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

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
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 115
- Open space for movement
- Audio/video examples for reference
- 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

- Observation quality - Documentation thoroughness - Song selection rationale

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

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

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

- Prepare stencil using inorganic motif
- Cut stencil with precision
- Show patience and attention to detail

- Transfer geometric motif design to stencil material
- Cut out non-image parts leaving image parts raised
- Ensure clean, precise edges
- Make registration marks on fabric for printing
- Prepare printing ink and surface

How does stencil preparation affect print quality?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 117
- Stencil material (cardboard, plastic sheet)
- Cutting tools
- Fabric for costume
- Marking tools
- 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
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 120
- Research materials
- Documentation supplies
- Presentation materials
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 121
- Collection containers
- Sorting trays
- Environment for exploration

- Stencil quality assessment - Cutting precision evaluation - Preparation thoroughness

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Indigenous Kenyan Craft - Beadwork

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

- Prepare materials for beadwork
- Create paper beads if needed
- Show resourcefulness in material preparation

- Clean and prepare collected materials
- Create paper beads if needed (mark intervals, cut strips, roll into beads)
- Prepare strings (fishing line, thread)
- Organize materials for beadwork project
- Ensure materials are ready for use

How can everyday materials be transformed into beadwork supplies?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 122
- Collected materials
- Paper for bead making
- Scissors, glue
- Organization containers
- 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
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 126
- 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

- Preparation quality assessment - Paper bead technique evaluation - Material organization

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Swimming - Water entry techniques
Swimming - Crouch dive
Swimming - Crouch dive
Swimming - Pencil dive
Swimming - Pencil dive
Swimming - Pencil dive

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

- Identify different ways of water entry in a pool
- Describe body positioning for water entry
- Show interest in swimming skills

- Study pictures showing water entry techniques
- Identify techniques shown (pencil dive, crouch dive)
- Describe body positioning in each picture
- Discuss safety considerations for pool entry
- Observe demonstrations if possible

How does water entry skills enhance safety in swimming?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 130
- Pictures of water entry techniques
- Digital resources showing swimming techniques
- Swimming pool (if available)
- 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
- Digital resources showing pencil dive
- Qualified instructor
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 134
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 135

- Oral questioning - Written descriptions - Safety awareness assessment

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Swimming - Backstroke
Kenyan Indigenous Games - Rope games
Kenyan Indigenous Games - Rope games

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

- Identify backstroke technique
- Describe body positioning for backstroke
- Show interest in learning stroke technique

- Study picture of backstroke technique
- Identify stroke being performed
- Describe arm and body positioning
- Watch demonstrations if possible
- Discuss key elements of backstroke technique

Why is proper body position important in backstroke?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 136
- Pictures of backstroke technique
- Digital resources showing backstroke
- Swimming pool (if available)
- 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
- 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

- Oral questioning - Written descriptions - Technique identification

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 "Mushuha" (Rope Swing) technique
- Ensure safety during rope swinging
- Appreciate traditional play activities

- Tie rope to stable support point (strong tree branch, swing set)
- Tie both ends of rope firmly
- Place soft material on rope if needed
- Take turns sitting at center of rope and swinging
- Learn traditional songs that accompany activity
- Observe safety throughout activity

How do rope games build trust and cooperation?

- 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
- 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
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 145
- Rope
- 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

- Safety awareness assessment - Technique evaluation - Group dynamics observation

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

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

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
- Equality analysis worksheets
- Reference materials on inclusive sports
- 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

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

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

- Complete folk song analysis
- Create poster summarizing analysis
- Show appreciation for folk song traditions

- Complete analysis of all folk song components
- Create poster summarizing analysis findings
- Include images and descriptions for each component
- Organize information clearly and attractively
- Prepare to present findings to class

How does analyzing folk songs help preserve cultural heritage?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 151
- Completed analysis notes
- Poster materials (paper, markers, etc.)
- Images related to folk song
- Sample analysis table
- 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
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 155
- Landscape paintings for analysis
- Art criticism vocabulary reference
- Presentation materials

- Poster quality assessment - Information accuracy - Presentation clarity - Creative expression evaluation

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

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:

- Appreciate the role of analysis in Creative Arts and Sports
- Apply analysis skills to different forms
- Show commitment to analytical thinking

- Discuss importance of analysis in Creative Arts and Sports
- Reflect on how analysis enhances appreciation and performance
- Identify similarities and differences in analyzing different forms
- Discuss how analysis leads to improvement
- Create mind map connecting analysis to appreciation

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

- 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

- Reflection quality assessment - Connection identification - Discussion participation - Mind map creativity