Methods of Preserving Farm Produce Agricultural Science Primary 6 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Agricultural Science Primary 6 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Subject: Agricultural Science
Class: Primary 6
Term: First Term
Week: 3
Age: 11 years
Topic: Methods of Preserving Farm Produce
Sub-topic: Sun Drying, Smoking, Salting, Frying, Refrigeration
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Explain what farm produce preservation means.
2. Identify and describe different methods of preserving farm produce, including sun drying, smoking, salting, frying, and refrigeration.
3. Discuss the advantages of each preservation method.

Keywords: Sun drying, Smoking, Salting, Frying, Refrigeration, Preservation.

Set Induction: Start by asking pupils how long they think food can stay fresh without being preserved. Discuss what happens to food that is not preserved properly.

Entry Behaviour: Pupils have observed various food items being stored at home using different methods.

Learning Resources and Materials:

1. Examples of farm produce preserved through sun drying, smoking, and salting.
2. Visual aids showing the processes of frying and refrigeration.
3. Charts illustrating different preservation methods.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Pupils have seen how food is stored at home using methods like refrigeration or drying.

Embedded Core Skills: Observation, critical thinking, discussion.

Learning Materials: Visual aids on preservation methods, samples of preserved farm produce.

Reference Books: Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary Schools, Agricultural Science Textbooks.

Instructional Materials:

• Dried fish or vegetables (for sun drying and smoking)
• Salt (for salting)
• Frying pan and oil (for frying)
• Refrigerator (visual aid)

Content:

1. Definition of Farm Produce Preservation:
Preservation of farm produce involves using various methods to keep food fresh for a longer period, preventing spoilage.

2. Methods of Preserving Farm Produce:

a) Sun Drying:

• Explanation: Sun drying involves placing food items, such as grains, fruits, or fish, in direct sunlight to remove moisture.
• Example: Drying of tomatoes and pepper.

b) Smoking:

• Explanation: Smoking is a method where food is exposed to smoke from burning wood or other materials. This process dries and adds flavor to the food, preserving it.
• Example: Smoking of fish or meat.

c) Salting:

• Explanation: Salting involves adding salt to food items to remove moisture, which helps in preventing the growth of bacteria.
• Example: Salting of fish or meat.

d) Frying:

• Explanation: Frying is cooking food in hot oil. This method not only cooks the food but also helps in preserving it by reducing moisture content.
• Example: Frying plantains to make plantain chips.

e) Refrigeration:

• Explanation: Refrigeration involves storing food in a refrigerator at low temperatures. This method slows down the growth of bacteria, keeping food fresh.
• Example: Storing vegetables, fruits, and dairy products in the fridge.

Evaluation:

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:

1. ______ is a method of preservation that uses sunlight to dry food.
   a) Smoking
   b) Sun drying
   c) Frying
   d) Salting
2. ______ involves cooking food in hot oil.
   a) Smoking
   b) Salting
   c) Frying
   d) Sun drying
3. Refrigeration helps to slow down the growth of ______.
   a) Bacteria
   b) Salt
   c) Water
   d) Oil
4. Smoking adds ______ and preserves food.
   a) Water
   b) Flavor
   c) Salt
   d) Oil
5. Salting helps in removing ______ from food.
   a) Oil
   b) Flavor
   c) Moisture
   d) Smoke
6. ______ is used to keep food cold and fresh.
   a) Smoking
   b) Frying
   c) Refrigeration
   d) Salting
7. ______ is a method of preservation where food is exposed to smoke.
   a) Salting
   b) Frying
   c) Smoking
   d) Refrigeration
8. Sun drying helps to ______ the food.
   a) Cook
   b) Dry
   c) Refrigerate
   d) Salt
9. Frying is a preservation method that reduces ______ in food.
   a) Smoke
   b) Moisture
   c) Salt
   d) Water
10. ______ involves storing food at low temperatures.
    a) Frying
    b) Smoking
    c) Refrigeration
    d) Salting
11. ______ is a method of preservation used mostly for fish and meat.
    a) Frying
    b) Smoking
    c) Salting
    d) Refrigeration
12. Sun drying requires ______ to remove moisture from food.
    a) Oil
    b) Heat
    c) Sunlight
    d) Salt
13. The process of ______ makes food crispy and reduces its water content.
    a) Smoking
    b) Frying
    c) Salting
    d) Refrigeration
14. Salting is a method of preservation that uses ______ to preserve food.
    a) Oil
    b) Water
    c) Salt
    d) Smoke
15. ______ helps to keep food fresh for a long period without freezing it.
    a) Frying
    b) Refrigeration
    c) Smoking
    d) Sun drying

Class Activity Discussion:

1. What is sun drying?
   Answer: Sun drying is the process of drying food items by placing them in direct sunlight.
2. Name one food item that can be preserved by smoking.
   Answer: Fish.
3. How does salting help in food preservation?
   Answer: Salting removes moisture from food, preventing bacteria from growing.
4. What is the benefit of frying as a preservation method?
   Answer: Frying reduces moisture in food, helping to preserve it.
5. Why is refrigeration important for preserving food?
   Answer: Refrigeration slows down the growth of bacteria, keeping food fresh.
6. What is the difference between sun drying and smoking?
   Answer: Sun drying uses sunlight to dry food, while smoking uses smoke.
7. How does refrigeration differ from freezing?
   Answer: Refrigeration keeps food cold but not as cold as freezing, which solidifies the food.
8. What happens if food is not preserved properly?
   Answer: It spoils and may become unsafe to eat.
9. Why is it important to remove moisture from food during preservation?
   Answer: Removing moisture prevents bacteria and mold from growing.
10. How does frying preserve food?
    Answer: Frying reduces the moisture content, which helps in preserving the food.
11. What food item is commonly preserved by salting?
    Answer: Meat or fish.
12. Why is sun drying a popular method in many regions?
    Answer: It’s simple, requires no special equipment, and uses natural sunlight.
13. What is the main advantage of smoking as a preservation method?
    Answer: Smoking adds flavor while preserving the food.
14. Why might people choose refrigeration over other methods?
    Answer: It preserves the taste, texture, and freshness of food.
15. What preservation method would you use for vegetables, and why?
    Answer: Refrigeration, because it keeps them fresh and crisp.

Presentation:

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was “Preservation of Farm Produce.”

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic by discussing the various ways food can be preserved at home, such as by drying, smoking, salting, frying, and refrigeration.

Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to share their experiences with different preservation methods. The teacher corrects any misconceptions and provides further explanations.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Demonstrate how to sun dry and salt food.
• Show pictures or videos of smoking and frying food.
• Discuss the process of refrigeration and its importance.

Learners’ Activities:

• Observe the demonstrations and visual aids.
• Participate in discussions about the different preservation methods.
• Take notes on the various ways to preserve farm produce.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What is the purpose of preserving farm produce?
2. Name two methods of preserving food.
3. How does smoking preserve food?
4. What is the role of salt in food preservation?
5. Why is refrigeration important?
6. What does frying do to food in terms of preservation?
7. How does sun drying differ from refrigeration?
8. What are the benefits of salting food?
9. Why is it necessary to remove moisture from food?
10. How can you keep vegetables fresh for a longer time?

Conclusion:

The teacher goes around the class to mark pupils’ work and provide feedback on their understanding of different methods of preserving farm produce.

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