Simple Healthy Snacks Home Economics Primary 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 5

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
Age: 6-8 years

Entry Behaviour:

Students are expected to name one type of food they had for breakfast, which will activate prior knowledge of food and encourage participation in the discussion.

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 and making good food choices.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Communication: Express ideas about food and snacks.
• Observation: Learn by observing examples of healthy and unhealthy foods.
• Critical Thinking: Distinguish between healthy and unhealthy snacks.

Learning Materials:

• Pictures of various foods and snacks (healthy and unhealthy options)
• Flashcards with key words
• Samples of healthy snacks (e.g., fruits, vegetables, nuts)
• Sorting activity materials (pictures of different snacks)

Content:

Food and Snacks: A Quick Guide for Primary 1

1. Food Definition:
   • Food includes both liquids and solids that we eat to keep our bodies healthy. Examples include fruits, vegetables, grains, and meats. 🍎🥦
2. Snacks Explanation:
   • Snacks are yummy treats that refresh us and help keep our bodies healthy too. Examples include fruits, nuts, crackers, and yogurt. 🍿🥕
3. Reasons for Eating Food and Snacks:
   • Food helps us grow big and strong. 🌱
   • Snacks are for quick refreshment to give us energy. ⚡
   • 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!

Fill-in-the-Blank Evaluation Questions:

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 Structure:

Step 1: Revising the Previous Topic (“Crafting Banana Bread”)

• Review the previous lesson on making banana bread, discussing the importance of following steps for crafting healthy snacks.
• Connect the concept of crafting banana bread to today’s lesson on understanding food and snacks.

Step 2: Introducing the New Topic (“Understanding Food and Snacks”)

• Show pictures of different foods (e.g., fruits, vegetables, grains) and snacks (healthy vs. unhealthy).
• Define the terms food and snacks using simple language:
  • Food: Things we eat to keep our bodies healthy, like fruits and vegetables.
  • Snacks: Small foods we eat between meals to refresh us and give us energy.

Step 3: Teacher’s Activities:

1. Engage students by asking them about their favorite foods and snacks.
2. Introduce key words using flashcards (e.g., food, snacks, healthy, energy).
3. Explain the reasons for eating food and snacks in simple terms:
   • Food helps us grow, gives us energy to play, and makes us strong.
   • Snacks help us stay refreshed and energized during the day.
4. Show pictures of healthy snacks (e.g., fruits, nuts) and unhealthy snacks (e.g., candy, chips). Discuss why healthy snacks are better for our bodies.

Step 4: Learner’s Activities:

1. Identify and repeat key words from flashcards.
2. Share their favorite foods and snacks with the class.
3. Discuss the reasons why we eat food and snacks.
4. Participate in a sorting activity where students classify pictures of snacks into healthy and unhealthy categories.

Assessment:

• Observe students’ participation during discussions.
• Ask simple questions to check understanding:
  • What is food?
  • Why do we eat snacks?
  • What are the reasons for eating food?
• Evaluate their ability to classify snacks as healthy or unhealthy during the activity.

Evaluation Questions (Recap):

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 will circulate the classroom, marking and assessing pupils’ activities.
• Reinforce the importance of choosing healthy foods and snacks for overall well-being.
• Emphasize the role of good food in helping students grow strong, get energy, and stay healthy.