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Experiment to show that clay retains water.

ClassNotes Team 1 MIN READUPDATED 17 JUN 2026

Week: 5

Class: Basic two

Topic: Experiment to show that clay retains water.

Objectives: At the end of the lesson pupils should be able to:

  1. Record their observation.
  1. Describe their finding.

Reference material: clay, water, cylinder, funnel and cotton wool.

Content: Experiment process:

  1. Get a soil sample.
  1. Pour the soil sample into the bowl.
  1. Add water to the soil sample.
  1. Mix the soil sample together with the water.
  1. Observe the soil.

Evaluation: The teacher asks the Pupils to:

1. Record their observation

2. Say their findings.