### Lesson Plan: Body Make-up Materials
**Grade:** Primary 1
**Subject:** Cultural and Creative Arts
**Topic:** Body Make-up Materials
**Duration:** 40 minutes
#### Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Identify common body make-up materials.
2. Understand the cultural significance of body make-up.
3. Demonstrate a simple use of body make-up materials.
#### Materials Needed
- Chart paper and markers
- Images and samples of body make-up materials (e.g., face paint, powders, stickers)
- A mirror
- Wet wipes or tissues
- A small collection of safe, non-toxic face paints or crayons suitable for young children
#### Lesson Structure
##### Introduction (5 minutes)
1. **Greeting and Warm-Up:**
- Welcome the students and ask them how they are feeling.
- Briefly discuss what make-up is and ask if any students have seen or used make-up before.
##### Main Content (15 minutes)
2. **Discussing Body Make-Up Materials:**
- Introduce the topic and explain that body make-up includes materials used to decorate or design faces and bodies.
- Show images or samples of different body make-up materials. Describe each one, such as face paint, powder, and stickers.
- Discuss the purposes of body make-up, such as cultural celebrations, festivals, theatre, or fun.
- Use a chart to categorize materials into types like "paints," "powders," and "stickers."
3. **Cultural Significance:**
- Explain how different cultures use body make-up for various occasions like traditional ceremonies, festivals, and dances.
- Show images of traditional face painting designs from around the world and discuss briefly their importance.
##### Activity (15 minutes)
4. **Practical Demonstration:**
- In small groups or pairs, provide the students with a mirror and some non-toxic face paints or crayons.
- Demonstrate a simple, safe design they can recreate, such as a star or a flower on the back of their hand or cheek.
- Supervise and assist the students as they try using the body make-up materials. Ensure they are applying it safely and carefully.
##### Wrap-Up (5 minutes)
5. **Reflection and Clean-Up:**
- Ask students to share their designs with the class and talk about how they felt decorating themselves.
- Use wet wipes or tissues to clean up any make-up from students' faces or hands.
- Recap the key points of the lesson and ask a few questions to reinforce learning:
- What are some materials used for body make-up?
- Why do people use body make-up in different cultures?
##### Assessment
- Informal assessment through teacher observation during the demonstration and participation in discussion.
- Evaluate understanding based on the students' ability to identify body make-up materials and their significance.
##### Homework (Optional)
- Ask students to find a magazine or online image of someone using body make-up and discuss with a parent or guardian why they think the person is decorated in that way. They can bring the image and share their findings in the next class.
##### Notes
Ensure none of the students have allergies to the materials being used. Always use non-toxic, child-safe products. Keep the activity simple and fun to maintain the young students' interest and enthusiasm.