Animal Based and Plant Based Proteins Agricultural Science Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Agricultural Science Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Subject: Agricultural Science
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Week: 6
Age: 8 years
Topic: Classification of Body Building Foods
Sub-topic: Animal-Based and Plant-Based Proteins
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Define animal-based and plant-based proteins.
2. Identify examples of animal-based proteins.
3. Identify examples of plant-based proteins.
4. Explain the importance of both types of proteins.

Keywords

• Proteins
• Animal-based
• Plant-based
• Nutrients
• Diet

Set Induction

Begin the lesson by displaying a variety of foods and asking pupils to classify them into animal-based and plant-based groups.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils have basic knowledge of proteins from the previous lesson.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Pictures of animal-based and plant-based protein foods
• Samples of protein-rich foods
• Charts

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Discuss what the pupils learned about proteins in the last lesson and connect it to the new topic.

Embedded Core Skills

• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Classification

Learning Materials

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

Instructional Materials

• Pictures of animal-based and plant-based protein foods
• Real or model samples of protein-rich foods

Content

1. Definition of Animal-Based Proteins
   • Animal-based proteins come from animals.
2. Examples of Animal-Based Proteins
   • Meat
   • Fish
   • Eggs
   • Milk
   • Cheese
3. Definition of Plant-Based Proteins
   • Plant-based proteins come from plants.
4. Examples of Plant-Based Proteins
   • Beans
   • Lentils
   • Nuts
   • Soy products
   • Peas
5. Importance of Both Types of Proteins
   • Both types are essential for growth and repair of body tissues.
   • They provide energy.
   • They help in muscle building.
   • Support the immune system.

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. ______ proteins come from animals.
   a) Plant-based
   b) Animal-based
   c) Mineral-based
   d) Carbohydrate-based
2. An example of an animal-based protein is ______.
   a) beans
   b) fish
   c) maize
   d) rice
3. Plant-based proteins come from ______.
   a) animals
   b) plants
   c) minerals
   d) vitamins
4. ______ is an example of a plant-based protein.
   a) Meat
   b) Cheese
   c) Lentils
   d) Milk
5. Both types of proteins help in ______.
   a) body growth
   b) water supply
   c) air supply
   d) sunlight
6. ______ is an animal-based protein.
   a) Soy
   b) Eggs
   c) Peas
   d) Nuts
7. ______ is a plant-based protein.
   a) Meat
   b) Fish
   c) Beans
   d) Milk
8. Proteins provide ______ to the body.
   a) energy
   b) air
   c) water
   d) light
9. Both types of proteins support the ______ system.
   a) digestive
   b) immune
   c) circulatory
   d) respiratory
10. ______ is found in both animal and plant sources.
    a) Water
    b) Protein
    c) Air
    d) Light
11. ______ are examples of animal-based proteins.
    a) Fish and eggs
    b) Beans and peas
    c) Soy and lentils
    d) Nuts and seeds
12. ______ are examples of plant-based proteins.
    a) Milk and cheese
    b) Meat and fish
    c) Beans and nuts
    d) Eggs and milk
13. ______ helps in muscle building.
    a) Vitamins
    b) Carbohydrates
    c) Proteins
    d) Minerals
14. Plant-based proteins are found in ______.
    a) animals
    b) plants
    c) water
    d) air
15. Animal-based proteins are important for ______.
    a) sunlight
    b) muscle building
    c) air
    d) water

FAQs

1. What are animal-based proteins? Animal-based proteins come from animals.
2. Can you give examples of animal-based proteins? Examples include meat, fish, eggs, milk, and cheese.
3. What are plant-based proteins? Plant-based proteins come from plants.
4. Can you give examples of plant-based proteins? Examples include beans, lentils, nuts, soy products, and peas.
5. Why are both types of proteins important? Both types are essential for growth and repair of body tissues, provide energy, help in muscle building, and support the immune system.
6. Is fish an animal-based protein? Yes, fish is an animal-based protein.
7. Are beans a plant-based protein? Yes, beans are a plant-based protein.
8. Do proteins provide energy? Yes, proteins provide energy.
9. How do proteins support the immune system? Proteins support the immune system by helping to build and repair body tissues.
10. Are eggs an animal-based protein? Yes, eggs are an animal-based protein.
11. Can you find proteins in both animal and plant sources? Yes, proteins are found in both animal and plant sources.
12. Is milk rich in animal-based protein? Yes, milk is rich in animal-based protein.
13. What plant product is a source of protein? Soy products are a source of plant-based protein.
14. Do proteins help in muscle building? Yes, proteins help in muscle building.
15. Why is protein important for children? Protein is important for children because it supports growth and development.

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was “Body Building Foods – Proteins.”

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic: “Classification of Body Building Foods – Animal-Based and Plant-Based Proteins.”

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 animal-based and plant-based protein foods.
• Explain the definitions and importance of both types of proteins.
• Discuss examples of animal-based and plant-based proteins.
• Ask questions to check understanding.
• Correct pupils’ responses and provide additional explanations.

Learners’ Activities

• Answer questions about proteins.
• Observe pictures and samples.
• Participate in discussions.

Assessment

1. What are animal-based proteins?
2. Give two examples of animal-based proteins.
3. What are plant-based proteins?
4. Give two examples of plant-based proteins.
5. Why are both types of proteins important?
6. Name an animal-based protein.
7. Name a plant-based protein.
8. Do proteins provide energy?
9. How do proteins support the immune system?
10. Are nuts a source of plant-based protein?

Conclusion

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