Good Eating Habits Home Economics Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 12
Home Economics Lesson Plan
Subject: Home Economics
Class: Primary 2
Term: First Term
Week: 12
Age: 7 years
Topic: Good Eating Habits
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Define what good eating habits are.
- Identify examples of good eating habits.
- Explain why good eating habits are important for health.
Keywords
- Good eating habits
- Examples
- Importance
Set Induction
The teacher will start by showing pictures of children eating different meals, asking the pupils to identify which eating habits they think are good.
Entry Behaviour
Pupils have prior knowledge of different food groups, balanced diets, and the importance of eating good foods.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Pictures of children eating
- Food pyramid chart
- Real food samples (optional)
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge
The teacher will connect the lesson to previous discussions on balanced diets and the benefits of eating good foods.
Embedded Core Skills
- Observation
- Decision-making
- Social skills
Learning Materials
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- Home Economics textbooks
Instructional Materials
- Pictures of children eating
- Food pyramid chart
- Real food samples (if available)
Content
Explanation of the Topic: Good Eating Habits
- What Are Good Eating Habits?
- Good eating habits are the behaviors we follow when we eat to keep ourselves healthy.
- Examples of Good Eating Habits
- Eating a variety of foods from all the different food groups.
- Eating fruits and vegetables every day.
- Drinking water instead of sugary drinks.
- Eating meals at regular times each day.
- Chewing food well before swallowing.
- Washing hands before eating.
- Why Good Eating Habits Are Important
- Good eating habits help us grow strong and healthy.
- They give us energy to play and learn.
- They keep our bodies working properly and prevent us from getting sick.
Examples:
- Eating a variety of foods
- Eating fruits and vegetables daily
- Drinking water instead of sugary drinks
- Eating meals at regular times
- Chewing food well
- Washing hands before eating
Evaluation Questions
- Good eating habits help us stay __________.
a) weak
b) healthy
c) tired
d) sad - Eating fruits and vegetables every day keeps us __________.
a) strong
b) hungry
c) sick
d) sad - Water is better for our body than __________.
a) fruits
b) sugary drinks
c) vegetables
d) milk - Chewing food well before swallowing helps our __________.
a) stomach
b) heart
c) teeth
d) brain - We should wash our hands before __________.
a) playing
b) eating
c) sleeping
d) reading - Eating a variety of foods helps us get different __________.
a) colors
b) tastes
c) nutrients
d) toys - Sugary drinks can make us __________.
a) healthy
b) strong
c) sick
d) tired - Regular meals help us __________.
a) sleep
b) grow
c) cry
d) hurt - Fruits and vegetables are rich in __________.
a) vitamins
b) fats
c) oils
d) proteins - Chewing food well helps our __________ digest food better.
a) stomach
b) heart
c) eyes
d) mouth
Class Activity Discussion
- What are good eating habits?
Good eating habits are behaviors we follow when we eat to keep ourselves healthy. - Why should we eat fruits and vegetables every day?
Fruits and vegetables give us vitamins and minerals to stay healthy and strong. - Why is water better than sugary drinks?
Water hydrates our body and helps us feel good, while sugary drinks can make us sick. - Why should we chew food well?
Chewing food well helps our stomach digest food better and keeps us from getting a stomach ache. - When should we wash our hands before eating?
We should wash our hands before eating to keep germs away from our food and keep us healthy. - Why is eating a variety of foods important?
Eating a variety of foods gives us different vitamins and minerals to keep our body strong and healthy. - What can sugary drinks do to our body?
Sugary drinks can make us sick and give us cavities in our teeth. - How do regular meals help us?
Regular meals give us energy to play and learn, and keep us from feeling hungry. - What are fruits and vegetables rich in?
Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals to keep our body strong and healthy. - How does chewing food well help us?
Chewing food well helps our stomach digest food better and makes us feel good after eating.
Presentation
Step 1:
The teacher revises the previous topic, which was about the importance of eating good foods.
Step 2:
The teacher introduces the new topic: Good Eating Habits.
Step 3:
The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions and corrects them when and where necessary.
Teacher’s Activities
- Show pictures of children eating different meals.
- Explain what good eating habits are and why they are important.
- Discuss examples of good eating habits.
Learners’ Activities
- Identify good eating habits from pictures shown.
- Participate in discussions about why good eating habits are important.
- Share their experiences of practicing good eating habits.
Assessment
- Pupils will answer 10 fill-in-the-blank questions.
- Pupils will discuss and identify examples of good eating habits.
Evaluation Questions
- What are good eating habits?
- Why should we eat fruits and vegetables every day?
- Why is water better than sugary drinks?
- Why should we chew food well?
- When should we wash our hands before eating?
- Why is eating a variety of foods important?
- What can sugary drinks do to our body?
- How do regular meals help us?
- What are fruits and vegetables rich in?
- How does chewing food well help us?
Conclusion
The teacher goes around to mark and provide feedback on the pupils’ work.
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