# Lesson Plan: Mould Objects of Interest with Clay
## Subject: Basic Science and Technology
## Grade Level: Primary 2
## Duration: 60 minutes
## Topic: Mould Objects of Interest with Clay
### Objectives:
1. Students will understand the properties of clay.
2. Students will learn basic techniques for molding clay.
3. Students will create their own clay objects demonstrating creativity and technique.
4. Students will recognize the importance of patience and attention to detail.
### Materials Needed:
- Clay (enough for each student)
- Plastic sheets or newspapers (to cover work areas)
- Rolling pins or dowels
- Clay sculpting tools (or safe substitutes like plastic knives and spoons)
- Water bowls
- Paper towels
- Aprons or old shirts (optional, to keep clothes clean)
- A display area for finished objects
### Introduction (10 minutes):
1. **Greeting and Attendance** (2 minutes)
- Welcome the students and take attendance.
2. **Introduction to Clay** (8 minutes)
- Briefly explain what clay is and where it comes from.
- Discuss its properties: can be shaped and molded, becomes hard when dried or baked.
- Show some examples of clay objects (pictures or real objects, if available).
### Activities and Procedures:
#### Activity 1: Exploring and Preparing the Clay (15 minutes)
1. **Hand Out Materials** (5 minutes)
- Distribute clay, rolling pins, sculpting tools, and plastic sheets/newspapers to each student.
- Ensure each work station is set up and ready.
2. **Introduction to Basic Techniques** (10 minutes)
- Demonstrate basic molding techniques:
- Rolling clay into a ball and a cylinder.
- Flattening clay with a rolling pin.
- Pinching clay to create small shapes like bowls or animals.
- Attaching pieces by scoring and using a small amount of water.
- Encourage students to follow along with the demonstrations.
#### Activity 2: Creating Their Own Clay Objects (25 minutes)
1. **Planning Their Design** (5 minutes)
- Allow students to think about what they would like to create (e.g., animals, simple objects, shapes).
- Encourage them to visualize their idea and discuss it briefly with a partner or helper.
2. **Creating the Objects** (20 minutes)
- Let students start molding their objects.
- Walk around the room, providing assistance and tips as needed.
- Emphasize patience and careful attention to detail.
- Remind them to use the techniques demonstrated earlier.
### Conclusion (10 minutes):
1. **Clean-Up** (5 minutes)
- Guide students in cleaning their workstations.
- Ensure that all tools and materials are properly put away.
2. **Show and Share** (5 minutes)
- Allow students to show their objects to the class and say a few words about what they made.
- Praise their efforts and creativity.
### Assessment:
- Monitor student participation and engagement throughout the activities.
- Evaluate each student's finished object for creativity, effort, and use of techniques introduced.
- Ask simple questions to check comprehension (e.g., "Can you tell me how you made this shape?").
### Homework:
- Ask students to think about another object they would like to create with clay and draw a picture of it. They can bring their drawings to the next class to plan for another molding activity.
### Follow-up Activities:
- Plan another session for painting and decorating the dried clay objects.
- Organize a mini-exhibit where students can display their clay creations for the school or parents.
### Note to Teacher:
- Ensure that the clay used is non-toxic and safe for children.
- It's advisable to wear an apron and disposable gloves to model good practices for the students.
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This lesson plan offers a hands-on, creative approach to learning about the properties and uses of clay, fostering both scientific understanding and artistic expression in Primary 2 students.