### Lesson Plan: Print Making for Primary 4
**Subject:** Cultural and Creative Arts
**Grade Level:** Primary 4
**Topic:** Print Making
**Duration:** 60 minutes
#### Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand the concept of printmaking.
2. Identify basic tools and materials used in printmaking.
3. Create a simple print using a basic printmaking technique.
4. Appreciate the artistic value and cultural significance of printmaking.
#### Materials Needed
- Rubber erasers or foam sheets
- Carving tools (safety carving tools for kids)
- Ink pads or paints
- Brayers (small rollers) or paintbrushes
- Paper (plain and construction paper)
- Old newspapers or table covers (to protect surfaces)
- Aprons or old t-shirts (to protect clothing)
- Pencils and sketch paper
- Sample prints for inspiration
#### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Warm-up Activity:**
- Begin with a quick activity where students create simple drawings on paper with a pencil.
- Encourage students to think about shapes and patterns they enjoy.
2. **Discussion:**
- Introduce the concept of printmaking and ask students if they know any examples of prints (e.g., stamps, fabric patterns).
- Show examples of simple prints and discuss how they are made. Highlight that printmaking involves transferring images from one surface to another.
3. **Objectives Overview:**
- Explain what students will learn and create during the lesson.
- Emphasize the importance of safety when using carving tools.
#### Development (30 minutes)
1. **Demonstration:**
- Demonstrate a simple printmaking technique using rubber erasers or foam sheets.
- Show how to carve a design safely. Remind students to carve away from their body and fingers.
- Explain how to ink the carved design with an ink pad or paint using a brayer or paintbrush.
- Demonstrate how to press the inked design onto paper to make a print.
2. **Guided Practice:**
- Hand out materials (carving tools, erasers or foam sheets, ink pads/paints, etc.) to students.
- Allow students to sketch their design on paper and then transfer it to their carving material.
- Assist students in carving their designs, ensuring safety and proper technique.
- Guide students in inking their carved designs and making their first prints on paper.
3. **Independent Practice:**
- Let students create multiple prints, experimenting with different colors and papers.
- Encourage creativity and individual expression in their designs.
#### Conclusion (10 minutes)
1. **Gallery Walk:**
- Organize a mini gallery walk where students display their prints.
- Encourage students to observe and appreciate each other's work.
2. **Discussion:**
- Discuss what students learned about the process of printmaking and what they enjoyed most.
- Ask students to share any challenges they faced and how they overcame them.
3. **Clean-up:**
- Ensure students clean their work areas and safely store tools and materials.
- Remind students about the importance of keeping their environment clean and organized.
4. **Closing Remarks:**
- Summarize the key points of the lesson.
- Congratulate students on their efforts and creativity.
- Inform students about the next topic in Cultural and Creative Arts or provide a brief preview of upcoming lessons.
#### Assessment
Evaluate students' understanding and skills based on:
- Participation during discussions.
- Ability to follow safety procedures and carving techniques.
- Creativity and effort in their print designs.
- Engagement during the gallery walk and ability to articulate their experiences.
#### Homework/Extensions
- Ask students to create a new design at home and bring it for the next class.
- Encourage students to explore other printmaking techniques, such as potato printing or using found objects, and share their experiences with the class.
This lesson plan aims to foster creativity, cultural appreciation, and practical art skills among Primary 4 students through the hands-on activity of printmaking.