Animal Based and Plant Based Proteins Agricultural Science Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6
Agricultural Science Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6
Subject: Agricultural Science
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Week: 6
Age: 8 years
Topic: Classification of Body Building Foods
Sub-topic: Animal-Based and Plant-Based Proteins
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Define animal-based and plant-based proteins.
- Identify examples of animal-based proteins.
- Identify examples of plant-based proteins.
- Explain the importance of both types of proteins.
Keywords
- Proteins
- Animal-based
- Plant-based
- Nutrients
- Diet
Set Induction
Begin the lesson by displaying a variety of foods and asking pupils to classify them into animal-based and plant-based groups.
Entry Behaviour
Pupils have basic knowledge of proteins from the previous lesson.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Pictures of animal-based and plant-based protein foods
- Samples of protein-rich foods
- Charts
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge
Discuss what the pupils learned about proteins in the last lesson and connect it to the new topic.
Embedded Core Skills
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Classification
Learning Materials
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 3
- Textbooks
- Food pyramid chart
Instructional Materials
- Pictures of animal-based and plant-based protein foods
- Real or model samples of protein-rich foods
Content
- Definition of Animal-Based Proteins
- Animal-based proteins come from animals.
- Examples of Animal-Based Proteins
- Meat
- Fish
- Eggs
- Milk
- Cheese
- Definition of Plant-Based Proteins
- Plant-based proteins come from plants.
- Examples of Plant-Based Proteins
- Beans
- Lentils
- Nuts
- Soy products
- Peas
- Importance of Both Types of Proteins
- Both types are essential for growth and repair of body tissues.
- They provide energy.
- They help in muscle building.
- Support the immune system.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
- ______ proteins come from animals.
a) Plant-based
b) Animal-based
c) Mineral-based
d) Carbohydrate-based - An example of an animal-based protein is ______.
a) beans
b) fish
c) maize
d) rice - Plant-based proteins come from ______.
a) animals
b) plants
c) minerals
d) vitamins - ______ is an example of a plant-based protein.
a) Meat
b) Cheese
c) Lentils
d) Milk - Both types of proteins help in ______.
a) body growth
b) water supply
c) air supply
d) sunlight - ______ is an animal-based protein.
a) Soy
b) Eggs
c) Peas
d) Nuts - ______ is a plant-based protein.
a) Meat
b) Fish
c) Beans
d) Milk - Proteins provide ______ to the body.
a) energy
b) air
c) water
d) light - Both types of proteins support the ______ system.
a) digestive
b) immune
c) circulatory
d) respiratory - ______ is found in both animal and plant sources.
a) Water
b) Protein
c) Air
d) Light - ______ are examples of animal-based proteins.
a) Fish and eggs
b) Beans and peas
c) Soy and lentils
d) Nuts and seeds - ______ are examples of plant-based proteins.
a) Milk and cheese
b) Meat and fish
c) Beans and nuts
d) Eggs and milk - ______ helps in muscle building.
a) Vitamins
b) Carbohydrates
c) Proteins
d) Minerals - Plant-based proteins are found in ______.
a) animals
b) plants
c) water
d) air - Animal-based proteins are important for ______.
a) sunlight
b) muscle building
c) air
d) water
FAQs
- What are animal-based proteins? Animal-based proteins come from animals.
- Can you give examples of animal-based proteins? Examples include meat, fish, eggs, milk, and cheese.
- What are plant-based proteins? Plant-based proteins come from plants.
- Can you give examples of plant-based proteins? Examples include beans, lentils, nuts, soy products, and peas.
- Why are both types of proteins important? Both types are essential for growth and repair of body tissues, provide energy, help in muscle building, and support the immune system.
- Is fish an animal-based protein? Yes, fish is an animal-based protein.
- Are beans a plant-based protein? Yes, beans are a plant-based protein.
- Do proteins provide energy? Yes, proteins provide energy.
- How do proteins support the immune system? Proteins support the immune system by helping to build and repair body tissues.
- Are eggs an animal-based protein? Yes, eggs are an animal-based protein.
- Can you find proteins in both animal and plant sources? Yes, proteins are found in both animal and plant sources.
- Is milk rich in animal-based protein? Yes, milk is rich in animal-based protein.
- What plant product is a source of protein? Soy products are a source of plant-based protein.
- Do proteins help in muscle building? Yes, proteins help in muscle building.
- Why is protein important for children? Protein is important for children because it supports growth and development.
Presentation
Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was “Body Building Foods – Proteins.”
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic: “Classification of Body Building Foods – Animal-Based and Plant-Based Proteins.”
Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions and corrects them when and where necessary.
Teacher’s Activities
- Show pictures of animal-based and plant-based protein foods.
- Explain the definitions and importance of both types of proteins.
- Discuss examples of animal-based and plant-based proteins.
- Ask questions to check understanding.
- Correct pupils’ responses and provide additional explanations.
Learners’ Activities
- Answer questions about proteins.
- Observe pictures and samples.
- Participate in discussions.
Assessment
- What are animal-based proteins?
- Give two examples of animal-based proteins.
- What are plant-based proteins?
- Give two examples of plant-based proteins.
- Why are both types of proteins important?
- Name an animal-based protein.
- Name a plant-based protein.
- Do proteins provide energy?
- How do proteins support the immune system?
- Are nuts a source of plant-based protein?
Conclusion
The teacher goes around to mark and does the necessary corrections on the topic above.
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