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
- Boiling
- Meaning: Cooking food in hot water. 🥚
- Example: Boiling eggs.
- Merits: Easy, quick, healthy.
- Demerits: Can overcook food, loss of nutrients in water.
- Frying
- Meaning: Cooking food in hot oil. 🍳
- Example: Frying plantains.
- Merits: Tasty, crispy texture.
- Demerits: High in fat, can be unhealthy.
- Baking
- Meaning: Cooking food in an oven. 🍞
- Example: Baking bread.
- Merits: Even cooking, less oil needed.
- Demerits: Takes time, needs an oven.
- 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.
- Steaming
- Meaning: Cooking food with steam from boiling water. 🥦
- Example: Steaming vegetables.
- Merits: Retains nutrients, no oil.
- Demerits: Takes time, can be bland.
- 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
- What is cooking?
- Cooking is preparing food by heating it.
- Why do we cook food?
- We cook food to make it safe, tasty, and easier to digest.
- What is boiling?
- Boiling is cooking food in hot water.
- Can you give an example of boiling?
- Boiling eggs.
- What is frying?
- Frying is cooking food in hot oil.
- Can you give an example of frying?
- Frying plantains.
- What is baking?
- Baking is cooking food in an oven.
- Can you give an example of baking?
- Baking bread.
- What is grilling?
- Grilling is cooking food over a fire or grill.
- Can you give an example of grilling?
- Grilling fish.
- What is steaming?
- Steaming is cooking food with steam from boiling water.
- Can you give an example of steaming?
- Steaming vegetables.
- What is roasting?
- Roasting is cooking food in an oven or over a fire.
- Can you give an example of roasting?
- Roasting chicken.
- 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
- Boiling is cooking food in hot __________.
- a) Oil
- b) Water
- c) Air
- d) Sand
- Frying is cooking food in hot __________.
- a) Oil
- b) Water
- c) Steam
- d) Milk
- Baking is cooking food in an __________.
- a) Oven
- b) Pot
- c) Pan
- d) Spoon
- Grilling is cooking food over a __________.
- a) Microwave
- b) Fire
- c) Refrigerator
- d) Sink
- Steaming is cooking food with __________ from boiling water.
- a) Smoke
- b) Steam
- c) Ice
- d) Salt
- Roasting is cooking food in an oven or over a __________.
- a) Fire
- b) Sink
- c) Cupboard
- d) Table
- Cooking makes food safe to __________.
- a) See
- b) Hear
- c) Eat
- d) Smell
- Cooking improves the __________ of food.
- a) Size
- b) Shape
- c) Taste
- d) Color
- Cooked food is easier to __________.
- a) Digest
- b) Color
- c) Paint
- d) Draw
- An example of boiling is __________ eggs.
- a) Frying
- b) Baking
- c) Boiling
- d) Roasting
- An example of frying is frying __________.
- a) Plantains
- b) Bread
- c) Water
- d) Milk
- An example of baking is baking __________.
- a) Eggs
- b) Bread
- c) Rice
- d) Meat
- An example of grilling is grilling __________.
- a) Fish
- b) Ice cream
- c) Water
- d) Cereal
- An example of steaming is steaming __________.
- a) Vegetables
- b) Bread
- c) Cake
- d) Chicken
- An example of roasting is roasting __________.
- a) Chicken
- b) Ice
- c) Milk
- d) Soup
Theory Evaluation Questions
- What is boiling?
- Name a food you can bake.
- Why do we fry food?
- What is an example of roasting?
- What is grilling?
- Which method uses steam?
- Why is boiling healthy?
- Name a disadvantage of frying.
- Which method needs an oven?
- Why is steaming good for vegetables?
Conclusion
The teacher goes around to mark and provides feedback on pupils’ understanding of the topic.