Importance of Eating Good Food Home Economics Primary 2 Third Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Subject: Home Economics
Class: Primary 2
Term: Third Term
Week: Week 5
Topic: Importance of Eating Good Food
Sub-topic: Benefits of Eating Nutritious Food
Duration: 45 minutes

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

1. Understand why eating good food is important for their health.
2. Identify the benefits of eating nutritious food.
3. Appreciate the importance of making healthy food choices.

Key Words: Eating, Good Food, Physical Health, Mental Health, Chronic Diseases, Mood, Memory, Weight Loss, Bones, Teeth, Sleep.

Entry Behaviour: Students are expected to have some knowledge of basic health concepts and food choices.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Pictures or diagrams showing healthy foods and their benefits.
• Real-life examples of nutritious foods.
• Whiteboard and markers.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Review with students the concept of healthy eating and the importance of food in keeping us strong and healthy. Connect this to the new topic by explaining that today they will learn specifically about the benefits of eating nutritious food.

Embedded Core Skills: Observation, communication, critical thinking.

Instructional Materials:

• Introduction to the topic.
• Presentation of pictures and examples.
• Interactive discussions.
• Group activities.

Content:

Importance of eating good food:

1. Improves Physical and Mental Health: Eating good food helps our bodies and minds stay healthy and strong. 🍎💪
2. Reduces Risk of Chronic Diseases: When we eat healthy foods, we are less likely to get sick with diseases like diabetes or heart disease. ❤️‍🩹
3. Puts One in a Better Mood: Good food can make us feel happy and cheerful. It’s like a little sunshine for our bodies! ☀️😊
4. Improves Memory: Eating nutritious food can help us remember things better, like our ABCs or our favorite story. 📚🧠
5. Enables Healthy Weight Loss: If we eat the right foods, we can stay at a healthy weight and feel strong and energetic. 💪🥗
6. Builds Strong Bones and Teeth: Just like superheroes need strong armor, our bodies need strong bones and teeth to stay healthy. Good food helps with that! 🦷💪
7. Helps One to Get a Good Night’s Sleep: Eating good food can make us feel relaxed and ready for a cozy bedtime story. 🌙💤

Evaluation :

1. Eating good food helps to improve __________. a) Physical and mental health b) Social skills c) Watching TV d) Playing games
2. Good food reduces the risk of having __________. a) Fun with friends b) Chronic diseases c) Eating sweets d) Watching cartoons
3. Eating good food puts one in a __________ mood. a) Sad b) Better c) Tired d) Boring
4. Good food helps to improve __________. a) Playing video games b) Watching movies c) Memory d) Skipping meals
5. Eating good food enables __________. a) Unhealthy weight gain b) Healthy weight loss c) Eating junk food d) Skipping breakfast
6. Good food helps to build __________. a) Strong bones and teeth b) Weak bones and teeth c) Tiredness d) Sleeping late
7. Eating good food helps one to get a __________. a) Bad night’s sleep b) Good night’s sleep c) Sleepy afternoon d) Morning headache
8. Good food improves physical and __________ health. a) Emotional b) Social c) Mental d) Digital
9. Eating good food reduces the risk of having __________. a) Fun with friends b) Chronic diseases c) Eating sweets d) Watching cartoons
10. Good food puts one in a __________ mood. a) Sad b) Better c) Tired d) Boring
11. Eating good food improves __________. a) Playing video games b) Watching movies c) Memory d) Skipping meals
12. Good food enables __________. a) Unhealthy weight gain b) Healthy weight loss c) Eating junk food d) Skipping breakfast
13. Eating good food helps to build __________. a) Strong bones and teeth b) Weak bones and teeth c) Tiredness d) Sleeping late
14. Good food helps one to get a __________. a) Bad night’s sleep b) Good night’s sleep c) Sleepy afternoon d) Morning headache
15. Good food improves physical and __________ health. a) Emotional b) Social c) Mental d) Digital

Class Activity Discussion 

1. Why is eating good food important? Answer: Eating good food is important to help us stay healthy in our bodies and our minds.
2. How does eating good food help us stay healthy? Answer: Eating good food helps us avoid getting sick with diseases that make us feel unwell.
3. Does eating good food make us feel happy? Answer: Yes, eating good food can put us in a better mood and make us feel happier.
4. Can eating good food make us smarter? Answer: Yes, eating good food can help us remember things better, like our favorite stories or games.
5. Can eating good food help us lose weight? Answer: Yes, eating good food can help us lose weight in a healthy way, so we feel strong and energetic.
6. Why is it important to have strong bones and teeth? Answer: Strong bones and teeth help us feel strong and healthy, like superheroes!
7. Does eating good food help us sleep better? Answer: Yes, eating good food can help us have a good night’s sleep, so we feel rested and ready for the day.
8. How can eating good food improve our physical and mental health? Answer: Eating good food can make our bodies and minds feel strong and happy, so we can play and learn better.
9. What happens if we don’t eat good food? Answer: If we don’t eat good food, we might get sick more often and feel tired or sad.
10. Can eating good food make us feel happier? Answer: Yes, eating good food can put us in a better mood and make us feel happier.
11. How does eating good food improve our memory? Answer: Eating good food gives our brains the fuel they need to remember things better, like our favorite stories or games.
12. Does eating good food help us lose weight? Answer: Yes, eating good food can help us lose weight in a healthy way, so we feel strong and energetic.
13. Why do we need strong bones and teeth? Answer: Strong bones and teeth help us feel strong and healthy, like superheroes!
14. How can eating good food help us sleep better? Answer: Eating good food can help us have a good night’s sleep, so we feel rested and ready for the day.
15. Can eating good food make us feel happier? Answer: Yes, eating good food can put us in a better mood and make us feel happier.

Presentation :

1. Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic by asking students to recall what they learned about healthy eating. Home Furnishing and Furniture for different Functional Rooms In a home Grouping According to where they are found Home Economics Primary 2 Third Term Lesson Notes Week 4
2. Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, explaining that they will learn about why it’s important to eat good food for their health.
3. Step 3: The teacher presents pictures and examples of nutritious foods and their benefits, such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Students are encouraged to identify the benefits of each food item, such as improving physical health, mental health, memory, and more.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Presenting pictures and examples.
• Guiding discussions.
• Providing explanations and corrections.

Learners’ Activities:

• Observing pictures and examples.
• Participating in discussions.
• Asking questions for clarification.

Assessment: Observation of students’ participation and understanding during discussions and activities.

Evaluation Questions:

1. Why is eating good food important?
2. How does eating good food help reduce the risk of chronic diseases?
3. What are some benefits of eating nutritious food?
4. How can eating good food improve our mood?
5. Why is it important to have strong bones and teeth?
6. Can eating good food help us lose weight in a healthy way?
7. How does eating good food help us get a good night’s sleep?
8. What are some examples of nutritious foods?
9. How does eating good food improve our memory?
10. What are the benefits of making healthy food choices?

Conclusion: The teacher assesses students’ understanding and provides necessary corrections. Reinforce the importance of making healthy food choices to stay strong and healthy.