Creating and Execution

Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Indigenous Kenyan percussion instruments
Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Classification of instruments
Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Methods of playing
Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Melodic and non-melodic instruments
Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Parts of percussion instruments
Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Improvising rhythmic patterns
Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Materials for making instruments
Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Making a percussion instrument
Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Making and tuning instruments
Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Making charcoal sticks

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify different types of indigenous Kenyan percussion instruments
- Discuss the communities that play these instruments
- Show interest in learning about indigenous percussion instruments

- Explain the difference between melodic and non-melodic percussion instruments
- Classify instruments as melodic or non-melodic
- Value both melodic and non-melodic percussion instruments

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Watch a video of indigenous percussion instruments from Kenya and discuss them
- List the names of instruments observed
- Identify the communities that play the instruments
- Discuss how the instruments are played
- Watch a video of indigenous Kenyan percussion instruments
- Identify which instruments can produce melodies and which cannot
- Group instruments into melodic and non-melodic categories
- Listen to the sounds produced by different instruments

How are percussion instruments classified?
What is the difference between melodic and non-melodic percussion instruments?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 1-2
- Digital resources (videos of percussion instruments)
- Actual percussion instruments
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 3-5
- Pictures of percussion instruments
- Digital devices for internet search
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 5-7
- Charts showing methods of playing
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 7-8
- Audio recordings of percussion instruments
- Digital resources (videos)
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 9-10
- Actual percussion instruments
- Digital devices for internet search
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 10-11
- Percussion instruments
- Audio recordings of rhythmic patterns
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 11
- Samples of materials (wood, gourds, hides, bottle tops)
- Collection bags
- Materials for instrument making
- Tools (cutting tools, adhesives)
- Safety equipment
- Materials and tools for instrument making
- Reference instruments for sound comparison
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 11-12
- Samples of charcoal sticks
- Pictures of drawing tools

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments
- Observation - Oral questions - Classification tables

Creating and Execution

Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Creating charcoal sticks
Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Drawing with charcoal
Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Creating different tones
Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Smudging technique

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Make charcoal sticks using locally available materials
- Follow safety procedures while making charcoal sticks
- Value recycling and reusing materials

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Watch a video on making charcoal sticks
- Collect materials for making charcoal sticks
- Make charcoal sticks following the correct procedure
- Display and discuss the finished charcoal sticks

How can we make effective charcoal sticks?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 12-13
- Green sticks, knife, metal tin, fire source
- Safety equipment
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 13-14
- Charcoal sticks
- Drawing paper
- Examples of line drawings
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 14-15
- Samples of tonal drawings
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 15-16
- Cotton wool/tissue/fingers for smudging

- Observation - Product assessment - Peer evaluation

Creating and Execution

Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Still-life setup
Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Drawing percussion instrument
Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Completing drawings
Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Creating a portfolio

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain what still-life drawing is
- Set up a simple still-life composition
- Value observation skills in art

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Learn about still-life drawing
- Observe a still-life setup of a percussion instrument
- Identify the source of light and shadows
- Sketch the outline of the percussion instrument

What makes a good still-life composition?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 16-17
- Percussion instruments for still-life setup
- Drawing materials
- Light source
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 17-18
- Percussion instruments
- Charcoal sticks
- Drawing paper
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 18
- Charcoal sticks and erasers
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 18-19
- Materials for portfolio (cardboard, colored paper, glue)
- Decorative materials

- Observation - Drawing assessment - Oral questions

Creating and Execution

Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Display and critique
Picture Making (Percussion Instruments) - Assessment and reflection
Netball - Introduction to skills

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Display their percussion instruments and drawings
- Critique their own and peers' artwork fairly
- Appreciate feedback for improvement

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Organize a display of percussion instruments and drawings
- Present their work to classmates
- Give and receive constructive feedback
- Reflect on the creative process

How does constructive criticism help artists improve?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 19
- Display area
- Completed artworks and instruments
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 20-21
- Assessment tools
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 22-23
- Pictures of Netball skills
- Netball balls
- Open play area

- Observation - Oral presentations - Peer evaluation

Creating and Execution

Netball - Chest pass technique
Netball - Practicing chest pass
Netball - Overhead pass technique
Netball - Practicing overhead pass

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the technique for chest pass
- Demonstrate the stance, grip, release and follow through
- Value proper technique in sports

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Observe a demonstration of chest pass technique
- Discuss the steps for proper chest pass execution
- Practice the stance and grip for chest pass
- Perform simple chest pass exercises

What are the key elements of a good chest pass?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 23
- Netball balls
- Open play area
- Demonstration charts
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 24
- Whistle
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 24-25
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 25

- Observation - Oral questions - Technique assessment

Creating and Execution

Netball - Underarm pass technique
Netball - Practicing underarm pass
Netball - Double-handed catching
Netball - Practicing double-handed catching
Netball - Standing shooting technique
Netball - Practicing standing shooting
Netball - Combining skills
Netball - Mini-game practice

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the technique for underarm pass
- Demonstrate the stance, grip, release and follow through
- Show interest in learning new skills

- Explain the technique for standing shooting
- Demonstrate the stance, grip, release and follow through
- Show interest in developing shooting skills

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Observe a demonstration of underarm pass technique
- Discuss the steps for proper underarm pass execution
- Practice the stance and grip for underarm pass
- Perform simple underarm pass exercises
- Observe a demonstration of standing shooting technique
- Discuss the steps for proper shooting execution
- Practice the stance and grip for shooting
- Perform simple shooting exercises

When is the underarm pass most useful in Netball?
What are the key elements of a good shooting technique?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 26
- Netball balls
- Open play area
- Demonstration charts
- Whistle
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 26-27
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 27
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 27
- Netball balls
- Netball posts
- Demonstration charts
- Whistle
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 28
- Open play area

- Observation - Oral questions - Technique assessment

Creating and Execution

Netball - Improvising materials
Netball - Making a ball using macramé technique
Netball - Practicing with improvised balls
Netball - Color classification

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify materials that can be used to make a ball
- Discuss different ways to make a ball
- Appreciate the use of locally available materials

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Observe different types of balls
- Discuss materials that can be used to make balls
- Search online for videos on making balls
- Plan the process of making a ball using the macramé technique

How can we use locally available materials to make balls?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 27-28
- Pictures of different types of balls
- Digital devices for research
- Sample materials for ball-making
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 28-29
- String, old carrier bags, old cloths, scissors
- Instructions for macramé technique
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 29-30
- Improvised balls
- Open play area
- Whistle
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 30-31
- Color charts
- Primary and secondary color samples
- Pictures with various colors

- Observation - Oral questions - Planning assessment

Creating and Execution

Netball - Mixing primary colors
Netball - Creating light tones
Netball - Creating dark tones
Netball - Painting a ball

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Mix primary colors to obtain secondary colors
- Demonstrate color mixing techniques
- Show interest in color theory

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Mix primary colors to create secondary colors
- Follow proper mixing procedures
- Record the results of color mixing
- Create color charts showing primary and secondary colors

How do primary colors combine to form secondary colors?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 31-32
- Primary colors (red, yellow, blue)
- Containers for mixing
- Brushes and papers
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 32-33
- Secondary colors and white paint
- Brushes and palettes
- Drawing paper for value strips
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 33-34
- Secondary colors and black paint
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 34-35
- Real ball for observation
- Drawing paper
- Secondary colors

- Observation - Product assessment - Color mixing exercise

Creating and Execution

Netball - Creating improvised storage
Netball - Displaying artwork
Netball - Self-assessment
Netball - Final assessment

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Design improvised storage solutions for balls
- Use recyclable materials to create storage
- Value environmental conservation

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Brainstorm ideas for ball storage solutions
- Collect recyclable materials for making storage
- Create improvised storage containers
- Test the effectiveness of the storage solutions

How can we store sports equipment effectively using recyclable materials?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 35
- Recyclable materials (boxes, bags, containers)
- Tools (scissors, string, adhesives)
- Completed paintings and balls
- Display area
- Display labels
- Self-assessment tools
- Completed artwork and improvised materials
- Netball equipment
- Artwork created during the sub-strand
- Assessment tools

- Observation - Product assessment - Creativity evaluation

Creating and Execution

Rhythm and Pattern Making - Introduction to rhythmic patterns
Rhythm and Pattern Making - French rhythm names
Rhythm and Pattern Making - Clapping rhythms
Rhythm and Pattern Making - Identifying notes in songs

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain what rhythmic patterns are
- Identify crotchet and a pair of quavers in rhythmic patterns
- Show interest in learning about rhythm

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Listen to and sing familiar songs with clear rhythms
- Clap the rhythmic patterns in the songs
- Identify long and short sounds in songs
- Discuss the concept of rhythm in music

How are rhythmic patterns used in music?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 51
- Audio recordings of songs with clear rhythms
- Charts showing rhythmic patterns
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 51-52
- Posters showing notes and French rhythm names
- Audio examples of rhythmic patterns
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 52-53
- Rhythm cards
- Audio recordings with clear beats
- Metronome
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 53-54
- Audio recordings of familiar songs
- Charts showing note values
- Rhythmic notation examples

- Observation - Oral questions - Clapping assessment

Creating and Execution

Rhythm and Pattern Making - Free-hand lettering
Rhythm and Pattern Making - Writing French rhythm names
Rhythm and Pattern Making - Qualities of good rhythmic patterns
Rhythm and Pattern Making - Creating rhythmic patterns
Rhythm and Pattern Making - Collecting materials for printing
Rhythm and Pattern Making - Creating print blocks
Rhythm and Pattern Making - Printing repeat patterns

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain what free-hand lettering is
- Identify ascenders and descenders in lowercase letters
- Show interest in lettering as an art form

- Identify materials suitable for block printing
- Collect materials to improvise blocks
- Value recycling and reusing materials

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Observe examples of free-hand lettering
- Identify ascenders and descenders in alphabet letters
- Practice writing letters of the alphabet in lowercase using free hand
- Compare different lettering styles
- Discuss the concept of block printing
- Identify materials that can be used to create printing blocks
- Collect materials from varied textured sources
- Sort and prepare materials for block making

Why is free-hand lettering an important skill?
What materials can we use to create print blocks?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 54-55
- Alphabet charts
- Writing materials
- Examples of free-hand lettering
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 55-56
- Guide sheets for lettering
- Examples of rhythm names in free-hand
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 56-57
- Audio recordings of rhythmic patterns
- Analysis charts
- Examples of quality rhythmic patterns
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 57-58
- Rhythm cards
- Percussion instruments for testing
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 58
- Sample print blocks
- Collection containers
- Materials with varied textures
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 58-59
- Collected materials (banana stalk, wood, rubber)
- Cutting tools
- Adhesives and backing materials
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 59
- Print blocks
- Water colors
- Paper for printing
- Printing trays

- Observation - Writing assessment - Letter formation evaluation
- Observation - Materials collection assessment - Planning evaluation

Creating and Execution

Rhythm and Pattern Making - Critiquing rhythmic patterns
Rhythm and Pattern Making - Connecting rhythm and pattern
Rhythm and Pattern Making - Final portfolio
Rhythm and Pattern Making - Assessment and reflection

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Critique rhythms created by self and peers
- Provide constructive feedback
- Respect others' creative expressions

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Display created rhythmic patterns and prints
- Present works to classmates
- Give and receive constructive feedback
- Identify strengths and areas for improvement

How does feedback help us improve our creative work?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 59-60
- Created rhythmic patterns
- Printed patterns
- Display area
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 60
- Created rhythmic patterns and prints
- Percussion instruments
- Display materials
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 60-61
- Portfolio materials
- Labels and decorative elements
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 61
- Self-assessment tools
- Completed works
- Reflection prompts

- Observation - Oral presentations - Peer evaluation

Creating and Execution

Rhythm and Pattern Making - Project planning
Rhythm and Pattern Making - Project completion
Composing Melody - Introduction to solfa syllables
Composing Melody - Singing solfa syllables

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Plan a rhythmic composition and visual pattern project
- Integrate skills learned throughout the sub-strand
- Show creativity in project design

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Brainstorm ideas for a final project
- Plan a composition that integrates rhythm and pattern
- Prepare materials and resources needed
- Create a project timeline

How can we combine our rhythm and pattern skills in a creative project?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 61
- Planning templates
- Materials for project
- Reference examples
- Project materials
- Presentation space
- Assessment tools
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 62-63
- Audio recordings of simple songs
- Charts showing solfa syllables
- Keyboard or tuning fork
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 63-64
- Solfa ladder charts
- Keyboard or melodic instrument
- Audio examples

- Observation - Planning assessment - Creativity evaluation

Creating and Execution

Composing Melody - Recognizing solfa syllables
Composing Melody - Hand signs introduction
Composing Melody - Practicing hand signs
Composing Melody - Free-hand lettering for solfa

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Recognize solfa syllables in familiar songs by ear
- Identify pitches sounded on a melodic instrument
- Show confidence in aural skills

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Listen to familiar songs and identify solfa syllables
- Recognize solfa pitches d, r, m played on instruments
- Sing back heard patterns using solfa syllables
- Play simple guessing games with solfa patterns

How can we train our ears to recognize different pitches?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 64-65
- Melodic instruments
- Audio recordings
- Solfa flashcards
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 65-66
- Videos of Kodaly hand signs
- Charts showing hand signs
- Hand sign flashcards
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 66-67
- Hand sign reference charts
- Audio examples
- Flash cards with solfa patterns
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 67-68
- Writing materials
- Guide sheets for lettering
- Examples of decorative lettering

- Observation - Aural recognition tests - Singing accuracy assessment

Creating and Execution

Composing Melody - Qualities of a good melody
Composing Melody - Creating short melodies
Composing Melody - Preparing clay for modeling
Composing Melody - Modeling solfa syllables

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Describe the qualities of a good melody
- Analyze examples of effective melodies
- Value well-structured melodic compositions

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Brainstorm on qualities of a good melody
- Discuss stepwise motion, variation, and ending on d
- Analyze familiar melodies for these qualities
- Identify what makes melodies memorable

What makes a melody sound good to our ears?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 68-69
- Audio recordings of simple melodies
- Analysis charts
- Written examples of melodies
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 69-70
- Music notation paper
- Melodic instruments for testing
- Recording devices
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 70
- Clay
- Rolling pins
- Cutting tools
- Work surfaces
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 71
- Modeling tools
- Reference images of solfa syllables
- Water for joining

- Observation - Oral assessment - Analysis exercise

Creating and Execution

Composing Melody - Drying and painting
Composing Melody - Vocal warm-ups
Composing Melody - Performing melodies
Composing Melody - Critiquing melodies
Composing Melody - Creating rhythm for melodies
Composing Melody - Using percussion accompaniment
Composing Melody - Portfolio creation
Composing Melody - Assessment and reflection

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Allow clay models to dry properly
- Paint models using primary colors
- Value color in enhancing artistic expression

- Add appropriate rhythms to created melodies
- Combine solfa syllables with French rhythm names
- Show creativity in rhythm application

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Arrange clay models for proper drying
- Discuss the drying process for clay
- Paint dry models using primary colors
- Apply paint evenly and neatly
- Review French rhythm names (taa, ta-te)
- Add rhythm to created melodies
- Perform melodies with rhythm
- Evaluate the effectiveness of different rhythms

How can color enhance our clay models?
How does rhythm enhance a melody?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 71
- Dried clay models
- Primary color paints
- Brushes
- Palettes
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 72
- Audio examples of warm-ups
- Pitch reference (keyboard or tuning fork)
- Voice care information
- Created melodies
- Pitch reference
- Recording device
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 72-73
- Feedback forms
- Recording of performances
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 73
- Created melodies
- Rhythm cards
- Percussion instruments
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 73-74
- Recording device
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 74
- Photographs of clay models
- Portfolio materials
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 74-75
- Self-assessment tools
- Completed works
- Reflection prompts

- Observation - Painting assessment - Color application evaluation
- Observation - Composition assessment - Performance evaluation

Performance and Display

Descant Recorder - Parts of a descant recorder
Descant Recorder - Assembly and disassembly
Descant Recorder - Holding and blowing
Descant Recorder - Correct posture

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify the parts of a descant recorder
-Explain the functions of the parts of a descant recorder
-Show interest in learning about the descant recorder

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Name the instrument seen in the music room
- Draw the picture of a descant recorder and point at its parts
- Match the parts of a descant recorder to their names
- Identify the part of the descant recorder that plays each function
- Discuss what a wind instrument is

What are the parts of a descant recorder and their functions?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 119
- Descant recorder
- Digital resources
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 120
- Recorder case
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 122
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 123

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignment

Performance and Display

Descant Recorder - Covering the fingering holes
Descant Recorder - Producing sound
Descant Recorder - Care and maintenance
Descant Recorder - Hygiene, storage, and handling

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Place fingers correctly on the descant recorder
-Explain which fingers cover which holes
-Show interest in learning correct fingering

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Observe how to cover holes on a descant recorder
- Discuss which finger should cover the back hole
- Discuss which hand is used to hold the recorder
- Demonstrate how to correctly place fingers on the holes
- Practice covering the holes properly

How do we cover the fingering holes on a descant recorder correctly?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 124
- Descant recorder
- Digital resources
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 125
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 126
- Cleaning materials
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 127
- Digital resources
- Reference materials

- Observation - Practical assessment - Oral questions

Performance and Display

Descant Recorder - Making a decorated case
Descant Recorder - Creating a case
Descant Recorder - Embellishing the case
Descant Recorder - Cleaning a descant recorder

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Collect materials for making a recorder case
-Plan the design for the case
-Show creativity in designing a case

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Collect recyclable materials such as yarns, pieces of cloth, leather
- Plan the design for the recorder case
- Consider color variation in the design
- Discuss techniques for making the case (stitching, crocheting)
- Prepare materials for making the case

How can we design a decorated case for a descant recorder?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 120
- Recyclable materials
- Fabric/leather
- Yarn
- Digital resources
- Needles
- Scissors
- Found objects
- Glue
- Recorder cases
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 129
- Descant recorder
- Cleaning materials (soft cloth, warm water, soap)
- Cleaning rod
- Dry towel

- Observation - Project planning - Oral questions

Performance and Display

Descant Recorder - Playing Note B
Descant Recorder - Playing rhythms with Note B
Descant Recorder - Playing Note A

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify the fingering position for Note B
-Play Note B on the descant recorder
-Show interest in learning to play notes

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Look at pictures showing fingering for Note B
- Discuss which holes to cover when playing Note B
- Practice covering the first hole with the index finger and the back hole with the thumb
- Blow gently into the mouthpiece using correct tonguing technique
- Practice playing Note B repeatedly

How do we play Note B on the descant recorder?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 130
- Descant recorder
- Digital resources
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 131

- Observation - Practical assessment - Performance assessment

Performance and Display

Descant Recorder - Comparing Notes B and A
Descant Recorder - Playing rhythms with Note A
Descant Recorder - Playing Note G
Descant Recorder - Comparing Notes G, A, and B
Descant Recorder - Playing Notes G, A, B
Descant Recorder - Using flash cards
Descant Recorder - Playing melodies
Descant Recorder - Playing more melodies

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Compare the pitches of Notes A and B
-Alternate between playing Notes A and B
-Appreciate the different sounds of notes

-Play Notes G, A, B on the descant recorder
-Transition smoothly between notes
-Show enjoyment in playing different notes

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Practice playing Note A and Note B
- Compare the pitches of the two notes
- Discuss which note has a higher pitch
- Practice alternating between the two notes
- Play simple patterns using Notes A and B
- Take turns playing the notes while others listen
- Practice playing Notes G, A, B on the descant recorder
- Play the notes as shown in pitch grids: GAG, GABAG, GBGAB
- Work on transitioning smoothly between notes
- Focus on maintaining proper fingering for each note
- Practice playing the notes in different sequences

How do the pitches of Notes A and B compare?
How do we transition smoothly between Notes G, A, and B?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 131
- Descant recorder
- Digital resources
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 132
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 133
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 133
- Descant recorder
- Digital resources
- Flash cards
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 134

- Observation - Practical assessment - Oral questions
- Observation - Practical assessment - Performance assessment

Performance and Display

Descant Recorder - Playing "Gently sleep"
Descant Recorder - Practicing more melodies
Descant Recorder - Assessment and review
Swimming - Ways of water entry

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Play the melody "Gently sleep" on the descant recorder
-Apply proper technique and expression
-Evaluate recorder performances

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Play the song "Gently sleep" on the descant recorder
- Focus on the correct fingering for each note
- Apply proper breath control
- Maintain correct rhythm and tempo
- Take turns playing the song
- Talk about performances and give feedback

How do we play "Gently sleep" on the descant recorder?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 135
- Descant recorder
- Digital resources
- Digital devices for recording
- Self-assessment forms
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 136
- Digital resources
- Pictures of swimming pools

- Observation - Performance assessment - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Swimming - Safe pool entry
Swimming - Water games (Simon says)
Swimming - Ring-a-ring of roses
Swimming - Floating in water

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Demonstrate safe entry into a swimming pool
-Follow the steps for safe pool entry
-Show concern for safety when entering a swimming pool

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Watch a demonstration of a person entering a swimming pool
- Identify the ways the person used to enter the pool
- Follow steps to enter a swimming pool safely
- Wear comfortable swimming costume and do jogging first
- Walk to the shallow end and identify steps or slide
- Slowly enter the pool using steps or slide
- Practice water entry safely

How do we safely enter a swimming pool?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 137
- Swimming pool
- Swimming instructor
- Swimming costumes
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 138
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 139
- Swimming costumes
- Balloons (optional)
- Digital resources
- Pictures of floating techniques

- Observation - Practical assessment - Oral questions

Performance and Display

Swimming - The mushroom technique
Swimming - Practicing the mushroom float
Swimming - Back or supine float
Swimming - Practicing the back float

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Demonstrate the mushroom float technique
-Follow the steps for performing a mushroom float
-Show confidence in water

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss what the mushroom floating technique involves
- Follow steps to do a mushroom float
- Enter the pool at the shallow end
- Take a deep breath and hold it
- Lower the head into the water
- Pull the knees toward the chest and form body into a ball
- Hold legs with both hands
- Avoid moving the head too much
- Make sure the body is fully relaxed

How do we perform a mushroom float?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 139
- Swimming pool
- Swimming instructor
- Swimming costumes
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 140

- Observation - Practical assessment - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Swimming - Front or prone float
Swimming - Practicing the front float
Swimming - Floating techniques
Swimming - Safety in floating

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Demonstrate the front or prone float
-Follow the steps for performing a front float
-Show confidence in water

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss what the front or prone float involves
- Follow steps to do a front or prone float
- Enter the swimming pool
- Begin in a shallow area where standing is comfortable
- Take a deep breath
- Lean forward and stretch arms in front while keeping the body straight
- Lower the body into the water with head in water and hips and legs at surface
- Allow the body to relax and float
- Lift the head to breathe when needed

How do we perform a front or prone float?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 140
- Swimming pool
- Swimming instructor
- Swimming costumes
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 141
- Digital resources
- Pictures of floating techniques
- Swimming costumes
- Safety guidelines

- Observation - Practical assessment - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Swimming - Gliding in water
Swimming - Gliding demonstration
Swimming - Practicing gliding
Swimming - Improving gliding technique
Swimming - Safety in gliding
Swimming - Review of water entry
Swimming - Review of water games

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Explain what gliding is in swimming
-Identify the body position for gliding
-Show interest in learning to glide

-Identify safety measures for gliding
-Apply safety measures when gliding
-Show concern for safety during water activities

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Observe a picture of a swimmer gliding in water
- Discuss how the body, hands, and head are positioned
- Search the internet for videos on how to glide in water
- Describe how the swimmer glides from start to finish
- Discuss the concept of gliding as moving through water without using arms, legs, chest, or head
- Explain how gliding depends on body position
- Discuss safety measures when gliding in water
- Review the importance of adult supervision
- Practice safe entry and exit from gliding
- Discuss how to stop gliding safely
- Review depth awareness before pushing off
- Practice gliding while observing safety rules
- Review general pool safety rules

What is gliding in swimming?
Why is safety important when gliding in water?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 142
- Digital resources
- Pictures of swimmers gliding
- Videos of gliding technique
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 143
- Swimming pool
- Swimming instructor
- Swimming costumes
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 144
- Swimming pool
- Swimming instructor
- Swimming costumes
- Safety guidelines
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 137
- Swimming costumes
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 138
- Game materials (balloons, etc.)

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignment
- Observation - Oral questions - Practical assessment

Performance and Display
Appreciation in Creative Arts
Appreciation in Creative Arts
Appreciation in Creative Arts

Swimming - Review of floating techniques
Swimming - Review of gliding technique
Swimming - Assessment and Reflection
Critique of an Art work - Concept of appreciation
Critique of an Art work - Aspects of appreciation
Critique of an Art work - Selecting artworks

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Demonstrate all floating techniques learned
-Transition between different floating positions
-Show confidence in floating skills

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Review all floating techniques learned (mushroom, back, front)
- Practice each technique with proper form
- Attempt to transition from one floating position to another
- Discuss the challenges and solutions for each technique
- Practice floating for increasing durations
- Give and receive feedback on technique

How have our floating skills improved?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 141
- Swimming pool
- Swimming instructor
- Swimming costumes
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 143
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 144
- Swimming costumes
- Self-assessment forms
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 157
- Digital resources
- Reference materials
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 158
- Sample artworks
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 159
- Previously created artworks
- Digital resources

- Observation - Practical assessment - Self-assessment

Appreciation in Creative Arts

Critique of an Art work - Preparing for display
Critique of an Art work - Setting up a gallery
Critique of an Art work - Gallery walk
Critique of an Art work - Critiquing artworks
Critique of an Art work - Folk song analysis
Critique of an Art work - Folk song performance
Critique of an Art work - Folk song analysis

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Prepare display areas, boards, and props
-Organize artworks for effective display
-Show creativity in presentation

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Prepare display areas, boards, and props
- Create labels for artworks
- Organize artworks by type, theme, or artist
- Consider lighting, space, and visibility
- Discuss effective display techniques
- Plan the layout of the display

How do we prepare an effective display of artworks?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 159
- Display boards
- Props
- Labels
- Digital resources
- Artworks
- Display materials
- School art gallery
- Critique guidelines
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 160
- Audio recordings of Kenyan folk songs
- Traditional instruments
- Digital resources
- Digital devices for recording
- Recordings of folk song performances

- Observation - Project work - Group assessment

Appreciation in Creative Arts

Critique of an Art work - Netball
Critique of an Art work - Athletics
Critique of an Art work - Gymnastics
Critique of an Art work - Sport analysis

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Participate in netball events
-Apply netball skills learned
-Show sportsmanship during competitions

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Participate in netball events for fun and inter-class championships
- Apply skills learned (passing, catching, shooting)
- Follow rules of the game
- Demonstrate teamwork and sportsmanship
- Record games for later analysis
- Discuss performance after the game

How do we apply netball skills in a competition?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 160
- Netball court
- Netballs
- Bibs
- Digital devices for recording
- Athletics track
- Stopwatch
- Mats
- Recordings of sports performances
- Digital resources

- Observation - Performance assessment - Peer assessment

Appreciation in Creative Arts

Critique of an Art work - Kenyan National Anthem
Critique of an Art work - Importance of appreciation
Critique of an Art work - Creating a portfolio
Critique of an Art work - Showcasing artworks
Critique of an Art work - Showcasing performances
Critique of an Art work - Critiquing displayed artworks

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Describe the Kenya National Anthem
-Analyze the structure and message
-Show reverence for the National Anthem

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Research the Kenya National Anthem
- Identify the number of stanzas
- Discuss the occasions when it's performed
- Analyze the instruments that accompany it
- Discuss the roles of participants
- Explain the message and values in the anthem
- Sing the anthem with proper technique

How do we analyze the Kenya National Anthem?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 162
- Recording of the Kenya National Anthem
- Text of the Kenya National Anthem
- Digital resources
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 166
- Digital resources
- Reference materials
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 158
- Creative Arts works
- Digital devices for photography
- Portfolio materials
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 161
- Artworks
- Display materials
- Performance space
- Costumes
- Instruments
- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 164
- Displayed artworks
- Critique forms

- Observation - Oral discussions - Written assignment