Merits and Demerit of Different Methods of Cooking Food Home Economics Primary 5 Third Term Lesson Notes Week 9

Lesson Plan: Exploring Various Cooking Methods

Subject: Home Economics
Class: Primary 5
Term: Third Term
Week: 9
Topic: Exploring Various Cooking Methods
Sub-topic: Different Methods of Cooking Food
Duration: 40 Minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

• Discuss each method of cooking.
• Compare and contrast the merits and demerits of each method.
• Choose a suitable cooking method for each type of food.

Keywords

• Boiling
• Frying
• Baking
• Grilling
• Steaming
• Roasting

Entry Behaviour

Pupils have basic knowledge of food and cooking from previous lessons.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Pictures of different cooking methods
• Sample foods (e.g., eggs, bread, vegetables)
• Stove, frying pan, oven (if available)
• Chart showing advantages and disadvantages of each cooking method

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge

Review what pupils know about food preparation and safety from earlier lessons.

Embedded Core Skills

• Critical thinking
• Decision making
• Comparison skills

Learning Materials

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Home Economics textbooks
• Visual aids (pictures and charts)

Instructional Materials

• Pictures of cooking methods
• Chart of advantages and disadvantages
• Real cooking tools (optional)

Content

Explore Various Cooking Methods

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

• Discuss each method of cooking.
• Compare and contrast merits and demerits of each method.
• Choose a suitable cooking method for different foods.

Methods of Cooking

1. Boiling
   • Meaning: Cooking food in hot water. 🥚
   • Example: Boiling eggs.
   • Merits: Easy, quick, healthy.
   • Demerits: Can overcook food, loss of nutrients in water.
2. Frying
   • Meaning: Cooking food in hot oil. 🍳
   • Example: Frying plantains.
   • Merits: Tasty, crispy texture.
   • Demerits: High in fat, can be unhealthy.
3. Baking
   • Meaning: Cooking food in an oven. 🍞
   • Example: Baking bread.
   • Merits: Even cooking, less oil needed.
   • Demerits: Takes time, needs an oven.
4. Grilling
   • Meaning: Cooking food over a fire or grill. 🍢
   • Example: Grilling fish.
   • Merits: Smoky flavor, less oil.
   • Demerits: Can dry out food, needs careful attention.
5. Steaming
   • Meaning: Cooking food with steam from boiling water. 🥦
   • Example: Steaming vegetables.
   • Merits: Retains nutrients, no oil.
   • Demerits: Takes time, can be bland.
6. Roasting
   • Meaning: Cooking food in an oven or over a fire. 🍗
   • Example: Roasting chicken.
   • Merits: Rich flavor, crispy texture.
   • Demerits: Takes time, needs an oven or fire.

Choosing a Suitable Cooking Method

• Boiling for eggs and pasta.
• Frying for plantains and fish.
• Baking for bread and cakes.
• Grilling for meat and vegetables.
• Steaming for vegetables and fish.
• Roasting for chicken and potatoes.

Each method has its own strengths and weaknesses. Choose the best one based on the food you want to cook and the result you desire! 😊

1. Meaning of Cooking: Cooking is preparing food by heating it.

2. Reasons for Cooking Food:

• Makes food safe to eat
• Improves taste
• Easier to digest
• Kills germs

3. Methods of Cooking:

• Boiling: Cooking in hot water. Example: Boiling eggs.
• Frying: Cooking in hot oil. Example: Frying plantains.
• Baking: Cooking in an oven. Example: Baking bread.
• Grilling: Cooking over a fire or grill. Example: Grilling fish.
• Steaming: Cooking with steam. Example: Steaming vegetables.
• Roasting: Cooking in an oven or over a fire. Example: Roasting chicken.

4. Merits and Demerits:

• Boiling:
  • Merits: Easy, healthy
  • Demerits: Can lose nutrients in water
• Frying:
  • Merits: Tasty, crispy
  • Demerits: High in fat
• Baking:
  • Merits: Even cooking, less oil
  • Demerits: Takes time
• Grilling:
  • Merits: Smoky flavor, less oil
  • Demerits: Can dry out food
• Steaming:
  • Merits: Keeps nutrients
  • Demerits: Can be bland
• Roasting:
  • Merits: Rich flavor, crispy
  • Demerits: Needs an oven or fire

Class Activity Discussion on Cooking Methods

1. What is cooking?
   • Cooking is preparing food by heating it.
2. Why do we cook food?
   • We cook food to make it safe, tasty, and easier to digest.
3. What is boiling?
   • Boiling is cooking food in hot water.
4. Can you give an example of boiling?
   • Boiling eggs.
5. What is frying?
   • Frying is cooking food in hot oil.
6. Can you give an example of frying?
   • Frying plantains.
7. What is baking?
   • Baking is cooking food in an oven.
8. Can you give an example of baking?
   • Baking bread.
9. What is grilling?
   • Grilling is cooking food over a fire or grill.
10. Can you give an example of grilling?
    • Grilling fish.
11. What is steaming?
    • Steaming is cooking food with steam from boiling water.
12. Can you give an example of steaming?
    • Steaming vegetables.
13. What is roasting?
    • Roasting is cooking food in an oven or over a fire.
14. Can you give an example of roasting?
    • Roasting chicken.
15. Which cooking method is best for keeping nutrients?
    • Steaming is best for keeping nutrients in food.

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic which was “Food Safety.”

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic “Exploring Various Cooking Methods.”

Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions and corrects them when necessary.

Teacher’s Activities

• Explain each cooking method.
• Show pictures and examples of each method.
• Discuss the merits and demerits of each method.
• Help pupils choose suitable methods for different foods.

Learners’ Activities

• Listen and participate in discussions.
• Look at pictures and identify cooking methods.
• Compare merits and demerits.
• Choose the best cooking methods for various foods.

Assessment

• Explain boiling.
• Name a food you can fry.
• Why is baking healthy?
• What is an example of grilling?
• What is one advantage of steaming?

Objective Evaluation Questions on Cooking Methods

1. Boiling is cooking food in hot __________.
   • a) Oil
   • b) Water
   • c) Air
   • d) Sand
2. Frying is cooking food in hot __________.
   • a) Oil
   • b) Water
   • c) Steam
   • d) Milk
3. Baking is cooking food in an __________.
   • a) Oven
   • b) Pot
   • c) Pan
   • d) Spoon
4. Grilling is cooking food over a __________.
   • a) Microwave
   • b) Fire
   • c) Refrigerator
   • d) Sink
5. Steaming is cooking food with __________ from boiling water.
   • a) Smoke
   • b) Steam
   • c) Ice
   • d) Salt
6. Roasting is cooking food in an oven or over a __________.
   • a) Fire
   • b) Sink
   • c) Cupboard
   • d) Table
7. Cooking makes food safe to __________.
   • a) See
   • b) Hear
   • c) Eat
   • d) Smell
8. Cooking improves the __________ of food.
   • a) Size
   • b) Shape
   • c) Taste
   • d) Color
9. Cooked food is easier to __________.
   • a) Digest
   • b) Color
   • c) Paint
   • d) Draw
10. An example of boiling is __________ eggs.
    • a) Frying
    • b) Baking
    • c) Boiling
    • d) Roasting
11. An example of frying is frying __________.
    • a) Plantains
    • b) Bread
    • c) Water
    • d) Milk
12. An example of baking is baking __________.
    • a) Eggs
    • b) Bread
    • c) Rice
    • d) Meat
13. An example of grilling is grilling __________.
    • a) Fish
    • b) Ice cream
    • c) Water
    • d) Cereal
14. An example of steaming is steaming __________.
    • a) Vegetables
    • b) Bread
    • c) Cake
    • d) Chicken
15. An example of roasting is roasting __________.
    • a) Chicken
    • b) Ice
    • c) Milk
    • d) Soup

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Theory Evaluation Questions

1. What is boiling?
2. Name a food you can bake.
3. Why do we fry food?
4. What is an example of roasting?
5. What is grilling?
6. Which method uses steam?
7. Why is boiling healthy?
8. Name a disadvantage of frying.
9. Which method needs an oven?
10. Why is steaming good for vegetables?

Conclusion

The teacher goes around to mark and provides feedback on pupils’ understanding of the topic.