Creativity: Rhythmic Activites (Contd) – Basic 6 Basic Technology Lesson Note (First Term)

Learning Objectives

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

• Discuss meaning of rhythmic activities
• List types of rhythmic activities
• Demonstrate rhythmic activities

Content

Review of Rhythmic Activities Rhythmic activities are body movements performed in a pattern with music or beat.

More Types of Rhythmic Activities

1. Clapping – Using hands to create rhythm

1. Stamping – Using feet to create rhythm

1. Swaying – Moving body side to side
2. Jumping – Both feet leaving the ground

1. Running in place – Running without moving forward

Creating Rhythmic Patterns

• Combine different movements (clap-stamp-hop)
• Use music with different tempos (slow/fast)
• Work individually or in groups
• Create simple dance routines

Activities

• Create a class rhythm pattern
• Perform rhythmic activities to different music
• Group performances
• Rhythm games