### Lesson Plan: Uses of Music in Society
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**Grade Level:** Primary 1
**Subject:** Cultural and Creative Arts
**Topic:** Uses of Music in Society
**Duration:** 45 minutes
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#### Objectives:
1. Students will be able to identify different uses of music in society.
2. Students will understand how music is an important part of culture and daily life.
3. Students will engage in a creative activity to illustrate their understanding of music's role in society.
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#### Materials Needed:
- Audio player and speakers
- A variety of music samples (e.g., happy, sad, patriotic, celebratory, etc.)
- Chart paper and markers
- Drawing paper and crayons/colored pencils
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#### Lesson Outline:
**1. Introduction (10 minutes)**
- **Greeting and Warm-Up:**
Start with a friendly welcome and do a simple warm-up exercise where students clap to a rhythm or sing a familiar song.
- **Discussion Starter:**
Ask students, "Where do you hear music during your day?" Allow them to share their answers (e.g., radio, television, school, celebrations).
**2. Main Activity (20 minutes)**
- **Listening to Music Samples:**
- Play a variety of music samples, one by one.
- After each sample, discuss with students how that type of music might be used in society (e.g., happy music at parties, calming music at bedtime, patriotic music on national holidays).
- **Questions for Reflection:**
- "How does this music make you feel?"
- "When might we hear this kind of music?"
- **Chart Creation:**
- Create a simple chart on the board or on chart paper with columns labeled: Type of Music, Use in Society, Feelings.
- Fill in the chart with input from the students as you listen to each music sample.
**3. Creative Activity (10 minutes)**
- **Drawing Exercise:**
- Hand out drawing paper and crayons/colored pencils.
- Ask students to draw a picture of a time they heard music and how it made them feel (e.g., a drawing of a birthday party with happy music, a concert they attended, etc.).
**4. Sharing and Conclusion (5 minutes)**
- **Sharing Time:**
- Allow a few students to share their drawings and explain their pictures.
- **Summarize the Lesson:**
- Recap the different uses of music in society discussed during the lesson.
- Emphasize how music can make us feel different emotions and is used in various cultural and social contexts.
- **Closing Activity:**
- Sing a simple, happy song together as a class to end the lesson on a joyful note.
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#### Assessment:
- **Informal Observation:**
Observe student participation during discussions and music listening activities.
- **Creative Drawings:**
Review each student's drawing for completeness and understanding of the uses of music in society.
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#### Extension Activities:
- **Music Walk:**
Take a short walk around the school and note different places where they might hear music (e.g., during assembly, in the music room).
- **Guest Speaker:**
Invite a musician or music teacher to talk about how they use music in their profession.
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By engaging in listening activities, discussions, and creative drawing, students will gain a foundational understanding of the role music plays in their everyday lives and the broader society.