**Lesson Plan: Cultural and Creative Arts - Body Make-up**
**Grade Level:** Primary 1
**Duration:** 45 minutes
**Topic:** Body Make-up
**Objective:**
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand the concept of body make-up.
2. Recognize the cultural significance and various uses of body make-up.
3. Demonstrate basic body make-up techniques in a fun and creative way.
**Materials Needed:**
- Safe, non-toxic face paints or washable markers in various colors
- Mirrors
- Pictures of different cultural body make-up designs (printouts or digital slides)
- Wipes or damp cloths for cleaning up
- Aprons or old t-shirts to protect clothing
**Standards/Skills Addressed:**
- Creative expression through visual arts
- Cultural understanding and appreciation
- Fine motor skills development
**Introduction (10 minutes):**
1. **Welcome and Warm-Up:**
- Greet the students and gather them in a circle.
- Briefly discuss their understanding of make-up and ask if they have ever seen or used any kind of body make-up.
2. **Introduce Body Make-Up:**
- Explain what body make-up is.
- Show pictures of different body make-up designs from various cultures (e.g., tribal face paint, festival decorations like those seen during Halloween or cultural festivals).
- Talk about why people use body make-up in different cultures (e.g., celebrations, rituals, performances).
**Body of Lesson (25 minutes):**
1. **Demonstration:**
- Demonstrate basic body make-up techniques using face paints or washable markers.
- Show simple designs like dots, lines, stars, or animals.
2. **Hands-on Activity:**
- Hand out the face paints/markers, mirrors, and wipes to the students.
- Allow the students to practice on their own or with a partner.
- Move around the room to offer guidance and support.
- Emphasize creativity and personal expression. Encourage students to talk about their designs and why they chose them.
**Conclusion (10 minutes):**
1. **Show and Tell:**
- Gather the students back in a circle.
- Allow each student to show their body make-up design and explain their creative process.
2. **Clean-Up:**
- Provide wipes or damp cloths for students to clean their faces.
- Ensure all materials are collected and the area is tidy.
**Assessment:**
- Observe participation and creativity during the activity.
- Assess students based on their ability to follow instructions, stay engaged, and express their ideas.
**Extension Activities:**
- Create a mini art exhibition where students display their designs on paper, replicating the body make-up they did.
- Invite a local artist or practitioner to talk about traditional body make-up in their culture.
- Connect the lesson to a storytelling activity involving characters that use body make-up.
By presenting body make-up as an art form, students gain an appreciation for cultural diversity while exploring their creativity. Implementing a hands-on approach ensures the students are actively engaged and their learning experience is both educational and enjoyable.