WEEK 1&2

SUBJECT: CULTURAL AND CREATIVE ARTS

TERM: 1ST TERM

CLASS: PRIMARY 5

TOPIC: ARTS

BEHAVIOURAL OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should able to:

1. State the meaning of arts
2. State the origin of arts
3. Mention the branches of arts

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: A chart showing all ancient arts.

Reference Materials

Lagos state scheme of work,

Online information

Relevant materials

Pupils textbook

Behavioral Objectives: pupils are familiar with the topic in their previous classes.

CONTENT

MEANING OF ARTS 

Arts are the use of internal skills to create beautiful things. The following skills form of skills are acting, singing, photography, dancing, drawing etc.

ORIGIN OF ARTS

Ancient arts are stone carving, rock painting, pottery. It started from the early days of the cave men. These cave men uses animal blood and various earth colors on the rock.

Ancient people used drawing to communicate with one another. Like the ancient Egypt make use of picture symbol. The word arts was derived from the Latin word ARTI which means’ to do well’

IMPORTANCE OF ARTS

1. It serves as a means of communication
2. It serves as a means of livelihood and foreign exchange
3. It is used for decoration
4. It also promotes the cultural heritage and tourism
5. It serves as a means of entertainment.

BRANCHES OF ARTS

An art is divided into two branches: these are liberal arts and visual arts. Creative art are of two types: These are performing arts and visual arts.

1. Performing arts: this is an entertainment art which involves music, and acting. The artist uses music, dance, acting to send or show information of the past happenings to the viewers.
2. Visual arts: this branch of arts make use of colors, forms and other design elements to create ideas that send messages to people.

ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION

1. State the meaning of arts
2. State the origin of arts
3. Mention the branches of arts

WRAP-UP (CONCLUSION): Teacher goes over the topic once again for better understanding.

ASSIGNMENT

1. What is arts?
2. Narrate the origin of art.
3. Mention three importance of art.