**Lesson Plan: Introduction to Local Crafts**
**Class:** Junior Secondary 1
**Subject:** Cultural and Creative Arts
**Topic:** Introduction to Local Crafts
**Duration:** 60 minutes
**Objectives:**
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand the importance of local crafts in preserving cultural heritage.
2. Identify various types of local crafts in their community.
3. Recognize the basic materials and tools used in making local crafts.
4. Demonstrate a simple local craft technique.
**Materials Needed:**
- Pictures of local crafts
- Samples of local crafts (if available)
- Craft materials (clay, beads, strings, fabric, paper, etc.)
- Tools for crafting (scissors, glue, needles, paintbrushes, etc.)
- Chart paper and markers
- Handouts/worksheets
**Introduction (10 minutes):**
1. **Greetings and Attendance**
- Greet the students and take attendance.
2. **Introduction to Topic**
- Begin with a brief discussion on what they understand by local crafts.
- Explain the importance of local crafts in maintaining and expressing cultural identity.
- Show pictures or samples of local crafts from their community or regions (e.g., pottery, beadwork, weaving).
**Development/Instruction (20 minutes):**
1. **Identify Types of Local Crafts**
- Show and explain different types of local crafts. Possible examples could include:
- Pottery
- Basket weaving
- Beadwork
- Fabric dyeing (tie-dye or batik)
- Carving
- Display images and real examples, if possible, discussing the cultural significance of each.
2. **Tools and Materials**
- Discuss the basic tools and materials used in creating these crafts. Show the real objects if available.
- Explain where these materials can be obtained and how they are used.
3. **Demonstration**
- Choose one simple local craft (e.g., making a paper bead or basic clay pot).
- Demonstrate the steps in making the craft while explaining each step.
**Activity (20 minutes):**
1. **Hands-On Crafting**
- Divide the students into small groups.
- Provide each group with necessary materials and tools.
- Guide them through creating a simple version of the chosen local craft.
- Ensure every student participates and helps each other.
**Conclusion (5 minutes):**
1. **Show and Tell**
- Allow each group to present their crafted items.
- Give positive feedback and encourage them to share what they found interesting about the activity.
2. **Recap**
- Summarize the key points covered in the lesson: importance of local crafts, types, materials, and basic techniques.
- Answer any remaining questions.
**Assessment (5 minutes):**
1. **Worksheet**
- Distribute a worksheet with images of different local crafts for students to identify and match with the correct name/material/tool.
- Collect and quickly review to assess understanding.
2. **Class Participation**
- Observe and note each student's participation during the hands-on activity.
**Homework:**
- Ask students to research a local craft not discussed in class and write a short paragraph about its significance and the materials used.
- Optional: Bring a small item of local craft from home or the community for the next class to share with peers.
**Extension:**
- Plan a visit to a local craft workshop or invite a local craftsman to give a live demonstration in a future class.
**Follow-Up:**
- Display the crafted items in the classroom or create a small exhibition to share with other students and parents.
**End of Lesson:**
Thank the students for their participation and remind them of the importance of preserving and celebrating their cultural heritage through local crafts.