Eating Good Food Meaning and Classes of Food Home Economics Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9

Home Economics Lesson Plan

Subject: Home Economics

Class: Primary 2

Term: First Term

Week: 9

Age: 7 years

Topic: Eating Good Food – Meaning of Food and Types of Food Group

Duration: 40 minutes

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

1. Define food.
2. List the types of food groups.
3. Explain the importance of eating good food.

Keywords

• Food
• Nutrients
• Food groups

Set Induction
The teacher will start by asking the pupils what their favorite foods are and why they like them.

Entry Behaviour
Pupils have basic knowledge of what food is and why it is important from their everyday experiences.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Pictures of different foods
• Food group chart
• Real food samples (fruits, vegetables, etc.)

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge
The teacher will connect the lesson to the pupils’ daily eating habits and emphasize the importance of good nutrition.

Embedded Core Skills

• Observation
• Communication
• Critical thinking

Learning Materials

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Home Economics textbooks

Instructional Materials

• Pictures of food
• Food group chart
• Real food samples

Content
Explanation of the Topic: Eating Good Food – Meaning of Food and Types of Food Group

1. Meaning of Food
   • Food is anything we eat or drink that helps our body grow and stay healthy.
2. Types of Food Groups
   • Carbohydrates: Foods that give us energy, like rice, bread, and pasta.
   • Proteins: Foods that help us grow strong, like meat, fish, and beans.
   • Vitamins and Minerals: Foods that keep us healthy, like fruits and vegetables.
   • Fats and Oils: Foods that give us extra energy, like butter and oil.
   • Dairy: Foods that help our bones grow strong, like milk, cheese, and yogurt.
   • Water: Helps to keep our body hydrated and working well.

Examples:

• Carbohydrates: Rice, bread, pasta
• Proteins: Meat, fish, beans
• Vitamins and Minerals: Apples, carrots, oranges
• Fats and Oils: Butter, oil, nuts
• Dairy: Milk, cheese, yogurt
• Water: Drinking water

Evaluation Questions

1. Food helps our body __________.
   a) grow
   b) run
   c) jump
   d) sleep
2. Carbohydrates give us __________.
   a) energy
   b) muscles
   c) bones
   d) vitamins
3. Proteins help us grow __________.
   a) strong
   b) tired
   c) sleepy
   d) weak
4. Fruits and vegetables are rich in __________.
   a) vitamins
   b) fats
   c) oils
   d) water
5. Milk is a part of the __________ food group.
   a) dairy
   b) protein
   c) fat
   d) carbohydrate
6. Butter and oil are examples of __________.
   a) fats
   b) proteins
   c) carbohydrates
   d) vitamins
7. Water helps keep our body __________.
   a) hydrated
   b) hungry
   c) tired
   d) sleepy
8. Beans are a good source of __________.
   a) protein
   b) fat
   c) vitamin
   d) carbohydrate
9. Rice is an example of a __________.
   a) carbohydrate
   b) protein
   c) vitamin
   d) dairy
10. Apples are rich in __________.
    a) vitamins
    b) fats
    c) oils
    d) proteins

Class Activity Discussion 

1. What is food?
   Food is anything we eat or drink that helps our body grow and stay healthy.
2. Why do we need food?
   We need food to get energy, grow, and stay healthy.
3. What are carbohydrates?
   Carbohydrates are foods that give us energy, like rice and bread.
4. Why are proteins important?
   Proteins help us grow strong and repair our body.
5. Which foods are rich in vitamins and minerals?
   Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals.
6. What do fats and oils do for our body?
   Fats and oils give us extra energy.
7. Why is dairy important?
   Dairy foods help our bones grow strong.
8. Why do we need water?
   Water keeps our body hydrated and working well.
9. Can you name a food rich in protein?
   Meat, fish, and beans are rich in protein.
10. Which food group does milk belong to?
    Milk belongs to the dairy food group.

Presentation

Step 1:
The teacher revises the previous topic, which was about the importance of sleep.

Step 2:
The teacher introduces the new topic: Eating Good Food – Meaning of Food and Types of Food Group.

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 different foods and food groups.
• Explain the meaning of food and the types of food groups.
• Use real food samples to illustrate different food groups.

Learners’ Activities

• Identify their favorite foods and the food group they belong to.
• Participate in discussions about the importance of eating good food.
• Observe and interact with real food samples.

Assessment

• Pupils will answer 10 fill-in-the-blank questions.
• Pupils will discuss and identify the different types of food groups.

Evaluation Questions

1. What is food?
2. Why do we need food?
3. What are carbohydrates?
4. Why are proteins important?
5. Which foods are rich in vitamins and minerals?
6. What do fats and oils do for our body?
7. Why is dairy important?
8. Why do we need water?
9. Can you name a food rich in protein?
10. Which food group does milk belong to?

Conclusion
The teacher goes around to mark and provide feedback on the pupils’ work.

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