Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Primary 4

WEEK: WEEK 9

LASS: PRIMARY 4

TERM: 1^ST TERM                           

SUBJECT: CULTURAL AND CREATIVE ARTS

TOPIC: Modeling I (paper Mache or papier-mâché).

Learning Objectives

At the end of this Module, Pupils should be able to:

• State the meaning of paper – mache.
• Identify marterials used in paper mache.
• Name objects produced using paper mache
• Make objects using paper mache.

TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS

• Pencil
• Drawing book
• Different colours
• Art works
• Explanatory posters/pictures
• Explanatory Video

Entry Behaviour: the students have been taught still life drawing.

REFERENCE MATERIALS

• Universal Basic Education Curriculum.
• NERDC Basic Education Curriculum for primary schools.
• Lagos State Scheme of work
• Unified Schemes of Work Primary Schools for Cultural and Creative Arts (MIDDLE BASIC)
• Internet Materials.
• Cultural and Creative Arts for Primary Schools.

CONTENT

                       PAPIER MACHE

Paper Mache are substance made from paper pulp that can be moulded when wet and painted when dry. Sometimes it can be strengthen with textiles and bound with adhesive like glue, starch.

Materials needed for preparing paper Mache

1. Old newspaper
2. Adhesive or starch
3. Sieve
4. Bowl
5. Mould

Techniques used when preparing paper Mache

The two main techniques are:

1. The use of paper stripes glued together with adhesive or starch. A form for support is needed on which to the glue the paper strips.
2. The use of paper pulp obtained by soaking of paper to which adhesive or starch is then added. The pulp can be shape directly inside the desired form.

Wire, chicken wire, lightweight shapes and textile may be needed for support of both methods.

Steps in making paper mache

1. Soak some torn up newspaper in water overnight.
2. Drain and boil some clean water for about 30 minutes until the fibres start to break up.
3. Sieve the pulp and throw away the water.
4. Beat or whisk the pulp  to break up the fibres.
5. Mix the adhesive  or starch into the pulp until it forms a clay like substance.
6. Start modelling.

Materials used in making paper mâché

PRESENTATION

• The Teacher revises the previous lesson (Drawing material and still life objects (man-made objects)).
• The Teacher introduces the topic: Modeling
• She/he explains paper mache deeply to the students.
• He/she mention the steps in making paper mache.
• Teacher leads pupils to mention the material needed for making paper mache.
• The pupils copy and submit their note for marking.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES:

• Prepare a paper Mache mixture and mound any objet you like.

EVALUATIVE ACTIVITIES

Instruction: Answer the following questions below.

• What is paper Mache?
• Mention the two technique that can be used to prepare paper Mache.

CONCLUSION: the teacher sum up the lessons and marks the pupils note.