Vegetables that are Good Sources of Vitamins Agricultural Science Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9

Agricultural Science Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9

Subject: Agricultural Science

Class: Primary 3

Term: First Term

Week: 9

Age: 8 years

Topic: Vegetables that are Good Sources of Vitamins

Sub-topic: Meaning and Names of Vegetables 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 vegetables that are good sources of vitamins.
3. State the importance of vitamins in vegetables.

Keywords

• Vitamins
• Vegetables
• Nutrition
• Health

Set Induction

Show pictures of various vegetables and ask pupils to identify them. Discuss the role of vegetables in maintaining good health.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils are familiar with some common vegetables.

Learning Resources and Materials

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

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Discuss with pupils their favorite vegetables 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 vegetables

Instructional Materials

• Pictures of vegetables
• 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 Vegetables that are Good Sources of Vitamins:
   • Carrots: Rich in Vitamin A.
   • Spinach: Contains Vitamins A, C, and K.
   • Kale: High in Vitamins A, C, and K.
   • Broccoli: Contains Vitamins C and K.
   • Bell Peppers: Rich in Vitamins A and C.
   • Sweet Potatoes: Good source of Vitamin A.
   • Tomatoes: Contain Vitamins C and K.
   • Pumpkins: Rich in Vitamin A.
   • Cabbage: Contains Vitamins C and K.
   • Beetroot: Contains Vitamin C.
3. Importance of Vitamins in Vegetables:
   • 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) jumping
2. Carrots are rich in Vitamin ______.
   a) A
   b) B
   c) C
   d) D
3. Spinach contains Vitamins ______.
   a) A, C, and K
   b) B and D
   c) E and K
   d) A and B
4. Kale is high in Vitamins ______.
   a) A, C, and K
   b) B and D
   c) E and K
   d) A and B
5. Broccoli contains Vitamins ______.
   a) C and K
   b) A and D
   c) E and K
   d) A and C
6. Bell Peppers are rich in Vitamins ______.
   a) A and C
   b) B and D
   c) E and K
   d) C and D
7. Sweet Potatoes are a good source of Vitamin ______.
   a) A
   b) B
   c) C
   d) D
8. Tomatoes contain Vitamins ______.
   a) C and K
   b) A and B
   c) E and K
   d) A and D
9. Pumpkins are rich in Vitamin ______.
   a) A
   b) B
   c) C
   d) D
10. Cabbage contains Vitamins ______.
    a) C and K
    b) A and D
    c) E and K
    d) A and B
11. Beetroot contains Vitamin ______.
    a) C
    b) A
    c) B
    d) D
12. Vitamins help in the ______ of body tissues.
    a) repair
    b) destruction
    c) tearing
    d) harming
13. Vegetables like carrots and spinach help protect the body from ______.
    a) diseases
    b) play
    c) jumping
    d) running
14. Vitamins are found in ______.
    a) vegetables
    b) toys
    c) shoes
    d) clothes
15. Eating vegetables 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 carrots?
   • Vitamin A.
4. What vitamins are in spinach?
   • Vitamins A, C, and K.
5. Which vitamins are found in kale?
   • Vitamins A, C, and K.
6. What vitamins are in broccoli?
   • Vitamins C and K.
7. Which vitamins are found in bell peppers?
   • Vitamins A and C.
8. What vitamin is found in sweet potatoes?
   • Vitamin A.
9. Which vitamins are in tomatoes?
   • Vitamins C and K.
10. What vitamin is found in pumpkins?
    • Vitamin A.
11. Which vitamins are in cabbage?
    • Vitamins C and K.
12. What vitamin is in beetroot?
    • Vitamin C.
13. How do vitamins help the body?
    • They help in growth, development, and repair of body tissues.
14. Can vegetables protect the body from diseases?
    • Yes, especially those rich in vitamins.
15. Why should we eat vegetables?
    • They provide essential vitamins for good health.

Presentation

Step 1: Revision of the Previous Topic

• The teacher revises the last topic on “Vegetables that are Good Sources of Vitamins.”

Step 2: Introduction of the New Topic

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

Step 3: Pupils’ Contributions and Corrections

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

Teacher’s Activities

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

Learners’ Activities

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

Assessment

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

Evaluation Questions

1. What are vitamins?
2. Name one vegetable that is rich in Vitamin A.
3. Why are vitamins important?
4. Which vitamin do carrots contain?
5. Name two vegetables that contain Vitamin C.
6. What vitamins are found in spinach?
7. Which vegetable contains Vitamin B6?
8. How do vitamins help the body?
9. Why should we eat vegetables?
10. What vitamin do tomatoes contain?

Conclusion

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