Lesson on Preparing Clay For Moulding for Primary 2

Hello, young learners! Welcome back to Basic Science and Technology. In our previous lesson, we learned about different types of soil. Today, we’re going to learn about clay and how to prepare it for molding.

Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

• Identify the steps involved in preparing clay for molding.
• Identify objects that can be made with clay.
• Draw any of the objects mentioned.

Preparing Clay For Moulding

Clay is a type of soil that is sticky and can be molded into different shapes when wet. It is a popular material for making pottery, sculptures, and other crafts.

What is Clay?

Clay is a natural material that is formed over millions of years from the weathering and erosion of rocks. It is made up of tiny particles of minerals, such as quartz, feldspar, and mica.

Preparing Clay for Molding

There are several steps involved in preparing clay for molding:

1. Gathering Materials: Collect the necessary materials, including clay, water, plastic trays, and modeling tools.
2. Softening the Clay: Place the clay in a plastic tray and sprinkle a small amount of water over it. Allow the clay to absorb the water for a few minutes.
3. Kneading the Clay: Use your hands to knead and squeeze the clay gently. Continue kneading until the clay becomes soft and pliable.
4. Removing Air Bubbles: Flatten the clay and gently press it to remove any air bubbles. Smooth the surface of the clay with your hands.
5. Shaping the Clay: Mold the clay into the desired shape for your project. Use modeling tools to add details or refine the shape.
6. Allowing for Drying: Let the molded clay sit for some time to dry and set. Ensure it is placed on a flat surface.

Objects that can be made from clay

There are many different objects that can be made from clay, such as:

• Clay Animals
• Clay Flowers
• Clay Cars
• Clay Houses

Evaluation Questions

Now that you’ve learned about preparing clay for molding, let’s see if you can answer these questions:

1. What are the steps involved in preparing clay for molding?
2. Can you name objects that can be made from clay?
3. Draw a picture of an object made from clay.
4. What are some of the properties of clay?
5. Why is it important to remove air bubbles from clay before molding?

Conclusion

Today, we learned about clay and how to prepare it for molding. We learned that clay is a natural material that can be molded into different shapes when wet. We also learned about the steps involved in preparing clay for molding and some of the objects that can be made from clay.

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