Food that we eat in our family Social Studies Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Lesson Plan: Food – Different Types of Native Cultural Foods in Nigeria

Grade: Primary 2 (Basic 2)

Subject: Social Studies

Term: First Term

Week: Week 5

Duration: 40 minutes

Instructional Materials:

Lagos State Scheme of Work
Online Resources

Textbooks
Workbooks
Pictures

Wall Charts

Previous Knowledge: The pupils have been taught the importance of culture in Nigeria in their previous lesson.

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

Define the meaning of culture.
Define the meaning of food.
Provide examples of native indigenous Nigerian foods.

Content:

Food is any substance that people and animals consume to provide nourishment for growth, energy, and overall well-being. It can be in the form of solids or liquids and typically contains essential nutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals necessary for the body’s functioning. Food is essential for sustaining life, supporting bodily functions, and promoting good health.

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In Nigeria, we have three major cultural groups, and each has its own delicious types of food:

Yoruba Culture: Some of the foods enjoyed by the Yoruba people include:
- Amala: A smooth and doughy food made from yam or cassava flour, often served with soups like Efo riro (vegetable soup) and Gbegiri (bean soup).
- Eba: Also known as garri, it’s made from cassava and goes well with soups like Egusi (melon seed soup).
- Iyan: This is pounded yam, a popular staple, usually served with Egusi or Okra soup.
- Ewedu: A slimy vegetable soup served with Amala.
- Ewa Agoyin: A spicy bean porridge often eaten with bread.

Igbo Culture: The Igbo people have a rich culinary tradition with foods like:
- Akpu: A starchy food made from cassava, similar to Eba, served with soups like Oha and Okra.
- Ogbono Soup: A thick and delicious soup made from ogbono seeds, often eaten with fufu or pounded yam.
- Abacha: A popular Igbo salad made from dried, shredded cassava with vegetables and a spicy sauce.
- Okpa: A steamed bean cake, a favorite snack or meal.
- Ofe Onugbu: A bitterleaf soup, enjoyed with various swallow foods like Eba or Semolina.

Hausa Culture: The Hausa people savor these tasty dishes:
- Tuwo: A dough-like food made from maize or millet, typically served with soups like Miyan Kuka (baobab leaf soup).
- Suya: Skewered and grilled meat, often seasoned with spicy peanut sauce.
- Dan Wake: A popular street food consisting of spicy meat-filled pastries.
- Masa: Rice cakes, a common breakfast food.
- Kunnu: A millet or sorghum-based beverage, both sweet and savory versions are enjoyed.

These are just a few examples of the diverse and delicious foods you can find in Nigeria’s various cultural groups. Each culture brings its unique flavors and traditions to the table, making Nigerian cuisine incredibly diverse and enjoyable. 😊🍲🇳🇬

Introduction (5 minutes):

Begin by revising the previous lesson on the importance of culture in Nigeria.

Explain that today’s lesson is about food, which is an important part of culture.

Step 1: Revising Previous Topics (5 minutes):

Review what the pupils learned about the importance of culture in Nigeria in their previous lesson.

Step 2: Introduction of New Topic (5 minutes):

Introduce the new topic, which is about different types of native cultural foods in Nigeria.

Step 3: Interactive Discussion (10 minutes):

Ask the pupils to define the meaning of culture. Write their answers on the board and correct if needed.
Discuss the meaning of food as any substance, either liquid or semi-solid, that we eat or drink to grow and maintain good health.
Explain that food can be solid (e.g., amala, rice) or liquid (e.g., tea, pap).

Types of Food (10 minutes):

Present a list of different types of food commonly eaten in Nigeria: yam, beans, rice, garri, spaghetti.
Discuss briefly the uses of food, mentioning that babies often take more liquid food, while adults prefer solid food.

Food in Different Nigerian Cultures (10 minutes):

Divide the class into groups, each representing one of the three main Nigerian cultures: Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa.
Provide information on traditional foods from each culture:
- Yoruba: Amala, Efo riro, Gbegiri, Eba, Iyan, Ewedu, Ewa Agoyin
- Igbo: Akpu, Ogbono soup, Oha soup, Abacha, Okpa, Akidi, Ofe Onugbu
- Hausa: Tuwo, Suya, Dan Wake, Misa, Miyan Geda, Kunnu

Allow each group to discuss and present one food item from their assigned culture.

Evaluation (5 minutes):

Have pupils write down two examples of food eaten by each of the three Nigerian cultures:
- Igbo: 1. ____________, 2. ____________
- Yoruba: 1. ____________, 2. ____________
- Hausa: 1. ____________, 2. ____________

Objective Questions
1. Among the Yoruba people, a popular food called “Amala” is made from ___________.
A) rice
B) cassava
C) maize
D) yam

2. “Eba” is also known as ___________ and is made from cassava.
A) garri
B) rice
C) yam
D) maize

3. In Yoruba culture, “Ewedu” is often served with ___________.
A) Akpu
B) Amala
C) Tuwo
D) Fufu

4. “Ewa Agoyin” is a Yoruba dish often enjoyed with ___________.
A) bread
B) rice
C) yam
D) plantains

5. Among the Igbo people, “Akpu” is made from ___________.
A) millet
B) cassava
C) maize
D) rice

6. “Ogbono Soup” is a thick and delicious soup made from ___________ seeds.
A) watermelon
B) ogbono
C) egusi
D) groundnut

7. In Igbo culture, “Abacha” is a popular salad made from ___________.
A) cucumbers
B) lettuce
C) cassava
D) carrots

8. “Okpa” is a steamed bean cake, commonly eaten by the ___________ people.
A) Yoruba
B) Igbo
C) Hausa
D) Fulani

9. “Ofe Onugbu” is a bitterleaf soup enjoyed with various ___________ foods.
A) swallow
B) fried
C) boiled
D) grilled

10. Among the Hausa people, “Tuwo” is made from maize or ___________.
A) beans
B) millet
C) yam
D) plantains

11. “Suya” is skewered and grilled ___________, often seasoned with peanut sauce.
A) vegetables
B) rice
C) meat
D) fish

12. “Dan Wake” is a popular Hausa street food consisting of spicy ___________ pastries.
A) bean-filled
B) meat-filled
C) vegetable-filled
D) fruit-filled

13. “Masa” are rice cakes, typically enjoyed as a ___________ food.
A) breakfast
B) dinner
C) dessert
D) snack

14. “Kunnu” is a millet or sorghum-based beverage enjoyed in ___________ culture.
A) Yoruba
B) Igbo
C) Hausa
D) Fulani

15. In Nigeria, each cultural group brings its unique ___________ and traditions to the table.
A) animals
B) flavors
C) languages
D) music

Conclusion (5 minutes):

Summarize the key points of the lesson, emphasizing the diversity of food in Nigeria’s different cultures.
Encourage pupils to appreciate and learn about the foods from various Nigerian cultures.

Assignment:

Pupils are to classify food items into solid and liquid categories and write them in their notebooks.

Additional Notes:

Promote cultural diversity and understanding by discussing the importance of respecting and learning about different cultures and their foods.

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