Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Melody - Melodies in C major

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

- Compose melodies orally using sol-fa notes
- Use instruments to find starting pitches
- Show creativity in melodic improvisation

- Compose melodies by singing them orally
- Use sol-fa notes drmfsl td'
- Use piano, recorder or other Western instrument for reference pitches
- Experiment with different note combinations
- Follow stepwise motion after leaps

How do composers begin the process of creating melodies?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 59
- Keyboard/piano
- Recorder or other melodic instruments
- Staff paper

- Oral composition - Performance assessment - Creative process observation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Melody - Melodies in C major
Multimedia - Motif design
Multimedia - Motif design

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

- Notate orally composed melodies on staff paper
- Apply correct time and key signatures
- Show attention to detail in music notation

- Notate orally composed melodies on staff paper
- Use treble staff with proper C major key signature
- Apply 2/4 time signature correctly
- Experiment with different note durations
- Write sol-fa notation under notes

How does notation help preserve musical ideas?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 60
- Staff paper
- Pencils and erasers
- Reference melodies in C major
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 74
- Sample stencil prints
- Digital resources showing stencil printing techniques
- Pictures of alternate patterns
- Drawing paper
- Reference images of organic shapes
- Examples of motifs

- Written work - Notation accuracy check - Individual assessment

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Multimedia - Stencil Printing

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

- Prepare a stencil using organic shape
- Cut stencil with precision
- Show patience and attention to detail

- Transfer motif design onto stencil material
- Cut out the non-image parts leaving image parts raised
- Ensure clean, precise edges
- Test stencil to ensure it works as intended

How does positive and negative space function in stencil creation?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 75
- Stencil material (cardboard, plastic sheet)
- Cutting tools (scissors, craft knife)
- Motif designs from previous lesson
- Safety equipment
- Fabric for printing
- Printing ink/paste
- Padding materials
- Marking tools
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 76
- Prepared stencils
- Fabric with registration marks
- Sponges or dabbers
- Partially completed prints
- Iron (if needed for fixing ink)
- Scissors for trimming
- Display area

- Practical assessment - Technical precision evaluation - Individual guidance

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Descant Recorder - Interpreting melodies on staff notation
Descant Recorder - Performance directions

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

- Outline factors to consider in interpreting melodies on staff notation
- Identify key signature and time signature
- Show interest in music notation

- Brainstorm factors to consider when interpreting melodies on staff
- Discuss key signature, time signature, note values
- Identify these elements in written music examples
- Understand how these elements guide musical interpretation

What is the value of sight reading music?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 74
- Charts showing music notation elements
- Sheet music examples
- Descant recorders
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 75
- Fingering charts
- Sheet music for C Major scale
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 76
- Charts showing dynamics markings
- Sheet music with dynamics

- Oral questioning - Written identification - Group discussions

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Descant Recorder - Performance directions
Descant Recorder - Playing melodies
Descant Recorder - Playing melodies

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

- Identify tempo markings in music
- Apply tempo indications in playing
- Show discipline in following musical directions

- Study tempo markings (andante, allegro, largo, moderato, allegretto)
- Discuss crescendo and decrescendo markings
- Identify these markings in sheet music examples
- Practice playing with appropriate tempo changes

How do tempo markings affect musical expression?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 77
- Charts showing tempo markings
- Sheet music with varied tempos
- Descant recorders
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 78
- Sheet music with simple melodies
- Music stands if available
- Sheet music for "Jingle Bells"

- Oral questioning - Written identification - Performance assessment

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Descant Recorder - Playing melodies
Descant Recorder - Duets
Storytelling and Animation - Storytelling techniques

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

- Perform more complex pieces in C major
- Apply varied performance directions
- Show growing confidence in recorder playing

- Practice more challenging pieces in C major
- Apply dynamics and tempo variations
- Focus on expressive playing and technical accuracy
- Perform for peers and receive feedback

How does technical skill contribute to musical expression?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 79
- Sheet music with more complex melodies
- Descant recorders
- Music stands if available
- Duet sheet music
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 80
- Video clips of storytelling performances
- Digital devices for viewing
- Story books

- Performance assessment - Technical skill 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

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. 86
- Planning sheets
- Drawing materials
- Story mapping templates
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 87
- Writing materials
- Story plans from previous lesson
- Sample scripts for reference

- Reading comprehension - Story analysis - Group discussions

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Storytelling and Animation - Flipbook animation

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

- Brainstorm ideas for flipbook animation
- Sketch initial character designs
- Show creativity in animation planning

- Brainstorm ideas for flipbook animation
- Choose simple story with clear movement for character(s)
- Sketch initial character designs
- Plan sequence of movements for animation

How do animators plan the movement sequence for animation?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 88
- Drawing paper
- Pencils and erasers
- Reference materials for character design
- Paper for flipbook pages
- Light box or clear window for tracing
- Reference materials
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 89
- Completed sequence drawings
- Stapler, string, or other binding materials
- Scissors
- Card stock for covers (optional)

- Planning assessment - Character design evaluation - Creativity observation

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:

- Demonstrate flipbook animation technique
- Present completed flipbook to class
- Appreciate animation as storytelling medium

- Practice flipping through completed flipbook
- Experiment with different speeds to find optimal animation rate
- Present flipbook to classmates
- Explain process and challenges of creation
- Give and receive feedback on flipbook animations

How can flip book animation be used in storytelling?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 89
- Completed flipbooks
- Presentation space
- 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

- Presentation assessment - Animation quality evaluation - Peer feedback

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Storytelling and Animation - Performing a story
Storytelling and Animation - Storytelling as communication
Football - Trapping

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

- Perform 3-5 minute story before an audience
- Apply storytelling techniques effectively
- Show confidence in public performance

- Choose appropriate performance space
- Introduce self and story confidently
- Give brief overview of story content
- Use expressive techniques during performance
- Thank audience at conclusion
- Receive feedback on performance

What makes a storytelling performance effective and engaging?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 91
- Story scripts
- Performance space
- Props if needed
- Recording devices
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 90
- Pictures showing trapping techniques
- Digital resources showing football skills
- Footballs

- Performance assessment - Technique application evaluation - Audience engagement observation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Football - Trapping

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

- Demonstrate chest trapping technique
- Execute proper body positioning for chest trap
- Observe safety during practice

- Stand a few meters apart facing partners
- One learner passes, other receives for trapping
- For chest trap, stand in line with ball
- Position feet shoulder-width apart, focus on ball
- Place arms stretched out and lean back slightly when ball approaches
- Let ball drop gently to feet after trapping

How does proper body positioning improve trapping effectiveness?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 91
- Footballs
- Open field for practice
- Cones for marking positions
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 92
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 93
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 94
- Whistle for commands

- Demonstration - Practical assessment - Peer feedback

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Football - Trapping
Football - Dribbling
Football - Dribbling

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

- Practice "Interceptors" trapping exercise
- Apply trapping skills in competitive situation
- Show fair play in group activities

- Form groups of 7 learners with 2 interceptors in center
- Learners in circle pass ball to each other
- Interceptors try to intercept and control ball using various traps
- Change roles when ball is intercepted
- Ensure everyone gets chance to be interceptor
- Give feedback on trapping technique

How do trapping skills contribute to defensive play in football?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 94
- Footballs
- Open field for practice
- Markers for circle
- 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

- Group activity assessment - Skill application evaluation - Fair play observation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Football - Dribbling

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

- Demonstrate outside foot dribbling technique
- Maintain control while changing direction
- Show improvement in dribbling skills

- Set up cones for practice course
- Practice outside foot dribbling through cones
- Use outside of foot to tap ball while weaving through cones
- Maintain body position between ball and imaginary defenders
- Focus on ball control during direction changes

When would outside foot dribbling be most useful in a game?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 97
- Footballs
- Cones
- Open field for practice
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 98
- Cones or markers

- Practical assessment - Technique evaluation - Individual guidance

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Football - Dribbling
Football - Shooting
Football - Shooting

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

- Participate in dribbling relay race
- Apply dribbling skills in competitive situation
- Show team spirit and fair play

- Divide into two teams for relay race
- Set up dribbling course with cones for each team
- First learner dribbles through cones using inside foot
- Return dribbling with outside foot
- Next learner starts when previous finishes
- Focus on control and accuracy over speed

How do competitive activities help improve dribbling skills?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 99
- Footballs
- Cones
- Open field for practice
- Whistle for commands
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 100
- Pictures showing shooting techniques
- Digital resources on football shooting
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 101
- Goals or targets

- Relay performance assessment - Team coordination evaluation - Fair play observation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Football - Shooting
Football - Mini game

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

- Demonstrate placed shot technique
- Control direction and accuracy in shooting
- Show confidence in shooting skills

- Place ball on ground for practice
- Approach ball directly
- Use inside of foot to strike ball
- Aim for corners of goal or target
- Focus on accuracy rather than power
- Practice with emphasis on placement precision

When would a placed shot be more effective than a power shot?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 102
- Footballs
- Goals or targets
- Open field for practice
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 103
- Cones for marking positions
- Goals
- Cones or markers for targets
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 104
- Cones for marking field
- Open field for play
- Whistle

- Practical assessment - Accuracy evaluation - Individual guidance

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Football - Crayon etching

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

- Identify materials for making improvised crayons
- Prepare materials for crayon making
- Show interest in art materials creation

- Gather materials for making crayons (used candle wax, beeswax, pigments, molds)
- Discuss materials and their properties
- Prepare materials by sorting and organizing
- Watch demonstrations or videos on safely melting wax
- Discuss why double container method is used for melting wax

How can we create art materials from recycled or natural sources?

- 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
- 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

- Materials identification - Preparation quality - Safety awareness

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Football - Crayon etching

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
- Crayon-covered papers
- Black tempera paint or black crayon
- Paintbrushes if using paint
- Cut-out images
- Tracing tools
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 108
- Prepared black-coated papers
- Scratch tools (toothpicks, wooden skewers)
- Display area

- Pattern creation assessment - Color application evaluation - Creativity observation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Kenyan Folk Songs - Classification

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

- Classify folk songs in Kenyan communities
- Identify community of origin for folk songs
- Show interest in Kenyan musical heritage

- Brainstorm to list different folk songs
- Classify songs by community of origin (Kikuyu, Luo, Maasai, etc.)
- Discuss how to identify community through language, instruments, dance movements
- Begin creating classification chart in groups
- Share findings with class

What is the role of folk songs in Kenyan society?

- 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
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 111
- Reference materials on folk song traditions

- Classification accuracy - Group discussion participation - Written assignments

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Kenyan Folk Songs - Classification
Kenyan Folk Songs - Performance techniques
Kenyan Folk Songs - Performance techniques

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

- Visit or virtually explore cultural centers
- Observe folk song performances
- Select folk songs for class performance

- Visit local cultural center or use internet to find performances
- Watch different folk song performances
- Take notes on community, occasion, gender, age for each song
- Discuss observations with class
- Select solo or group folk song for class to learn
- Begin learning selected folk song

How can cultural centers help preserve traditional music?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 112
- Field trip to cultural center (if possible)
- Digital resources for virtual visits
- Recording equipment
- Notebooks for documentation
- 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

- Observation quality - Documentation thoroughness - Song selection rationale

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Kenyan Folk Songs - Performance techniques
Kenyan Folk Songs - Stencil printing
Kenyan Folk Songs - Stencil printing

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

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

- 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 do gestures and movements enhance folk song performances?

- 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. 116
- Performance space
- Recording equipment if available
- Cultural props or costumes if appropriate
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 117
- Sample stencil prints
- Drawing paper
- Pencils
- Reference materials for geometric patterns
- Stencil material (cardboard, plastic sheet)
- Cutting tools
- Fabric for costume
- Marking tools

- Expression quality assessment - Movement coordination - Cultural authenticity evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Kenyan Folk Songs - Stencil printing
Kenyan Folk Songs - Folk song performance
Indigenous Kenyan Craft - Beadwork

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

- Create alternate repeat pattern using stencil printing
- Apply stencil to fabric for costume
- Show craftsmanship in printing technique

- Print alternate repeat pattern on costume using dabbing method
- Use registration marks for accurate placement
- Create balanced, rhythmic pattern
- Ensure consistent ink application
- Allow prints to dry between applications

How do printed patterns enhance folk song performances?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 118
- Prepared stencils
- Fabric with registration marks
- Printing ink/paste
- Sponges or dabbers
- 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

- Print quality assessment - Pattern accuracy evaluation - Technical skill observation

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
Swimming - Water entry techniques

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
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 130
- Pictures of water entry techniques
- Digital resources showing swimming techniques
- Swimming pool (if available)

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

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Swimming - Crouch dive
Swimming - Pencil dive

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

- Demonstrate crouch dive technique
- Execute proper body positioning
- Observe safety during water entry

- Get into crouch position near edge of pool
- Raise arms above head with hands pointing to water
- Push off from balls of feet while extending arms forward
- Enter water with fingers first followed by head and body
- Maintain streamlined position after entry
- Practice while observing safety

What safety considerations are important for crouch dive?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 131
- Swimming pool (deep end)
- Safety equipment
- Qualified supervision
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 132
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 133
- Swimming pool (if available)
- Digital resources showing pencil dive
- Qualified instructor

- Demonstration assessment - Technique evaluation - Safety observation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Swimming - Pencil dive
Swimming - Backstroke

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

- Demonstrate pencil dive technique
- Maintain streamlined body position
- Observe safety during water entry

- Stand at edge of pool with feet together
- Keep body straight and tall like pencil
- Raise arms overhead in streamlined position
- Jump into water with feet together, toes pointing down
- Maintain straight body position during entry
- Continue in streamlined position underwater before surfacing

How does body position affect water entry in pencil dive?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 134
- Swimming pool (deep end)
- Safety equipment
- Qualified supervision
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 135
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 136
- Pictures of backstroke technique
- Digital resources showing backstroke
- Swimming pool (if available)

- Demonstration assessment - Technique evaluation - Safety observation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Swimming - Backstroke

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

- Demonstrate body positioning for backstroke
- Practice flutter kicks in supine position
- Show correct body alignment

- Lie horizontally on water surface in supine position (face up)
- Extend legs straight for streamlined body
- Position head facing up with ears in water
- Practice floating in correct position
- Begin flutter kicks while maintaining position
- Focus on body alignment and balance

How does body alignment affect efficiency in backstroke?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 137
- Swimming pool
- Floating aids if needed
- Qualified supervision
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 138
- Kickboards
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 139

- Body position assessment - Floating stability evaluation - Individual guidance

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

- 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

Why is rope skipping considered an indigenous game?

- 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

- Oral questioning - Game identification - Discussion participation

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 "Ngerwa" (High jump) technique
- Improve jumping height progressively
- Show determination in physical challenge

- Form groups of 5 learners
- Two learners hold rope at agreed height
- Others take turns jumping over rope
- Learner unable to jump changes roles with rope holder
- Progressively increase height for challenge
- Learn traditional chants or songs for game
- Discuss variations across communities

How do indigenous jumping games build physical fitness?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 143
- Ropes
- 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
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 145
- Rope
- Open space for activity
- Music if applicable

- Jumping technique assessment - Height progression evaluation - Fair play 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 rope skipping techniques
- Jump rope individually and in groups
- Show improvement in skipping skills

- Practice individual rope skipping
- Learn various jumps (single, double, criss-cross)
- Practice in pairs with one turning, one jumping
- Learn group skipping with two turning rope
- Incorporate counting and singing
- Discuss how rope skipping varies across communities

How do rope skipping patterns vary across Kenyan communities?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 146
- Skipping ropes
- Open space for activity
- Reference materials on skipping patterns
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 147
- Music sources
- Reference materials on traditional skipping songs
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 148
- Various ropes
- Performance space
- Reference materials on benefits of rope games

- Skipping technique assessment - Pattern variation evaluation - Individual progress observation

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Sports values

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

- Analyze sports values for clean sports
- Explain importance of fairness, team-building and equality
- Show commitment to positive sports values

- Explore values essential for clean sports (fairness, team-building, equality)
- Discuss definition and importance of each value
- Complete table analyzing fairness in sports situations
- Identify examples of fair and unfair practices
- Discuss reasons for classifications

How do values like fairness contribute to positive sports experiences?

- 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
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 148
- Equality analysis worksheets
- Reference materials on inclusive sports

- Value comprehension assessment - Analysis accuracy - Discussion quality - Worksheet completion

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Folk song

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. 151
- Completed analysis notes
- Poster materials (paper, markers, etc.)
- Images related to folk song
- Sample analysis table

- Research quality assessment - Component identification - Discussion participation

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Folk song
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Storytelling
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Storytelling
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - 2D Artwork

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

- Present folk song analysis findings
- Write reflective journal entry
- Appreciate folk songs as cultural expressions

- Present analysis poster to class
- Explain key findings about folk song components
- Answer questions about analysis process and discoveries
- Write journal entry reflecting on learning from analysis
- Discuss how folk song reflects culture and traditions

How does folk song analysis deepen cultural understanding?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 151
- Completed analysis posters
- Presentation space
- Journals for reflection
- Writing materials
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 152
- Example storytelling analysis table
- Reference materials on storytelling elements
- Video clips of storytelling if available
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 153
- Video of storytelling performance
- Analysis worksheets
- Note-taking materials
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 154
- Sample 2D artworks
- Analysis frameworks
- Visual art vocabulary reference

- Presentation quality assessment - Reflection depth evaluation - Cultural appreciation observation - Peer feedback

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:

- Analyze a landscape painting
- Evaluate artwork using formal criteria
- Show appreciation for visual arts

- Select landscape painting for analysis
- Analyze organization of the work (balance, proportion, dominance)
- Identify subject matter and theme
- Make judgments about artwork effectiveness
- Present findings to class
- Discuss how analysis deepens understanding and appreciation

How does critical analysis affect art appreciation?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 155
- Landscape paintings for analysis
- Analysis worksheets
- Art criticism vocabulary reference
- Presentation 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
- Writing materials

- Analysis depth assessment - Evaluation quality - Presentation effectiveness - Critical thinking observation