Lesson plan	Lesson plan
What to create	Lesson plan
Which subject	Art
What topic	Making a musical instrument with a water bottle
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 1
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Academic Subject: Art

Grade Level: Year/Grade 1 (age of students is 5-6)

Length: 30 minutes

Objectives:

• Students will learn how to create a musical instrument using a water bottle.
• Students will explore the concept of sound and how it can be produced.
• Students will exercise their creativity and imagination through the design and decoration of their instruments.

Materials:

• Empty water bottles
• Rice or beans
• Craft supplies such as markers, stickers, and paint
• Scissors
• Adhesive materials such as glue or tape

Procedure:

1. Start the lesson by discussing the concept of sound and how it can be created.
2. Introduce the activity by showing students an example of a water bottle musical instrument and demonstrating how it works.
3. Give each student an empty water bottle and ask them to fill it about a quarter of the way with rice or beans.
4. Instruct the students to decorate their water bottles using the craft supplies provided.
5. Once the water bottles are decorated, help the students cut out a long strip of paper or ribbon.
6. Ask the students to wrap the strip around the bottle and attach it with adhesive materials to create a handle for the instrument.
7. Demonstrate how to play the instrument by tapping the rice-filled water bottle with a spoon or pencil.
8. Give the students time to experiment with their instruments and explore different sounds they can create.
9. Encourage the students to share their instruments and perform a group music piece together.

Assessment:

• Observe the students during the activity to ensure they are following directions and completing the task appropriately.
• Ask the students to share their musical instruments with the class and discuss the sounds they were able to produce.
• Use a rubric to assess the students' creativity and effort in the design and decoration of their instruments.

Extension:

• Challenge the students to create different musical instruments using items found around their home.
• Create a classroom band using the instruments the students have made and perform a musical piece for the school or their parents.
• Have the students write a short story or poem inspired by their musical instrument and perform it alongside their performance.

Images:

• The image of a decorated water bottle {a water bottle decorated with markers and stickers in various colors}.
• The image of a student playing their water bottle musical instrument {a student holding a rice-filled water bottle with a paper handle, tapping it with a pencil to produce sounds}.