**Lesson Plan: Cultural and Creative Arts (Primary 1) – Colours: Primary and Natural Colours**
**Lesson Topic:** Colours - Primary and Natural Colours
**Grade Level:** Primary 1
**Duration:** 45 minutes
**Objectives:**
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Identify the primary colours (red, blue, yellow).
2. Understand natural colours and identify examples from nature.
3. Engage in a creative activity using primary and natural colours.
**Materials:**
- Colour chart or colour wheel
- Pictures of natural scenes (trees, flowers, sky, ocean, animals, etc.)
- Crayons, coloured pencils, or markers (red, blue, yellow, green, brown, etc.)
- Drawing paper
- Paint and brushes (optional)
- Natural objects (leaves, flowers, fruits, soil)
**Introduction (10 minutes):**
1. **Greeting and Introduction:**
- Greet the students and mention the topic of the lesson.
- Briefly explain what primary colours are and why they are important.
2. **Primary Colours:**
- Show the colour chart/wheel and point out the primary colours (red, blue, yellow).
- Briefly explain that primary colours are the base colours that can be mixed to create other colours.
3. **Natural Colours:**
- Display pictures of natural scenes and ask students to identify the colours they see.
- Discuss how these colours are found in nature and give specific examples (e.g., green leaves, blue sky, brown soil).
**Development (20 minutes):**
1. **Activity 1: Colour Identification:**
- Give each student a worksheet or drawing paper with images of objects (some primary coloured and some natural).
- Ask students to colour the objects using the correct primary colours or natural colours.
2. **Activity 2: Nature Walk (if possible):**
- Take the students on a short walk around the school grounds to observe and identify natural colours.
- Ask them to collect or point out colourful objects like leaves, flowers, stones, etc.
3. **Discussion:**
- After the walk, discuss what they observed and the colours they saw.
- Reinforce the difference between primary colours and natural colours.
**Creative Activity (15 minutes):**
1. **Drawing and Colouring:**
- Ask students to draw a simple nature scene (e.g., a tree, flower, or landscape).
- Instruct them to use primary colours for specific parts and natural colours for others.
**Conclusion (5 minutes):**
1. **Review:**
- Review the primary colours and some of the natural colours they've learned.
- Ask a few students to share their drawings and the colours they used.
2. **Wrap-Up:**
- Summarize the key points of the lesson.
- Give a hint about the next lesson in Cultural and Creative Arts.
**Assessment:**
- Observe students during activities to ensure they understand the primary and natural colours.
- Review their completed colouring and drawings.
**Extension Activity:**
- Assign students to bring in pictures or objects from home that show different natural colours for the next class session.
**Cleanup:**
- Ensure students put away the art supplies neatly and collect all materials.
- Make sure the classroom is tidy before ending the session.
**Resources:**
- Colour wheel chart (can be made or printed)
- Assorted natural objects for hands-on exploration
**Notes:**
- Adjust the nature walk activity as needed depending on the school's environment and weather conditions.