Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Fabric Decoration - Identifying decorated fabric
Fabric Decoration - Marbling technique introduction

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

- Identify fabric decoration techniques including tie and dye (marbling, pleating) and stencil printing
- Distinguish between the different methods used in fabric decoration
- Show curiosity in exploring how fabric decoration enhances appearance and value of fabric

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Study pictures of decorated fabrics and identify the technique used in each: tie and dye or stencil printing
- Search online for information on marbling, pleating and stencil techniques and discuss findings
- Mount cut-out pictures of each technique in journals labelled by method and display in class

How does fabric decoration change the appearance and value of plain fabric?

- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 67
- Digital devices
- Reference books
- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 68
- Cotton fabric, rubber bands
- Natural dye materials (leaves, baking soda)

- Oral questions - Observation - Class discussion

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Fabric Decoration - Decorating fabric with marbling
Fabric Decoration - Pleating technique introduction
Fabric Decoration - Applying the pleating technique
Fabric Decoration - Printing fabric using stencil

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

- Apply the marbling tie and dye technique on cotton fabric following correct step-by-step procedure
- Use salt in the dye mixture to help set colour and prevent fading when fabric is washed
- Display dyed fabric and give constructive feedback on each other's work

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Crunch and secure fabric with rubber bands, prepare dye with salt in a squeeze bottle
- Apply green dye on both sides of crunched fabric, leave for one hour then untie and rinse with cold water
- Dry fabric in the shade, display in class, take progress pictures and upload to portfolio

Why is it important to follow each step carefully when decorating fabric using the marbling technique?

- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 69
- Cotton fabric, rubber bands, dye, salt
- Squeeze bottles
- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 70
- Cotton fabric, rubber bands
- Natural dye materials (red flowers)
- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 71
- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 73
- Stencil, fabric ink, brushes
- Fabric, scissors

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer feedback

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Fabric Decoration - Making a decorated tote bag
Fabric Decoration - Assessment and review
Descant Recorder - Techniques of playing a descant recorder
Descant Recorder - Embouchure and breath control

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

- Cut and sew decorated fabric to construct a tote bag with handles
- Apply basic sewing techniques including stitching the base, sides and handles of the bag
- Show pride in producing a functional item from self-decorated fabric

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Cut two fabric pieces for the bag body and strips for handles from stencil-decorated fabric
- Sew the base of the bag together, attach the handle strips to the top and sew the sides
- Finish by folding the top edge and sewing for a clean finish; display completed bags in class

How does combining fabric decoration with a practical construction project demonstrate creativity and skill?

- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 74
- Decorated fabric, sewing thread
- Scissors and needle
- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 75
- Fabric samples
- Exercise books
- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 81
- Descant recorders
- Finger charts
- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 83
- Mirror for self-correction

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer feedback

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Descant Recorder - Fingering and pinching technique
Descant Recorder - Blowing and tonguing
Descant Recorder - Slurring technique
Descant Recorder - Playing the G major scale

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

- Apply correct fingering for all notes in the G major scale on the descant recorder
- Use the pinching (half-holing) technique accurately to produce upper register notes
- Develop precision and coordination in fingering transitions during scale playing

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Cover the thumb hole halfway and practise pinching for upper notes E', F#' and G'
- Play notes G, A, B, C', D', E', F#' and G' applying correct fingering from the finger chart
- Practise slowly, observe each other's finger placement and provide positive feedback

Why is the pinching technique necessary for producing upper register notes on the descant recorder?

- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 85
- Descant recorders
- Finger charts
- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 86
- Reference books
- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 87
- Music flashcards
- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 89
- Digital devices

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer feedback

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Descant Recorder - Performance directions and performing melodies
Verses - Language use in a verse
Verses - Figurative language in a verse
Verses - Analysing language in a verse

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

- Define Da Capo al Fine and Dal Segno al Fine and apply them when performing a melody
- Perform simple solo and group melodies in G major observing correct performance directions
- Show pride in performing prepared recorder pieces before an audience

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss the meaning of D.C. al Fine and D.S. al Fine and study melodies with these directions on the staff
- Perform melodies observing D.C. al Fine: play to the direction, return to beginning, continue to Fine
- Sight-read simple pieces in G major, present solo performances in class and record for self-review

Why are performance directions such as Da Capo al Fine important for interpreting a piece of music correctly?

- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 90
- Descant recorders
- Music flashcards
- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 91
- Reference books
- Digital devices
- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 92
- Exercise books
- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 93

- Oral questions - Practical assessment - Self-assessment

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Verses - Composing a verse on a societal issue
Verses - Developing and performing a verse
Verses - Verse as communication and assessment
Volleyball - Introduction to Volleyball and overarm serve

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

- Select a societal issue and develop ideas that form the basis of a verse
- Express a message about the chosen issue in a simple verse using appropriate language devices
- Show responsibility and awareness of community issues through verse composition

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Search for and discuss emerging societal issues affecting youth such as child labour, pollution or abuse
- Identify the key message of the chosen issue and express it in essay-style notes
- Transform notes into a simple verse using imagery, repetition and rhyme, share verses in class

How can composing a verse about a societal issue raise awareness and inspire positive change?

- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 95
- Exercise books
- Digital devices
- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 96
- Costumes and props
- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 97
- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 99
- Volleyball or improvised ball
- Open playing space

- Written assignments - Observation - Oral questions

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Volleyball - Volleying skill and mini Volleyball game
Kenyan Folk Dance - Folk dances from Kenyan communities
Kenyan Folk Dance - Classifying folk dances
Kenyan Folk Dance - Classifying by occasion and instruments

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

- Perform net serve exercises at 7–8 metres and partner serve drills at 15–20 feet applying correct technique
- Demonstrate the volleying skill in Volleyball using correct stance and contact
- Apply all learned skills in a mini Volleyball game showing sportsmanship and teamwork

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Conduct net serve drills standing 7–8 metres from the net, serve multiple times focusing on net clearance
- Conduct partner serve drills at 15–20 feet, each partner catching and returning the serve alternately
- Form two teams of six, wear appropriate sports gear and play a Volleyball game applying all skills

How do serving and volleying skills work together during an actual Volleyball game?

- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 101
- Volleyball and net
- Open playing space
- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 103
- Digital devices
- Reference books
- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 104
- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 105

- Observation - Practical assessment - Peer feedback

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Kenyan Folk Dance - Researching and rehearsing a folk dance
Kenyan Folk Dance - Performing and assessment
Indigenous Kenyan Craft – Basketry - Basketry items and coiling technique
Indigenous Kenyan Craft – Basketry - Materials and tools in basketry

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

- Research a selected folk dance focusing on community, gender, age, occasion, mood and movements
- Collect and improvise costumes and instruments from locally available materials
- Practise individual body movements and connect them into a continuous sequence with music

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Choose a folk dance, research its origin, occasion, instruments and movements
- Collect environmental materials and improvise the costumes and instruments needed for the dance
- Listen to the folk dance song, practise movements individually then connect them into a full sequence

What key information and preparation does a learner need before performing a folk dance authentically?

- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 107
- Locally available materials
- Digital devices
- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 108
- Improvised costumes and instruments
- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 109
- Reference books
- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 111
- Basketry material samples

- Observation - Practical assessment - Peer feedback

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Indigenous Kenyan Craft – Basketry - Collecting and preparing basketry materials
Indigenous Kenyan Craft – Basketry - Making a tray using coiling technique
Indigenous Kenyan Craft – Basketry - Making a mat using coiling technique
Indigenous Kenyan Craft – Basketry - Safety measures in basketry

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

- Collect locally available basketry materials from the school environment safely
- Clean, dry, measure, cut and dye collected materials in preparation for weaving
- Develop environmental awareness and patience in preparing materials to the required standard

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Collect straws, grass, sticks and banana fibre from the community while observing safety measures
- Clean and dry collected materials, measure and cut to required length using scissors safely
- Apply dye in different colours to materials and take progress pictures as classmates work

Why is proper preparation of materials an essential first step before beginning a basketry project?

- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 113
- Collected natural materials, dye
- Scissors and cutting tools
- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 114
- Grass, banana fibre, needle, scissors
- Yarn or raffia
- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 115
- Old fabric strips, needle, thread
- Scissors
- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 116
- Basketry projects in progress
- Reference books

- Observation - Practical assessment - Peer feedback

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Indigenous Kenyan Craft – Basketry - Assessment and review
Swimming - Introduction to swimming and water treading
Swimming - Body position and breathing in water treading
Swimming - Arms and legs action in water treading

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

- Weave a traditional basket using the coiling technique and display it with a written description of its use
- Evaluate basketry products using polite and constructive critique language
- Appreciate the cultural and functional significance of basketry in Kenyan communities

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Use the coiling technique to weave a traditional basket and set up a display in class with descriptions
- Provide constructive feedback on each other's baskets using polite language and structured criteria
- Answer assessment questions on basketry materials, tools, techniques and cultural significance

How does completing a full basketry project develop patience, creativity and cultural appreciation?

- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 117
- Completed basketry items
- Exercise books
- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 118
- Swimming pool
- Digital devices
- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 119
- Reference books
- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 121

- Practical assessment - Peer feedback - Self-assessment

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Swimming - Introduction to inverted breaststroke
Swimming - Body position and legs in inverted breaststroke
Swimming - Arms action and glide in inverted breaststroke
Swimming - Combining water treading and inverted breaststroke

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

- Describe the inverted breaststroke technique including body position and direction of movement
- Identify differences between inverted breaststroke and conventional breaststroke
- Show readiness to apply the inverted breaststroke technique safely in the pool

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Watch video clips of inverted breaststroke and describe legs and arms action, body position and breathing
- Compare inverted breaststroke (face upward, on back) with conventional breaststroke and note key differences
- Discuss the advantage of inverted breaststroke — face above water allows natural breathing

What are the key differences between the inverted breaststroke and the conventional breaststroke?

- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 122
- Swimming pool
- Digital devices
- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 123
- Reference books
- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 124
- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 125
- Score sheets

- Oral questions - Observation - Class discussion

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
Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports
Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports
Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

Swimming - Assessment and review
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Showcasing artwork for appreciation
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Factors for displaying artworks
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Analysing a verse performance
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Composing and performing a verse
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Sportsmanship in sporting activities
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Analysing a folk dance and cross-analysis

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

- Demonstrate water treading and inverted breaststroke competently in the swimming pool
- Evaluate personal swimming performance using a structured self-assessment score sheet
- Appreciate swimming as a life skill that promotes physical fitness and personal safety

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Participate in a friendly swimming event alternating water treading and inverted breaststroke
- Complete a self-assessment score sheet on arms action, legs action, body position and breathing for both techniques
- Answer written assessment questions distinguishing water treading from inverted breaststroke

How does mastering both water treading and inverted breaststroke prepare you for safe and enjoyable aquatic activities?

- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 126
- Swimming pool
- Assessment score sheets
- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 134
- Learner artwork (drawings, paintings, montages, fabric, basketry)
- Digital devices
- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 135
- Learner artwork samples
- Reference books
- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 136
- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 137
- Exercise books
- Costumes and props
- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 138
- Volleyball or improvised ball
- Sports magazines and reference books
- Champion Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 pg. 140
- Improvised costumes and instruments

- Practical assessment - Written assignments - Self-assessment