Revision Agricultural Science Primary 3 Week 11 First Term Plan Lesson Notes
Subject: Agricultural Science
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Week: 11
Topic: Revision (Nutritional Crops, Tubers and Grains, Energy-Giving Food, Body-Building Food, Local Fruits Around Us, etc.)
Sub-topic: Exploring Nutrient-rich Foods
Duration: 40 minutes
Entry Behaviour: Students should have basic knowledge of common crops, tubers, and fruits.
Key Words: Nutritional Crops, Tubers, Grains, Energy-Giving Food, Body-Building Food, Local Fruits
Behavioural Objectives: By the end of the lesson, students should be able to identify nutritional crops, tubers, and fruits, categorize them into energy-giving and body-building foods, and understand their importance in a balanced diet.
Embedded Core Skills: Knowledge of Agriculture, Classification Skills
Learning Materials: Pictures of crops, tubers, and fruits, flashcards with food categories, a simple food pyramid illustration, drawing paper, coloring materials
Content:
- Recap of Common Crops, Tubers, and Fruits
- Introduction to Energy-Giving and Body-Building Foods
- Identification of Local Fruits
Common Crops, Tubers, and Fruits: 🌾🍠🍓
Hello Grade 3! Today, we’ll explore the fantastic world of common crops, tubers, and fruits. 🚜
Common Crops: These are plants we grow on farms for food. 🌽 Can you think of a crop that grows tall and has golden kernels? Yes, it’s corn!
Tubers: Tubers are the yummy things that grow underground. 🥔 What’s that tasty tuber we like to fry or mash? You got it, it’s the potato!
Fruits: Fruits are the sweet treats that come from plants. 🍎 Think about the juicy red fruit that Snow White shared. Yes, it’s the apple!
Now, let’s talk about Energy-Giving and Body-Building Foods. 💪🍏
Energy-Giving Foods: These are like fuel for our bodies. 🚗 Can you name a food that gives us energy quickly? Bananas are a great example!
Body-Building Foods: These help us grow strong and healthy. 🌱 What’s a food that makes our muscles and bones strong? Milk is an excellent body-building food!
Finally, let’s discover Local Fruits that grow right here in our area. 🍇🌳
Local Fruits: These are the fruits that love our local weather. 🌞 What’s a fruit that you see growing on trees in our neighborhood? Maybe it’s the mango or the guava!
Remember, it’s cool to know about the foods that make us strong and keep us healthy! 🌈🍏 Let’s have fun learning together.
Presentation:
Step 1: Begin with a quick review of common crops, tubers, and fruits, encouraging students to name a few they know.
Step 2: Introduce the concept of energy-giving and body-building foods, using simple examples and discussing their roles in our diet.
Step 3: Engage students in identifying and drawing local fruits around us, emphasizing their nutritional value.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Show pictures of crops, tubers, and fruits, discussing their characteristics.
- Explain the difference between energy-giving and body-building foods.
- Facilitate a drawing activity, guiding students in depicting local fruits.
Learners’ Activities:
- Participate in discussions about different crops and fruits.
- Categorize foods into energy-giving and body-building groups.
- Draw and color pictures of local fruits.
Assessment:
- Ongoing observation during discussions and drawing activities.
- Review of categorized food drawings.
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- Common Crops: Corn is a common _______.
- a) Fruit
- b) Tuber
- c) Crop
- d) Vegetable
- Tubers: Potatoes are an example of a _______.
- a) Crop
- b) Fruit
- c) Tuber
- d) Vegetable
- Fruits: Apples are a delicious _______.
- a) Tuber
- b) Crop
- c) Fruit
- d) Vegetable
- Energy-Giving Foods: Bananas are excellent for providing _______.
- a) Protein
- b) Energy
- c) Vitamins
- d) Minerals
- Body-Building Foods: Milk helps in _______.
- a) Growing flowers
- b) Building muscles
- c) Producing energy
- d) Making bread
- Local Fruits: Mangoes may be considered a _______ fruit.
- a) Tropical
- b) Imported
- c) Dry
- d) Citrus
- Common Crops: Rice is a staple _______.
- a) Tuber
- b) Crop
- c) Fruit
- d) Nut
- Tubers: Carrots are an example of a _______.
- a) Vegetable
- b) Fruit
- c) Tuber
- d) Grain
- Fruits: Oranges are a citrus _______.
- a) Fruit
- b) Tuber
- c) Crop
- d) Legume
- Energy-Giving Foods: Pasta provides us with _______.
- a) Fiber
- b) Energy
- c) Protein
- d) Vitamins
- Body-Building Foods: Eggs are known for helping in _______ development.
- a) Muscle
- b) Bone
- c) Hair
- d) Skin
- Local Fruits: Guavas are commonly found in our _______.
- a) Forests
- b) Deserts
- c) Mountains
- d) Backyards
- Common Crops: Wheat is a major _______.
- a) Fruit
- b) Tuber
- c) Crop
- d) Root
- Tubers: Yams are a type of _______.
- a) Fruit
- b) Nut
- c) Tuber
- d) Legume
- Fruits: Grapes are used to make _______.
- a) Jam
- b) Bread
- c) Soup
- d) Juice.
- Common Crops: Corn is a common _______.
Evaluation:
- Name a crop you can grow on a farm.
- What is the difference between energy-giving and body-building foods?
- Can you list two examples of energy-giving foods?
- Point to a body-building food in the food pyramid illustration.
- Name a local fruit that grows in our area.
- Explain why it’s important to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables.
- Draw a picture of a tuber and label it.
- Identify a food item that provides energy from the pictures shown.
- Categorize rice as an energy-giving or body-building food.
- Why do we need a balanced diet?
Conclusion:
In today’s lesson, we explored different crops, tubers, and fruits, and learned about energy-giving and body-building foods. The students actively participated in discussions and drawing activities, gaining a better understanding of the importance of a balanced diet with locally available nutritious foods. This knowledge sets the foundation for making healthy food choices.
