Week 2: Clay (Part 2) – Uses of Clay
💡 Teacher's Overview & Guide
- Subject: Basic Science and Technology
- Class: Primary 2
- Term: Third Term, Week 2
- Duration: 40 Minutes
- Instructional Materials: Clay pot/vase, clay brick, floor tile sample, pictures of traditional Nigerian potters at work, video clip of pottery making.
- Textbook Guide: Turn to the unit on "Uses of Clay and Cultural Crafts" in the textbook.
Behavioral Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Identify five major everyday items made from clay.
- Name the professional craftsperson who works with clay (a potter).
- Mention traditional uses of clay objects in Nigerian culture.
Presentation Steps
- Introduction: Display a clay cooling pot or clay vase. Ask: "What soil was used to make this pot?"
- Uses of Clay: Discuss everyday products formed from molded and baked clay:
- Cooking & Water Storage: Clay pots (keep water cool).
- Kitchenware: Plates, bowls, and mugs.
- Building Construction: Clay bricks and floor/wall tiles.
- Art & Play: Decorative vases, flower pots, sculptures, and toys.
- People Who Work with Clay: Introduce the term **Potter**. Explain traditional pottery in Nigeria across various ethnic groups (e.g., Igbo, Yoruba, Hausa/Fulani clay vessels).
- Class Activity: Watch a short video or display picture charts showing a potter molding clay on a pottery wheel.
📝 Short Board Note for Pupils
WEEK 2
TOPIC: CLAY (PART 2) - USES OF CLAY
1. Things made with clay:
- Pots: For cooking and storing cool water.
- Bricks and Tiles: For building strong houses and floors.
- Plates and Bowls: For serving food.
- Decorations: Vases, statues, and toys.
2. A person who makes objects from clay is called a Potter.
3. Traditional clay pottery is used across different culture groups in Nigeria for cooking and ceremonies.
Evaluation & Assessment
- Mention three items in our homes made out of clay.
- What is a person who builds pots with clay called?
- Why do people store drinking water in clay pots?
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