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

Title: Identification of Simple Cooking Tools and Equipment

Subject: Home Economics

Class: Primary 5

Term: First Term

Week: 5

Topic: Identifying Simple Cooking Tools and Equipment

Duration: 45 minutes

Learning Objectives:

1. Recognize and name common cooking tools and equipment used in the kitchen.
2. Understand the purpose and proper use of each cooking tool.
3. Promote safety and proper handling of kitchen equipment.

Previous Lesson: Basic Food Safety and Hygiene

Embedded Core Skills:

• Observation
• Classification
• Communication

Learning Materials:

• Pictures or actual samples of cooking tools and equipment
• Whiteboard and markers

Content:

Hello, my young chefs! 🍽️ Today, we’re going to talk about kitchen superheroes! These are the tools and equipment that help us cook delicious meals. 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️

1. Knife: 🔪 A sharp tool for cutting and chopping. Be careful, it’s sharp! Example: Cutting veggies.

2. Cutting Board: 🪓 A flat surface where we chop and cut things. Example: Chopping onions.

3. Pots: 🍲 Big containers for boiling and cooking. Example: Making soup.

4. Pans: 🍳 Flat, shallow pots for frying and sautéing. Example: Frying eggs.

5. Spatula: 🍳 A flipper for turning food in a pan. Example: Flipping pancakes.

6. Ladle: 🥣 A big spoon for serving soups and stews. Example: Scooping soup into a bowl.

7. Measuring Cups: 🥄 Special cups to measure ingredients like flour and sugar. Example: Measuring flour for cake.

8. Mixing Bowls: 🍶 Bowls for mixing ingredients. Example: Mixing cake batter.

9. Oven Mitts: 🧤 Thick gloves to protect our hands from hot dishes. Example: Taking cookies out of the oven.

Remember, these are our kitchen buddies! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳 We use them to make yummy food. So, next time you’re in the kitchen, say hi to your kitchen superheroes! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️

Kitchen Tools and Equipment:

1. A sharp tool for cutting and chopping is called a ________. a) Spoon b) Knife c) Fork d) Plate
2. We use a flat surface called a ________ for chopping and cutting in the kitchen. a) Pillow b) Cutting board c) Blanket d) Towel
3. Pots are big containers used for ________ and cooking. a) Sleeping b) Reading c) Boiling d) Singing
4. Flat, shallow pots for frying and sautéing are known as ________. a) Plates b) Pans c) Forks d) Cups
5. A flipper used for turning food in a pan is called a ________. a) Pillow b) Spatula c) Blanket d) Towel
6. We use a big spoon called a ________ for serving soups and stews. a) Spoon b) Knife c) Ladle d) Fork
7. Special cups for measuring ingredients like flour and sugar are called ________ cups. a) Measuring b) Drinking c) Cooking d) Eating
8. Bowls used for mixing ingredients are called ________ bowls. a) Mixing b) Singing c) Dancing d) Jumping
9. Thick gloves to protect our hands from hot dishes are called ________. a) Shoes b) Hats c) Gloves d) Socks
10. A knife is a sharp tool for ________ and chopping. a) Sleeping b) Swimming c) Cutting d) Flying
11. Pans are flat and shallow containers used for ________ and sautéing. a) Boiling b) Frying c) Dancing d) Jumping
12. What do we call a flipper used for turning food in a pan? a) Pillow b) Spatula c) Blanket d) Towel
13. What are special cups used for measuring ingredients like flour and sugar called? a) Measuring b) Drinking c) Cooking d) Eating
14. Which tool is used for serving soups and stews? a) Spoon b) Knife c) Ladle d) Fork
15. What do we use to protect our hands from hot dishes? a) Shoes b) Hats c) Gloves d) Socks

Presentation:

Step 1: Begin by discussing the importance of knowing cooking tools and equipment in the kitchen. Explain that using the right tools makes cooking easier and safer.

Step 2: Show pictures or examples of common cooking tools and equipment. Briefly describe each one and explain its use.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Display and explain each tool: knives, cutting board, pots, pans, spatula, ladle, measuring cups, mixing bowls, and oven mitts.
• Emphasize the importance of safety when handling tools and equipment.
• Encourage students to ask questions and share their experiences.

Learners’ Activities:

• Pay attention to the teacher’s explanations.
• Ask questions and participate in discussions.

Practical Activity:

• Arrange the tools and equipment on a table. Ask students to identify and name each one.

Assessment:

• Evaluate students based on their ability to correctly identify and name cooking tools and equipment.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What is the purpose of a cutting board in the kitchen? a) To measure ingredients b) To cook food c) To cut and chop ingredients d) To serve meals
2. Which kitchen tool is used for stirring and flipping food in a pan? a) Measuring cup b) Oven mitt c) Spatula d) Mixing bowl
3. Why is it important to use the right cooking tools in the kitchen? a) Because they make the kitchen look nice b) Because they are expensive c) Because they make cooking easier and safer d) Because they are fun to use

Conclusion:

• Summarize the importance of knowing and using cooking tools and equipment correctly in the kitchen for safe and efficient cooking.