Meaning, Forms and Basic Steps of Nigerian Traditional Dance for JSS 1
Nigerian traditional dances use distinctive steps, rhythms, costumes and formations. Performances can mark celebrations or preserve local traditions.
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Junior Secondary School 1 Phase 1 learning under Nigeria’s revised national curriculum.
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JSS 1 · Cultural and Creative Arts
25 lessonsLessons by Theme
AThemePerforming Arts: Music, Drama, and Dance
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Performing Arts: Music, Drama, and Dance
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Meaning, Principles and Practice of Choreography for JSS 1
Choreography plans how dancers move in time and space. Group formations, timing, transitions and repeated movements create a…
Nigerian Music Icons, Styles and Songs for JSS 1
Nigerian musicians have shaped different styles, from highlife to Afrobeat. Their rhythms, lyrics and performances reflect changing cultural…
BThemeCraftsmanship and Creative Expression
3
Craftsmanship and Creative Expression
Meaning, Materials and Methods of Craft Making for JSS 1
Craft making turns materials such as paper, thread, wood or clay into useful and decorative objects. Choosing suitable…
Meaning, Types, Materials and Methods of Weaving for JSS 1
Weaving interlaces strands to make fabric, mats or baskets. The over-and-under pattern determines how tightly the finished material…
Meaning, Types, Materials and Methods of Collage for JSS 1
Collage creates a picture by arranging and attaching materials onto a surface. Paper, fabric and found objects can…
CThemeVisual Arts and Design
3
Visual Arts and Design
Meaning, Materials and Methods of Mosaic for JSS 1
Mosaic forms designs from small pieces of coloured material arranged closely on a surface. The pattern emerges as…
Meaning, Materials and Process of Beading for JSS 1
Beading joins beads in planned colours and patterns to make jewellery or decorations. Threading, spacing and secure fastening…
Wood Carving Tools, Materials and Techniques for JSS 1
Wood carving removes parts of timber to reveal a planned shape or pattern. Suitable tools, controlled cuts and…
DThemeEntrepreneurship and Career Development in Arts
2
Entrepreneurship and Career Development in Arts
Apprenticeship and Career Opportunities in Creative and Design Arts for JSS 1
An apprenticeship teaches a trade through supervised practice with a skilled worker. Creative arts training can lead to…
Meaning and Types of Art Professionals for JSS 1
Art professionals include sculptors, painters, designers and illustrators. Their specialised skills help produce creative work for different purposes.
EThemeCulture and Traditions
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Culture and Traditions
Meaning, Types and Cultural Displays for JSS 1
Cultural displays present a community's customs through clothing, food, music, dance or ceremonies. They help people recognise shared…