Term: 1st Term
Week: 6
Class: Basic 2
Age: 8 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Date:
Subject: Basic Technology
Topic: Digging Clay
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to;
– identify the methods involved in digging clay
Instructional Materials:
- Pictures of clay
- Shovel
- Chart paper
- Marker
- Clay samples
- Timer
- Whiteboard and marker
- Pencil and notebooks for pupils
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
Content Development: Digging Clay
| Step | Time | Teaching Method | Teacher’s Points/Activities | Pupils’ Activities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | 10 mins | Introduction | – Show pictures of clay. – Ask pupils if they know what clay is. | – Look at the pictures of clay. – Listen to the teacher. |
| Step 2 | 10 mins | Explanation | – Explain that to dig clay, we need a shovel. – Show a shovel. | – Watch the teacher and listen carefully. |
| Step 3 | 10 mins | Demonstration | – Explain that clay is usually found in the ground. – Show clay samples. – Explain how to recognize clay. | – Pay attention to the teacher. – Look at the clay samples. |
| Step 4 | 5 mins | Practical Activity | – Demonstrate how to dig clay using a shovel. – Guide pupils as they take turns digging in a designated area. | – Watch the teacher’s demonstration. – Take turns to dig with the shovel. |
| Step 5 | 5 mins | Evaluation | – Ask pupils to name two tools used in digging clay. – Ask what we do after digging clay. | – Raise hands to answer questions. |
| Step 6 | 5 mins | Writing | – Write on the board the Steps in Digging Clay. | – Copy the notes in their notebooks. |
Note:
Steps in Digging Clay
1. Getting ready
2. Finding clay
3. Digging
4. Collecting clay
5. Cleaning
Evaluation:
Ask the following questions to evaluate the lesson
- What tool do we use to dig clay?
- What do we do after digging clay?
Teaching Aids:
- Pictures of clay
- Shovel
- Chart paper
- Marker
- Clay samples
- Timer
- Whiteboard and marker
- Pencil and notebooks for pupils
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 and curriculum or resources. Feel free to customize the lesson note to fit your needs.
