Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Basketball and Logo Design - Creating a Basketball Team Logo

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

- Plan a design for a Basketball team logo.
- Sketch preliminary logo ideas.
- Value originality in creative work.

The learner is guided to:
- Identify a team name for designing the logo.
- Create a slogan for the team.
- Make sketches of logo designs.
- Try various combinations of letters arranged in different ways.

How can a poster be made an effective means of communicating?

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 133
- Drawing books
- Pencils
- Digital devices

- Portfolio assessment - Observation - Peer feedback - Project work

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Basketball and Logo Design - Refining and Finalizing Logo Design
Indigenous Kenyan Crafts - Pottery

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

- Create a final logo design for a Basketball team.
- Apply color appropriately in the design.
- Appreciate creativity in visual representation.

The learner is guided to:
- Refine their sketches into a final design.
- Apply appropriate colors to the logo.
- Ensure the logo is clear and recognizable.
- Display completed logos for appreciation.

How can a poster be made an effective means of communicating?

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 134
- Paint/colored pencils
- Drawing books
- Manila paper
- Digital resources
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 143
- Digital resources
- Sample pottery items
- Video clips

- Project assessment - Portfolio - Peer review - Exhibition

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Indigenous Kenyan Crafts - Pottery Techniques
Indigenous Kenyan Crafts - Preparing Clay for Pottery

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

- Explain clay preparation procedures for pottery.
- Identify suitable clay for pottery.
- Value indigenous knowledge in craft making.

The learner is guided to:
- Use digital devices to find information on clay sources and preparation.
- Discuss different types of clay and their properties.
- Share information on clay preparation procedures.
- Identify local sources of clay for pottery.

Why is clay the preferred material for pottery?

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 144
- Digital resources
- Sample clay
- Video clips
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 145
- Clay
- Water container
- Sieves
- Canvas/sacks

- Oral discussions - Written responses - Question and answer - Research reports

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Indigenous Kenyan Crafts - Modeling a Vessel Using Coil Method
Indigenous Kenyan Crafts - Decorating and Drying Clay Vessel
Indigenous Kenyan Crafts - Firing Clay Vessels

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

- Create uniform coils from prepared clay.
- Model a vessel using the coil technique.
- Show patience during the creative process.

The learner is guided to:
- Make coils of uniform thickness.
- Roll coils to form a base.
- Score the clay coil and add slip.
- Join the clay coils to form a vessel.
- Smoothen the inside and outside of the vessel.

Why is clay the preferred material for pottery?

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 146
- Prepared clay
- Water
- Sponge
- Working surface
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 147
- Clay vessels
- Forks/spoons
- Table knife
- Textured objects
- Dry clay vessels
- Firewood
- Matches
- Digging tools

- Practical activity - Observation - Product assessment - Peer feedback

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Indigenous Kenyan Crafts - Making a Frame Loom for Weaving
Indigenous Kenyan Crafts - Constructing a Frame Loom

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

- Describe a weaving loom and its purpose.
- Identify mitre joint technique in loom making.
- Value tools and materials for crafts.

The learner is guided to:
- Use digital devices to search for information on weaving looms.
- Study the mitre joint technique in woodwork.
- Discuss how a mitre joint is used to make a stable weaving loom.
- Share ideas with other learners.

How is a fabric woven?

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 148
- Digital resources
- Sample looms
- Video clips
- Wooden planks
- Nails
- Hammer
- Measuring tools

- Oral discussions - Written responses - Question and answer - Research reports

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Indigenous Kenyan Crafts - Making a Fabric Using 2/1 Twill Weaving
Indigenous Kenyan Crafts - Completing a Woven Fabric
Swimming - Body Positioning in Standing Dive

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

- Explain 2/1 twill weaving technique.
- Secure warps on the loom.
- Show patience in the weaving process.

The learner is guided to:
- Explore actual and virtual resources to study 2/1 twill weaves.
- Secure the warps on the loom.
- Start weaving or interlacing weft yarns with warps.
- Use the 2/1 twill technique (over 2, under 1).

How is a fabric woven?

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 149
- Frame loom
- Yarn/threads
- Cardboard strip
- Scissors
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 150
- Frame loom with work in progress
- Scissors
- Additional yarn
- Display area
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 157
- Digital resources
- Video clips
- Pictures

- Practical activity - Observation - Process assessment - Product examination

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Swimming - Techniques for Standing Dive
Swimming - Performing Standing Dive

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

- Explain the steps for performing a standing dive.
- Identify safe areas for practicing dive techniques.
- Show awareness of water safety rules.

The learner is guided to:
- Watch video clips on standing dive technique.
- Observe the body positioning before and during water entry.
- Discuss proper execution of standing dive.
- Identify safety measures for diving activities.

How can swimming skills be performed safely?

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 158
- Digital resources
- Video clips
- Swimming pool (if available)
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 159
- Swimming pool
- Swimming attire
- First aid kit

- Oral discussions - Written responses - Observation - Safety checklist

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Swimming - Body Positioning in Butterfly Stroke
Swimming - Techniques for Butterfly Stroke

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

- Describe the body positioning in butterfly stroke.
- Identify phases in butterfly stroke.
- Appreciate proper technique in swimming.

The learner is guided to:
- Study pictures of butterfly stroke.
- Identify and discuss body positioning of the swimmer.
- Watch video clips on butterfly stroke phases.
- Observe body, arm, and leg movements in the stroke.

Why is synchrony important in butterfly stroke?

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 160
- Digital resources
- Video clips
- Pictures
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 161
- Pictures
- Diagrams

- Oral discussions - Written responses - Observation - Question and answer

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Swimming - Performing Butterfly Stroke Components
Swimming - Performing Leg Actions in Butterfly Stroke
Swimming - Performing Breathing Technique in Butterfly Stroke

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

- Demonstrate the body positioning for butterfly stroke.
- Practice arm actions for butterfly stroke.
- Show confidence in water activities.

The learner is guided to:
- Practice prone body position at the shallow end.
- Use kickboard to practice arm actions.
- Demonstrate arm actions while maintaining body position.
- Give feedback to each other.
- Observe safety measures.

Why is synchrony important in butterfly stroke?

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 162
- Swimming pool
- Kickboards
- Pull buoys
- Swimming attire
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 163
- Swimming attire
- First aid kit

- Practical activity - Observation - Peer feedback - Safety checklist

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Swimming - Combining Butterfly Stroke Components
Swimming - Playing Water Games

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

- Perform the complete butterfly stroke.
- Coordinate arm, leg, and breathing actions.
- Appreciate swimming as a life skill.

The learner is guided to:
- Perform prone body position.
- Execute arm and leg actions simultaneously.
- Coordinate breathing with arm movements.
- Practice full butterfly stroke in the shallow end.
- Give feedback to each other.
- Observe safety measures.

Why is synchrony important in butterfly stroke?

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 164
- Swimming pool
- Swimming attire
- First aid kit
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 165
- Floaters

- Practical activity - Observation - Peer feedback - Safety checklist

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Kenyan Indigenous Games - Board Games
Kenyan Indigenous Games - Learning Bao
Kenyan Indigenous Games - Playing Bao

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

- Define board games as indigenous games.
- Identify types of indigenous board games in Kenya.
- Appreciate the cultural value of indigenous games.

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss what board games are.
- Share experiences with board games they have played.
- Study pictures of Mancala board games.
- Identify common indigenous board games in Kenya.

How do indigenous board games enhance mental relaxation?

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 167
- Digital resources
- Pictures of board games
- Sample boards
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 168
- Bao boards
- Seeds/stones
- Video clips
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 170
- Seeds/stones/pebbles
- Digital resources

- Oral discussions - Written responses - Question and answer - Research reports

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Kenyan Indigenous Games - Improvising Bao Board
Kenyan Indigenous Games - Playing Bao Game

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

- Create improvised Bao boards.
- Prepare materials for playing Bao.
- Value creativity in game preparation.

The learner is guided to:
- Improvise boards for playing Bao.
- Use wooden planks, manila paper, or make holes in the ground.
- Collect seeds, pebbles, or stones as playing pieces.
- Prepare the board with correct number of pits.

Why are board games considered an indigenous game?

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 172
- Wooden planks
- Manila paper
- Seeds/stones
- Carving tools
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 173
- Improvised Bao boards
- Seeds/stones/pebbles
- Digital resources

- Practical activity - Observation - Product assessment - Creativity evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Kenyan Indigenous Games - Learning Shisima
Kenyan Indigenous Games - Playing Shisima

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

- Describe the Shisima board game.
- Explain the origin and purpose of Shisima.
- Appreciate cultural significance of games.

The learner is guided to:
- Watch demonstrations of playing Shisima.
- Note that Shisima is from the Tiriki community.
- Learn that Shisima means "body of water" and imbalavali means "water bugs".
- Understand the aim of bringing three beads in a row.

How do indigenous board games enhance mental relaxation?

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 174
- Digital resources
- Shisima boards
- Beads/stones
- Video clips
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 175
- Improvised Shisima boards
- Digital resources

- Oral discussions - Written responses - Observation - Question and answer

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports
Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

Kenyan Indigenous Games - Playing with Background Music
Kenyan Indigenous Games - Mental Health Benefits
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Analysing a Play Performance

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

- Play indigenous board games with background music.
- Appreciate music as enhancement to games.
- Show enjoyment in cultural activities.

The learner is guided to:
- Select indigenous music to play in the background.
- Play Bao or Shisima with background music.
- Discuss how music enhances the gaming experience.
- Share ideas on the benefits of music during board games.

How do indigenous board games enhance mental relaxation?

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 176
- Board games
- Playing pieces
- Music players
- Indigenous music
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 177
- Digital resources
- Video clips
- Reference materials
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 180
- Sample plays
- Video clips

- Practical activity - Observation - Discussions - Reflective assessment

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Evaluating Play Elements
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Evaluating Performance Elements

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

- Analyze theme and setting in a play performance.
- Evaluate conflict and resolution in a play.
- Show objectivity in analyzing performances.

The learner is guided to:
- Watch a play using digital devices or performed by the school Drama Club.
- Analyze the play using created criteria.
- Evaluate the theme, setting, conflict, and resolution elements.
- Discuss their analysis with classmates.

How can analysis of creative arts and sports enhance creativity?

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 181
- Digital devices
- Sample plays
- Evaluation criteria
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 182

- Analytical writing - Oral presentations - Group discussions - Observation

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Analyzing Technical Elements
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Analyzing Production Elements
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Creating a Scoring Guide

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

- Evaluate character internalization in a play.
- Analyze audience involvement in a performance.
- Demonstrate fairness in evaluation.

The learner is guided to:
- Continue analyzing the play focusing on character internalization.
- Evaluate how actors connected with their characters.
- Analyze how the performance involved the audience.
- Discuss if character portrayal was believable.

How can analysis of creative arts and sports enhance creativity?

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 183
- Digital devices
- Sample plays
- Evaluation criteria
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 184
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 185
- Sample scoring guides
- Stationery

- Analytical writing - Group discussions - Oral presentations - Observation

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Examining Ethical Practices in Sports
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Anti-doping Measures

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

- Define doping in sports.
- Explain the negative effects of doping.
- Value fairness in sporting activities.

The learner is guided to:
- Use digital devices or printed resources to find information about doping in sports.
- Discuss adverse effects of performance-enhancing drugs.
- Identify organizations that control doping in sports.
- Share their findings with classmates.

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

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 185
- Digital resources
- Reference materials
- Video clips
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 186
- Case studies

- Oral discussions - Written responses - Research reports - Presentations

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Analyzing Solo Vocal Music
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Creating Music Analysis Tools

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

- Identify elements for analyzing vocal music.
- Listen critically to a solo vocal piece.
- Value structured analysis in music appreciation.

The learner is guided to:
- Watch or listen to a performance of a solo vocal piece.
- Discuss what they liked in the performance.
- Read through a music score while listening.
- Identify key elements for music analysis.

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

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 186
- Audio/video recordings
- Music scores
- Digital devices
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 187
- Sample analysis tools

- Listening exercises - Oral discussions - Written analysis - Observation

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Performing and Analyzing Music
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Analyzing "Zum Zum Zum"
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Critiquing Exhibited Artworks

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

- Analyze solo vocal performances using created tools.
- Identify musical elements in performances.
- Show objectivity in music analysis.

The learner is guided to:
- Present solo vocal pieces in groups.
- Listen and analyze performances using created tools.
- Identify elements and features from established criteria.
- Discuss identified elements and how they were performed.

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

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 188
- Analysis tools
- Music scores
- Digital devices
- Musical instruments
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 189
- "Zum Zum Zum" recording
- Music score
- Analysis templates
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 190
- Images of art exhibitions
- Digital resources
- Sample artworks

- Performance assessment - Analytical writing - Oral presentations - Peer assessment

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Art Exhibition Elements
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Visiting Art Exhibitions

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

- Describe elements of effective art exhibitions.
- Analyze how exhibitions communicate themes.
- Value organization in artistic display.

The learner is guided to:
- Learn that galleries have themes or subject matter.
- Understand that galleries have functions or reasons.
- Discuss how exhibitions promote environmental conservation or other themes.
- Suggest improvements for exhibitions.

How can analysis of creative arts and sports enhance creativity?

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 191
- Images of art exhibitions
- Digital resources
- Art criticism texts
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 192
- Digital devices
- Art exhibitions
- Analysis templates

- Oral discussions - Written analysis - Group work - Presentations

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Creating Exhibition Analysis Tools
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Role of Analysis in Creative Arts and Sports
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Benefits of Analysis

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

- Create tools for analyzing art exhibitions.
- Apply analysis tools to exhibitions.
- Appreciate systematic art critique.

The learner is guided to:
- Create analysis tools with sections for gallery name, artist, type of artwork, medium, theme, and function.
- Apply created tools to analyze exhibitions.
- Suggest improvements for exhibits.
- Share analysis with classmates.

How can analysis of creative arts and sports enhance creativity?

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 193
- Analysis templates
- Digital resources
- Exhibition images
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 194
- Previously analyzed works
- Reference materials
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 195
- Case studies

- Project assessment - Analytical writing - Peer review - Presentations

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Critical Thinking Development
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Learning from Professionals

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

- Explain how analysis develops critical thinking.
- Describe how detailed understanding enhances art appreciation.
- Value respectful critique of creative works.

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss how analysis helps develop critical thinking.
- Explain how analysis helps understand details of creative works.
- Emphasize the importance of respectful acceptance of criticism.
- Practice giving constructive feedback.

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

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 196
- Digital resources
- Sample critiques
- Reference materials
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 197
- Resource persons
- Interview guidelines
- Recording devices

- Oral discussions - Written reflections - Role play - Peer assessment

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Personal Analysis Application
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Analysis in the Creative Process

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

- Apply analysis skills to their own creative projects.
- Use self-reflection to improve performance.
- Value continuous improvement through analysis.

The learner is guided to:
- Select own creative works for self-analysis.
- Apply learned analysis techniques to self-evaluate.
- Identify strengths and areas for improvement.
- Create personal improvement plans based on analysis.

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

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 197
- Student portfolios
- Analysis tools
- Self-reflection guides
- Digital resources
- Case studies
- Planning templates

- Self-assessment - Portfolio review - Personal reflections - Improvement plans

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports
Creating And Performing

Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Culminating Project
Rhythm - Effects of Note Extension

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

- Complete a comprehensive analysis project.
- Present analysis findings effectively.
- Value analytical skills as lifelong tools.

The learner is guided to:
- Complete a final analysis project on a chosen Creative Arts or Sports area.
- Present findings to the class.
- Reflect on their analytical journey throughout the strand.
- Discuss how analysis skills will benefit future endeavors.

How can analysis of creative arts and sports enhance creativity?

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 180-197
- Student projects
- Presentation materials
- Digital resources
- MENTOR pg. 42
-Digital resources
-Lesson notes
-Charts
-Piano

- Project assessment - Presentations - Reflective writing - Portfolio completion

Creating And Performing

Rhythm - Value Extension
Rhythm - Time Signature
Melody - Scale of F Major
Melody - Composing Melodies

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

-Explain how dots extend note values
-Calculate the effect of dots on note values
-Demonstrate correct timing of dotted notes
-Value precision in rhythm

In groups, learners are guided to:
-Study how dots extend note values by half
-Calculate note values with dots (e.g., dotted minim = 3 crotchets)
-Clap patterns with dotted notes
-Compare dotted and undotted rhythms

How does a dot affect the value of a note?

- MENTOR pg. 43
-Charts showing note values
-Digital resources
-Music notation examples
-Percussion instruments
- MENTOR pg. 44
-Charts showing beat patterns
-Music in 4/4 time
- MENTOR pg. 71
-Musical instruments
-Staff paper
-Music notation software
- MENTOR pg. 76

- Written tests -Practical demonstrations -Observation -Oral questions