Subject :  Basic science and Technology 

Term : Second Term

Class : Primary 2

Week: Week 11

Topic : Clay soil

Behavioural objectives :

At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to

• Say the meaning of clay soil
• Mention organisms that can be found in clay soil
• List the properties of clay soil

Previous Knowledge : Learners have the previous knowledge of

Loamy soil

that was taught in the previous lesson

Instructional Materials :

• Wall charts
• Pictures
• Related Online Video
• Flash Cards
• Soil Types

Methods of Teaching :

• Class Discussion
• Group Discussion
• Asking Questions
• Explanation
• Role Modelling
• Role Delegation

Reference Materials :

• Scheme of Work
• Online Information
• Textbooks
• Workbooks
• 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
• Workbooks

Content 

Clay Soil is a heavy soil type that benefits from high nutrients. Clay soils remain wet and cold in winter and dry out in summer. These soils are made of over 25 percent clay, and because of the spaces found between clay particles, clay soils hold a high amount of water.

Clay soils rich in fine clay particles are called ‘heavy soils’ and, although hard to manage, are also potentially very fertile when treated in the right way.

Most living organisms are not able to survive in clay soil because of its sticky nature.

However clay soil is good for molding clay pots and other cooking utensils

The clayey soil can be used to make toys and pots because the clayey soil’s intermolecular space is low and it can get sticky when come in contact with water or get wet. As evaporation takes place the pots made up of clayey soil can keep the water cool inside.

Presentation

The topic is presented step by step

Step 1:

The class teacher revises the previous topics

Step 2.

He introduces the new topic

Step 3:

The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise

Conclusion

The class teacher wraps up or conclude the lesson by giving out short note to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.

The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written by the pupils.

He or she does the necessary corrections when and where  the needs arise.

Evaluation

Part A

Objectives

1. The best soil for molding clay pot is __________ soil (a). Sandy (b). Loamy (c). Clay
2. __________ is soil composed mostly of sand, silt, and a smaller amount of clay. (a). Clay (b). Loamy  (c). Sandy
3. __________ is not an example of type of soil (a). Sandy (b). Mud (c). Clay
4.  __________ soil retains nutrients well. (a). Sandy (b). Loamy (c). Clay
5.   __________ soil  retains water while still allowing excess water to drain away. (a). Clay (b). Loamy  (c). Sandy
6. Loamy soil is a rich __________ soil used for planting. (a) dark (b) blue (c) yellow
7. Loamy soil is an earthy mixture of  __________ with organic matter to which its fertility is chiefly due (a) clay and sand (b) stone and mud (c) sand and cement
8.   __________ is made up of horse, goat, chicken, or cow manure. (a) Compost (b)Refuse (c) sewage