Experimenting with Cooking Methods Home Economics Primary 5 Third Term Lesson Notes Week 10

Home Economics Lesson Plan

Explore Cooking Methods for Healthy Meals

Subject: Home Economics
Class: Primary 5
Term: Third Term
Week: 10
Topic: Cooking Methods
Sub-topic: Experimenting with Cooking Methods
Duration: 40 minutes

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

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

Key Words: Cooking, boiling, frying, baking, grilling, steaming, roasting.

Entry Behaviour: Pupils are familiar with basic cooking methods at home.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Pictures of different cooking methods.
• Real food items (e.g., vegetables, plantains).
• Cooking utensils (pot, pan, grill, oven).

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Discuss with pupils the cooking methods they have seen or used at home.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Critical thinking
• Observation
• Evaluation

Learning Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 5 Home Economics
• Textbook on Home Economics

Instructional Materials:

• Visual aids showing different cooking methods
• Samples of cooked food using different methods

Content and Presentation

Cooking Methods

How To: Experiment Each Method of Cooking

1. Boiling
   • Experiment: Boil water and add vegetables.
   • Example: Boiling carrots in water. 🥕
2. Frying
   • Experiment: Heat oil and fry plantains.
   • Example: Frying plantains in oil. 🍌
3. Baking
   • Experiment: Preheat the oven and bake bread.
   • Example: Baking bread in an oven. 🍞
4. Grilling
   • Experiment: Grill fish over a charcoal grill.
   • Example: Grilling fish on a grill. 🐟
5. Steaming
   • Experiment: Steam vegetables over boiling water.
   • Example: Steaming broccoli in a steamer. 🥦
6. Roasting
   • Experiment: Roast chicken in the oven.
   • Example: Roasting chicken in an oven. 🍗

How To: Evaluate the Outcome of Each Cooking Method

1. Boiling
   • Outcome: Soft and tender.
   • Example: Boiled carrots are easy to chew. 🥕
2. Frying
   • Outcome: Crispy and golden brown.
   • Example: Fried plantains are crispy and tasty. 🍌
3. Baking
   • Outcome: Evenly cooked and fluffy.
   • Example: Baked bread is soft and rises well. 🍞
4. Grilling
   • Outcome: Smoky flavor and charred marks.
   • Example: Grilled fish has a delicious smoky taste. 🐟
5. Steaming
   • Outcome: Bright color and retains nutrients.
   • Example: Steamed broccoli is green and healthy. 🥦
6. Roasting
   • Outcome: Crispy outside, juicy inside.
   • Example: Roasted chicken is crispy and juicy. 🍗

How To: Recommend Method of Cooking Suitable for Particular Food

1. Vegetables
   • Method: Steaming
   • Reason: Keeps nutrients and color. 🥦
2. Meat
   • Method: Roasting
   • Reason: Crispy outside, juicy inside. 🍗
3. Fish
   • Method: Grilling
   • Reason: Adds smoky flavor. 🐟
4. Bread
   • Method: Baking
   • Reason: Makes it fluffy and risen. 🍞
5. Eggs
   • Method: Boiling
   • Reason: Keeps them simple and nutritious. 🥚
6. Plantains
   • Method: Frying
   • Reason: Makes them crispy and delicious. 🍌

Primary 5 Pupils

1. What is boiling?

• Boiling is cooking food in hot water until it is fully cooked.

2. How do you know when food is boiled?

• Food is boiled when it is soft and tender.

3. What foods can you fry?

• You can fry foods like plantains, eggs, and chicken.

4. What is baking?

• Baking is cooking food in an oven using dry heat.

5. What foods can you bake?

• You can bake foods like bread, cakes, and cookies.

6. What is grilling?

• Grilling is cooking food on a grill over direct heat.

7. Why is grilled food tasty?

• Grilled food is tasty because it has a smoky flavor.

8. What is steaming?

• Steaming is cooking food with steam from boiling water.

9. Why is steaming healthy?

• Steaming is healthy because it keeps most of the nutrients in the food.

10. What foods can you roast?

• You can roast foods like chicken, potatoes, and vegetables.

11. How do you roast food?

• Roasting is done in an oven with dry heat.

12. Which method makes plantains crispy?

• Frying makes plantains crispy.

13. What is the best method for cooking vegetables to keep them healthy?

• Steaming is the best method to keep vegetables healthy.

14. How do you bake bread?

• Bake bread in an oven at a set temperature until it rises and is fluffy.

15. Why is it important to choose the right cooking method?

• Choosing the right cooking method ensures the food is tasty and nutritious.

Step 1: Revision of Previous Topic

• The teacher revises the previous topic on “Healthy Eating Habits” with the pupils.
• Merits and Demerit of Different Methods of Cooking Food Home Economics Primary 5 Third Term Lesson Notes Week 9

Step 2: Introduction of New Topic

• The teacher introduces the new topic: “Cooking Methods.”
• Explain the meaning of cooking and its importance.

Step 3: Teacher’s Explanation and Examples

• Boiling: Cooking food in hot water. Example: Boiled eggs 🥚.
• Frying: Cooking food in hot oil. Example: Fried plantains 🍌.
• Baking: Cooking food in an oven. Example: Baked bread 🍞.
• Grilling: Cooking food on a grill. Example: Grilled fish 🐟.
• Steaming: Cooking food with steam. Example: Steamed vegetables 🥦.
• Roasting: Cooking food in an oven with dry heat. Example: Roasted chicken 🍗.

Step 4: Pupils’ Contributions

• The teacher allows pupils to share their experiences with different cooking methods.
• The teacher corrects and guides pupils as necessary.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Show pictures and samples of foods cooked by different methods.
• Demonstrate the use of cooking utensils.

Learners’ Activities:

• Observe and identify different cooking methods.
• Participate in the discussion by sharing their experiences.

Assessment:

• Pupils complete fill-in-the-blank questions about cooking methods.

Objective Evaluation Questions on Cooking Methods

1. Boiling is a method of cooking food in hot ______.
   • a) oil
   • b) water
   • c) air
   • d) steam
2. Frying is usually done in hot ______.
   • a) water
   • b) oil
   • c) steam
   • d) air
3. ______ is a cooking method that uses an oven.
   • a) Boiling
   • b) Frying
   • c) Baking
   • d) Steaming
4. Grilling adds a ______ flavor to food.
   • a) sour
   • b) sweet
   • c) smoky
   • d) bitter
5. Steaming helps to keep the food’s ______.
   • a) color
   • b) oil
   • c) sugar
   • d) salt
6. Roasting is often used for cooking ______.
   • a) vegetables
   • b) fish
   • c) meat
   • d) rice
7. The best method for cooking plantains to make them crispy is ______.
   • a) boiling
   • b) frying
   • c) baking
   • d) steaming
8. Steamed broccoli is usually ______ and healthy.
   • a) brown
   • b) green
   • c) red
   • d) yellow
9. Grilled fish has ______ marks and a smoky flavor.
   • a) sweet
   • b) smooth
   • c) charred
   • d) sour
10. ______ makes bread rise and fluffy.
    • a) Boiling
    • b) Frying
    • c) Baking
    • d) Steaming
11. Boiled carrots are ______ and easy to chew.
    • a) hard
    • b) soft
    • c) crispy
    • d) tough
12. The method that retains the most nutrients in vegetables is ______.
    • a) boiling
    • b) roasting
    • c) frying
    • d) steaming
13. The best method to cook chicken with a crispy outside and juicy inside is ______.
    • a) boiling
    • b) roasting
    • c) steaming
    • d) frying
14. To get a smoky flavor in food, you should use ______.
    • a) steaming
    • b) baking
    • c) grilling
    • d) boiling
15. The method that usually uses water vapor to cook food is ______.
    • a) steaming
    • b) frying
    • c) grilling
    • d) roasting

Theory Evaluation Questions

1. ______ is cooking food in hot water. (Boiling)
2. The method of cooking in hot oil is called ______. (Frying)
3. ______ is done in an oven using dry heat. (Baking)
4. ______ adds a smoky flavor to food. (Grilling)
5. ______ keeps most nutrients in vegetables. (Steaming)
6. The best method for cooking plantains to make them crispy is ______. (Frying)
7. ______ is used for cooking chicken with a crispy outside. (Roasting)
8. To get a smoky flavor in food, you should use ______. (Grilling)
9. ______ is cooking food with steam. (Steaming)
10. Boiled carrots are usually ______ and easy to chew. (Soft)

Conclusion

• The teacher goes around to mark pupils’ work and provides necessary corrections.

This lesson plan ensures that pupils understand various cooking methods, their advantages and disadvantages, and how to choose the best method for different foods.

Home Economics Primary 5 Third Term Lesson Notes