Identification of Simple Cooking Tools and Equipment Home Economics Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Lesson Plan: Home Economics (PVS)

Subject: Home Economics

Class: Primary 5

Term: First Term

Week: 5

Age: 10 years

Topic: Identification of Simple Cooking Tools and Equipment

Sub-topic: Recognizing and Drawing Cooking Tools and Equipment

Duration: 60 minutes

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

1. Identify simple cooking tools and equipment.
2. Enumerate simple cooking tools and equipment.
3. Draw some simple cooking tools and equipment.

Keywords: Cooking Tools, Equipment, Utensils, Kitchen, Drawing

Set Induction:

• Begin the lesson by showing real or illustrated examples of common kitchen tools, asking pupils to name them.

Entry Behavior:

• Pupils should have basic knowledge of household items.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Actual cooking tools and equipment (e.g., spoons, pots, pans)
• Pictures or drawings of kitchen tools
• Drawing paper, pencils, crayons

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

• Discuss how cooking tools are part of everyday activities at home, linking this to the pupils’ experiences with cooking or helping in the kitchen.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Observation
• Drawing and artistic skills
• Classification

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Home Economics Primary 5
• Home Economics textbooks (Primary 5 level)

Instructional Materials:

• Real cooking tools and equipment
• Visual aids (pictures or drawings)

Content:

1. Identification of Simple Cooking Tools and Equipment:
   • Cooking Tools: These are hand-held items used in cooking, such as spoons, spatulas, knives, graters, and peelers.
   • Cooking Equipment: These are larger, often stationary items used in cooking, such as pots, pans, stoves, and ovens.
2. Enumeration of Simple Cooking Tools and Equipment:
   • Cooking Tools:
     • Spoon: Used for stirring and serving.
     • Spatula: Used for flipping or spreading.
     • Knife: Used for cutting and chopping.
     • Grater: Used for shredding ingredients like cheese or vegetables.
     • Peeler: Used for peeling the skin off fruits and vegetables.
   • Cooking Equipment:
     • Pot: Used for boiling and cooking food.
     • Pan: Used for frying and sautéing.
     • Stove: Used for cooking by applying heat.
     • Oven: Used for baking and roasting.
3. Drawing Simple Cooking Tools and Equipment:
   • Pupils should be encouraged to draw some of the cooking tools and equipment they have learned about, focusing on the shape and key features of each item.

Assessment :

1. A ______ is used for stirring and serving food.
   a) Spoon
   b) Plate
   c) Bowl
   d) Cup
2. A ______ is used for cutting and chopping.
   a) Spoon
   b) Knife
   c) Fork
   d) Towel
3. The ______ is used for flipping or spreading.
   a) Spatula
   b) Knife
   c) Spoon
   d) Peeler
4. The ______ is used for shredding ingredients like cheese.
   a) Grater
   b) Plate
   c) Bowl
   d) Stove
5. A ______ is used for peeling fruits and vegetables.
   a) Peeler
   b) Knife
   c) Spoon
   d) Spatula
6. The ______ is used for boiling and cooking food.
   a) Pot
   b) Cup
   c) Knife
   d) Plate
7. A ______ is used for frying and sautéing.
   a) Pan
   b) Bowl
   c) Grater
   d) Spoon
8. The ______ is used for baking and roasting.
   a) Oven
   b) Pan
   c) Stove
   d) Grater
9. The ______ is used for cooking by applying heat.
   a) Stove
   b) Knife
   c) Spoon
   d) Peeler
10. A ______ can be used to flip pancakes.
    a) Spatula
    b) Spoon
    c) Knife
    d) Fork
11. A ______ is used to shred vegetables for a salad.
    a) Grater
    b) Knife
    c) Pan
    d) Pot
12. You would use a ______ to bake a cake.
    a) Oven
    b) Stove
    c) Knife
    d) Peeler
13. The ______ is a hand-held item used for cooking.
    a) Spoon
    b) Oven
    c) Stove
    d) Pot
14. To fry eggs, you would need a ______.
    a) Pan
    b) Pot
    c) Grater
    d) Spoon
15. The ______ is typically used for boiling water.
    a) Pot
    b) Knife
    c) Spoon
    d) Grater

Class Activity Discussion :

1. What is a spoon used for in cooking?
   A spoon is used for stirring and serving food.
2. What tool is used for cutting and chopping?
   A knife is used for cutting and chopping.
3. Which cooking tool is used for flipping pancakes?
   A spatula is used for flipping pancakes.
4. What is a grater used for?
   A grater is used for shredding ingredients like cheese or vegetables.
5. How do you peel fruits and vegetables?
   You can use a peeler to peel fruits and vegetables.
6. What is the primary use of a pot in the kitchen?
   A pot is used for boiling and cooking food.
7. When would you use a pan?
   A pan is used for frying and sautéing food.
8. What is the difference between a stove and an oven?
   A stove is used for cooking by applying heat from below, while an oven is used for baking and roasting with heat surrounding the food.
9. What tool is best for shredding cheese?
   A grater is best for shredding cheese.
10. What kitchen tool do you use for spreading butter?
    A spatula can be used for spreading butter.
11. Why is it important to use the correct cooking tool?
    Using the correct cooking tool makes cooking easier and safer.
12. What tool would you use to chop vegetables?
    A knife is used to chop vegetables.
13. Which equipment is essential for baking?
    An oven is essential for baking.
14. What kitchen tool can help in peeling a carrot?
    A peeler can help in peeling a carrot.
15. Which cooking tool would you use to fry eggs?
    A pan would be used to fry eggs.

Presentation:

Step 1: Revising the Previous Topic

• Review last week’s lesson on family relationships and the family tree. Ask pupils if they helped out with cooking at home and what tools they used.

Step 2: Introducing the New Topic

• Introduce the various cooking tools and equipment with real items or pictures. Explain their uses and demonstrate how they are handled.

Step 3: Pupils’ Contribution and Correction

• Have pupils name the tools they are familiar with and explain their uses. Encourage them to draw some of the tools discussed during the lesson.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Show and explain the use of each cooking tool and equipment.
• Demonstrate how to use the tools safely.
• Guide pupils in drawing the cooking tools, emphasizing their key features.

Learners’ Activities:

• Identify the cooking tools and equipment shown by the teacher.
• Share their experiences using these tools at home.
• Draw and label some of the cooking tools and equipment.

Assessment:

• Have pupils identify and name the cooking tools displayed.
• Ask them to enumerate the tools they remember.
• Evaluate their drawings of the tools for accuracy and understanding.

10 Evaluation Questions:

1. What is a spatula used for?
2. Name a tool used for chopping vegetables.
3. What is the primary use of a pot?
4. How do you peel an apple?
5. Which tool is used to shred cheese?
6. What equipment would you use to bake a cake?
7. What tool can flip pancakes?
8. Name two hand-held cooking tools.
9. Why is it important to use the correct tool in cooking?
10. Draw and label a spoon.

Conclusion:

• Mark pupils’ drawings and provide feedback.
• Summarize the lesson by reviewing the importance of knowing different cooking tools and their uses.
• Encourage pupils to explore more kitchen tools at home and learn how to use them safely.