3rd Term Week 3 Basic science Lesson Note: Clay (Part 3) – Working with Clay -primary 2

Week 3: Clay (Part 3) – Working with Clay

💡 Teacher's Overview & Guide

• Subject: Basic Science and Technology
• Class: Primary 2
• Term: Third Term, Week 3
• Duration: 40 Minutes
• Instructional Materials: Prepared clay dough, water bowls, rolling boards, soap and towels for handwashing.
• Textbook Guide: Refer to "Clay Modeling Techniques" in the approved textbook.

Teacher's Note: SAFETY FIRST: Ensure pupils wash their hands thoroughly with soap after handling raw clay. Strictly instruct them not to put clay near their mouth.

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Prepare clay for molding by adding water and kneading.
2. Demonstrate basic clay modeling techniques (rolling, pinching, flattening, joining).
3. Observe essential hygiene and safety rules when working with clay.

Presentation Steps

1. Clay Preparation: Demonstrate how to mix dry clay powder with a little water and knead it into smooth, workable dough.
2. Modeling Techniques:
   • Rolling: Rolling clay between palms to form balls and long ropes (coils).
   • Pinching: Pressing a thumb into a clay ball to form a small pinch pot.
   • Flattening: Pressing clay flat with hands.
   • Joining: Pressing two clay pieces together securely.
3. Drying Method: Explain that clay objects must be kept under shade or sun to dry gradually without cracking.
4. Safety & Hygiene: Emphasize washing hands properly with soap after class and keeping clay away from eyes and mouth.
5. Class Activity: Hands-on molding—pupils produce small clay balls, ropes, and simple pinch pots.

📝 Short Board Note for Pupils

WEEK 3
TOPIC: CLAY (PART 3) - WORKING WITH CLAY

1. Preparing clay: Add small water to dry clay and knead it until soft.

2. Simple modeling techniques:

• Rolling: Making clay ropes and balls.
• Pinching: Making small pinch pots with thumbs.
• Flattening: Pressing clay into flat shapes.
• Joining: Sticking clay pieces together.

3. Safety Rules:

• Do not put clay in your mouth.
• Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after working with clay.

Evaluation & Assessment

• What do we add to dry clay to make it soft for molding?
• Name two simple techniques used in shaping clay.
• What is the most important thing to do after touching clay?