TENDERTOES ACADEMYLesson Plan
Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts
Class: Grade 2
Topic: Introduction to Sound and Musical Instruments
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Explain the meaning of sound.
Identify different sources of sound.
Explain what a musical instrument is.
Name at least three musical instruments.
Instructional Materials
Bell
Drum
Tambourine
Pictures of musical instruments
Flashcards
Introduction
Ring a bell or clap your hands.
Ask pupils:
What did you hear?
How was the sound made?
Explain that what they heard is called sound.
Presentation
1. Meaning of Sound
Sound is what we hear when something vibrates or makes noise.
Examples of sound:
Clapping hands
Ringing a bell
Beating a drum
Talking
2. Meaning of Musical Instrument
A musical instrument is an object used to produce pleasant sounds for music.
3. Examples of Musical Instruments
Drum – Makes sound when beaten.
Piano – Makes sound when keys are pressed.
Guitar – Makes sound when strings are plucked.
Tambourine – Makes sound when shaken or tapped.
Talking Drum – Example: Talking drum
Class Activity
Allow pupils to beat a drum or shake a tambourine.
Let pupils mention instruments they know.
Pupils should identify whether the instrument is beaten, shaken, or plucked.
Conclusion
Revise the meaning of sound and musical instruments.
Ask pupils to mention one instrument and how it is played.
Encourage pupils to appreciate music and take care of musical instruments.
Questions and Answers
1. What is sound?
Answer: Sound is what we hear.
2. Mention two things that can produce sound.
Answer: Bell and drum
3. What is a musical instrument?
Answer: An object used to make music.
4. How do we play a drum?
Answer: By beating it.
5. How do we play a guitar?
Answer: By plucking the strings.
Fill in the blanks:
6. __________ is what we hear.
Answer: Sound
7. A drum is played by __________ it.
Answer: Beating
8. A guitar has __________.
Answer: Strings
9. A __________ is used to make music.
Answer: Musical instrument