Sources of Food Groups and Foods That Belong to More Than One Food Group Home Economics Primary 3 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 11
Comprehensive Lesson Plan
Subject: Home Economics
Class: Primary 3
Term: Second Term
Week: 11
Age: 7 – 8 years
Topic: Sources of Food Groups and Foods That Belong to More Than One Food Group
Sub-topic: Identifying Sources of Food Groups and Examples of Multi-group Foods
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Identify the sources of the three main food groups.
- List examples of foods that belong to more than one food group.
- Explain why some foods can serve multiple purposes in the body.
Keywords
Sources, food groups, energy-giving, body-building, protective, multi-group foods.
Set Induction
The teacher displays a basket containing various food items such as bread, fish, milk, fruits, and vegetables. The teacher asks, “Where do we get these foods from?” and discusses briefly.
Entry Behaviour
Pupils already eat food daily and can mention where they get food items like fruits, vegetables, and grains.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Pictures or flashcards of food items.
- A chart showing food sources (plants and animals).
- Real food items (optional).
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge
The teacher asks pupils to recall the three classes of food learned in the previous lesson and encourages them to list examples of foods in each class.
Embedded Core Skills
- Critical thinking (analyzing food sources).
- Communication (discussing food types).
- Social skills (participating in group discussions).
Learning Materials
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Home Economics.
- Basic Home Economics Textbook for Primary Schools.
Reference Books
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Home Economics.
- Basic Home Economics Textbook for Primary Schools.
Instructional Materials
- Food samples or images.
- Posters showing plant and animal sources of food.
Content
Sources of Food Groups
Food comes from two main sources:
- Plant Sources
- Foods that grow from plants.
- Examples: Rice, beans, yam, fruits (mango, orange), and vegetables (spinach, carrots).
- Animal Sources
- Foods that come from animals.
- Examples: Milk, eggs, fish, meat, and cheese.
Foods That Belong to More Than One Food Group
Some foods serve more than one purpose because they contain nutrients from multiple groups.
- Milk
- It is a body-building food (protein) and also provides protection (calcium).
- Beans
- It is a body-building food (protein) and also provides energy (carbohydrates).
- Eggs
- Eggs are body-building foods (protein) and also contain vitamins for protection.
- Fish
- It is a body-building food (protein) and also contains healthy fats that protect the body.
- Yam
- It is an energy-giving food (carbohydrate) but also provides vitamins for protection.
Why Some Foods Belong to More Than One Group
Some foods contain multiple nutrients, which allow them to serve different functions in the body, such as providing energy, building the body, and protecting against diseases.
Evaluation Questions
Fill-in-the-blank questions:
- Food can come from __________ and animals. (a) plants, b) water, c) shoes, d) furniture)
- Rice and beans are examples of foods from __________. (a) animals, b) plants, c) water, d) air)
- Milk comes from __________. (a) trees, b) plants, c) animals, d) air)
- Fish is a __________ food. (a) protective, b) energy-giving, c) junk, d) body-building)
- Yam is an example of __________ food. (a) body-building, b) energy-giving, c) protective, d) junk)
- __________ is a body-building food that also protects the body. (a) Egg, b) Rice, c) Sugar, d) Oil)
- Foods that come from plants include __________. (a) milk, b) meat, c) fruits, d) fish)
- Beans give the body __________ and energy. (a) junk, b) sugar, c) protein, d) fat)
- Eggs are rich in protein and __________. (a) vitamins, b) oil, c) sugar, d) rice)
- Foods that belong to more than one group serve __________ purposes. (a) one, b) two, c) many, d) none)
Class Activity Discussion
FAQs:
- What are the sources of food? Plant sources and animal sources.
- Give two examples of food from plants. Rice and beans.
- Give two examples of food from animals. Milk and fish.
- What is a multi-group food? A food that belongs to more than one food group.
- Give one example of a multi-group food. Milk.
- Why is milk a multi-group food? It builds the body and protects the body.
- What food group does yam belong to? Energy-giving food.
- What food group does fish belong to? Body-building food.
- Why do we eat multi-group foods? To get more nutrients from one food.
- Name one food that gives energy and protein. Beans.
Presentation Structure
- Step 1: Revise the previous topic on the classes and functions of food.
- Step 2: Introduce the topic, “Sources of Food Groups and Foods That Belong to More Than One Food Group,” and explain food sources.
- Step 3: Display posters showing plant and animal sources of food and examples of multi-group foods.
- Step 4: Allow pupils to identify and classify food items.
Teacher’s Activities
- Display food items and explain their sources (plant or animal).
- Teach the concept of multi-group foods and their benefits.
- Use examples to illustrate foods that serve more than one purpose.
- Guide pupils in grouping foods into sources and functions.
Learners’ Activities
- Identify food items and their sources.
- Classify foods into plant and animal sources.
- Discuss foods that belong to more than one group.
- Answer evaluation questions.
Assessment
Short-answer questions:
- Name the two main sources of food.
- Mention one example of food from plants.
- Mention one example of food from animals.
- What is a multi-group food?
- Name one food that is both body-building and protective.
Conclusion
The teacher summarizes the topic, emphasizing the importance of knowing food sources and the benefits of eating multi-group foods. The teacher checks pupils’ answers and corrects any mistakes.