Food We Eat in Our Families Social Studies Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Detailed Student-Centered Lesson Plan for Social Studies – Primary 2

Subject: Social Studies

Class: Primary 2

Term: First Term

Week: 5

Age: 7 years

Topic: Food We Eat in Our Families

Sub-topic: Foods Among Different Cultural Groups in Nigeria

Duration: 60 minutes

Behavioral Objectives:

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

1. Define foods.
2. Mention types of food eaten among the three major cultural groups in Nigeria.
3. Mention similar foods eaten across different cultural groups.
4. Mention types of food eaten by other cultures.

Key Words:

• Food
• Culture
• Tradition

Set Induction:

The teacher starts by asking the pupils what they had for breakfast and why they like those foods.

Entry Behaviour:

Pupils have basic knowledge about the foods they eat at home.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Charts and pictures of different Nigerian foods
• Flashcards with key terms

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Discuss the different foods they have eaten with their families.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Observation

Learning Materials:

• Textbooks
• Charts
• Flashcards
• Pictures

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Social Studies
• Approved Social Studies textbooks for Primary 2

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards with definitions
• Charts showing different Nigerian foods
• Pictures depicting various meals

Content:

1. Definition of Foods:
   • Foods are things we eat to keep us healthy and strong.
2. Types of Food Eaten Among the Three Major Cultural Groups in Nigeria:
   • Yoruba:
     • Amala
     • Ewedu
     • Gbegiri
   • Hausa:
     • Tuwo Shinkafa
     • Miyan Kuka
     • Kilishi
   • Igbo:
     • Fufu
     • Oha Soup
     • Nkwobi
3. Similar Foods Eaten Across Different Cultural Groups:
   • Rice
   • Beans
   • Plantains
   • Yam
   • Fish
4. Types of Food Eaten by Other Cultures:
   • Chinese: Fried Rice, Spring Rolls
   • Indian: Curry, Naan
   • Italian: Pasta, Pizza

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:

1. Foods are things we eat to keep us ______. (a) sad (b) healthy (c) tired (d) weak)
2. Amala is a traditional food of the ______ tribe. (a) Igbo (b) Yoruba (c) Hausa (d) Chinese)
3. Tuwo Shinkafa is eaten by the ______ people. (a) Yoruba (b) Igbo (c) Hausa (d) Italian)
4. Fufu is a popular food among the ______. (a) Igbo (b) Hausa (c) Yoruba (d) Indian)
5. Rice is a food that is eaten by ______. (a) only Igbo (b) only Hausa (c) all tribes (d) none)
6. Plantains are enjoyed by ______ cultural groups in Nigeria. (a) some (b) none (c) all (d) few)
7. Chinese people eat ______. (a) Naan (b) Fried Rice (c) Pizza (d) Gbegiri)
8. Italian food includes ______. (a) Pasta (b) Amala (c) Fufu (d) Tuwo Shinkafa)
9. Naan is a type of bread from ______. (a) China (b) India (c) Italy (d) Nigeria)
10. Oha Soup is a traditional dish of the ______ tribe. (a) Hausa (b) Yoruba (c) Igbo (d) Chinese)

FAQ:

1. What are foods? Foods are things we eat to keep us healthy and strong.
2. What is a traditional food of the Yoruba people? Amala.
3. What is Tuwo Shinkafa? A type of food eaten by the Hausa people.
4. What is a popular food among the Igbo people? Fufu.
5. Can you name a food that is eaten by all cultural groups in Nigeria? Rice.
6. What are plantains? A type of food enjoyed by many people in Nigeria.
7. What is a traditional Chinese food? Fried Rice.
8. What type of food do Italians eat? Pasta and Pizza.
9. Where is Naan from? India.
10. What is Oha Soup? A traditional dish of the Igbo people.

Presentation:

Step 1: Review of Previous Lesson

The teacher reviews the previous lesson on the importance of culture.

Step 2: Introduction of the New Topic

The teacher introduces the new topic: Foods We Eat in Our Families. The teacher explains the definition of foods, types of foods among the three major tribes, similar foods, and foods from other cultures using flashcards and charts.

Step 3: Student Contributions

The teacher asks the pupils to share what foods they eat at home and their favorite traditional foods. The teacher listens and corrects misconceptions.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Use flashcards to explain key terms.
• Show charts and pictures to illustrate different foods.
• Ask guiding questions to encourage pupil participation.

Learners’ Activities:

• Listen to the teacher’s explanations.
• Look at the charts and pictures.
• Participate by answering questions and sharing their ideas.

Assessment:

1. Define foods.
2. Mention two traditional foods of the Yoruba tribe.
3. Name one food that is eaten by all cultural groups in Nigeria.
4. Mention a type of food eaten by the Chinese people.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What are foods?
2. Name one traditional food of the Hausa people.
3. What is Fufu?
4. Which tribe eats Amala?
5. Mention one food that all Nigerian tribes eat.
6. What is a common food in Indian culture?
7. How is rice enjoyed across different cultures in Nigeria?
8. Which traditional dish belongs to the Igbo tribe?
9. What is a popular Italian food?
10. Mention a type of food from China.

Conclusion:

The teacher goes around to mark the pupils’ work and gives feedback. The teacher summarizes the lesson by highlighting the key points discussed.

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Exploring the Foods We Eat in Our Families

Focus Keyphrase:

Foods in Nigerian Families for Primary 2

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