Importance of Music – Basic 2 Cultural & Creative Arts Lesson Note (First Term)

Learning Objectives

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

• Explain the meaning of music
• Identify some songs that are used to teach in the classroom
• Discuss the use and importance of music

Introduction

Music is everywhere! We hear music at home, in school, and during celebrations. Today we will learn why music is important in our lives.

Content

What is Music? Music is:

• Pleasant sounds put together
• Sounds that make us happy or sad
• Organized sounds with rhythm and melody
• Something we can sing, play, or listen to

Songs Used for Teaching in Classroom:

1. Alphabet Song – “A, B, C, D…”
2. Number Songs – “One, two, three…”
3. Days of the Week Song
4. Months of the Year Song
5. Good Morning Song
6. Clean-up Song

Uses and Importance of Music:

• Education – helps us learn easily
• Entertainment – makes us happy
• Celebration – used during festivals
• Worship – to praise God
• Communication – sends messages
• Memory – helps us remember things
• Unity – brings people together
• Culture – preserves our traditions
• Healing – makes sick people feel better

Types of Music:

• Traditional music
• Religious music
• Educational music
• Entertainment music

Activity

1. Sing the Alphabet song
2. Learn a new educational song
3. Listen to different types of music
4. Discuss how music makes you feel

Multiple Choice Exercise

1. Music is: a) Noise b) Pleasant sounds c) Shouting d) Silence
2. The Alphabet song helps us learn: a) Numbers b) Colors c) Letters d) Shapes
3. Music can be used for: a) Teaching b) Entertainment c) Celebration d) All of the above
4. Music helps us: a) Remember things b) Feel happy c) Learn easily d) All of the above
5. Which is NOT a use of music? a) Education b) Celebration c) Fighting d) Entertainment

Answers: 1(b), 2(c), 3(d), 4(d), 5(c)