WHAT ARE VITAMINS

Subject : 

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION ( PHE )

Term :

SECOND (2ND ) TERM LESSON RESOURCES

Week:

WEEK 6

Class :

PRY 3

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

PHE THIRD TERM E-NOTE

Previous lesson : 

The pupils have previous knowledge of

 

Food Groups And Classes

 

that was taught in the previous lesson

Topic :

 

WHAT ARE VITAMINS

 

Behavioural objectives :

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

 

1. Say the meaning of  VITAMIN

2. Mention the importance of VITAMIN

3, Write out the examples of  VITAMIN

 

 

 

 

Instructional Materials :

  • Wall charts
  • Pictures
  • Related Online Video
  • Flash Cards
  • Food samples

 

 

Methods of Teaching :

  • Class Discussion
  • Group Discussion
  • Asking Questions
  • Explanation
  • Role Modelling
  • Role Delegation

 

Reference Materials :

  • Scheme of Work
  • Online Information
  • Textbooks
  • Workbooks
  • 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
  • Workbooks

 

Content :

 

 

WHAT ARE VITAMINS.

The vitamin is an organic substance  that is essential for nutrient for proper functioning of the body systems e.g. for the breakdown of food and digestion process.

Types of vitamins .

1.Vitamin A

 

  1. Vitamin B

3.vitamin C

  1. Vitamin D
  2. Vitamin E
  3. Vitamin K

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vitamins  Functions Sources         Deficiency
Vitamin A 1.Needed for proper function of the eye

2. For healthy skin

3. Strong  bone and tooth growth,

3. Proper function of the immune system health

Vitamin A from animal sources (retinol): fortified milk, cheese, cream, butter, fortified margarine, eggs,liver, carrot , sweet potatoes, pumpkin. Lack of vitamin A cause :eye defects. Night blindness, diarrhea, abortion, poor growth.
   Vitamin B  1. Helps convert nutrients into energy Whole grains, meat, fishOrgan meats, eggs, miikMeat, salmon, leafy greens, beans, carrot

pork, or enriched breads and cereals, legumes, nuts and seeds

Poor growth, less production of breast milk, less feed consumption.
Vitamin c It aids proper digestion of foods Citrus fruits, bell peppers, Brussels sproutsand vegetables, especially citrus fruits, vegetables in the cabbage family, cantaloupe, strawberries,tomatoes, potatoes, lettuce, papayas, mangoes, kiwifruit. Weight loss.
Vitamin D Promotes proper immune function and assists in calcium absorption and bone growth , fish oil, Egg yolks, liver, fatty fish, fortified milk, fortified margarine. When exposed to sunlight, the skin can make vitamin D. Bleeding gums, weak teeth.
Vitamin E Assists immune function and acts as an antioxidant that protects cells from damage Sunflower seeds, wheat germ, almonds, leafy green vegetables; whole-grain products; liver; egg yolks; nuts Heart failure ,convulsion.
Vitamin k Required for blood clotting and proper bone development Leafy greens, soybeans, pumpkin, Leafy green vegetables such as kale, collard greens, and spinach; green vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and asparagus Weak tooth, weak bone.

 

 

 

Presentation

 

The topic is presented step by step

 

Step 1:

The class teacher revises the previous topics

 

Step 2.

He introduces the new topic

 

Step 3:

The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise

 

 

Conclusion

The class teacher wraps up or conclude the lesson by giving out short note to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.

The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written by the pupils.

He or she does the necessary corrections when and where  the needs arise.

 

Evaluation

 

1.identify three sources of vitamin can give two deficiencies

2.identify three sources of vitamin D and give two deficiencies.

3, Write out four examples of Food Groups And Classes

4. list two functions each of vitamin A and B

5. Give two deficiencies of Vitamin D