### Lesson Plan: Modern Instruments That Produce Sounds
**Grade Level:** Primary 2
**Subject:** Basic Tech
**Lesson Duration:** 50 minutes
**Topic:** Modern Instruments That Produce Sounds
#### **Objective:**
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Identify different modern instruments that produce sounds.
2. Describe the sounds and basic functions of these instruments.
3. Understand the concept of electronic sound production.
#### **Materials Needed:**
- Pictures of modern musical instruments (Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Digital Piano, Drum Machine, Synthesizer).
- Audio clips of each instrument.
- Simple diagram or chart showing how sound is produced electronically.
- Drawing materials (paper, pencils, crayons).
- Interactive whiteboard or projector.
#### **Lesson Outline:**
1. **Introduction (10 minutes)**
- Greeting and Settling down.
- Brief discussion on traditional musical instruments (e.g., drums, flute, guitar).
- Introduce the topic: “Modern Instruments That Produce Sounds.”
- Explain what "modern" means in the context of technology and music.
2. **Exploration and Explanation (15 minutes)**
- Show pictures of each modern instrument.
- **Keyboard:** Explain it can mimic many instruments’ sounds.
- **Electric Guitar:** Introduce as a guitar that uses electronic amplification.
- **Digital Piano:** Similar to keyboards but designed to replicate acoustic pianos.
- **Drum Machine:** Device that creates percussion sounds.
- **Synthesizer:** Produces electronic soundscapes and beats.
- Play short audio clips of each instrument's sound.
3. **Interactive Activity (10 minutes)**
- Let students listen to an audio clip and identify which instrument is playing.
- Discuss the characteristic sound of each instrument.
4. **Guided Practice (10 minutes)**
- Create a simple diagram that shows how a synthesizer or digital keyboard creates sound through electronic signals.
- Simplify the explanation suitable for primary 2 students.
- Discuss concepts of electricity and sound waves in a basic form.
5. **Drawing Activity (5 minutes)**
- Allow students to draw their favorite modern instrument from the lesson.
- Encourage them to color and add details based on the pictures shown earlier.
6. **Conclusion (5 minutes)**
- Recap the key points of the lesson.
- Ask simple questions to review:
- Name two modern instruments.
- Describe one sound they heard and identify the instrument it came from.
- Praise students for their participation and drawings.
#### **Assessment:**
- Observe student participation during the interactive activity.
- Review the drawings to see if students can visually identify the instruments.
- Quick Q&A at the end of the lesson to check for understanding.
#### **Extension Activity:**
- For homework, ask students to talk to their parents or guardians about any modern musical instruments they might have at home or have seen.
- Have them bring a short description or drawing to the next class.