Class: Primary 1

Term: 1st Term

Week: 8

Age: 6 years

Duration: 45 minutes

Date:

Subject: Creative And Cultural Arts

Topic: Preparation of Clay for Moulding 

Content: Collection of Clay, Kneading of Clay, Removal of Impurities in Clay 

Specific Objectives:

At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to; 

– prepare Clay for Moulding 


INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

Clay, Water, Tray, Sieve, Bucket

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

Content Development: Preparation of Clay for Moulding

StepTimeTeaching MethodTeacher’s Points/ActivitiesPupils’ Activities
Step 15 minsIntroductionExplain the importance of preparing clay for moulding.Listen attentively.
Step 210 minsDemonstrationShow pupils how to collect clay from the ground.Observe and ask questions.
Step 310 minsPractical ActivityGuide pupils in kneading the clay to make it smooth and easy to work with.Knead the clay as demonstrated.
Step 410 minsDiscussionTalk about the impurities in clay and how to remove them using a sieve.Participate in the discussion.
Step 55 minsEvaluation Ask pupils questions about the steps of preparing clay for moulding.Answer questions individually.
Step 65 minsNote TakingProvide pupils with a short note summarizing the lesson content.Copy the note into your notebook.

Note

Preparation of Clay for Moulding

Collect the clay, knead it to make it smooth, and remove impurities using a sieve.

Evaluation:

Ask the following questions to evaluate the lesson

1. What are the steps involved in preparing clay for moulding?

2. Why is it important to remove impurities from clay?


Teaching Aids:

  • Clay samples
  • Water and bucket
  • Tray
  • Sieve

NOTE TO TEACHERS:

Please note that the actual content of the lesson, teaching methods, and pupil activities may vary based on your specific teaching style, curriculum, or resources. Feel free to customize the lesson note to fit your needs.