Creating a Basketball Team Logo
Basketball and Logo Design - Refining and Finalizing Logo Design
Basketball and Logo Design - Applying Skills in a Modified Game

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

- Combine high and low dribbling techniques.
- Perform dribbling drills.
- Value teamwork during practice sessions.

The learner is guided to:
- Perform warm up activities.
- Practice high and low dribbling skills.
- Perform dribbling drills between markers.
- Switch between high and low dribble as appropriate.
- Observe safety measures.

Why is it important to combine passing and dribbling in Basketball?

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 131
- Basketball
- Cones/markers
- Open space
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 132
- Digital devices
- Sample logos
- Chart papers
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 133
- Drawing books
- Pencils
- Digital devices
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 134
- Paint/colored pencils
- Manila paper
- Digital resources
- Team logos
- Open space

- Practical activity - Observation - Peer assessment - Checklist

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Indigenous Kenyan Crafts - Pottery
Indigenous Kenyan Crafts - Pottery Techniques
Indigenous Kenyan Crafts - Preparing Clay for Pottery
Indigenous Kenyan Crafts - Modeling a Vessel Using Coil Method

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

- Describe coil technique in pottery.
- Identify characteristics of pottery in samples.
- Appreciate pottery as an indigenous craft.

The learner is guided to:
- Study pottery items from actual and virtual sources.
- Analyze coil technique in samples.
- Discuss why the coil technique is preferred in traditional pottery.
- Share ideas with classmates.

Why is clay the preferred material for pottery?

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 143
- Digital resources
- Sample pottery items
- Video clips
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 144
- Sample clay
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 145
- Clay
- Water container
- Sieves
- Canvas/sacks
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 146
- Prepared clay
- Water
- Sponge
- Working surface

- Oral questions - Written responses - Observation - Group discussions

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Indigenous Kenyan Crafts - Decorating and Drying Clay Vessel
Indigenous Kenyan Crafts - Firing Clay Vessels
Indigenous Kenyan Crafts - Making a Frame Loom for Weaving
Indigenous Kenyan Crafts - Constructing a Frame Loom
Indigenous Kenyan Crafts - Making a Fabric Using 2/1 Twill Weaving

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

- Apply incising technique to decorate pottery.
- Dry clay vessels appropriately.
- Appreciate decoration in enhancing pottery.

The learner is guided to:
- Create designs by raising coils above the clay body.
- Smoothen and complete the form.
- Decorate the slightly dry vessel by incising.
- Dry the vessel in a shade.
- Display completed work for feedback.

Why is clay the preferred material for pottery?

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 147
- Clay vessels
- Forks/spoons
- Table knife
- Textured objects
- Dry clay vessels
- Firewood
- Matches
- Digging tools
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 148
- Digital resources
- Sample looms
- Video clips
- Wooden planks
- Nails
- Hammer
- Measuring tools
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 149
- Frame loom
- Yarn/threads
- Cardboard strip
- Scissors

- Practical activity - Observation - Product assessment - Exhibition

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Indigenous Kenyan Crafts - Completing a Woven Fabric
Swimming - Body Positioning in Standing Dive
Swimming - Techniques for Standing Dive
Swimming - Performing Standing Dive
Swimming - Body Positioning in Butterfly Stroke

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

- Complete a fabric using 2/1 twill weaving technique.
- Finish the woven fabric properly.
- Appreciate the final woven product.

The learner is guided to:
- Continue weaving to desired size using 2/1 twill technique.
- Cut the warp threads off the top of the frame.
- Tie adjacent warp threads together.
- Weave the ends through the back of the weave.
- Trim long tails of warp threads.
- Display completed work for appreciation.

How is a fabric woven?

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 150
- Frame loom with work in progress
- Scissors
- Additional yarn
- Display area
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 157
- Digital resources
- Video clips
- Pictures
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 158
- Swimming pool (if available)
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 159
- Swimming pool
- Swimming attire
- First aid kit
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 160

- Product assessment - Exhibition - Peer feedback - Portfolio

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Swimming - Techniques for Butterfly Stroke
Swimming - Performing Butterfly Stroke Components
Swimming - Performing Leg Actions in Butterfly Stroke
Swimming - Performing Breathing Technique in Butterfly Stroke

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

- Explain the technique for prone body position in butterfly stroke.
- Describe breathing, arm action, and leg action in butterfly stroke.
- Value coordination in swimming techniques.

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss prone body position for butterfly stroke.
- Analyze breathing technique during butterfly stroke.
- Explain arm action in butterfly stroke (catch, pull, recovery).
- Describe leg action (dolphin kicks) in butterfly stroke.

Why is synchrony important in butterfly stroke?

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 161
- Digital resources
- Video clips
- Pictures
- Diagrams
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 162
- Swimming pool
- Kickboards
- Pull buoys
- Swimming attire
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 163
- Swimming attire
- First aid kit

- Oral discussions - Written responses - Diagrammatic representations - Question and answer

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Swimming - Combining Butterfly Stroke Components
Swimming - Playing Water Games
Kenyan Indigenous Games - Board Games
Kenyan Indigenous Games - Learning Bao
Kenyan Indigenous Games - Playing Bao

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

- Perform the complete butterfly stroke.
- Coordinate arm, leg, and breathing actions.
- Appreciate swimming as a life skill.

The learner is guided to:
- Perform prone body position.
- Execute arm and leg actions simultaneously.
- Coordinate breathing with arm movements.
- Practice full butterfly stroke in the shallow end.
- Give feedback to each other.
- Observe safety measures.

Why is synchrony important in butterfly stroke?

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 164
- Swimming pool
- Swimming attire
- First aid kit
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 165
- Floaters
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 167
- Digital resources
- Pictures of board games
- Sample boards
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 168
- Bao boards
- Seeds/stones
- Video clips
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 170
- Seeds/stones/pebbles
- Digital resources

- Practical activity - Observation - Peer feedback - Safety checklist

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Kenyan Indigenous Games - Improvising Bao Board
Kenyan Indigenous Games - Playing Bao Game
Kenyan Indigenous Games - Learning Shisima
Kenyan Indigenous Games - Playing Shisima

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

- Create improvised Bao boards.
- Prepare materials for playing Bao.
- Value creativity in game preparation.

The learner is guided to:
- Improvise boards for playing Bao.
- Use wooden planks, manila paper, or make holes in the ground.
- Collect seeds, pebbles, or stones as playing pieces.
- Prepare the board with correct number of pits.

Why are board games considered an indigenous game?

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 172
- Wooden planks
- Manila paper
- Seeds/stones
- Carving tools
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 173
- Improvised Bao boards
- Seeds/stones/pebbles
- Digital resources
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 174
- Digital resources
- Shisima boards
- Beads/stones
- Video clips
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 175
- Improvised Shisima boards

- Practical activity - Observation - Product assessment - Creativity evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports
Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports
Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports
Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

Kenyan Indigenous Games - Playing with Background Music
Kenyan Indigenous Games - Mental Health Benefits
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Analysing a Play Performance
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Evaluating Play Elements
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Evaluating Performance Elements

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

- Play indigenous board games with background music.
- Appreciate music as enhancement to games.
- Show enjoyment in cultural activities.

The learner is guided to:
- Select indigenous music to play in the background.
- Play Bao or Shisima with background music.
- Discuss how music enhances the gaming experience.
- Share ideas on the benefits of music during board games.

How do indigenous board games enhance mental relaxation?

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 176
- Board games
- Playing pieces
- Music players
- Indigenous music
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 177
- Digital resources
- Video clips
- Reference materials
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 180
- Sample plays
- Video clips
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 181
- Digital devices
- Evaluation criteria
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 182

- Practical activity - Observation - Discussions - Reflective assessment

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Analyzing Technical Elements
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Analyzing Production Elements
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Creating a Scoring Guide
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Examining Ethical Practices in Sports

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

- Evaluate character internalization in a play.
- Analyze audience involvement in a performance.
- Demonstrate fairness in evaluation.

The learner is guided to:
- Continue analyzing the play focusing on character internalization.
- Evaluate how actors connected with their characters.
- Analyze how the performance involved the audience.
- Discuss if character portrayal was believable.

How can analysis of creative arts and sports enhance creativity?

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 183
- Digital devices
- Sample plays
- Evaluation criteria
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 184
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 185
- Sample scoring guides
- Stationery
- Digital resources
- Reference materials
- Video clips

- Analytical writing - Group discussions - Oral presentations - Observation

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Anti-doping Measures
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Analyzing Solo Vocal Music
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Creating Music Analysis Tools
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Performing and Analyzing Music
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Analyzing "Zum Zum Zum"

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

- Describe anti-doping measures in sports.
- Identify organizations involved in anti-doping.
- Show commitment to clean sports.

The learner is guided to:
- Research anti-doping measures implemented in sports.
- Identify the Anti-doping Agency of Kenya and its role.
- Discuss the World Anti-doping Agency's responsibilities.
- Explore consequences of doping for athletes.

How can analysis of creative arts and sports enhance creativity?

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 186
- Digital resources
- Reference materials
- Case studies
- Audio/video recordings
- Music scores
- Digital devices
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 187
- Sample analysis tools
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 188
- Analysis tools
- Digital devices
- Musical instruments
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 189
- "Zum Zum Zum" recording
- Music score
- Analysis templates

- Research reports - Group discussions - Presentations - Role play

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Critiquing Exhibited Artworks
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Art Exhibition Elements
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Visiting Art Exhibitions
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Creating Exhibition Analysis Tools
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Role of Analysis in Creative Arts and Sports

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

- Identify elements for analyzing visual artworks.
- Study gallery exhibitions critically.
- Appreciate visual arts analysis.

The learner is guided to:
- Study pictures of exhibited artworks.
- Identify the type of artwork displayed.
- Suggest themes of art galleries.
- Discuss the purpose of art exhibitions.
- Identify mediums used in exhibited artworks.

Why is analysis an important skill in Creative Arts and Sports?

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 190
- Images of art exhibitions
- Digital resources
- Sample artworks
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 191
- Art criticism texts
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 192
- Digital devices
- Art exhibitions
- Analysis templates
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 193
- Analysis templates
- Exhibition images
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 194
- Previously analyzed works
- Reference materials

- Oral discussions - Written analysis - Observation - Question and answer

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Benefits of Analysis
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Critical Thinking Development
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Learning from Professionals
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Personal Analysis Application
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Analysis in the Creative Process
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Culminating Project
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Culminating Project

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

- Describe how analysis exposes learners to different viewpoints.
- Explain how feedback focuses on strengths.
- Appreciate analysis as a tool for improvement.

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss how analysis shares opinions about works.
- Explore how feedback allows focus on strengths.
- Explain how analysis leads to talent development.
- Discuss how analysis improves various disciplines.

How can analysis of creative arts and sports enhance creativity?

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 195
- Case studies
- Digital resources
- Reference materials
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 196
- Sample critiques
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 197
- Resource persons
- Interview guidelines
- Recording devices
- Student portfolios
- Analysis tools
- Self-reflection guides
- Planning templates
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 180-197
- Student projects
- Presentation materials
- Digital resources

- Oral discussions - Written reflections - Presentations - Debates