Week 4: Clay (Part 4) – Clay Art and Projects
💡 Teacher's Overview & Guide
- Subject: Basic Science and Technology
- Class: Primary 2
- Term: Third Term, Week 4
- Duration: 40 Minutes
- Instructional Materials: Dried clay models from Week 3, poster paints, paintbrushes, sticks/combs for pattern carving.
- Textbook Guide: Turn to the "Clay Art and Decorating" project pages in the textbook.
Behavioral Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Apply decorative patterns and textures to wet/dry clay surfaces.
- Paint fully dried clay objects with vibrant colors.
- Demonstrate care when handling fragile dried clay products.
Presentation Steps
- Introduction: Inspect the dried clay pots and objects created by pupils during Week 3. Point out how hard they have become.
- Decorating Clay: Demonstrate carving simple lines and dots using sticks or combs on wet clay, or applying poster paints to completely dry models.
- Creative Art Project: Guide pupils to mold creative shapes such as clay fruits (mango, banana), small animals (fish, bird), or decorated small bowls.
- Care of Clay Objects: Teach pupils that dried clay can break easily if dropped (brittle). They must handle clay art gently and keep it away from liquid water unless fired in a kiln.
- Class Activity: Pupils paint their dried models or mold new clay fruit shapes in groups.
📝 Short Board Note for Pupils
WEEK 4
TOPIC: CLAY (PART 4) - CLAY ART AND PROJECTS
1. Decorating clay objects:
- Carving patterns on soft clay with sticks.
- Painting dried clay objects with bright colors.
2. Clay Project Examples: Clay mangoes, bananas, small birds, fish, and decorated cups.
3. Caring for clay objects:
- Handle gently so they do not fall and break.
- Keep non-baked clay away from water so it does not melt back into soft mud.
Evaluation & Assessment
- How can we make a dry clay object look beautiful?
- Mention two clay art models you created today.
- Why must we handle dried clay objects carefully?
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