Lesson Plan for Primary 6 - Cultural and Creative Arts - Bead Making

### Lesson Plan: Bead Making for Primary 6 (Cultural and Creative Arts) **Grade: Primary 6** **Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts** **Duration: 60 minutes** **Topic: Bead Making** **Objective:** - Understand the historical and cultural significance of bead making. - Learn basic techniques for creating beaded jewelry. - Develop fine motor skills through hands-on activities. **Materials Needed:** - Various types of beads (glass, plastic, wooden) - Beading thread or wire - Scissors - Needle (optional, for threading) - Clasps for making bracelets or necklaces - Design templates or examples of beaded jewelry - Small containers for organizing beads --- ### Lesson Outline **Introduction (10 minutes):** 1. **Greeting and Attendance:** - Greet students and take attendance. - Briefly discuss the plans for the lesson. 2. **Engage:** - Begin with a question: "Has anyone ever made jewelry from beads before?" - Show examples of traditional and modern beaded jewelry. - Explain the cultural significance of bead making in various cultures (e.g., African, Native American). **Instruction (15 minutes):** 3. **Explain:** - Introduce the types of beads and materials available. - Discuss different styles of beaded jewelry (necklaces, bracelets, earrings). - Demonstrate basic techniques for threading beads and securing clasps. 4. **Safety Tips:** - Highlight the importance of handling scissors safely and not putting beads in mouths. **Activity (25 minutes):** 5. **Hands-on Practice:** - Divide students into small groups, ensuring each group has a variety of beads and tools. - Distribute design templates for inspiration, but encourage creativity. - Walk through the steps of making a simple bracelet together: 1. Measure and cut the desired length of beading thread or wire. 2. Tie a knot or attach a clasp at one end. 3. Begin threading beads in a chosen pattern. 4. Finish by securing the other end with a knot or clasp. 6. **Monitor and Assist:** - Circulate around the room to offer assistance and encouragement. - Provide feedback and tips as needed. **Conclusion (10 minutes):** 7. **Share and Reflect:** - Allow students to share their creations with the class. - Ask students to describe their design choices and what they learned. - Display the finished pieces on a designated “Bead Gallery” board or table. 8. **Recap:** - Summarize key points about the cultural significance and skills involved in bead making. - Reinforce the importance of creativity and historical appreciation. **Assessment:** - Observe student participation and technique during the activity. - Assess completed beadwork for creativity, pattern use, and neatness. - Ask individual students to describe one thing they learned about bead making. **Extension Activities:** - Assign students to research bead-making traditions in a specific culture and present their findings. - Encourage students to create original designs at home and bring them to the next class for a show-and-tell session. **Homework:** - Students can write a short paragraph about how bead making can be both an art form and a means of cultural expression. --- **Notes for Teacher:** - Ensure that there are sufficient materials for each student. - Be prepared to handle any challenges with fine motor skills, offering additional support as necessary. - Foster an inclusive environment where all designs and efforts are appreciated.