Lesson Plan: Art Forms, Music, Dance, Famous Personalities, and Wonders of the World of Africa

Grade: Senior KG (4-5 years old)

Duration: 45 minutes

Objective: - To introduce students to various art forms, music, dance, famous personalities, and wonders of the world of Africa. - To engage students in an experiential activity to enhance their understanding and appreciation of African culture. - To encourage students to ask questions and participate actively in the lesson. - To assess students’ understanding through questioning and observation. - To provide differentiated activities to cater to different learning styles. - To conclude the lesson with a plenary session summarizing the key points learned.

Materials: - Pictures or posters of African art forms, musical instruments, dance forms, famous personalities, and wonders of the world. - Video resources (links provided below) - Worksheet resources (links provided below) - Musical instruments (optional)

Introduction: 1. Greet the students and ask if they know anything about Africa. 2. Show pictures or posters of African art forms, music, dance, famous personalities, and wonders of the world. 3. Ask questions to stimulate their curiosity, such as: - Have you ever seen or heard African music or dance? - Do you know any famous African personalities? - Can you name any wonders of the world in Africa?

Experiential Activity or Hands-on Activity: 1. Play a short video showcasing African music, dance, and art forms. - Video resource: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MwW9jxVvXc 2. Provide musical instruments (optional) and encourage students to explore the sounds they can create. 3. Show pictures or posters of African art forms and ask students to identify the colors, patterns, and shapes they see. 4. Engage students in a simple dance activity, imitating the movements they see in the video. 5. Display pictures or posters of famous African personalities and wonders of the world, discussing their significance.

Lesson Outline: 1. Introduction to Africa and its diverse culture. 2. Introduction to African art forms, music, dance, famous personalities, and wonders of the world. 3. Experiential activity to explore African music, dance, and art forms. 4. Discussion and questioning to assess students’ understanding. 5. Differentiated activities to cater to different learning styles. 6. Plenary session to summarize the key points learned.

Questioning: 1. What are some art forms, music, and dance forms you saw in the video? 2. Can you name any famous African personalities? 3. What are some wonders of the world in Africa? 4. How did the music and dance make you feel? 5. What colors, patterns, and shapes did you notice in the African art forms?

Assessment: - Observe students’ participation and engagement during the experiential activity. - Ask questions to assess their understanding of African art forms, music, dance, famous personalities, and wonders of the world.

Differentiation: - Visual learners: Provide visual aids, pictures, and posters to support their understanding. - Auditory learners: Play audio clips of African music and encourage them to listen carefully. - Kinesthetic learners: Engage them in the dance activity and provide musical instruments for hands-on exploration.

Plenary: 1. Recap the key points learned about African art forms, music, dance, famous personalities, and wonders of the world. 2. Encourage students to share their favorite part of the lesson. 3. Play a short video summarizing the highlights of African culture. - Video resource: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MwW9jxVvXc

Worksheet Resources: 1. African Art Coloring Worksheet: https://www.education.com/download/worksheet/105682/african-art-coloring-page.pdf 2. African Music and Dance Worksheet: https://www.education.com/download/worksheet/105683/african-music-and-dance.pdf

Note: The provided video resource is just a suggestion. Please review the content before using it in the classroom to ensure its appropriateness for your students.