Healthy Habits for Little Learners: Exploring Food and Health in Primary 1 Social Studies
Exploring Social Studies for Primary 1 Students
Understanding Food and Health
1. What is Food?
Briefly explain that food is a substance, either liquid or solid, taken into the body for energy and growth.
2. Effects of Overeating
Discuss that taking too much food at a time is not good for health and can make our stomachs uncomfortable.
3. Understanding Overdose
Explain that overdose is the excess intake of food or drugs into the body, which can make us sick and should be avoided.
Health and Medical Assistance
4. Role of Doctors
Discuss how doctors can prescribe medicine for us when we are sick to help us feel better, emphasizing the importance of medical help.
Reasons for Taking Substances
5. Importance of Taking Substances
Explain two reasons for taking substances into the body: to stay healthy and have energy to play and learn.
Symptoms and Handling
6. Symptoms of Overdose
Mention two symptoms of overdose, such as feeling dizzy and sleepy all the time, to highlight the dangers of excessive intake.
7. Proper Handling of Food
Discuss that food handling is the way we handle, prepare, and store our food to keep it safe to eat and avoid sickness.
Nutrition and Energy
8. Protein-rich Foods
Mention two protein-giving foods like eggs and fish to educate on the importance of protein in our diet for growth and strength.
9. Energy-giving Foods
List three energy-giving foods like rice, bananas, and bread, explaining their role in providing energy for daily activities.
Subject: Social Studies
Class: Primary 1
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A doctor can prescribe …………………………………for us.
State two reasons for taken substances into the body.
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Mention two symptoms of overdose.
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We take substance (drugs) into our body when we are
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Mention two protein giving foods
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Food ……………………..is the way we handle, prepare and store our food.
State three energy-giving foods.
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Primary 1 students:
- Food: Food is a substance, either liquid or solid, taken into the body to keep us healthy and strong 🍎.
- Taking too much food at a time is not good for us 🚫.
- Overeating: Overeating is the excess intake of food or drugs into the body, which can make us feel sick 🤢.
- Medicine: A doctor can prescribe medicine for us when we are sick to help us feel better 💊.
- Reasons for taking substances into the body:
- To stay healthy
- To have energy to play and learn
- Symptoms of overdose:
- Feeling dizzy
- Feeling sleepy all the time
- We take substances (drugs) into our body when we are sick 🤒.
- Protein-giving foods:
- Eggs
- Fish
- Food handling: Food handling is the way we handle, prepare, and store our food to keep it safe to eat 🍴.
- Energy-giving foods:
- Rice
- Bananas
- Bread
Explaining these concepts in simple terms helps Primary 1 students understand how important it is to eat healthy and take care of their bodies.
Food and Simple Healthy Snacks Primary 1 Home Economics
- What is food?
- Food is a substance, either liquid or solid, taken into the body to keep us healthy and strong.
- What happens if we take too much food at a time?
- Taking too much food at a time is not good for us and can make us feel uncomfortable.
- What is overeating?
- Overeating is the excess intake of food or drugs into the body, which can make us feel sick.
- Who can prescribe medicine for us?
- A doctor can prescribe medicine for us when we are sick to help us feel better.
- Why do we take substances into our body?
- We take substances into our body to stay healthy and have energy to play and learn.
- What are symptoms of overdose?
- Symptoms of overdose can include feeling dizzy and feeling sleepy all the time.
- When do we take drugs into our body?
- We take substances (drugs) into our body when we are sick and need help to feel better.
- Name two protein-giving foods.
- Eggs and fish are examples of protein-giving foods.
- What is food handling?
- Food handling is the way we handle, prepare, and store our food to keep it safe to eat.
- Name three energy-giving foods.
- Rice, bananas, and bread are examples of energy-giving foods.
- Why is it important to eat healthy?
- Eating healthy helps us grow strong, have energy, and stay well.
- What does too much food at a time do to our bodies?
- Taking too much food at a time can make our stomachs feel uncomfortable and may make us sick.
- Who helps us feel better when we are sick?
- Doctors help us feel better when we are sick by giving us medicine and advice.
- What should we do with food to keep it safe?
- We should handle, prepare, and store food properly to keep it safe to eat and avoid getting sick.
- How can we have energy to play and learn?
- Eating energy-giving foods like rice, bananas, and bread can help us have the energy to play and learn throughout the day.
- ______________ is a substance, liquid or solid, taken into the body.
a) Water
b) Air
c) Food
d) Toys - Taking too much food at a time is ______________.
a) Good for us
b) Not good for us
c) Funny
d) Tasty - ______________ is the excess intake of food or drugs into the body.
a) Playing
b) Overeating
c) Sleeping
d) Singing - A doctor can prescribe ______________ for us.
a) Toys
b) Food
c) Clothes
d) Medicine - State two reasons for taking substances into the body:
a) To sleep and play
b) To stay healthy and have energy
c) To read and write
d) To dance and sing - Mention two symptoms of overdose:
a) Feeling sleepy and dizzy
b) Feeling happy and excited
c) Feeling sad and angry
d) Feeling hungry and thirsty - We take substances (drugs) into our body when we are ______________.
a) Happy
b) Sad
c) Sick
d) Dancing - Mention two protein-giving foods:
a) Rice and bread
b) Eggs and fish
c) Toys and books
d) Water and juice - Food ______________ is the way we handle, prepare, and store our food.
a) Handling
b) Playing
c) Dancing
d) Sleeping - State three energy-giving foods:
a) Rocks, stars, and water
b) Rice, bananas, and bread
c) Toys, books, and clothes
d) Air, fire, and clouds - Taking too much food at a time can make our ______________ feel uncomfortable.
a) Eyes
b) Ears
c) Nose
d) Stomachs - Doctors help us feel better when we are sick by giving us ______________ and advice.
a) Food
b) Toys
c) Medicine
d) Clothes - We should handle, prepare, and store food ______________ to keep it safe to eat.
a) Properly
b) Silly
c) Quietly
d) Loudly - Eating energy-giving foods like rice, bananas, and bread can help us have ______________ to play and learn.
a) Sadness
b) Anger
c) Energy
The following are effects of eating an unbalanced diet except
Conclusion
Summarize the key points discussed, emphasizing the importance of healthy eating, proper food handling, and seeking medical help when needed for overall well-being. Encourage a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle habits for Primary 1 students.
