Class: Primary 3
Term: 3rd Term
Week: 3
Age: 8 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: Pre-Vocational Studies
Curriculum Theme: Agricultural Science
Previous Lesson: Composition Of a Balanced Diet
Topic: Importance Of Balance Diet
Content: Importance of balanced diet
Performance Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive domain: List 4 Importance of balanced diet.
- Affective domain: Show appreciation for various foods in a balanced diet.
- Psychomotor domain: Identify food items that belong to different food groups.
- Social domain: Discuss with peers the benefits of eating a balanced diet.
Reference Materials:
The following resources were used in planning this lesson:
- 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
- Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
- Online Information from Max Healthcare – Balanced Diet – Definition, Importance, Benefits & Diet Chart
Instructional Materials:
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Chart of food groups
- Pictures of healthy meals
- Real food items for demonstration
Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding the importance of balanced diet helps children make healthier food choices, which supports their overall growth and development. This knowledge is crucial as they grow and learn about taking care of their bodies.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils are expected to know the different types of food groups from the previous lesson on the composition of a balanced diet.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
Learning Area: Importance Of Balanced Diet
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:
| Content Development | Time | Teaching Method | Teaching Strategy | Teacher’s Activity | Pupil’s Activity | Learning Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1: Introduction | 5 mins | Discussion | Questioning | Teacher greets pupils and asks what they remember about food groups. | Pupils respond to questions. | Refreshing previous knowledge on food groups. |
| Step 2: Explaining the Importance of a Balanced Diet | 10 mins | Lecture | Explanation | Teacher explains what a balanced diet is and why it is important. | Pupils listen and view charts of food groups. | Understanding why each food group is needed. |
| Step 3: Identifying Food Groups | 10 mins | Demonstration | Guided Discovery | Teacher shows different food items and asks pupils to classify them. | Pupils classify food items into correct groups. | Learning to identify food groups in a diet. |
| Step 4: Group Discussion | 5 mins | Group Work | Collaborative Learning | Teacher asks pupils to discuss in groups the benefits of a balanced diet. | Pupils discuss and list benefits. | Encouraging peer learning and reinforcement. |
| Step 5: Conclusion | 5 mins | Summary | Review | Teacher summarizes the key points of the lesson. | Pupils recap what they learned. | Reinforcing the lesson’s key points. |
| Step 6: Note Taking | 3 mins | Writing | Copying | Teacher dictates notes for pupils to copy. | Pupils write down notes. | Ensuring pupils have written records. |
| Step 7: Evaluation | 2 mins | Oral Q&A | Assessment | Teacher asks quick review questions. | Pupils answer questions. | Assessing understanding and retention. |
Classroom Note:
Importance Of Balanced Diet
A balanced diet helps our bodies get all the nutrients it needs. the following are some of the reasons why balance diet is important;
- Boosts Immunity: Eating well helps to prevent illnesses.
- Better Growth and Development: Provides the nutrients needed for growth.
- Energy Supply: Gives us the energy to play and learn.
- Brain Health: Nutrients from a balanced diet help us think and learn better.
- Prevention of Diseases: Reduces the risk of some diseases, like obesity and type 2 diabetes.
- Strong Bones and Teeth: Foods rich in calcium and vitamin D keep bones and teeth strong.
- Improves Mood: Good nutrition can boost our mood and energy levels.
Lesson Evaluation:
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- List 4 importance of balanced diet.
- Why is it important to eat a variety of foods?
- What can happen if we don’t eat a balanced diet?
Note for teachers using my lesson plan:
Hi there, remember that I didn’t make this lesson plan with any particular class or teacher in mind and I tried as much as possible with my experience and expertise to deliver this plan in a standard and effective style utilizing the best strategy and methods. Nevertheless, you are free to customize the lesson content, teaching methods, timing and pupil activities to suit your teaching style, pupils comprehension, curriculum, and resources available to you. Happy teaching!
