Lesson Plan for Junior Secondary 1 - Basic Tech - Freehand Sketching

Lesson plan for teaching Junior Secondary 1 students the fundamentals of freehand sketching in a Basic Technology course. --- #### **Lesson Plan: Freehand Sketching** **Grade Level:** Junior Secondary 1 **Subject:** Basic Technology **Topic:** Freehand Sketching **Duration:** 45 minutes **Lesson Objectives:** By the end of the lesson, students will be able to: 1. Understand the importance and applications of freehand sketching in various fields. 2. Identify basic tools and materials needed for freehand sketching. 3. Execute simple freehand sketches with accuracy and proportion. --- **Materials Needed:** - Pencils (HB, 2B, 4B) - Erasers - Drawing papers (A4 or sketch pads) - Rulers (for demonstration purposes, even though sketching is freehand) - Example objects (simple geometric shapes, basic household items) - Whiteboard and markers or chalkboard and chalk --- **Lesson Outline:** 1. **Introduction (5 minutes)** - Briefly introduce the topic of freehand sketching. - Discuss the importance of sketching in technology, engineering, design, and everyday life. - Show examples of different sketches (printed images or digital slides). 2. **Lesson Presentation (10 minutes)** - **History and Importance:** Talk about the history of sketching and its evolution. - **Applications:** Highlight the applications in fields like engineering, architecture, fashion design, and art. - **Materials and Tools:** Introduce basic tools such as different types of pencils and erasers. - **Basic Techniques:** Explain concepts such as line work, shading, perspective, and proportions. 3. **Demonstration (10 minutes)** - Demonstrate how to sketch a simple object (e.g., a cup or a basic geometric shape) freehand. - Emphasize on proper pencil grip, light initial strokes, and gradually building on the sketch. - Show how to correct mistakes using an eraser and how to add details progressively. 4. **Guided Practice (15 minutes)** - Distribute materials to students and have them attempt to sketch a simple object (perhaps a geometric shape like a cube or a household item like a mug). - Walk around the classroom to observe students’ work, provide tips, and correct errors. - Encourage students to focus on proportions and accuracy. 5. **Class Discussion and Q&A (5 minutes)** - Invite a few students to share their sketches and talk about what they found challenging or interesting. - Address common mistakes and provide additional tips. - Answer any questions students may have. 6. **Summary and Assignment (5 minutes)** - Summarize the key points of the lesson: - Importance of freehand sketching - Basic tools and materials - Techniques and practice - Assign a homework task: - Ask students to choose a simple object from their home and make a freehand sketch of it, paying attention to proportions and details. They should bring their sketches to the next class for discussion and review. - Provide additional resources or references for students interested in learning more. --- **Assessment:** - **Formative:** Observations during class activity and guided practice. - **Summative:** Review of homework sketches in the next class to assess understanding and improvement. --- **Extension Activities:** - Encourage students to start a sketch diary where they practice drawing at least one new object each week. - Introduce online resources or books where students can further explore sketching techniques. **Differentiation:** - Provide additional one-on-one support for students who struggle with fine motor skills. - Challenge advanced students by encouraging them to add shading and texture to their sketches. --- This lesson plan aims to build foundational skills in freehand sketching that students can apply across various aspects of their education and daily life.