Term: 1st Term
Week: 8
Class: Basic 2
Age: 8 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Date:
Subject: Basic Technology
Topic: Kneading Of Clay
Content: Definition of Kneading
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to;
– Define Kneading
Instructional Materials:
- Clay
- Water
- Plastic sheets or trays
- Illustrative pictures
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
Content Development: KNEADING OF CLAY
| Steps | Time | Teaching Method | Teacher’s Points/Activities | Pupils’ Activities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | 5 mins | Introduction | – Greet students – Show an illustrative picture of clay – Ask if they’ve seen or played with clay before | – Greet the teacher – Look at the picture and listen attentively – Respond to the question |
| Step 2 | 10 mins | Explanation, Discussion | – Explain that kneading is the process of working and pressing clay with hands to make it soft and pliable – Discuss why kneading is important for making things with clay | – Listen carefully – Ask questions if not clear – Participate in the discussion |
| Step 3 | 15 mins | Demonstration, Activity | – Show how to knead clay: add a little water if dry, fold, and press – Have pupils gather around and demonstrate – Allow each pupil to try kneading their own piece of clay | – Watch the teacher carefully – Participate when allowed to knead – Ask for help if needed |
| Step 4 | 5 mins | Discussion | – Explain that soft clay is easier to shape and mold into different objects | – Listen attentively – Respond to questions |
| Step 5 | 5 mins | Evaluation | – Ask pupils to explain the process of kneading in their own words | – Raise hands to answer questions – Attempt to explain kneading |
| Step 6 | 5 mins | Note Taking | – Provide the short note on kneading for pupils to copy into their notebooks | – Copy the note neatly into notebooks |
Note
Kneading Of Clay
Kneading of clay is the process of working and pressing clay with our hands to make it soft and easy to shape.
When we knead clay, we fold and press it.
Evaluation:
Ask the following questions to evaluate the lesson
1. Explain the process of kneading clay
2. Define kneading of clay
Teaching Aids:
- Clay
- Water
- Plastic sheets or trays
- Illustrative pictures
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 available resources. Feel free to customize the lesson note to fit your needs.
