Banana Bread Home Economics Primary 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 4
Lesson Plan Presentation
Subject: Home Economics
Class: Primary 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 4
Topic: Craft – Making Banana Bread
Sub-topic: Ingredients and Explanation for Making Snacks
Duration: 30 minutes
Age: 6-8 years
Entry Behaviour:
Students are expected to share one ingredient they know is used in baking. This will activate their prior knowledge on baking and food preparation.
Key Words:
- Craft
- Banana Bread
- Ingredients
- Microwave
- Yeast
- Baking soda
- Whisk
- Dough
- Baking
Behavioural Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- List the ingredients required to make banana bread.
- Demonstrate understanding of the steps involved in making banana bread.
- Identify the purpose of key ingredients such as yeast and baking soda.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Observation: Students will observe the steps involved in making banana bread.
- Communication: Students will share their experiences and thoughts during the class discussion.
- Collaboration: Students will work together and participate in the group activity of mimicking the steps of baking banana bread using playdough.
Learning Materials:
- Pictures of banana bread ingredients (bananas, flour, sugar, eggs, butter, etc.)
- Flashcards with key words (yeast, baking soda, dough, etc.)
- Samples of ripe bananas, flour, and nuts.
- Playdough for mimicking the baking process.
Content:
Crafting Banana Bread – Easy Recipe for Primary 1
Ingredients You Need:
- 🍌 Ripe bananas – 2-3 pieces
- 🍚 Flour – 1 cup
- 🥚 Eggs – 4 pieces
- 🥛 Evaporated milk – 1-2 cups
- 🧈 Butter – 0.75 cup
- 🍬 Sugar – 0.25 cup
- 🍞 Yeast – 0.5 teaspoon
- 🥄 Baking soda – 1 teaspoon
- 🧂 Salt – 0.5 teaspoon
- 🥜 Nuts (cashew or ground nuts) – 0.25 cup
Steps to Make Banana Bread:
- Preparing Ingredients:
- Take eggs out of the fridge to reach room temperature.
- Preheat milk in the microwave for 30 seconds or on the stove.
- Carefully mix yeast with milk.
- Mixing Dry Ingredients:
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
- Preparing Nuts:
- Break nuts into tiny pieces using a spoon or rolling pin.
- Melting Butter:
- Melt butter and set aside.
- Mashing Bananas:
- Peel bananas and mash them in a bowl.
- Whisking Eggs:
- Break eggs into another bowl and gently whisk.
- Creating the Dough:
- Slowly add melted butter and mashed bananas to the flour mixture.
- Add all other dry ingredients and continue mixing.
- Add nuts and continue mixing until the dough is smooth.
- Baking:
- Place the dough in a bread pan and decorate the top with leftover nuts.
- Preheat the oven and bake the bread for about 60 minutes.
Evaluation Questions (Fill in the blanks)
- To make banana bread, you need ____ ripe bananas.
a) 1-2
b) 2-3
c) 3-4
d) 4-5 - The ingredient that adds sweetness to banana bread is ____.
a) Flour
b) Sugar
c) Butter
d) Eggs - The number of eggs required in the banana bread recipe is ____.
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5 - What needs to be preheated in the microwave for 30 seconds?
a) Eggs
b) Flour
c) Milk
d) Butter - In the recipe, yeast is mixed with ____.
a) Eggs
b) Butter
c) Milk
d) Nuts - The dry ingredients for banana bread include flour, baking soda, sugar, and ____.
a) Salt
b) Pepper
c) Vinegar
d) Honey - Nuts in the recipe should be broken into tiny pieces using a ____.
a) Knife
b) Fork
c) Spoon
d) Rolling pin - What needs to be melted before adding to the mixture?
a) Flour
b) Eggs
c) Butter
d) Sugar - The bananas should be ____ before adding to the mixture.
a) Sliced
b) Mashed
c) Diced
d) Peeled - How many teaspoons of yeast are used in the recipe?
a) 0.25
b) 0.5
c) 1
d) 2 - The total baking time for banana bread is approximately ____ minutes.
a) 30
b) 45
c) 60
d) 75 - The primary purpose of preheating the oven is to ____ the bread.
a) Cook
b) Freeze
c) Warm
d) Bake - What is the main ingredient responsible for the smooth texture of the dough?
a) Milk
b) Eggs
c) Bananas
d) Butter - How many cups of flour are needed in the banana bread recipe?
a) 0.5
b) 1
c) 1.5
d) 2 - The ingredient used to add a slight nutty flavor to banana bread is ____.
a) Chocolate
b) Honey
c) Nuts
d) Cinnamon
Class Activity Discussion:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What happens if we don’t mash the bananas properly?
The banana bread might not have the right texture, and chunks of banana will be visible in the bread. - Can I use other types of nuts for the banana bread?
Yes, you can use different nuts like cashew nuts or almonds if you prefer. - What can I use instead of butter?
You can use vegetable oil or margarine as a substitute for butter. - Why do we need to preheat the oven?
Preheating the oven ensures the bread bakes evenly and cooks properly. - Can I skip adding yeast to the recipe?
No, yeast helps the bread rise and gives it a light texture. - Why do we add baking soda?
Baking soda helps the banana bread to rise and become fluffy. - What do I do if I don’t have a bread pan?
You can use any baking dish or even cupcake tins to make smaller portions. - Can I add chocolate chips to the banana bread?
Yes, you can add chocolate chips to make the bread even tastier. - Why do we mix yeast with milk?
Mixing yeast with milk activates it, making it work properly during baking. - What happens if I bake the banana bread for too long?
It could become dry or overcooked, so make sure to check it after 60 minutes. - Can I use ripe bananas that are too soft?
Yes, overripe bananas work best because they are sweeter and easier to mash. - Why is it important for eggs to be at room temperature?
Eggs at room temperature mix better and help the dough rise more evenly. - Can I use other milk instead of evaporated milk?
Yes, you can use regular milk or any plant-based milk as an alternative. - Why do we add salt to the recipe?
Salt enhances the flavor of the banana bread and balances the sweetness. - How can I tell when my banana bread is done baking?
You can insert a toothpick into the center of the bread, and if it comes out clean, it’s done.
Presentation Structure:
Step 1: Revising the Previous Topic (“Craft – Making Delicious Foods”)
- Review the concept of crafting foods, especially snacks.
- Discuss the importance of hygiene when preparing food.
Step 2: Introducing the New Topic (Crafting Banana Bread)
- Show pictures of banana bread and ask if anyone has tasted or made it before.
- Present and explain the ingredients needed for banana bread.
Step 3: Teacher’s Activities:
- Engage the students in a discussion about their favorite snacks.
- Introduce key words using flashcards.
- Explain each ingredient’s purpose in the recipe.
- Demonstrate the process of preparing the ingredients and mixing them.
- Show the steps of preheating the oven and baking the banana bread.
Learners’ Activities:
- Share their favorite snacks and why they like them.
- Ask questions about the ingredients and their functions.
- Participate in a group activity to mimic the steps of making banana bread with playdough.
Assessment:
- Observe students’ participation during discussions.
- Ask questions to check understanding.
- Evaluate their ability to identify ingredients and their roles in the recipe.
Conclusion:
- The teacher goes around to mark and assess the pupils’ activities.
- Reinforce the idea that crafting banana bread is a fun and delicious activity, and emphasize the importance of following the steps carefully.
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