Fruit Drinks Home Economics Primary 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Comprehensive Lesson Plan: Fruit Drinks

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Subject: Home Economics

Class: Primary 1

Term: Second Term

Week: 6

Age: 6–7 years

Topic: Fruit Drinks

Sub-topic: Understanding Fruit Drinks and Their Benefits

Duration: 45 minutes

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Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Define fruit drinks.
2. Identify different fruits used for making fruit drinks.
3. List at least three benefits of drinking fruit drinks.

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Keywords

• Fruit
• Juice
• Healthy
• Prevent
• Vitamins

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Set Induction

The teacher enters the class with a basket of fruits and asks, “Who can tell me the name of this fruit?” This sparks curiosity and introduces the topic.

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Entry Behaviour

Pupils already know the names of common fruits like apple, orange, and banana.

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Learning Resources and Materials

• Pictures of fruits and fruit drinks
• Juice packs (optional)
• A chart showing the benefits of fruit drinks

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Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher asks pupils to name fruits they know and discuss if they have ever tasted juice made from fruits.

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Embedded Core Skills

• Cognitive: Recognition and understanding
• Communication: Describing fruits and discussing their benefits
• Social: Sharing their preferences with classmates

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Learning Materials

• Flashcards with fruit names
• Juice cartons

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Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Home Economics, Primary 1

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Instructional Materials

• Pictures of fruits
• Charts showing benefits of fruit drinks

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Content

Definition

Fruit drinks are beverages made by extracting juice from fruits. They are sweet, healthy, and provide essential nutrients to the body.

Examples of Fruits Used for Fruit Drinks

1. Apple 🍎
2. Orange 🍊
3. Pineapple 🍍
4. Mango 🥭
5. Banana 🍌

Benefits of Fruit Drinks

1. Rich in vitamins: Help us grow strong.
2. Boost immunity: Protect us from sickness.
3. Aid digestion: Help food digest easily.
4. Provide energy: Keep us active and healthy.
5. Hydration: Help the body stay hydrated.

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Evaluation Questions

15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions with Options

1. Fruit drinks are made from ________.
   a) stones b) plants c) metals d) water
2. ________ is a yellow fruit.
   a) Banana b) Carrot c) Apple d) Broccoli
3. Orange juice is an example of ________.
   a) milk b) soda c) fruit drink d) tea
4. Fruit drinks give us ________.
   a) money b) vitamins c) books d) clouds
5. ________ is not a fruit.
   a) Lemon b) Onion c) Mango d) Pineapple
6. Drinking fruit drinks helps ________.
   a) prevent sickness b) fly c) eat fast d) sleep longer
7. Fruit drinks help us ________ food.
   a) buy b) digest c) hide d) waste
8. Mango juice is made from ________.
   a) apple b) mango c) carrot d) tomato
9. Which fruit is round and orange in color?
   a) Pineapple b) Guava c) Orange d) Lemon
10. ________ helps us stay hydrated.
    a) Fruit drinks b) Cake c) Bread d) Chips
11. Fruits provide ________ for the body.
    a) games b) vitamins c) toys d) blankets
12. Apple juice is made from ________.
    a) orange b) banana c) apple d) guava
13. Drinking fruit drinks keeps us ________.
    a) healthy b) lazy c) sleepy d) sick
14. ________ is used to make pineapple juice.
    a) Lemon b) Mango c) Pineapple d) Watermelon
15. ________ is good for digestion.
    a) Cakes b) Fruit drinks c) Sweets d) Biscuits

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Class Activity Discussion

15 FAQs with Answers

1. What is a fruit drink?
   • A drink made from fruits.
2. Give an example of a fruit drink.
   • Orange juice.
3. Why do we drink fruit drinks?
   • To stay healthy.
4. Name one fruit used for making juice.
   • Apple.
5. What do fruit drinks provide?
   • Vitamins.
6. Can fruit drinks help us prevent sickness?
   • Yes, they can.
7. What happens when we drink fruit juice?
   • We get energy and stay hydrated.
8. Name a benefit of drinking fruit drinks.
   • They help digestion.
9. Is milk a fruit drink?
   • No, it is not.
10. What does orange juice contain?
    • Vitamin C.
11. Which fruit is used to make apple juice?
    • Apple.
12. Do fruit drinks make us strong?
    • Yes, they do.
13. Name a fruit that is yellow in color.
    • Banana.
14. Are fruit drinks sweet?
    • Yes, they are.
15. Why are fruits important?
    • They keep us healthy and strong.

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Presentation Structure

Step 1: Revision of the Previous Topic

• Ask pupils about healthy snacks discussed in the last lesson.
• Recap the benefits of eating healthy snacks.

Step 2: Introduction of the New Topic

• Define fruit drinks.
• Show pictures of fruits and juices.

Step 3: Teacher Encourages Contributions

• Ask pupils to name fruits they know.
• Discuss the benefits of drinking fruit juice.

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Teacher’s Activities

1. Display fruit pictures and juice packs.
2. Explain the benefits of fruit drinks using a chart.
3. Guide pupils to identify fruits in the pictures.

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Learners’ Activities

1. Name fruits they know.
2. Share their favorite fruit drinks.
3. Answer questions on the benefits of fruit drinks.

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Assessment

10 Short-Answer Questions

1. What is a fruit drink?
2. Name two fruits used to make juice.
3. Give an example of a fruit drink.
4. Why are fruit drinks healthy?
5. Which fruit is used for making orange juice?
6. Name one benefit of drinking fruit drinks.
7. How do fruit drinks help our body?
8. What does fruit juice contain?
9. Name a fruit that is round in shape.
10. Why should we drink fruit drinks?

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Conclusion

• Summarize the benefits of fruit drinks.
• Reinforce key points and provide feedback.
• Assign pupils to find out their parents’ favorite fruit drinks for homework.

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