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

StepTimeTeaching MethodTeacher’s Points/ActivitiesPupils’ Activities
Step 110 minsIntroduction – Show pictures of clay.
– Ask pupils if they know what clay is.
– Look at the pictures of clay.
– Listen to the teacher.
Step 210 minsExplanation– Explain that to dig clay, we need a shovel.
– Show a shovel.
– Watch the teacher and listen carefully.
Step 310 minsDemonstration– 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 45 minsPractical 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 55 minsEvaluation – Ask pupils to name two tools used in digging clay.
– Ask what we do after digging clay.
– Raise hands to answer questions.
Step 65 minsWriting– 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

  1. What tool do we use to dig clay?
  2. 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.