3rd Term Week 10 Basic science Lesson Note: Forms of Energy: Sound (Part 4) – Musical Instruments and Sound Safety -primary 2

Week 10: Forms of Energy: Sound (Part 4) – Musical Instruments and Sound Safety

💡 Teacher's Overview & Guide

• Subject: Basic Science and Technology
• Class: Primary 2
• Term: Third Term, Week 10
• Duration: 40 Minutes
• Instructional Materials: Empty plastic bottles filled with small stones/beans (shakers), tin containers with balloons/leather stretched across (drums), traditional Nigerian instruments (Shekere, Agogo/Gong).
• Textbook Guide: Refer to "Musical Instruments and Hearing Protection" in the textbook.

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Identify simple homemade and traditional Nigerian musical instruments.
2. Construct basic musical instruments using safe recycled materials.
3. Explain important sound safety rules to protect ear health.

Presentation Steps

1. Making Musical Instruments: Show how everyday objects make music:
   • Shakers: Containers filled with dried beans or rice.
   • Drums: Buckets or tin cans tapped with sticks.
   • Bells/Gongs: Metal pieces struck together.
   • Whistles/Flutes: Blowing air across hollow pipes.
2. Traditional Nigerian Instruments: Display pictures or real samples of traditional instruments (Talking Drum, Gong/Agogo, Shekere, Wooden Flute).
3. Sound Safety Rules:
   • Extremely loud noise can damage sensitive eardrums permanently.
   • Never shout or blow whistles directly into anyone's ear.
   • Cover ears or move away when near noisy generators, loudspeakers, or gunfire.
4. Class Activity (Mini Orchestra): Divide pupils into small groups using their improvised shakers, tin drums, and ruler clickers to play a fun rhythm together.

📝 Short Board Note for Pupils

WEEK 10
TOPIC: SOUND (PART 4) - INSTRUMENTS AND SAFETY

1. Simple Handmade Instruments:

• Shakers: Plastic bottle filled with beans or stones.
• Drums: Tin can covered with plastic/balloon.

2. Traditional Nigerian Instruments: Talking Drum, Shekere, Gong (Agogo), Wooden Flute.

3. Sound Safety Rules:

• Very loud noise hurts our ears.
• Never shout directly into someone's ear.
• Cover your ears near loud generators or loudspeakers.

Evaluation & Assessment

• Name two traditional Nigerian musical instruments you know.
• How can you make a simple shaker instrument using recycled items?
• Why is it dangerous to shout directly into your friend's ear?