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

- Observe pencil dive demonstration
- Identify key elements of technique
- Show interest in learning dive technique

- 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
- Watch demonstration of pencil dive
- Observe body position, arm placement, entry
- Note streamlined position throughout dive
- Ask questions about technique
- Compare to crouch dive technique

What safety considerations are important for crouch dive?
What are the differences between pencil dive and 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
- Observation assessment - Question quality - Comparison accuracy

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Swimming - Pencil dive

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

- 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:

- Practice pencil dive technique
- Improve through repeated practice
- Show growing confidence in dive technique

- Form groups of three for practice
- Stand at edge of pool in proper starting position
- Take turns performing pencil dive on command
- Focus on streamlined entry with minimal splash
- Provide feedback to each other
- Practice multiple times to improve technique

How can pencil dive technique be improved with practice?

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

- Practice quality assessment - Technique improvement evaluation - Peer feedback 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

- Body position assessment - Floating stability evaluation - Individual guidance

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

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

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

- Demonstrate arm action for backstroke
- Coordinate single arm movements
- Show improvement in stroke technique

- Coordinate arm and leg actions in backstroke
- Develop proper breathing pattern
- Show growing confidence in backstroke technique

- Lie in supine position holding kickboard between legs
- Practice arm action starting with one arm
- Focus on proper hand entry and underwater pull
- Ensure arm recovers above water
- Practice with each arm separately
- Begin alternating arms if ready
- Begin combining arm and leg actions
- Focus on coordinating alternating arm movements with continuous flutter kicks
- Practice breathing pattern (inhale as one arm enters, exhale as other arm enters)
- Work on timing and rhythm
- Practice complete backstroke technique
- Give and receive feedback

How does arm action propel the body in backstroke?
How does proper coordination improve backstroke efficiency?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 138
- Swimming pool
- Kickboards
- Qualified supervision
- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 139
- Swimming pool
- Qualified supervision
- Pictures of rope games
- Digital resources showing traditional games
- Ropes of different sizes

- Arm technique assessment - Coordination evaluation - Individual progress observation
- Coordination assessment - Breathing pattern evaluation - Overall technique 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:

- Demonstrate "Snake game" rope technique
- Participate actively in traditional game
- Show enjoyment in cultural play

- Choose pairs for snake game
- One learner holds rope creating wavy snake-like patterns
- Other learner jumps rope without stepping on it
- Change roles after stepping on rope
- Discuss variations of game across communities
- Practice with increasing difficulty

How does indigenous rope skipping enhance physical fitness?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 140
- Ropes of appropriate length
- Open space for play
- Reference materials on traditional games

- Game participation assessment - Technique evaluation - Enjoyment 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 "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

- Safety awareness assessment - Technique evaluation - Group dynamics 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 "In and Out Jumping" technique
- Participate actively in group rope game
- Show coordination in movement

- 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

How do rope games improve coordination and timing?

- 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

- 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 "Tug of War" technique
- Work as team in competitive game
- Show fair play and good sportsmanship

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

- Form two equal teams
- Mark center line on ground and center mark on rope
- Teams stand in lines facing each other holding rope
- On command, teams pull to draw opponents across center line
- Ensure proper grip and stance for safety
- Switch team members between rounds
- Discuss game as traditional test of strength
- 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 tug of war build team cooperation and strength?
How does limbo improve flexibility and body awareness?

- 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

- Team coordination assessment - Pulling technique evaluation - Sportsmanship observation
- Flexibility assessment - Technique evaluation - 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 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

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

- 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

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

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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

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

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

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

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

- Understand equality in sports
- Analyze situations for fairness and equality
- Show commitment to inclusivity in sports

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

- Discuss importance of treating everyone equally in sports
- Analyze table with situations regarding equal treatment
- Identify fair and unfair practices regarding equality
- Discuss impact of equality on participation and success
- Reflect on personal experiences of equality in sports
- 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

Why is equality important in sports participation?
What elements are important in analyzing folk songs?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 148
- Equality analysis worksheets
- Sports scenarios for analysis
- 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

- Analysis quality assessment - Reflection depth evaluation - Values comprehension observation
- Research quality assessment - Component identification - Discussion participation

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:

- Continue folk song analysis
- Identify performance characteristics
- Show cultural sensitivity in analysis

- Continue analysis of selected folk song
- Identify participants in the folk song (gender, age groups)
- Analyze characteristics of singing style (pitch, pace, tone)
- Determine message and theme of song
- Identify role of props, costumes, and body movements
- Research purpose and mood of the song

How do performance elements contribute to folk song's meaning?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 150
- Folk song recordings or examples
- 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

- Analysis depth assessment - Cultural context understanding - Component identification accuracy

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:

- 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

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

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Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Storytelling

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

- Understand key elements of storytelling
- Identify components for storytelling analysis
- Show interest in storytelling as art form

- Discuss key elements in storytelling (theme, plot, confidence, voice use)
- Study how body, costume, props enhance storytelling
- Identify importance of time management and audience involvement
- Begin developing framework for storytelling analysis
- Study example analysis table

What makes storytelling performances effective and engaging?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 152
- Example storytelling analysis table
- Reference materials on storytelling elements
- Video clips of storytelling if available

- Element identification assessment - Framework development - Discussion participation

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

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:

- Analyze a storytelling performance
- Complete analysis table with observations
- Show appreciation for storytelling techniques

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

- Watch video or live storytelling performance
- Take notes on all elements from analysis framework
- Complete analysis table with detailed observations
- Discuss findings with peers
- Evaluate effectiveness of different storytelling elements
- Identify strongest and weakest aspects of performance
- 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 do different elements contribute to effective storytelling?
How does critical analysis affect art appreciation?

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

- Analysis quality assessment - Observation detail evaluation - Critical thinking observation - Discussion participation
- Analysis depth assessment - Evaluation quality - Presentation effectiveness - Critical thinking observation

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Role of analysis

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

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

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Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Making a portfolio

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

- Make a portfolio for showcase
- Organize collected works systematically
- Show pride in creative achievements

- Collect recyclable materials for portfolio creation
- Measure and cut cardboard to A3 size for covers
- Assemble portfolio using binding methods (stitching, fasteners)
- Design and create personalized label
- Begin selecting works for inclusion
- Discuss importance of presentation

How does proper presentation enhance artwork appreciation?

- 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

- Construction quality assessment - Design creativity evaluation - Organization effectiveness - Process observation

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Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Portfolio showcase

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

- Display completed portfolio
- Reflect on portfolio creation process
- Appreciate the role of analysis in Creative Arts and Sports

- Display completed portfolios in class
- Present portfolio and discuss design choices
- Reflect on what was enjoyed most about making portfolio
- Discuss challenges faced and solutions found
- Write journal entry about portfolio creation process
- Reflect on how recyclable materials created useful items

How does portfolio creation showcase learning and creativity?

- Humming Bird Creative Arts and Sports pg. 159
- Completed portfolios
- Display space
- Journals for reflection
- Writing materials

- Portfolio quality assessment - Presentation effectiveness - Reflection depth evaluation - Peer feedback