Energy-Giving Food Meaning and Examples of Carbohydrates Agricultural Science Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Agricultural Science Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Subject: Agricultural Science
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Week: 3
Age: 8 years
Topic: Energy-Giving Food
Sub-topic: Meaning and Examples of Carbohydrates
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Define carbohydrates.
2. Identify examples of carbohydrates.
3. Explain the importance of carbohydrates in our diet.

Keywords

• Energy
• Carbohydrates
• Food
• Nutrients
• Diet

Set Induction

Begin the lesson by showing pictures of various foods and asking the pupils which foods they think give us energy.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils have a basic understanding of different types of food from previous lessons.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Pictures of carbohydrate-rich foods
• Food pyramid chart
• Real or model food items (e.g., bread, rice)

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Discuss briefly what the pupils already know about food and its role in giving us energy.

Embedded Core Skills

• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Observation

Learning Materials

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 3
• Textbooks
• Food pyramid chart

Instructional Materials

• Pictures of carbohydrate-rich foods
• Real or model food items

Content

1. Definition of Carbohydrates
   • Carbohydrates are foods that give us energy.
2. Examples of Carbohydrates
   • Bread
   • Rice
   • Maize (corn)
   • Potatoes
   • Yams
   • Pasta
3. Importance of Carbohydrates
   • They provide energy for daily activities.
   • They help in the growth and development of the body.
   • They are essential for brain function.

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. Carbohydrates give us ______.
   a) problems
   b) energy
   c) toys
   d) clothes
2. An example of a carbohydrate is ______.
   a) carrot
   b) bread
   c) egg
   d) fish
3. ______ is a type of carbohydrate.
   a) Water
   b) Rice
   c) Sugar
   d) Milk
4. Potatoes are good for our ______.
   a) health
   b) hair
   c) shoes
   d) toys
5. We need carbohydrates to ______.
   a) sleep
   b) grow
   c) run
   d) read
6. Eating rice gives us ______.
   a) energy
   b) problems
   c) toys
   d) clothes
7. Yams are an example of ______.
   a) protein
   b) grain
   c) carbohydrate
   d) fruit
8. ______ provides energy for our brain.
   a) Carbohydrates
   b) Vegetables
   c) Water
   d) Salt
9. Bread is made from ______.
   a) water
   b) milk
   c) flour
   d) sugar
10. To stay active, we need to eat ______.
    a) toys
    b) junk food
    c) carbohydrates
    d) sweets
11. Maize is also known as ______.
    a) wheat
    b) corn
    c) rice
    d) yam
12. ______ is important for our body’s daily activities.
    a) Carbohydrates
    b) Water
    c) Air
    d) Sand
13. Pasta is rich in ______.
    a) fat
    b) sugar
    c) protein
    d) carbohydrates
14. Potatoes help to provide ______.
    a) protein
    b) energy
    c) water
    d) salt
15. Drinking ______ helps to digest carbohydrates.
    a) milk
    b) juice
    c) soda
    d) water

Class Activity Discussion

1. What are carbohydrates? Carbohydrates are foods that give us energy.
2. Can you give examples of carbohydrates? Examples include bread, rice, maize, potatoes, yams, and pasta.
3. Why do we need carbohydrates? We need carbohydrates because they provide energy for our daily activities and brain function.
4. How do carbohydrates help our body? Carbohydrates help in growth and development and provide energy.
5. Is bread a carbohydrate? Yes, bread is a carbohydrate.
6. What does eating rice do for us? Eating rice gives us energy.
7. Are yams good for energy? Yes, yams are good for energy.
8. What food provides energy for the brain? Carbohydrates provide energy for the brain.
9. How do potatoes benefit us? Potatoes give us energy and help our body grow.
10. Can pasta give us energy? Yes, pasta is rich in carbohydrates and gives us energy.
11. What is maize also known as? Maize is also known as corn.
12. What does eating carbohydrates do? Eating carbohydrates provides energy for our body’s daily activities.
13. Is water important for digesting carbohydrates? Yes, drinking water helps to digest carbohydrates.
14. Why do we need to stay active? We need to stay active to be healthy and strong.
15. What happens if we don’t eat enough carbohydrates? We can feel weak and tired without enough carbohydrates.

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was “Meaning of Nutritional Food. The Needs for Adequate Diet.”

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic: “Energy-Giving Food – Meaning and Examples of Carbohydrates.”

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 carbohydrate-rich foods.
• Explain the meaning of carbohydrates.
• Discuss the importance of carbohydrates in our diet.
• Ask questions to check understanding.
• Correct pupils’ responses and provide additional explanations.

Learners’ Activities

• Answer questions about carbohydrates.
• Observe pictures and charts.
• Participate in discussions.

Assessment

1. What are carbohydrates?
2. Give two examples of carbohydrate-rich foods.
3. Why are carbohydrates important?
4. Name a carbohydrate and its benefit.
5. How do carbohydrates help our body?
6. What does eating bread do for us?
7. Is rice a carbohydrate?
8. Why do we need energy?
9. Name a food that provides energy for the brain.
10. How do potatoes benefit us?

Conclusion

The teacher goes around to mark and does the necessary corrections on the topic above.

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