## Basic Tech Lesson Plan: Freehand Sketching 1
### Grade Level
Junior Secondary 1 (Grade 7)
### Duration
60 minutes
### Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students will:
1. Understand the basics of freehand sketching.
2. Recognize the importance of freehand sketching in technical drawing and design.
3. Develop basic skills in drawing freehand sketches of simple objects.
### Materials Needed
- Pencils (HB, 2B)
- Erasers
- Rulers
- A4 drawing paper
- Sample objects for sketching (e.g., geometric shapes, simple everyday objects)
### Lesson Structure
#### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Greeting and Roll Call (2 minutes)**: Greet the students and take attendance.
2. **Introduction to Freehand Sketching (3 minutes)**:
- Explain what freehand sketching is: drawing without the use of tools like rulers or compasses.
- Discuss the importance of freehand sketching in various fields such as engineering, architecture, and product design.
3. **Learning Objectives (2 minutes)**: Clearly state the objectives of today’s lesson.
4. **Link to Previous Knowledge (3 minutes)**: Briefly recap any prior lessons on drawing or related art techniques.
#### Instruction (15 minutes)
1. **Basic Principles (5 minutes)**:
- Demonstrate proper sitting posture and hand positioning for sketching.
- Discuss the importance of light, smooth lines for initial sketches that can be adjusted later.
- Show how to observe an object carefully before starting the sketch.
2. **Demonstration: Sketching Simple Shapes (5 minutes)**:
- Draw basic geometric shapes (circle, square, triangle) on the board/paper.
- Emphasize proportional relationships and symmetry.
3. **Demonstration: Combining Shapes (5 minutes)**:
- Show how to combine basic shapes to sketch simple objects (e.g., a house combining a rectangle and triangle).
#### Guided Practice (20 minutes)
1. **Step-by-Step Freehand Sketch (10 minutes)**:
- Guide the students through sketching a simple object like a mug or a bottle using basic shapes.
- Walk around the classroom to provide individual assistance as needed.
2. **Peer Review and Exploration (10 minutes)**:
- Encourage students to show their sketches to a partner for constructive feedback.
- Discuss common challenges and how to overcome them (e.g., maintaining proportions).
#### Independent Practice (10 minutes)
1. **Sketching Exercise**:
- Students will choose a simple object from their surroundings or from a provided set of objects to sketch independently.
- Remind them to start with light lines and focus on basic shapes and proportions.
#### Conclusion (5 minutes)
1. **Review (2 minutes)**:
- Recap the key points of the lesson: observing objects, starting with basic shapes, keeping lines light.
- Ask a few students to share what they sketched and how they approached it.
2. **Homework Assignment (1 minute)**:
- Assign students to practice sketching three different objects at home, focusing on the techniques learned.
3. **Closing Remarks (2 minutes)**:
- Encourage students to keep practicing and remind them of the importance of freehand sketching in developing their technical drawing skills.
- Answer any remaining questions and thank the students for their participation.
### Assessment
- **Formative Assessment**: Observe students during guided and independent practice to provide immediate feedback.
- **Peer Assessment**: Students give feedback on each other's sketches to develop critical observation skills and learn from peers.
- **Homework Review**: Collect and review homework sketches to assess individual progress and provide personalized feedback in the next class.
### Additional Notes
- Ensure that all students have access to the necessary materials.
- Be mindful of students who might be struggling and provide additional support or resources.
- Encourage creativity and individual expression within the framework of freehand sketching basics.
This lesson plan should create an engaging and productive environment for students to begin developing their freehand sketching skills.