Food: Meaning and Types of food Eaten in our Locality Sources of Food Primary 1 Social Studies

Lesson Plan Presentation

Subject: Social Studies

Class: Primary 1

Term: Second Term

Week: 9

Topic: Food: Meaning and Types of Food Eaten in Our Locality, Sources of Food

Sub-topic: Understanding the Different Types of Food in Our Locality and Where We Get Them

Duration: 40 minutes

Entry Behaviour: Students are expected to recall and share some foods they eat daily and where they think these foods come from.

Key Words:

• Food
• Locality
• Types
• Sources
• Healthy

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

1. Define the term “food” and list examples.
2. Identify various types of food eaten in their locality.
3. Recognize different sources of food in their environment.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Communication
• Critical thinking
• Observation

Learning Materials:

• Pictures of various foods
• Flashcards with key words
• Diagrams showing sources of food (farms, markets)
• Whiteboard and markers

Food: Meaning and Types of Food Eaten in Our Locality

1. What is Food?
   • Meaning: Food is what we eat to make our bodies strong and healthy. It gives us energy! 🍎🥦🍞
2. Types of Food:
   • Examples:
     • Fruits, like apples and bananas 🍌🍏
     • Vegetables, like carrots and broccoli 🥕🥦
     • Bread and rice, which make us feel full 🍞🍚
3. Food We Eat in Our Locality:
   • Examples:
     • Jollof rice, a tasty local dish 🍚🍲
     • Moi-moi, made with beans 🥘
     • Pounded yam and egusi soup, a delicious local meal 🍠🍲
4. Sources of Food:
   • Where We Get Food:
     • Farms, where farmers grow fruits and vegetables 🚜🌽
     • Markets, where we buy food like rice and beans 🛒🍚
5. Let’s Recap:
   • Food gives us energy and makes us strong.
   • In our locality, we eat yummy dishes like jollof rice and moi-moi.
   • Farmers and markets help us get the food we need.

Remember, eating different types of food helps us stay healthy and happy! 🤗🍇🥕

1. Food is what we eat to make our bodies strong and healthy. It gives us ________! a) Sleep b) Energy c) Toys d) Color
2. Which of the following is an example of a fruit? a) Pizza b) Carrot c) Cake d) Ice Cream
3. What makes us feel full and is an example of food? a) Water b) Bread c) Toys d) Clothes
4. Jollof rice is a tasty local dish we eat in our ________. a) School b) Locality c) Playground d) Zoo
5. Moi-moi is made with which ingredient? a) Rice b) Beans c) Chicken d) Fish
6. Pounded yam and egusi soup is a delicious local ________. a) Game b) Song c) Meal d) Dance
7. Farms are places where ________ grow fruits and vegetables. a) Chefs b) Teachers c) Farmers d) Doctors
8. Markets are places where we buy ________ like rice and beans. a) Toys b) Food c) Clothes d) Books
9. Eating different types of food helps us stay ________ and ________. a) Sad, Tired b) Angry, Sleepy c) Healthy, Happy d) Boring, Grumpy
10. Which of the following is an example of a vegetable? a) Banana b) Broccoli c) Cake d) Ice Cream
11. We get food from farms with the help of ________. a) Cars b) Trains c) Planes d) Farmers
12. What do we buy at markets to eat? a) Toys b) Clothes c) Food d) Books
13. Jollof rice is an example of a ________ dish. a) Italian b) Japanese c) Local d) Chinese
14. What is the main purpose of eating different types of food? a) To fly b) To dance c) To stay healthy and happy d) To sleep
15. What gives us energy and makes our bodies strong? a) Toys b) Sleep c) Food d) Cars

Step 1: (The teacher revises the previous topic which was “Clothing: Types and Materials”)

• Briefly discuss the key points from the previous lesson.
• Connect the concept of types and materials to the new topic on food.

Step 2: (The teacher introduces the new topic)

• Define the term “food” using simple language.
• Display pictures of different types of food and discuss them briefly.
• Introduce the idea that different places provide us with the food we eat.

Step 3: Teacher’s Activities

1. Engage students in a discussion about their favorite foods.
2. Show pictures of fruits, vegetables, and local dishes, asking pupils to identify them.
3. Use flashcards with key words to reinforce understanding.
4. Introduce the sources of food – farms and markets – using diagrams.

Learners Activities

1. Participate in the discussion by sharing their favorite foods.
2. Identify and name different foods displayed in pictures.
3. Use flashcards to practice key words.
4. Listen attentively as the teacher explains the sources of food.

Assessment:

• Observe students’ participation in the discussion.
• Ask questions to check their understanding during the lesson.
• Assess their ability to identify and name foods and their sources.

Ten Evaluation Questions Related to the Topic:

1. What is food?
2. Can you name three types of food?
3. Where do we get our food from?
4. What are some examples of fruits?
5. Name a local dish we eat in our locality.
6. What is the meaning of the term “sources of food”?
7. Mention two places where we can get food.
8. What is your favorite food?
9. Why is it essential to eat different types of food?
10. Draw a picture of a farm and a market.

Conclusion on the Topic:

• The teacher goes around to mark and assess pupils’ activities.
• Emphasize the importance of understanding the types of food we eat and where they come from.

By the end of this lesson, pupils should have a basic understanding of the meaning of food, recognize different types of food, and be aware of the sources of food in their locality.