Performance and Display

Swimming - The mushroom technique

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

-Demonstrate the mushroom float technique
-Follow the steps for performing a mushroom float
-Show confidence in water

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss what the mushroom floating technique involves
- Follow steps to do a mushroom float
- Enter the pool at the shallow end
- Take a deep breath and hold it
- Lower the head into the water
- Pull the knees toward the chest and form body into a ball
- Hold legs with both hands
- Avoid moving the head too much
- Make sure the body is fully relaxed

How do we perform a mushroom float?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 139
- Swimming pool
- Swimming instructor
- Swimming costumes

- Observation - Practical assessment - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Swimming - Back or supine float

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

-Demonstrate the back or supine float
-Follow the steps for performing a back float
-Show confidence in water

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss what the back or supine float technique involves
- Follow steps to do a back or supine float
- Enter the swimming pool at the shallow end
- Take a deep breath and slowly lean back into the water
- Lift the chest and ensure the back is straight
- Keep looking up and let the head go under water covering the ears but not the face
- Keep arms at the side or stretched toward the head
- Ensure the body is relaxed
- Practice proper breathing

How do we perform a back or supine float?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 140
- Swimming pool
- Swimming instructor
- Swimming costumes

- Observation - Practical assessment - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Swimming - Front or prone float
Swimming - Floating techniques

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

-Demonstrate the front or prone float
-Follow the steps for performing a front float
-Show confidence in water

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss what the front or prone float involves
- Follow steps to do a front or prone float
- Enter the swimming pool
- Begin in a shallow area where standing is comfortable
- Take a deep breath
- Lean forward and stretch arms in front while keeping the body straight
- Lower the body into the water with head in water and hips and legs at surface
- Allow the body to relax and float
- Lift the head to breathe when needed

How do we perform a front or prone float?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 140
- Swimming pool
- Swimming instructor
- Swimming costumes
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 141
- Digital resources
- Pictures of floating techniques

- Observation - Practical assessment - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Swimming - Safety in floating

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

-Identify safety measures for floating
-Apply safety measures when floating
-Show concern for safety during water activities

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss safety measures when floating in water
- Explain the importance of adult supervision
- Demonstrate safe entry and exit from floating positions
- Practice safe breathing techniques during floating
- Discuss what to do if water enters the nose or mouth
- Review general pool safety rules
- Practice floating while observing safety rules

Why is safety important when floating in water?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 141
- Swimming pool
- Swimming instructor
- Swimming costumes
- Safety guidelines

- Observation - Oral questions - Practical assessment

Performance and Display

Swimming - Gliding in water

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

-Explain what gliding is in swimming
-Identify the body position for gliding
-Show interest in learning to glide

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Observe a picture of a swimmer gliding in water
- Discuss how the body, hands, and head are positioned
- Search the internet for videos on how to glide in water
- Describe how the swimmer glides from start to finish
- Discuss the concept of gliding as moving through water without using arms, legs, chest, or head
- Explain how gliding depends on body position

What is gliding in swimming?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 142
- Digital resources
- Pictures of swimmers gliding
- Videos of gliding technique

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignment

Performance and Display

Swimming - Safety in gliding

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

-Identify safety measures for gliding
-Apply safety measures when gliding
-Show concern for safety during water activities

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss safety measures when gliding in water
- Review the importance of adult supervision
- Practice safe entry and exit from gliding
- Discuss how to stop gliding safely
- Review depth awareness before pushing off
- Practice gliding while observing safety rules
- Review general pool safety rules

Why is safety important when gliding in water?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 144
- Swimming pool
- Swimming instructor
- Swimming costumes
- Safety guidelines

- Observation - Oral questions - Practical assessment

Performance and Display

Swimming - Review of water entry

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

-Demonstrate different ways of entering a swimming pool
-Choose the most appropriate entry method for different situations
-Show confidence in water entry

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Review different ways of entering a swimming pool
- Discuss when to use steps, ladder, or slide-in entry
- Practice different entry methods
- Focus on safety during each method
- Discuss the advantages of each method
- Choose the most appropriate method for different scenarios

What are the advantages of different water entry methods?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 137
- Swimming pool
- Swimming instructor
- Swimming costumes

- Observation - Practical assessment - Oral questions

Appreciation in Creative Arts

Critique of an Art work - Netball
Critique of an Art work - Athletics

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

-Participate in netball events
-Apply netball skills learned
-Show sportsmanship during competitions

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Participate in netball events for fun and inter-class championships
- Apply skills learned (passing, catching, shooting)
- Follow rules of the game
- Demonstrate teamwork and sportsmanship
- Record games for later analysis
- Discuss performance after the game

How do we apply netball skills in a competition?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 160
- Netball court
- Netballs
- Bibs
- Digital devices for recording
- Athletics track
- Stopwatch

- Observation - Performance assessment - Peer assessment

Appreciation in Creative Arts

Critique of an Art work - Gymnastics

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

-Participate in gymnastics events
-Apply gymnastics skills learned
-Show confidence during performances

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Participate in gymnastics events for fun and inter-class championships
- Apply skills learned (crab balance, side roll)
- Demonstrate proper technique and form
- Follow safety guidelines
- Record performances for later analysis
- Discuss performance after the events

How do we apply gymnastics skills in a performance?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 160
- Mats
- Digital devices for recording

- Observation - Performance assessment - Peer assessment

Appreciation in Creative Arts

Critique of an Art work - Sport analysis

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

-Analyze sports performances
-Apply criteria for sports critique
-Show fairness when evaluating performances

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Appreciate the performances with focus on:
- Teamwork
- Safety for self and others
- Technique
- Sportsmanship
- Watch recordings of performances
- Provide constructive feedback
- Suggest improvements

How do we analyze sports performances effectively?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 160
- Recordings of sports performances
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral discussions - Peer assessment