Food and Simple Healthy Snacks Primary 1 Home Economics

Lesson Plan Presentation

Subject: Home Economics

Class: Primary 1

Term: Second Term

Week: 5

Topic: Food and Simple Healthy Snacks

Sub-topic: Understanding Food and Snacks

Duration: 30 minutes

Entry Behaviour: Students are expected to name one type of food they had for breakfast.

Key Words:

• Food
• Snacks
• Healthy
• Refreshment
• Energy
• Grow
• Beautiful
• Reasons

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

1. Define the terms “food” and “snacks.”
2. Identify the reasons for eating food and snacks.
3. Understand the importance of healthy eating.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Communication
• Observation
• Critical Thinking

Learning Materials:

• Pictures of various foods and snacks.
• Flashcards with key words.
• Samples of healthy snacks.

Content

Food and Snacks: A Quick Guide for Grade 1

1. Food Definition: Food includes both liquids and solids we eat to keep our bodies healthy. 🍎🥦
2. Snacks Explanation: Snacks are yummy treats we eat to refresh and keep our bodies healthy too. 🍿🥕
3. Reasons for Eating Food and Snacks:
   • Food helps us grow big and strong. 🌱
   • Snacks are for quick refreshment.
   • Eating food gives us energy to play and learn. ⚡
   • When we eat good food and snacks, we look beautiful and stay healthy. 🌟
   • Good food and snacks keep us strong and well. 💪🍇

Remember, eating a variety of healthy foods and snacks is super important for our bodies

1. Food includes both ____ and ____ substances we eat.
   • a) Solid, gas
   • b) Liquid, solid
   • c) Sweet, salty
   • d) Hot, cold
2. Snacks are considered as ____ food for refreshment.
   • a) Healthy
   • b) Junk
   • c) Sweet
   • d) Sour
3. One reason for eating food is that it helps us ____.
   • a) Sleep
   • b) Grow
   • c) Shrink
   • d) Jump
4. Snacks are made for quick ____ of the body.
   • a) Growth
   • b) Refreshment
   • c) Exercise
   • d) Sleep
5. Food gives us ____ to play and learn.
   • a) Happiness
   • b) Energy
   • c) Sadness
   • d) Sleepiness
6. When we eat good food and snacks, we look ____ and stay healthy.
   • a) Ugly
   • b) Beautiful
   • c) Old
   • d) Tired
7. Good food and snacks keep us ____ and well.
   • a) Weak
   • b) Strong
   • c) Sick
   • d) Sleepy
8. ____ includes both liquids and solids we eat.
   • a) Snacks
   • b) Junk
   • c) Food
   • d) Water
9. Snacks are considered ____ treats.
   • a) Delicious
   • b) Boring
   • c) Sour
   • d) Sweet
10. One reason for eating snacks is for ____.
    • a) Running
    • b) Refreshment
    • c) Sleeping
    • d) Hiding
11. ____ helps us grow big and strong.
    • a) Junk food
    • b) Water
    • c) Food
    • d) Exercise
12. The primary purpose of snacks is for quick ____.
    • a) Growth
    • b) Refreshment
    • c) Exercise
    • d) Sleeping
13. Eating food gives us ____ to play and learn.
    • a) Beauty
    • b) Energy
    • c) Sadness
    • d) Sickness
14. When we eat good food and snacks, we look ____.
    • a) Ugly
    • b) Beautiful
    • c) Old
    • d) Tired
15. Good food and snacks keep us ____ and well.
    • a) Weak
    • b) Strong
    • c) Sick
    • d) Sleepy

Presentation:

Step 1: (The teacher revises the previous topic which was “Crafting Banana Bread“)

• Briefly discuss the importance of crafting banana bread.
• Relate the concept of crafting snacks to the new topic on understanding food and snacks.

Step 2: (The teacher introduces the new topic)

• Show pictures of different foods and snacks.
• Define the terms “food” and “snacks” using simple language.

Step 3: Teacher’s Activities

1. Engage students in a discussion about their favorite foods and snacks.
2. Introduce key words using flashcards to aid understanding.
3. Explain the reasons for eating food and snacks in a simple manner.
4. Show pictures of healthy and unhealthy snacks to highlight the importance of choosing wisely.

Learners Activities

1. Identify and repeat key words to reinforce understanding.
2. Share their favorite foods and snacks with the class.
3. Discuss the reasons for eating food and snacks.
4. Participate in a sorting activity where they classify pictures of snacks into healthy and unhealthy categories.

Assessment:

• Observe students’ participation during discussions.
• Ask simple questions to check their understanding.
• Evaluate their ability to identify healthy and unhealthy snacks.

Evaluation:

1. What is food?
2. Define snacks in simple terms.
3. Why do we eat food?
4. What is the purpose of snacks?
5. How does food help us?
6. Why are snacks made?
7. Name one reason for eating food.
8. What makes us look beautiful and healthy?
9. What is the importance of good food and snacks?
10. Can you name a healthy snack?

Conclusion:

• The teacher goes round to mark and assess pupils’ activities.
• Reinforce the idea that choosing healthy food and snacks is important for their well-being. Emphasize the reasons for making good food choices