Creating and Exploration

Picture Making - Identifying shapes found in the environment

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

- Identify different shapes found in the environment
- Mention shapes observed in the environment
- Show interest in identifying shapes in the environment

- In groups, watch video clips on shapes and talk about them: (such as human, plants, animal and rocks, flowers, trees, houses, circle, square, rectangle, triangle, oval)
- In groups, take a walk around the school environment and identify shapes of forms

How are pictures made?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 9
- Digital devices
- Pictures of basic shapes
- Reference books

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Creating and Exploration

Picture Making - Singing action songs on basic shapes
Picture Making - Making shape formations using body movements

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

- Sing action songs on basic shapes
- Perform appropriate actions while singing
- Enjoy singing action songs

- In groups, sing action songs incorporating movement and formation of shapes of forms they observe in the environment
- Perform actions that demonstrate the shapes mentioned in the songs

How are pictures made?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 9
- Digital devices
- Pictures of basic shapes
- Audio visual recordings of music
- Open space

- Observation - Oral presentations - Performance assessment

Creating and Exploration

Picture Making - Drawing simple forms using shapes

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

- Draw simple forms using shapes
- Create a picture using basic shapes
- Express creativity through drawing

- Individually draw basic geometric and organic shapes found in the environment (human, plants, animal and rocks, flowers, trees, houses, circle, square, rectangle, triangle, oval)
- Combine basic shapes to create a picture

How are pictures made?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 9
- Drawing materials (pencils, crayons, paper)
- Pictures of basic shapes
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 10

- Observation - Portfolio assessment - Practical tests

Creating and Exploration

Picture Making - Painting simple shapes

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

- Paint simple shapes for self-expression
- Use appropriate colors for painting
- Show interest in painting

- Individually paint human figures for self-expression
- Select appropriate colors for painting
- Apply painting techniques

How are pictures made?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 10
- Paint
- Brushes
- Water containers
- Painting surfaces
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 11
ing surfaces

- Observation - Portfolio assessment - Practical tests

Creating and Exploration

Picture Making - Creating texture on paper by rubbing on surfaces
Picture Making - Applying texture on drawn forms

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

- Identify different textures in the environment
- Create texture on paper by rubbing on surfaces
- Show interest in exploring textures

- Touch different objects in the classroom or school compound and identify their textures
- Use paper and crayons to create rubbings of different textures
- Discuss the differences between rough and smooth textures

How are textures created on paper?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 11-12
- Plain white paper
- Crayons or pencils
- Real leaves
- Various textured surfaces
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 13
- Plain paper
- Textured surfaces

- Observation - Portfolio assessment - Oral questions

Creating and Exploration

Picture Making - Mixing colors using blotting techniques

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

- Identify blotting materials
- Mix colors using blotting techniques
- Show interest in color mixing

- Identify materials used in blotting
- Use sponge or paper towel to create blotting patterns
- Mix colors using blotting techniques

How can blotting techniques be used to mix colors?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 14-15
- Water color paint
- Sponge or paper towel
- Paper
- Water containers

- Observation - Portfolio assessment - Practical tests

Creating and Exploration

Picture Making - Painting regular shapes using a brush

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

- Draw basic geometric shapes
- Paint shapes using a brush
- Create different textures using brush techniques

- Draw basic geometric shapes (square, rectangle, triangle, circle)
- Paint the shapes using a brush
- Create smooth and rough textures using brush techniques

How can different textures be created with a brush?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 16-17
- Brushes
- Paint
- Paper
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Portfolio assessment - Practical tests

Creating and Exploration

Picture Making - Creating a collage picture

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

- Select appropriate materials for making a collage
- Create a collage picture of a sports item
- Show creativity in collage making

- In groups, select appropriate locally available materials for making a collage picture of a sports item using simple shapes
- Create a collage picture of a sports item
- Display completed collage artwork

How are collages created?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 17
- Locally available materials (papers, fabric scraps, etc.)
- Glue
- Scissors
- Cardboard/base material

- Observation - Portfolio assessment - Peer assessment

Creating and Exploration

Picture Making - Creating a collage picture

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

- Create a more detailed collage picture
- Apply appropriate techniques in collage making
- Appreciate collage as a form of art

- Create a more detailed collage picture using simple shapes
- Apply appropriate techniques in collage making
- Display completed artwork for peer feedback

How can collages express ideas?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 17
- Locally available materials (papers, fabric scraps, etc.)
- Glue
- Scissors
- Cardboard/base material

- Observation - Portfolio assessment - Peer assessment

Creating and Exploration

Picture Making - Printing pattern making
Picture Making - Rhythmic pattern printing

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

- Make stamps with different shapes
- Create patterns by printing with stamps
- Show creativity in pattern making

- Make stamps with shapes such as circles, squares, and triangles
- Dip shaped stamps into paint and press onto paper to create repeating patterns
- Create rhythmic patterns through printing

How are patterns created through printing?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 31
- Sponges or materials for stamps
- Paint
- Paper
- Scissors
- Stamps created in previous lesson

- Observation - Portfolio assessment - Practical tests

Creating and Exploration

Picture Making - Displaying and appreciating artwork

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

- Display their artwork appropriately
- Give feedback on peers' artwork
- Appreciate the artwork of others

- Display artwork for peer feedback
- Discuss what they enjoy about their own and others' artwork
- Give constructive feedback on peers' artwork

How can we appreciate artwork?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 18
- Artwork created in previous lessons
- Display area

- Observation - Oral presentations - Peer assessment

Creating and Exploration

Picture Making - Creating family art pieces

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

- Plan a family art piece
- Explain techniques learned to family members
- Value family collaboration in art

- Plan how to explore different textures at home with family
- Plan to teach family members blotting and rubbing techniques
- Outline how to create a family art piece combining different textures and colors

How can art bring families together?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 18
- Planning materials (paper, pencil)
- Examples of family art projects

- Observation - Oral presentations - Written plans

Creating and Exploration

Picture Making - Art portfolio development

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

- Organize artwork in a portfolio
- Select best artwork for the portfolio
- Show pride in their artistic development

- Organize artwork created throughout the sub-strand
- Select best pieces for inclusion in portfolio
- Reflect on artistic development throughout the sub-strand

How does a portfolio help us grow as artists?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 18
- Artwork created in previous lessons
- Portfolio materials (folder, large envelope, etc.)

- Portfolio assessment - Self-assessment - Oral presentations

Creating and Exploration

Picture Making - Assessment

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

- Demonstrate knowledge and skills acquired in picture making
- Apply techniques learned in creative work
- Show confidence in artistic abilities

- Complete assessment activities on picture making
- Create a final artwork incorporating techniques learned
- Reflect on learning journey throughout the sub-strand

How can we apply what we've learned about picture making?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 18
- Assessment materials
- Art supplies

- Written assessment - Practical assessment - Self-assessment

Creating and Exploration

Rhythm - Identifying ways of creating rhythm

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

- Identify different ways of creating rhythm
- Talk about ways of creating rhythm
- Show interest in rhythmic activities

- In groups, watch live or recorded performances of various ways of creating rhythms and talk about them (singing, marching, walking, reciting, whistling, snapping, clapping, stamping, flapping, smacking, rubbing, clicking, humming, patting)
- Discuss different ways of creating rhythm

Why is rhythm important in music?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 21
- Audio/visual recordings of music
- Digital devices

- Observation - Oral questions - Group discussions

Creating and Exploration

Rhythm - Making rhythm by reciting

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

- Recite words in a rhythmic pattern
- Create rhythm through recitation
- Enjoy creating rhythm through recitation

- Recite short phrases in a pattern (e.g., "Clap your hands, clap again")
- Create personal rhythms by reciting favorite foods or animals in a fun way
- Perform recitations for the class

How can we create rhythm by reciting?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 21
- Flash cards with phrases
- Digital devices

- Observation - Performance assessment - Peer assessment

Creating and Exploration

Rhythm - Making rhythm by clapping

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

- Create rhythm through clapping
- Follow rhythmic patterns through clapping
- Enjoy creating rhythm through clapping

- Listen to teacher clap a rhythm and repeat by clapping
- Create a clapping chain where one person claps a rhythm and others repeat
- Maintain steady rhythm while clapping

How can we create rhythm by clapping?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 21
- Audio recordings of rhythmic patterns
- Digital devices

- Observation - Performance assessment - Peer assessment

Creating and Exploration

Rhythm - Making rhythm by humming
Rhythm - Combining reciting, clapping and humming

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

- Create rhythm through humming
- Hum familiar tunes rhythmically
- Show enjoyment in creating rhythm through humming

- Hum together to a simple tune (e.g., "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star")
- Hum other familiar songs
- Hum a song while clapping its rhythm

How can we create rhythm by humming?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 22
- Audio recordings of simple songs
- Digital devices

- Observation - Performance assessment - Peer assessment

Creating and Exploration

Rhythm - Imitating repetitive rhythmic sounds

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

- Identify repetitive rhythmic sounds
- Imitate rhythmic patterns through reciting, humming, or clapping
- Show interest in environmental sounds

- Listen to sounds made by animals or objects
- Imitate the rhythmic patterns heard through reciting, humming, or clapping
- Discuss repetitive patterns in sounds (e.g., "tick-tock, tick-tock" of a clock)

How can we imitate rhythmic sounds?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 22
- Audio recordings of environmental sounds
- Digital devices

- Observation - Performance assessment - Oral questions

Creating and Exploration

Rhythm - Imitating sounds in our environment

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

- Identify sounds in the environment
- Imitate environmental sounds rhythmically
- Appreciate sounds in the environment

- Look at pictures of items that make sounds (clock, car, dog, frog)
- Imitate the sounds made by these items
- Copy the sounds using claps or taps while maintaining a steady beat

How can we turn environmental sounds into rhythm?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 23
- Pictures of items that make sounds
- Audio recordings of environmental sounds

- Observation - Performance assessment - Peer assessment

Creating and Exploration

Rhythm - Listening to rhythm in our environment

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

- Identify rhythms in the environment
- Imitate environmental rhythms
- Show curiosity about environmental sounds

- Take a walk around the school or neighborhood
- Pay attention to different rhythms heard (birds chirping, car engines, footsteps, animal sounds)
- Copy these rhythms by humming or clapping
- Discuss the rhythms heard during the walk

Where can we find rhythm in our environment?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 23
- School environment
- Neighborhood (if accessible)

- Observation - Oral presentations - Group discussions

Creating and Exploration

Rhythm - Imitating rhythm made by animals

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

- Identify rhythms in animal sounds
- Imitate animal sound rhythms
- Create repetitive patterns based on animal sounds

- Listen to recordings of different animals making sounds (dog barking, frog croaking, bird chirping)
- Copy the rhythm of the animal sounds by humming or clapping
- Create a repetitive pattern using an animal sound while maintaining a steady beat

How do animals create rhythm?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 23
- Audio recordings of animal sounds
- Digital devices

- Observation - Performance assessment - Creativity assessment

Creating and Exploration

Rhythm - Clapping rhythm of words

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

- Identify the natural rhythm in words
- Clap the rhythm of words
- Enjoy exploring rhythm in language

- Recite simple words (coffee, tea, soda, cat, dog, chicken, watermelon)
- Clap along to the natural speech rhythm of the words
- Take turns with partners to recite and clap the rhythm of words

How do words create rhythm?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 24
- Word cards
- Flash cards

- Observation - Performance assessment - Peer assessment

Creating and Exploration

Rhythm - Word rhythm challenge

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

- Clap the rhythm of names
- Create rhythmic patterns with names
- Show creativity in rhythmic activities

- Clap to the natural rhythm of their names
- Clap to the rhythm of their name and classmates' names
- Create rhythmic patterns using names

How can names create rhythm?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 24-25
- Name cards
- Flash cards

- Observation - Performance assessment - Peer assessment

Creating and Exploration

Rhythm - Clapping the rhythm of names while keeping the beat

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

- Select names for rhythmic patterns
- Clap rhythmic patterns formed by names
- Maintain steady beat while clapping

- Choose two or three names of classmates
- Clap the rhythmic pattern formed by the names
- Perform the rhythm for the class by clapping it
- Maintain a steady beat throughout

How can we maintain a steady beat while clapping name rhythms?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 25
- Name cards
- Flash cards

- Observation - Performance assessment - Peer assessment

Creating and Exploration

Rhythm - Group rhythm creation

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

- Choose simple words for rhythm creation
- Create rhythmic patterns using words
- Collaborate in group rhythm activities

- In small groups, choose simple words (e.g., "dog," "chicken," "zebra")
- Work together to create a rhythmic pattern using those words
- Practice the pattern together
- Perform the rhythmic pattern for the class

How can we create rhythm as a group?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 26
- Word cards
- Flash cards

- Observation - Group assessment - Performance assessment

Creating and Exploration

Rhythm - Rhythmic word patterns
Rhythm - Creating rhythm using words

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

- Create rhythmic patterns using words
- Perform word rhythmic patterns
- Express creativity through rhythm

- Create a rhythmic pattern using words
- Perform the rhythmic pattern for the class
- Discuss reasons for choosing specific words for the rhythm

How can words create interesting rhythmic patterns?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 26
- Word cards
- Flash cards

- Observation - Performance assessment - Oral presentations

Creating and Exploration

Rhythm - Printing patterns with shapes

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

- Create stamps with shapes
- Print patterns using stamps
- Show creativity in pattern making

- Make stamps with shapes (circle, square, triangle)
- Dip shaped stamps into paint
- Press stamps onto paper to create repeating patterns
- Maintain steady rhythm while printing

How can we create visual rhythm through printing?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 27-28
- Sponges or materials for stamps
- Paint
- Paper
- Scissors

- Observation - Portfolio assessment - Practical tests

Creating and Exploration

Rhythm - Rhythmic pattern printing

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

- Create rhythmic patterns using shapes
- Identify rhythm in visual patterns
- Show creativity in pattern making

- Create a rhythmic pattern using shapes (e.g., "circle, circle, square, triangle")
- Print the pattern using stamps
- Show the printed pattern to the class
- Ask classmates to identify the rhythm in the pattern

How are visual and musical rhythms similar?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 29
- Stamps created in previous lesson
- Paint
- Paper

- Observation - Portfolio assessment - Peer assessment

Creating and Exploration

Rhythm - Creating and performing rhythm

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

- Create original rhythms
- Perform created rhythms
- Appreciate feedback on performances

- Clap, hum, or recite a rhythm they create
- Share their rhythm with classmates
- Listen to feedback from peers
- Reflect on their rhythmic creation

How can we express ourselves through rhythm?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 30
- Open space for performance

- Observation - Performance assessment - Peer feedback

Creating and Exploration

Rhythm - Finding patterns in everyday objects

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

- Identify patterns in everyday objects
- Analyze rhythmic elements in patterns
- Show curiosity about patterns in the environment

- Look around for objects that have patterns
- Pay attention to how shapes are repeated or arranged
- Identify specific rhythms in the patterns
- Discuss how patterns are created

How can we find rhythm in everyday objects?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 30
- Everyday objects with patterns
- Images of patterns

- Observation - Oral presentations - Written documentation

Creating and Exploration

Melody - Singing familiar songs

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

- Identify short melodic sentences in simple tunes
- Sing familiar songs
- Show enjoyment in singing

- Listen to familiar songs ("Old MacDonald Had a Farm," "Are You Sleeping")
- Sing along or hum the tune
- Pay attention to repeated parts of the melody
- Discuss parts of the songs where the tune repeats and changes

How do melodies vary?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 43
- Audio recordings of familiar songs
- Digital devices

- Observation - Performance assessment - Oral questions

Creating and Exploration

Melody - Listening to melodies

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

- Listen attentively to melodies
- Identify similar and different parts in melodies
- Show interest in melodic variations

- Listen to songs ("I'm a Little Teapot," "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star")
- Identify parts of the songs that sound the same by singing or humming them
- Identify parts of the songs that sound different by singing or humming them
- Discuss different melodies heard

How can we identify different parts of a melody?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 43-44
- Audio recordings of familiar songs
- Digital devices

- Observation - Performance assessment - Oral presentations

Creating and Exploration

Melody - Shape representation of melodies

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

- Use shapes to represent melodic phrases
- Identify different parts of a song
- Show creativity in representing melody

- Listen to a short, familiar song
- Identify different parts of the song
- Identify parts of the song with similar tunes
- Use shapes to represent those parts (e.g., for "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star")

How can shapes help us understand melody?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 44
- Audio recordings of familiar songs
- Drawing materials (paper, pencils, crayons)
- Digital devices

- Observation - Creative assessment - Oral presentations

Creating and Exploration

Melody - Singing with shapes
Melody - Singing in pairs

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

- Draw shapes for melodic representation
- Use shapes to represent melodic sections
- Demonstrate understanding of melodic structure

- Draw three shapes on pieces of paper and color them
- Listen to a familiar song and sing along
- Identify different melodic parts of the song
- Hold up shapes to represent different melodic parts

How can shapes help us visualize melody?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 45
- Drawing materials (paper, pencils, crayons)
- Audio recordings of familiar songs
- Digital devices
- Shapes created in previous lesson

- Observation - Performance assessment - Creative assessment

Creating and Exploration

Melody - Changing words of a song

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

- Create new words to existing tunes
- Sing songs with new lyrics
- Show creativity in lyric writing

- Sing a new song using the tune for "Mary Had a Little Lamb" with lyrics about respect
- Choose another familiar tune
- Work in small groups to create new words for the song
- Ensure new words fit the rhythm and tune of the original song

How can we create new songs with familiar tunes?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 45-47
- Lyrics for new songs
- Audio recordings of familiar tunes
- Digital devices

- Observation - Creative assessment - Group assessment

Creating and Exploration

Melody - Creating new lyrics for a familiar tune

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

- Write new lyrics for a familiar tune
- Match words to melodic patterns
- Enjoy the creative process of songwriting

- Select a familiar tune to work with
- Brainstorm topic ideas for the new lyrics
- Write new words that match the rhythm and melody of the tune
- Practice singing the new lyrics to ensure they fit properly

How do we make sure new words fit a familiar tune?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 46
- Writing materials
- Audio recordings of familiar tunes
- Digital devices

- Observation - Creative assessment - Writing assessment

Creating and Exploration

Melody - Performing new songs

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

- Perform songs with new lyrics
- Provide feedback on performances
- Appreciate peer performances

- Each group performs their new song for the class
- After each performance, classmates share their thoughts
- Discuss how well the words fit the melody
- Talk about how changing words changes a song's meaning

How can we share our creative work with others?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 47
- Songs created in previous lessons
- Performance space

- Observation - Performance assessment - Peer feedback

Creating and Exploration

Melody - Exploring song variations

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

- Identify variations in familiar songs
- Create simple variations to melodies
- Express creativity in melody variation

- Listen to variations of familiar songs
- Identify how the variations differ from the original
- Create simple variations to familiar songs by changing small parts of the melody
- Perform the variations for the class

How can we change melodies to create variations?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 47
- Audio recordings of song variations
- Digital devices

- Observation - Performance assessment - Creative assessment

Creating and Exploration

Melody - Emotional responses to melody

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

- Recognize emotional qualities in melodies
- Express how different melodies make them feel
- Appreciate the emotional power of music

- Listen to melodies with different emotional qualities (happy, sad, calm, excited)
- Discuss how each melody makes them feel
- Draw or use colors to represent the emotions they experience
- Create simple movements that express the emotions of the melodies

How do melodies make us feel different emotions?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 47
- Audio recordings of diverse melodies
- Drawing materials
- Digital devices

- Observation - Emotional awareness assessment - Creative expression

Creating and Exploration

Melody - Recording performances

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

- Participate in recording performances
- Listen critically to recorded performances
- Appreciate the value of recording music

- Participate in recording the songs created by the class
- Play back the recordings and listen with classmates
- Discuss how melodies make each song special
- Talk about how recording helps remember and appreciate music

How does recording help us appreciate music?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 47
- Digital recording devices
- Songs created in previous lessons

- Observation - Audio assessment - Group discussions

Creating and Exploration

Melody - Creating melodic patterns

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

- Create simple melodic patterns
- Repeat melodic patterns accurately
- Show creativity in pattern creation

- Create simple melodic patterns using voice or instruments
- Practice repeating the patterns accurately
- Combine patterns to create longer musical phrases
- Perform created patterns for the class

How do we build melodies from patterns?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 48
- Simple musical instruments (if available)
- Audio examples of melodic patterns

- Observation - Performance assessment - Creative assessment

Creating and Exploration

Melody - Identifying melodies in the environment

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

- Identify melodic sounds in the environment
- Imitate environmental melodies
- Appreciate melodic sounds around us

- Listen for melodic sounds in the environment (bird songs, wind chimes, etc.)
- Imitate these sounds with voice or simple instruments
- Create simple melodies inspired by environmental sounds
- Share created melodies with the class

Where can we find melodies in our environment?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 48
- School environment
- Audio recordings of environmental sounds
- Simple instruments (if available)

- Observation - Performance assessment - Creative assessment

Creating and Exploration

Melody - Comparing melodies
Melody - Cultural melodies

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

- Compare different melodies
- Identify similarities and differences between melodies
- Express preferences for different melodies

- Listen to two or more different melodies
- Identify similarities and differences between them
- Discuss which melody they prefer and why
- Draw or use movements to show how the melodies are different

How are melodies similar and different?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 48
- Audio recordings of different melodies
- Digital devices
- Drawing materials
- Audio recordings of cultural melodies
- Cultural context information

- Observation - Oral presentations - Comparative analysis

Creating and Exploration

Melody - Combining melody and rhythm

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

- Recognize the relationship between melody and rhythm
- Combine melodic and rhythmic elements
- Create simple musical pieces

- Explore how melody and rhythm work together in songs
- Add rhythmic accompaniment to simple melodies
- Create simple musical pieces combining melody and rhythm
- Perform created pieces for the class

How do melody and rhythm work together?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 48
- Audio examples of melody and rhythm combinations
- Simple percussion instruments (if available)
- Digital devices

- Observation - Performance assessment - Creative assessment

Creating and Exploration

Melody - Voice as a melodic instrument

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

- Use voice to create melodies
- Explore different vocal techniques
- Express creativity through vocal exploration

- Explore different ways of using the voice to create melodies
- Experiment with high/low, loud/soft, fast/slow vocal sounds
- Create simple vocal melodies
- Perform vocal melodies for the class

How can we use our voice as a musical instrument?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 48
- Audio examples of vocal techniques
- Digital devices

- Observation - Performance assessment - Vocal technique assessment

Creating and Exploration

Melody - Listening to melodies at home
Melody - Assessment

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

- Plan for music listening at home
- Prepare to analyze songs independently
- Show interest in continued musical exploration

- Discuss how to listen to songs on the radio or online at home
- Plan how to identify different parts of songs heard
- Create a simple music journal to record observations
- Prepare to share findings in future classes

How can we continue learning about melody outside school?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 48
- Planning materials (paper, pencil)
- Journal templates
- Examples of music analysis
- Assessment materials
- Performance space

- Observation - Planning assessment - Written plans