### Lesson Plan: Civic Education for Nursery 1
#### Topic: Cultural Activities II
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**Grade Level:** Nursery 1
**Subject:** Civic Education
**Duration:** 30 Minutes
**Theme:** Understanding and Participating in Cultural Activities
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**Objective:**
1. Students will understand the concept of cultural activities.
2. Students will identify different types of cultural activities.
3. Students will participate in a simple cultural activity.
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**Materials Needed:**
- Pictures of different cultural activities (e.g., dancing, singing, cooking traditional food)
- Simple props for a cultural activity (paper hats, scarves, etc.)
- Musical instruments/toy drums or recorded traditional music
- Coloring sheets with cultural symbols
- Crayons/markers
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### Lesson Procedure
**Introduction (5 Minutes):**
1. **Greeting and Warm-Up:**
- Greet students and gather them in a circle.
- Start with a simple warm-up song that involves clapping hands and tapping feet to introduce the idea of rhythm in cultural activities.
2. **Discuss Cultural Activities:**
- Show pictures of different cultural activities (dancing, singing, cooking).
- Ask, "Has anyone seen people doing these activities? Tell us about it!"
**Activity 1: Identifying Cultural Activities (5 Minutes)**
1. Show each picture one by one.
2. Name the activity and explain it simply. For example, "This is a picture of people dancing. Dancing is a way to celebrate and have fun!"
3. Ask the students to repeat the name of the activity.
**Activity 2: Participating in a Cultural Activity (10 Minutes)**
1. **Simple Cultural Dance:**
- Distribute props such as paper hats or scarves.
- Play traditional music or use simple instruments.
- Lead the students in a simple dance, encouraging them to follow basic dance steps like clapping, twirling, or marching in place.
- Praise their participation and effort.
**Activity 3: Art and Craft – Coloring Cultural Symbols (5 Minutes)**
1. Hand out coloring sheets with cultural symbols, such as traditional garments, musical instruments, or foods.
2. Provide crayons or markers and encourage the students to color the pictures.
3. Walk around and assist students, praising their effort and creativity.
**Conclusion (5 Minutes):**
1. **Review:**
- Gather students back in a circle.
- Ask them to hold up their coloring sheets and share what they've colored.
- Briefly go over the activities they participated in today.
2. **Closing Activity:**
- Sing a goodbye song related to cultural activities.
- Thank them for participating and making the lesson fun.
- Inform them of any upcoming related activities or celebrations.
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**Assessment:**
- Observe active participation during the activities.
- Note students' ability to identify and name cultural activities.
- Check engagement and enthusiasm in the simple dance and coloring activities.
**Follow-up Activities:**
- Plan more cultural days where students can dress in traditional attire.
- Invite parents or community members to demonstrate cultural activities.
**Reflection:**
- Reflect on how well the students grasped the concept of cultural activities.
- Consider the engagement level and which activities were the most effective.
- Plan adjustments for future lessons based on observations.
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By the end of this lesson, students should have a basic understanding of cultural activities and have enjoyed participating in a simple, engaging cultural dance and art exercise.