Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Melody - Qualities of a good melody
Melody - Qualities of a good melody
Melody - Melodies in C major
Melody - Melodies in C major

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

- Identify qualities of a good melody
- Analyze melodic contour in familiar tunes
- Show interest in melodic structure

- Identify symmetry in melodic phrases
- Analyze qualities of good melodies in songs
- Appreciate structural elements in melody

- Study characteristics of a good melody (singable, identifiable shape/contour, symmetry)
- Analyze stepwise motion and leaps in "Mary Had a Little Lamb"
- Discuss melodic contour as pattern of rising and falling pitches
- Identify starting and ending notes in familiar melodies
- Sing "Once I Caught a Fish Alive"
- Focus on melodic characteristics while singing
- Identify qualities in the melody (singable, shape, symmetry, start/end notes)
- Discuss what makes favorite songs melodically appealing

What attributes contribute to a good melody?
How does symmetry create balance in a melody?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 57
- Charts with notated familiar tunes
- Audio examples of melodies
- Keyboard/piano
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 58
- Notated song "Once I Caught a Fish Alive"
- Audio recording of the song
- Keyboard/piano
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 59
- Recorder or other melodic instruments
- Staff paper
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 60
- Pencils and erasers
- Reference melodies in C major

- Oral questioning - Group discussions - Written analysis
- Oral questioning - Performance assessment - Written analysis

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Melody - Melodies in C major
Handball - Passes
Handball - Passes

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

- Analyze example melodies for good qualities
- Begin creating four-bar melodies in C major
- Show creativity in melodic composition

- Study example melodies to identify qualities of good composition
- Begin creating original 4-bar melodies in C major
- Apply principles of good melody construction
- Ensure melodies have proper beginning and ending notes

How do composers balance predictability and surprise in melodies?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 61
- Staff paper
- Example melodies
- Keyboard/piano for reference
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 62
- Pictures of Handball passes
- Digital resources showing Handball techniques
- Handball
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 63
- Handballs
- Open space for practice
- Cones for marking positions

- Written composition - Creativity assessment - Individual feedback

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Handball - Passes
Handball - Dribbling
Handball - Dribbling

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

- Demonstrate jump pass in Handball
- Execute proper technique for jump pass
- Practice safe landing techniques

- Hold ball with one hand above head level
- Take off from ground and release ball at top of jump
- Land on both feet and follow through with hand
- Practice with partners at appropriate distances
- Provide feedback to each other

How does jumping affect the effectiveness of passes in Handball?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 64
- Handballs
- Open space for practice
- Mats for safe landing if available
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 68
- Pictures showing dribbling techniques
- Digital resources on Handball dribbling
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 69

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Handball - Jump shot
Descant Recorder - Interpreting melodies on staff notation

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

- Identify jump shot technique in Handball
- Describe body positioning for jump shot
- Show interest in shooting skills

- Study picture showing jump shot technique
- Identify the type of shot shown
- Describe the body positioning of players
- Watch videos or demonstrations of jump shots in Handball

How does jumping affect shooting accuracy in Handball?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 72
- Pictures showing jump shot technique
- Digital resources on Handball shooting
- Handballs
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 73
- Goals or targets
- Open space for practice
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 74
- Charts showing music notation elements
- Sheet music examples
- Descant recorders

- Oral questioning - Written descriptions - Group discussions

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Descant Recorder - Interpreting melodies on staff notation
Descant Recorder - Performance directions
Descant Recorder - Performance directions
Descant Recorder - Playing melodies
Storytelling and Animation - Storytelling techniques

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

- Learn fingering chart for scale of C Major
- Practice playing notes on descant recorder
- Show patience in learning new skills

- Sight read simple melodies on descant recorder
- Apply correct fingering and breath control
- Show confidence in music reading

- Study fingering chart for C Major scale on descant recorder
- Practice correct finger positions for each note
- Play scale of C Major ascending and descending
- Focus on proper breath control and fingering technique
- Practice sight reading simple melodies in C Major
- Apply correct fingering technique for each note
- Focus on accurate rhythm and pitch
- Give and receive feedback on playing technique

Why is proper fingering technique essential for playing recorder?
How can sight reading skills be improved with practice?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 75
- Fingering charts
- Descant recorders
- Sheet music for C Major scale
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 76
- Charts showing dynamics markings
- Sheet music with dynamics
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 77
- Charts showing tempo markings
- Sheet music with varied tempos
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 78
- Sheet music with simple melodies
- Descant recorders
- Music stands if available
- Sheet music for "Jingle Bells"
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 80
- Video clips of storytelling performances
- Digital devices for viewing
- Story books

- Practical assessment - Individual guidance - Technique observation
- Sight reading assessment - Performance evaluation - Individual feedback

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Storytelling and Animation - Storytelling techniques
Storytelling and Animation - Qualities of a good flipbook
Storytelling and Animation - Qualities of a good flipbook

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

- Practice specific storytelling techniques
- Use voice modulation effectively
- Show confidence in oral expression

- Form groups to practice specific storytelling techniques
- Focus on voice modulation, facial expressions, and gestures
- Practice using body language to enhance storytelling
- Give and receive feedback on technique

How do different techniques enhance storytelling?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 81
- Simple stories for practice
- Props (optional)
- Open space for movement
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 82
- Sample flipbooks
- Digital resources showing flipbook animation
- Video clips of flipbook animation
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 83
- Video clips of animation principles

- Practical assessment - Technique demonstration - Peer feedback

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Storytelling and Animation - Composing a story
Storytelling and Animation - Flipbook animation

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

- Read and analyze elements of a story
- Identify beginning, middle and end structure
- Show appreciation for story structure

- Read sample story "A Matter of Integrity"
- Identify theme, characters, and plot structure
- Discuss beginning, middle, and end of the story
- Analyze how the story develops and resolves

What makes a story engaging and meaningful?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 84
- Story text "A Matter of Integrity"
- Reading materials
- Notebooks for analysis
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 85
- Reference materials on social issues
- Newspapers and magazines
- Digital resources if available
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 88
- Drawing paper
- Pencils and erasers
- Reference materials for character design

- Reading comprehension - Story analysis - Group discussions

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Storytelling and Animation - Flipbook animation
Storytelling and Animation - Performing a story
Storytelling and Animation - Performing a story

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

- Draw a sequence of a moving character
- Apply principles of sequential movement
- Show patience and attention to detail

- Draw first frame of character on first page
- Use light table or window to trace elements that remain same
- Make small adjustments to moving parts in each frame
- Focus on consistent character size and positioning
- Complete series of sequential images

How do small changes between frames create illusion of movement?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 88
- Paper for flipbook pages
- Pencils and erasers
- Light box or clear window for tracing
- Reference materials
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 90
- Open space for movement
- Story scripts from previous work
- Story scripts
- Open space for rehearsal
- Props if needed

- Drawing technique assessment - Sequential movement evaluation - Individual guidance

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Storytelling and Animation - Storytelling as communication
Football - Trapping
Football - Trapping
Football - Trapping
Football - Dribbling
Football - Dribbling

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

- Record narration performance
- Evaluate own storytelling techniques
- Appreciate storytelling as a means of communication

- Demonstrate foot trapping techniques
- Use different parts of foot for trapping
- Show improvement in trapping skills

- Record storytelling performance using available technology
- Play back recording and analyze technique
- Make notes for improvement
- With permission, share recording on appropriate platform
- Discuss storytelling as a communication medium
- Practice trapping with inside part of foot
- Practice trapping with outside part of foot
- Practice trapping with sole of foot
- Focus on proper positioning and technique for each method
- Give and receive feedback on technique

How has digital technology changed storytelling practices?
When would you use different foot trapping techniques?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 91
- Recording devices
- Story scripts
- Performance space
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 90
- Pictures showing trapping techniques
- Digital resources showing football skills
- Footballs
- Open field for practice
- Cones for marking positions
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 92
- Footballs
- Open field for practice
- Cones for marking positions
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 95
- Digital resources showing dribbling techniques
- Pictures of dribbling techniques
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 96
- Cones

- Recording quality assessment - Self-evaluation - Reflection quality
- Practical assessment - Technique evaluation - Individual guidance

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Football - Shooting
Football - Crayon etching

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

- Identify shooting techniques in football
- Describe body positioning for shooting
- Show interest in shooting skills

- Study pictures showing shooting techniques
- Identify shooting action shown in pictures
- Describe body positioning for shooting
- Watch videos or demonstrations of low drive and placed shots
- Discuss different shooting techniques

Why is shooting technique important for scoring goals?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 100
- Pictures showing shooting techniques
- Digital resources on football shooting
- Footballs
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 101
- Goals or targets
- Open field for practice
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 104
- Wax materials (candle stubs, beeswax)
- Pigments (old crayons, natural pigments)
- Molds (straws, bottle caps, pen tubes)
- Digital resources on crayon making

- Oral questioning - Group discussions - Written descriptions

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Football - Crayon etching

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

- Make improvised crayons safely
- Mix colors in crayon making
- Show patience and attention to detail

- Break wax into small pieces
- Place in double container for safe melting
- Heat water in bigger container to melt wax gently
- Add pigments and stir for even color distribution
- Experiment with mixing colors
- Pour melted wax into molds
- Allow to cool completely before removing

Why is safety important when making art materials?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 105
- Prepared wax and pigments
- Heat source (supervised)
- Double containers for melting
- Molds
- Safety equipment
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 106
- Magazines and newspapers
- Digital resources for images
- Scissors
- Planning paper

- Process assessment - Safety protocol observation - Final product evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Football - Crayon etching
Kenyan Folk Songs - Classification
Kenyan Folk Songs - Classification

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

- Apply crayon to create varied patterns
- Prepare background for etching
- Show creativity in pattern design

- Use drawing paper of choice
- Apply crayons to fill entire paper with patterns and shapes
- Explore swirls, stripes, blocks of color
- Use bright and contrasting colors
- Press firmly to ensure thick layer of crayon
- Cover entire paper surface completely

How do layers of color affect the final appearance of crayon etching?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 107
- Drawing paper
- Improvised crayons from previous lesson
- Commercial crayons if needed
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 109
- Charts for classification
- Audio examples of folk songs
- Digital resources on Kenyan communities
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 110
- Classification charts
- Reference materials on folk songs

- Pattern creation assessment - Color application evaluation - Creativity observation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Kenyan Folk Songs - Classification
Kenyan Folk Songs - Performance techniques
Kenyan Folk Songs - Performance techniques
Kenyan Folk Songs - Performance techniques
Kenyan Folk Songs - Folk song performance
Indigenous Kenyan Craft - Beadwork

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

- Classify folk songs by gender and age
- Complete folk song classification chart
- Show appreciation for diversity in folk songs

- Apply dynamics and expression in folk song
- Use appropriate gestures and movements
- Show cultural sensitivity in performance

- Complete classification activity focusing on gender and age
- Identify songs performed by men, women, children, or mixed groups
- Discuss age-specific songs (children's songs, youth songs, elder songs)
- Complete classification chart
- Present findings to class
- Practice using dynamics (volume changes) for expression
- Develop appropriate facial expressions for song message
- Learn traditional gestures and movements for song
- Focus on intensity and mood appropriate to song
- Ensure cultural authenticity in performance style

How does gender influence folk song performance in different communities?
How do gestures and movements enhance folk song performances?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 111
- Classification charts
- Audio examples of folk songs
- Reference materials on folk song traditions
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 113
- Charts showing performance techniques
- Audio/video examples of folk song performances
- Selected folk song materials
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 114
- Open space for practice
- Audio examples for reference
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 115
- Open space for movement
- Audio/video examples for reference
- Selected folk song materials
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 118
- Printed costumes
- Performance space
- Audio equipment if needed
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 119
- Reference materials on Kenyan beadwork
- Sample beadwork if available
- Digital resources on cultural beadwork

- Final classification assessment - Presentation quality - Comprehension evaluation
- Expression quality assessment - Movement coordination - Cultural authenticity evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Indigenous Kenyan Craft - Beadwork

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

- Continue research on indigenous beadwork
- Identify types and functions of beaded jewelry
- Appreciate diversity in beadwork traditions

- Continue research on indigenous beadwork
- Document types of beads used (plastic, clay, shells, bone, wood)
- Identify patterns, colors, and symbolic meanings
- Complete research documentation
- Present findings to class

What can beadwork tell us about different Kenyan communities?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 120
- Research materials
- Documentation supplies
- Presentation materials
- Sample beadwork if available
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 121
- Collection containers
- Sorting trays
- Environment for exploration
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 122
- Collected materials
- Paper for bead making
- Scissors, glue
- Organization containers

- Research thoroughness - Presentation quality - Knowledge application

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Indigenous Kenyan Craft - Beadwork

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

- Learn one-way technique for beadwork
- Begin creating beaded bracelet
- Show patience in craft process

- Cut two pieces of thread to desired bracelet length
- Cross at center and tie knot to secure
- Begin threading beads using center string
- Practice one-way technique with side strings
- Focus on color pattern inspired by patriotism (Kenyan flag colors)

How can beadwork express patriotic themes?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 123
- Prepared beads and strings
- Reference materials for one-way technique
- Color guides for patriotic themes
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 124
- Partially completed bracelets
- Beads and strings
- Reference materials on technique
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 125
- Reference materials for criss-cross technique
- Sample beadwork using technique

- Technique application assessment - Pattern development evaluation - Individual guidance

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Indigenous Kenyan Craft - Beadwork

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

- Complete bracelet using criss-cross technique
- Compare different beadwork techniques
- Show pride in completed work

- Complete bracelet using criss-cross technique
- Use stopper bead to secure end
- Compare one-way and criss-cross techniques
- Display completed bracelets
- Give and receive feedback on beadwork
- Discuss favorite techniques and patterns

How can patriotic themes be expressed through beadwork designs?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 126
- Partially completed bracelets
- Beads and strings
- Display area
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 127
- Reference materials on patriotic songs
- Audio examples of songs
- Lyrics for selected songs
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 128
- Lyrics for selected song
- Completed beaded jewelry
- Performance space

- Final product assessment - Technique mastery evaluation - Creativity observation - Peer feedback

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Kenyan Indigenous Games - Rope games

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

- Identify types of indigenous rope games
- Describe how rope games are played
- Show interest in traditional games

- Demonstrate "In and Out Jumping" technique
- Participate actively in group rope game
- Show coordination in movement

- Study pictures of indigenous rope games
- Identify rope games being played
- Discuss local names for rope games in different communities
- Watch demonstrations of rope games if possible
- Discuss cultural significance of traditional games
- Form groups of three learners
- Tie two ends of rope together
- Position learners as shown in instructions
- Take turns jumping in and out of rope
- Increase height after successful jumps
- Ensure everyone gets chance to jump
- Learn traditional counting rhymes if applicable

Why is rope skipping considered an indigenous game?
How do rope games improve coordination and timing?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 139
- Pictures of rope games
- Digital resources showing traditional games
- Ropes of different sizes
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 140
- Ropes of appropriate length
- Open space for play
- Reference materials on traditional games
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 141
- Strong rope for swinging
- Stable support structure
- Soft padding material
- Open space for activity
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 142
- Ropes
- Open space for activity
- Reference materials on traditional games
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 143
- Open space for jumping
- Soft landing surface if possible
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 144
- Thick rope for pulling
- Open space with firm footing
- Markers for center line
- Whistle for commands

- Oral questioning - Game identification - Discussion participation
- Coordination assessment - Jumping technique evaluation - Group participation observation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Kenyan Indigenous Games - Rope games

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

- Demonstrate "Limbo" (Pass under rope) technique
- Show flexibility and coordination
- Appreciate diversity of rope games

- Form groups of 5 learners
- Two hold rope at starting height
- Others pass under rope without touching it
- Lower rope height after each cycle
- Change roles regularly
- Incorporate traditional music if applicable
- Discuss variations of game in different communities

How does limbo improve flexibility and body awareness?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 145
- Rope
- Open space for activity
- Music if applicable
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 146
- Skipping ropes
- Reference materials on skipping patterns
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 147
- Music sources
- Reference materials on traditional skipping songs

- Flexibility assessment - Technique evaluation - Participation observation

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

Kenyan Indigenous Games - Rope games
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Sports values
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Sports values

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

- Combine different rope skipping techniques
- Create rope game performances
- Appreciate rope games for fitness and health

- Practice different types of rope skipping techniques
- Create short performances combining techniques
- Incorporate musical elements and traditional songs
- Discuss benefits of rope games for fitness and health
- Appreciate traditional games as cultural heritage
- Reflect on learning experience

How can indigenous games be preserved for future generations?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 148
- Various ropes
- Music sources
- Performance space
- Reference materials on benefits of rope games
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 146
- Value analysis worksheets
- Sports scenarios for analysis
- Reference materials on sports ethics
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 147
- Teamwork analysis worksheets
- Reference materials on team dynamics

- Performance creativity assessment - Technique integration evaluation - Appreciation observation - Reflection quality

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Folk song
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Storytelling

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

- Analyze a folk song from a Kenyan community
- Identify components of folk song analysis
- Show interest in folk song traditions

- Choose a folk song from a Kenyan community with teacher's help
- Begin gathering information about the folk song
- Discuss media of performance (instruments and voices)
- Identify style of performance (solo, group, call-and-response)
- Research community of origin and cultural context

What elements are important in analyzing folk songs?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 149
- Folk song recordings or examples
- Reference materials on Kenyan communities
- Research materials
- Internet access if available
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 150
- Analysis worksheets
- Reference materials on folk song traditions
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 152
- Example storytelling analysis table
- Reference materials on storytelling elements
- Video clips of storytelling if available

- Research quality assessment - Component identification - Discussion participation

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - 2D Artwork
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Role of analysis
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Making a portfolio
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Making a portfolio
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Portfolio showcase

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

- Understand criteria for evaluating 2D artwork
- Identify elements to analyze in visual art
- Show interest in art analysis

- Study methodology for analyzing 2D artwork
- Discuss elements to consider: organization (balance, proportion, dominance)
- Analyze subject matter (what is happening - topic)
- Explore themes (what is the artist saying)
- Begin developing framework for visual art analysis

How does formal analysis enhance understanding of visual art?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 154
- Sample 2D artworks
- Analysis frameworks
- Visual art vocabulary reference
- Writing materials
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 156
- Previous analysis examples
- Mind mapping materials
- Reflection journals
- Discussion prompts
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 157
- Recyclable cardboard or thick paper
- Ruler, scissors
- Recycled thread or fasteners
- Markers, coloring materials
- Student's creative works
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 158
- Partially completed portfolios
- Found natural objects
- Glue or stitching materials
- Coloring supplies
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 159
- Completed portfolios
- Display space
- Journals for reflection

- Framework development assessment - Vocabulary use evaluation - Discussion participation