### Lesson Plan: Making of Gong
**Subject:** Basic Tech
**Grade:** Primary 2
**Topic:** Making of Gong
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#### **Objective:**
- Introduce students to the concept of sound production using simple materials.
- Teach students how to make a basic gong.
- Encourage creativity and teamwork.
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#### **Materials Needed:**
- Metal lids (from jars or containers)
- String
- Small mallets or sticks
- Nail and hammer (for teacher’s use)
- Safety goggles (for teacher’s use during prep)
- Ribbon or yarn (optional for decoration)
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#### **Lesson Duration:**
1 hour
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### **Lesson Outline:**
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#### **Introduction (10 minutes):**
1. **Greeting and Settling Down:**
- Greet the students and settle them down.
2. **Introduction to Sound:**
- Briefly discuss what a gong is and where they may have seen or heard one (e.g., traditional ceremonies, movies, etc.).
- Ask the students questions:
- "What kind of sounds do you think a gong makes?"
- "Have you seen a gong before?"
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#### **Hands-On Activity: Making the Gong (25 minutes):**
1. **Safety Briefing:**
- Explain the importance of safety, especially when handling the materials.
- Demonstrate how to handle the materials safely.
2. **Preparation:**
- **Teacher’s Role:**
- Pre-punch two small holes at the top of each metal lid using a nail and hammer. Wear safety goggles during this part if done in front of the class.
- Ensure all metal lids are clean and have no sharp edges.
3. **Creating the Gong:**
- **Step-by-Step Instructions:**
1. Hand out the metal lids to the students.
2. Show them how to thread the string through the two holes and secure it with a knot. This will be the hanger for the gong.
3. Allow the children to decorate their gongs using ribbons or yarn if available.
4. **Testing the Gong:**
- Give each student a small mallet or stick.
- Demonstrate how to gently tap the gong to produce a sound.
5. **Group Activity:**
- Have the students form small groups and take turns playing their gongs, experimenting with different tapping techniques to hear various sounds.
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#### **Discussion and Reflection (15 minutes):**
1. **Cleaning Up:**
- Guide students to safely store their mallets and gongs.
2. **Reflective Questions:**
- "How did making the gong make you feel?"
- "What kinds of sounds did your gong make?"
- "What did you learn about how gongs create sound?"
3. **Link to Real Life:**
- Discuss briefly how gongs are used in real-life scenarios (e.g., signaling in villages, musical events).
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#### **Conclusion (10 minutes):**
1. **Recap:**
- Summarize the day’s lesson and the key points discussed.
- Highlight the connection between the activity and sound production principles.
2. **Praise and Encouragement:**
- Praise the students for their creativity and teamwork.
- Encourage them to think about other everyday items they can use to create sounds.
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### **Assessment:**
- Observe student participation and engagement during the hands-on activity.
- Listen to the discussions and reflections to gauge understanding of sound production.
- Informal assessment through questioning and observation of students' ability to follow instructions and work safely.
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### **Additional Notes:**
- Ensure an inclusive environment where all students feel encouraged to participate.
- Be prepared to assist students who may need extra help with threading or tying knots.
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By the end of the lesson, students should have a basic understanding of how gongs produce sound and experience the joy of creating their own simple musical instrument.