Fruits that are Good Sources of Vitamins Agricultural Science Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Agricultural Science Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Subject: Agricultural Science
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Week: 8
Age: 8 years
Topic: Fruits that are Good Sources of Vitamins
Sub-topic: Meaning and Names of Fruits that are Good Sources of Vitamins
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Explain the meaning of vitamins.
2. List fruits that are good sources of vitamins.
3. State the importance of vitamins to the body.

Keywords

• Vitamins
• Fruits
• Nutrition
• Health

Set Induction

Show pupils pictures of different fruits and ask them to name them. Discuss briefly why these fruits are important.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils are familiar with some common fruits.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Pictures of fruits
• Real fruits (optional)
• Chart showing fruits and their vitamins

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Discuss with pupils their favourite fruits and any health benefits they know of.

Embedded Core Skills

• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Health awareness

Learning Materials

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 3
• Textbooks
• Pictures and charts of fruits

Instructional Materials

• Pictures of fruits
• Flashcards

Content

1. Meaning of Vitamins:
   • Vitamins are substances in food that are necessary for good health.
   • They help the body to work well and stay healthy.
2. Examples of Fruits that are Good Sources of Vitamins:
   • Oranges: Rich in Vitamin C.
   • Bananas: Contain Vitamin B6.
   • Apples: Good source of Vitamin C.
   • Mangoes: Contain Vitamins A and C.
   • Strawberries: Rich in Vitamin C.
   • Pineapples: Contain Vitamin C.
   • Watermelons: Good source of Vitamins A and C.
   • Papayas: Rich in Vitamins A and C.
   • Grapes: Contain Vitamins C and K.
   • Kiwis: High in Vitamin C.
3. Importance of Vitamins:
   • They help in the growth and development of the body.
   • They protect the body from diseases.
   • They help in the repair of body tissues.

Evaluation

1. Vitamins are necessary for ______.
   a) health
   b) playing
   c) sleeping
   d) running
2. Oranges are rich in Vitamin ______.
   a) A
   b) B
   c) C
   d) D
3. Bananas contain Vitamin ______.
   a) B6
   b) C
   c) A
   d) D
4. Apples are a good source of Vitamin ______.
   a) A
   b) B
   c) C
   d) D
5. Mangoes contain Vitamins ______.
   a) A and C
   b) B and D
   c) E and K
   d) A and B
6. Strawberries are rich in Vitamin ______.
   a) A
   b) B
   c) C
   d) D
7. Pineapples contain Vitamin ______.
   a) A
   b) B
   c) C
   d) D
8. Watermelons are a good source of Vitamins ______.
   a) A and C
   b) B and D
   c) E and K
   d) A and B
9. Papayas are rich in Vitamins ______.
   a) A and C
   b) B and D
   c) E and K
   d) A and B
10. Grapes contain Vitamins ______.
    a) C and K
    b) A and D
    c) E and B
    d) K and B
11. Kiwis are high in Vitamin ______.
    a) A
    b) B
    c) C
    d) D
12. Vitamins help in the ______ of body tissues.
    a) repair
    b) destruction
    c) tearing
    d) harming
13. Fruits like oranges and strawberries help protect the body from ______.
    a) diseases
    b) play
    c) running
    d) jumping
14. Vitamins are found in ______.
    a) fruits
    b) toys
    c) shoes
    d) clothes
15. Eating fruits helps in the growth and ______ of the body.
    a) development
    b) playing
    c) tearing
    d) destruction

Class Activity Discussion

1. What are vitamins?
   • Vitamins are substances in food necessary for good health.
2. Why are vitamins important?
   • They help the body work well and stay healthy.
3. Which vitamin is found in oranges?
   • Vitamin C.
4. What vitamin do bananas contain?
   • Vitamin B6.
5. Which vitamin is found in apples?
   • Vitamin C.
6. What vitamins do mangoes contain?
   • Vitamins A and C.
7. Which vitamin is found in strawberries?
   • Vitamin C.
8. What vitamin do pineapples contain?
   • Vitamin C.
9. Which vitamins are found in watermelons?
   • Vitamins A and C.
10. What vitamins are found in papayas?
    • Vitamins A and C.
11. Which vitamins are found in grapes?
    • Vitamins C and K.
12. What vitamin is found in kiwis?
    • Vitamin C.
13. How do vitamins help the body?
    • They help in growth, development, and repair of body tissues.
14. Can fruits protect the body from diseases?
    • Yes, especially those rich in Vitamin C.
15. Why should we eat fruits?
    • They provide essential vitamins for good health.

Presentation

Step 1: Revision of the Previous Topic

• The teacher revises the last topic on “Classification of Body Building Foods – Animal Based and Plant Based Proteins.”

Step 2: Introduction of the New Topic

• The teacher introduces the new topic by explaining the meaning of vitamins and discussing their importance.

Step 3: Pupils’ Contributions and Corrections

• The teacher allows the pupils to mention fruits they know and discuss the vitamins these fruits might contain. The teacher corrects any misconceptions.

Teacher’s Activities

• Show pictures of various fruits.
• Explain the meaning and importance of vitamins.
• Discuss the fruits that are good sources of vitamins.
• Engage pupils in identifying fruits and their vitamins.

Learners’ Activities

• Look at the pictures of fruits.
• Listen and participate in the discussion.
• Identify fruits and their vitamins.

Assessment

• Pupils will answer fill-in-the-blank questions.
• Pupils will participate in a discussion about fruits and vitamins.

Ten Evaluation Questions

1. What are vitamins?
2. Name one fruit that is rich in Vitamin C.
3. Why are vitamins important?
4. Which vitamin do bananas contain?
5. Name two fruits that contain Vitamin C.
6. What vitamins are found in mangoes?
7. Which fruit contains Vitamin B6?
8. How do vitamins help the body?
9. Why should we eat fruits?
10. What vitamin do kiwis contain?

Conclusion

The teacher goes around to mark and does the necessary on the topic above.