Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Indigenous Kenyan Crafts - Preparing Clay for Pottery

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

- Source clay for pottery making.
- Prepare clay through removing impurities, kneading and wedging.
- Appreciate proper preparation for quality results.

The learner is guided to:
- Source clay and prepare it by removing impurities.
- Crush, soak, and mix the clay.
- Sieve the clay to remove finer impurities.
- Dry the clay to remove excess moisture.
- Knead and wedge the clay to make it consistent.

Why is clay the preferred material for pottery?

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 145
- Clay
- Water container
- Sieves
- Canvas/sacks

- Practical activity - Observation - Checklist - Product assessment

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

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

- Practical activity - Observation - Product assessment - Peer feedback

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Indigenous Kenyan Crafts - Firing Clay Vessels
Indigenous Kenyan Crafts - Making a Frame Loom for Weaving

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

- Explain the firing process for pottery.
- Fire clay vessels using an open pit kiln.
- Observe safety during the firing process.

The learner is guided to:
- Dig a pit about 2 feet deep in a dry area.
- Place firewood at the bottom and light a fire.
- Place completely dry clay works on the charcoal.
- Add more firewood and fire them for about 5 hours.
- Cover the pit with soil and leave overnight.
- Unearth the clay works the following day.

Why is clay the preferred material for pottery?

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 147
- Dry clay vessels
- Firewood
- Matches
- Digging tools
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 148
- Digital resources
- Sample looms
- Video clips

- Practical activity - Observation - Product assessment - Safety checklist

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Indigenous Kenyan Crafts - Constructing a Frame Loom
Indigenous Kenyan Crafts - Making a Fabric Using 2/1 Twill Weaving

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

- Make a wooden mitre joint frame loom.
- Prepare the loom for weaving.
- Demonstrate teamwork during construction.

The learner is guided to:
- Collaboratively make a wooden mitre joint frame loom.
- Ensure equal spacing of nails around the frame.
- Secure the joints for stability.
- Prepare the loom for weaving.

How is a fabric woven?

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 148
- Wooden planks
- Nails
- Hammer
- Measuring tools
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 149
- Frame loom
- Yarn/threads
- Cardboard strip
- Scissors

- Practical activity - Observation - Product assessment - Group evaluation

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

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:

- Complete a fabric using 2/1 twill weaving technique.
- Finish the woven fabric properly.
- Appreciate the final woven product.

The learner is guided to:
- Continue weaving to desired size using 2/1 twill technique.
- Cut the warp threads off the top of the frame.
- Tie adjacent warp threads together.
- Weave the ends through the back of the weave.
- Trim long tails of warp threads.
- Display completed work for appreciation.

How is a fabric woven?

- 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

- Product assessment - Exhibition - Peer feedback - Portfolio

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

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 - Performing Breathing Technique in Butterfly Stroke
Swimming - Combining Butterfly Stroke Components

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

- Demonstrate breathing technique for butterfly stroke.
- Coordinate breathing with arm movements.
- Show persistence in skill development.

The learner is guided to:
- Use kickboard to practice breathing technique.
- Raise head above water to breathe in during arm pull.
- Immerse head back into water to breathe out.
- Practice breathing coordination with arm movements.
- Observe safety measures.

Why is synchrony important in butterfly stroke?

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 163
- Swimming pool
- Kickboards
- Pull buoys
- Swimming attire
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 164
- Swimming attire
- First aid kit

- Practical activity - Observation - Peer feedback - Safety checklist

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

Swimming - Playing Water Games
Kenyan Indigenous Games - Board Games

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

- Combine standing dive and butterfly stroke in games.
- Participate in team water activities.
- Show sportsmanship during water games.

The learner is guided to:
- Form groups and place floaters in shallow end.
- Take turns to perform standing dive and swim using butterfly stroke to grab floaters.
- Time each group's performance.
- Appreciate each team's efforts.
- Observe safety measures.

How can swimming skills be performed safely?

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 165
- Swimming pool
- Floaters
- Swimming attire
- First aid kit
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 167
- Digital resources
- Pictures of board games
- Sample boards

- Practical activity - Observation - Team assessment - Safety checklist

Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports

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

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

- Describe the Bao board game structure.
- Identify the rules of playing Bao.
- Value indigenous knowledge in games.

The learner is guided to:
- Watch demonstrations of playing Bao.
- Pay attention to game demonstration.
- Note main points on how to play Bao.
- Discuss important steps in playing the game.
- Share ideas with classmates.

Why are board games considered an indigenous game?

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 168
- Digital resources
- 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 - Observation - Question and answer

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

Kenyan Indigenous Games - Playing with Background Music
Kenyan Indigenous Games - Mental Health Benefits

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

- Practical activity - Observation - Discussions - Reflective assessment

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

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

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

- Identify elements for analyzing a play performance.
- Create criteria for evaluating a play.
- Appreciate the importance of analyzing plays.

The learner is guided to:
- Recall a play they have watched or performed.
- List elements that would form acceptable criteria for judging play performance.
- Use identified elements to create evaluation criteria.
- Organize criteria in a structured format.

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

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 180
- Digital resources
- Sample plays
- Video clips
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 181
- Digital devices
- Evaluation criteria

- Oral discussions - Written notes - Group work - Criteria charts

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Evaluating Performance Elements
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Analyzing Technical Elements

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

- Analyze use of voice in a play performance.
- Evaluate body movement in a play.
- Appreciate detailed analysis in performance evaluation.

The learner is guided to:
- Continue analyzing the play from previous lesson.
- Focus on use of voice, body, and movement elements.
- Evaluate how these elements contributed to the play's effectiveness.
- Record their analysis using appropriate terminology.

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

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 182
- Digital devices
- Sample plays
- Evaluation criteria
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 183

- Analytical writing - Oral presentations - Peer assessment - Observation

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

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 props and backdrop in a play.
- Analyze costume and makeup elements.
- Value comprehensive analysis of performances.

The learner is guided to:
- Complete the analysis by focusing on props, backdrop, costume, and makeup.
- Evaluate how these production elements enhanced the play.
- Analyze if costumes and props were appropriate for the theme.
- Discuss overall impression of the production elements.

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

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 184
- Digital devices
- Sample plays
- Evaluation criteria
- 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"

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

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

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Critiquing Exhibited Artworks
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Art Exhibition Elements

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

- Identify elements for analyzing visual artworks.
- Study gallery exhibitions critically.
- Appreciate visual arts analysis.

The learner is guided to:
- Study pictures of exhibited artworks.
- Identify the type of artwork displayed.
- Suggest themes of art galleries.
- Discuss the purpose of art exhibitions.
- Identify mediums used in exhibited artworks.

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

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 190
- Images of art exhibitions
- Digital resources
- Sample artworks
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 191
- Art criticism texts

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

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Visiting Art Exhibitions
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Creating Exhibition Analysis Tools

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

- Observe actual or virtual art exhibitions.
- Apply analysis criteria to real exhibitions.
- Show appreciation for artistic expression.

The learner is guided to:
- Use digital devices to observe artwork in exhibitions.
- Alternatively, visit community art exhibitions.
- Discuss the subject matter of observed exhibitions.
- Record observations in a structured format.

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

- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 192
- Digital devices
- Art exhibitions
- Analysis templates
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 193
- Analysis templates
- Digital resources
- Exhibition images

- Field reports - Observation notes - Analytical writing - Group discussions

Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports

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:

- Explain how analysis improves performances.
- Identify benefits of analyzing creative works.
- Value analytical approaches to creativity.

The learner is guided to:
- Brainstorm on the role of analysis in improving performances.
- Use analyzed examples to discuss possible improvements.
- Reflect on how analysis has helped them as learners.
- Discuss how analysis helps develop individual talent.

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

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

- Oral discussions - Written reflections - Group presentations - Individual contributions

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
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Culminating Project
Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports - Culminating Project

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
- Mentor Creative Arts and Sports Learner's Book pg. 180-197
- Student projects
- Presentation materials
- Digital resources

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