### Lesson Plan: Making of Local Instruments
**Grade Level:** Primary 2
**Subject:** Basic Tech
**Duration:** 60 minutes
**Topic:** Making of Local Instruments
#### Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Identify various local musical instruments.
2. Understand the basic materials used in making local instruments.
3. Create a simple local instrument using available materials.
4. Develop an appreciation for traditional music and cultures.
#### Materials:
- Pictures or samples of various local instruments (e.g., drums, rattles, flutes)
- Cardboard tubes (e.g., from paper towels)
- Colored paper
- Rubber bands
- Beads, rice, or small stones
- Glue
- Scissors
- Markers or crayons
- String
- Tape
#### Introduction (10 minutes):
1. **Greeting and Warm-up:** Welcome the students and briefly discuss last week’s lesson to help them transition into today's topic.
2. **Introduction to Local Instruments:** Show pictures or samples of local instruments. Briefly explain each instrument and its significance in local culture.
3. **Question:** Ask the students if they have ever seen or played any local instruments, and share any experience they have with the class.
#### Instruction (15 minutes):
1. **Explain Materials:** Discuss the materials used to make various local instruments. Highlight the use of natural and simplest materials.
2. **Demonstration:** Show the students a simple shaker or rattle you made before the class. Explain the steps involved in making it.
- Example: Using a cardboard tube, colored paper, beads or rice, and tape.
#### Activity (25 minutes):
1. **Step-by-step Creation:** Guide the students through making their simple shaker or rattle.
- Coat the cardboard tube with colored paper using glue.
- Insert a small amount of beads or rice inside the tube.
- Seal both ends of the tube with more colored paper secured by rubber bands or tape.
- Decorate the shaker with markers or crayons.
2. **Supervise and Assist:** Walk around the classroom, ensuring each student understands and can follow the steps. Assist where necessary.
#### Conclusion (10 minutes):
1. **Show and Tell:** Allow each student to show their instrument to the class and make a sound with it.
2. **Discussion:** Discuss what they learned about local instruments.
3. **Appreciation:** Reinforce the importance of traditional music and how these instruments contribute to cultural heritage.
#### Assessment:
- Observe student participation during the activity.
- Ask questions about materials and steps involved to ensure comprehension.
- Evaluate the completed instruments to check creativity and how well students followed instructions.
#### Extension (Optional):
- Play a recording of traditional music and have the children play along with their homemade instruments.
- Assign a small project where children work with their families to create another local instrument at home and bring it to class next week.
### Reflection:
- Take notes on what worked well and any challenges encountered.
- Get student feedback on what they enjoyed or found difficult.
- Use feedback to improve future lessons on similar topics.
This lesson plan focuses on engaging students with hands-on activities and fostering a fun and educational environment that promotes cultural appreciation.