Meaning of Nutritional Food The Needs For Adequate Diet Agricultural Science Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Agricultural Science Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Subject: Agricultural Science
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Week: 2
Age: 8 years
Topic: Meaning of Nutritional Food
Sub-topic: The Needs for Adequate Diet
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Define nutritional food.
2. Identify examples of nutritional food.
3. Explain the importance of an adequate diet.

Keywords

• Nutritional
• Food
• Diet
• Healthy
• Balanced

Set Induction

Begin the lesson by showing pictures of different foods and asking the pupils which foods they think are healthy.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils have basic knowledge of different types of food.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Pictures of various foods
• Food pyramid chart
• Real or model food items (e.g., fruits, vegetables)

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Discuss briefly what the pupils already know about food and its importance for growth and health.

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 foods
• Real or model food items

Content

1. Definition of Nutritional Food
   • Foods that provide the nutrients the body needs to function well.
2. Examples of Nutritional Foods
   • Fruits: apples, oranges, bananas
   • Vegetables: carrots, spinach, tomatoes
   • Proteins: eggs, beans, meat
   • Grains: rice, maize, wheat
3. Importance of an Adequate Diet
   • Helps in growth and development
   • Provides energy
   • Keeps the body healthy
   • Helps to prevent diseases

Evaluation

1. Nutritional foods provide ______ for the body.
   a) problems
   b) nutrients
   c) toys
   d) clothes
2. An example of a fruit is ______.
   a) carrot
   b) apple
   c) bread
   d) fish
3. ______ are important for body growth and repair.
   a) Proteins
   b) Fats
   c) Sugars
   d) Oils
4. Vegetables are good for our ______.
   a) toys
   b) hair
   c) health
   d) shoes
5. ______ gives us energy to work and play.
   a) Water
   b) Sand
   c) Food
   d) Clothes
6. Eating a balanced diet helps to prevent ______.
   a) happiness
   b) diseases
   c) rain
   d) sleep
7. Rice is an example of a ______.
   a) protein
   b) grain
   c) vegetable
   d) fruit
8. Spinach is a type of ______.
   a) fruit
   b) vegetable
   c) protein
   d) grain
9. Eggs provide us with ______.
   a) water
   b) protein
   c) sugar
   d) oil
10. To stay healthy, we need to eat ______.
    a) toys
    b) junk food
    c) a balanced diet
    d) sweets
11. ______ helps in the growth of our bodies.
    a) Food
    b) Water
    c) Air
    d) Sand
12. Apples and bananas are examples of ______.
    a) proteins
    b) grains
    c) fruits
    d) vegetables
13. Beans are rich in ______.
    a) fat
    b) sugar
    c) protein
    d) salt
14. Carrots are good for our ______.
    a) skin
    b) hair
    c) eyes
    d) teeth
15. Drinking ______ is important for our body.
    a) milk
    b) juice
    c) soda
    d) water

Class Activity Discussion

1. What is nutritional food? Nutritional food is food that provides the nutrients our body needs to be healthy.
2. Can you give examples of nutritional foods? Examples include fruits like apples and bananas, vegetables like carrots and spinach, proteins like eggs and beans, and grains like rice and maize.
3. Why is it important to eat a balanced diet? It helps in growth, provides energy, keeps the body healthy, and prevents diseases.
4. What do proteins do for our body? Proteins help in body growth and repair.
5. Why are vegetables important? Vegetables are important because they keep us healthy.
6. What does food give us? Food gives us energy to work and play.
7. What is an example of a grain? Rice is an example of a grain.
8. What are fruits good for? Fruits are good for our overall health.
9. Why do we need to drink water? Water is important for our body’s functions and staying hydrated.
10. What happens if we don’t eat enough nutritional food? We can become weak and get sick.
11. Is junk food good for our health? No, junk food is not good for our health.
12. What does a balanced diet include? A balanced diet includes a variety of foods like fruits, vegetables, proteins, and grains.
13. How do carrots help us? Carrots are good for our eyes.
14. Why should we eat fruits and vegetables every day? They provide essential vitamins and minerals that keep us healthy.
15. What should we drink to stay healthy? We should drink plenty of water.

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was “Revision of Basic 2 Work.”

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic: “Meaning of Nutritional Food. The Needs for Adequate Diet.”

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 different foods.
• Explain the meaning of nutritional food.
• Discuss the importance of an adequate diet.
• Ask questions to check understanding.
• Correct pupils’ responses and provide additional explanations.

Learners’ Activities

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

Assessment

1. What is nutritional food?
2. Give two examples of fruits.
3. Why is an adequate diet important?
4. What does protein do for our body?
5. Name a vegetable and its benefit.
6. How does food help us?
7. What is a balanced diet?
8. Give an example of a grain.
9. Why is water important for our body?
10. Name a protein-rich food.

Conclusion

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