Methods of Farm Produce Preservation

Agricultural Science Second Term Notes for Basic Four

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Subject: Agricultural Science
Topic: Method of Farm Produce Preservation
Class: Basic Four
Term: Second Term

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Learning Materials

• Whiteboard/Chalkboard
• Explanatory Posters/Pictures
• Explanatory Videos

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Instructional Materials

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Online Materials
• Physical and Health Education for Primary Schools

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Previous Knowledge

The pupils have been taught food preservation in their previous lesson.

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Performance Objectives

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

• Define the meaning of preservation
• List the importance of preservation

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Content Breakdown

Method of Farm Produce Preservation

• Preservation means to make something last longer. It refers to the process of keeping food items in fresh forms or states until they are ready for consumption.
• The proper keeping of food until it is needed is called food preservation.
• Some crops need to be stored until the next planting season. To ensure they are still viable (good for planting), they must be preserved properly.

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Importance of Farm Produce Preservation

• To retain the freshness of the food: Preservation helps keep food fresh for a longer time.
• To reduce the loss of quality: Preserving food prevents it from spoiling or becoming of lower quality.
• To prolong the food’s shelf life: Proper preservation allows food to last longer without going bad.
• To prevent possible contamination and infection: Preservation helps protect food from harmful microorganisms that can cause disease.

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Presentation Steps

Step 1:
The class teacher revises the previous lesson on food preservation.

Step 2:
The teacher introduces the new topic, Methods of Farm Produce Preservation.

Step 3:
The teacher asks pupils to give examples of methods of preservation and provides corrections where necessary.

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Evaluation Questions

1. To make food last longer and fresher is called ___________
   a) Love
   b) Preservation
   c) Embalm
2. Preservation helps to prevent ___________
   a) Pain
   b) Hunger
   c) Wastage
3. ___________ retains the freshness of the food or crops.
   a) Preservation
   b) Beauty
   c) Insecticides
4. To preserve means to make it last ___________
   a) Shorter
   b) Neater
   c) Longer
5. The proper keeping of food until it is needed is called ___________
   a) Food preservation
   b) Majestically
   c) Snakes

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Conclusion

• The teacher summarizes the lesson by emphasizing the key points: what preservation is, its importance, and the methods used to preserve farm produce.
• The teacher provides a board summary and allows pupils to ask questions or clarify any doubts.
• The teacher goes around to mark the evaluation and make necessary corrections.

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