**Lesson Plan: Cultural and Creative Arts - Songs/Music with Nigerian Identity**
**Grade Level:** Primary 4
**Subject:** Cultural and Creative Arts
**Duration:** 60 minutes
**Topic:** Songs/Music with Nigerian Identity
**Objectives:**
1. Students will be able to identify and recognize different types of Nigerian music.
2. Students will understand the cultural significance of Nigerian songs.
3. Students will learn and sing a traditional Nigerian song.
4. Students will discuss the instruments used in Nigerian music.
**Materials Needed:**
- Audio player with Nigerian music
- Picture cards of Nigerian musical instruments (e.g., talking drum, shekere, gong)
- Lyrics and audio of a selected Nigerian traditional song (print out for each student)
- Maps or visuals of Nigeria
- Whiteboard and markers
**Lesson Steps:**
**1. Introduction (10 minutes)**
- Begin with a brief discussion about the importance of music in culture. Ask students questions like: "What types of music do you know?" and "Why do people listen to music?".
- Introduce the topic: "Today, we will learn about songs and music with a Nigerian identity. We will listen to some music, learn a traditional song, and talk about the instruments used in Nigerian music."
**2. Motivational Activity (5 minutes)**
- Play a short clip of a Nigerian folk song or highlife music to capture the students' interest.
- Ask the students to share how the music makes them feel and what instruments they think they heard.
**3. Guided Exploration (10 minutes)**
- Show pictures of different Nigerian musical instruments. Explain each instrument briefly (e.g., talking drum, shekere, gong).
- Discuss the role of music in Nigerian culture, such as in ceremonies, festivals, storytelling, and daily life.
**4. Learning a Nigerian Song (20 minutes)**
- Distribute the lyrics of a simple, traditional Nigerian song to the students.
- Play the song and have the students listen to it once.
- Break the song down line by line and practice with the students. Encourage them to sing along.
- After practicing, sing the song together as a class.
**5. Discussion and Reflection (10 minutes)**
- Ask students to share their thoughts on the song they learned.
- Discuss the meaning and context of the song.
- Why is this song important in Nigerian culture? When and where might it be sung?
**6. Conclusion and Wrap-Up (5 minutes)**
- Recap the key points of the lesson: the types of Nigerian music, the instruments used, and the cultural significance of music in Nigeria.
- Thank the students for their participation and enthusiasm.
- Assign a simple homework task: "Find out the name of another traditional Nigerian song and share it with the class next week."
**Assessment:**
- Participation in singing the song.
- Contributions to the discussion about the cultural significance and instruments.
- Homework assignment.
**Extension Activity:**
- Invite a local musician or parent who is knowledgeable about Nigerian music to perform for the class.
- Plan a mini cultural day where students can dress up in traditional Nigerian attire and share more about Nigerian culture.