- Class: Primary 2
- Term: 3rd Term
- Week: 3
- Age: 7 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Subject: Pre Vocational Studies
- Curriculum Theme: Home Economics
- Previous Lesson: Harmful Substance That Could Be Taken Into The Body
- Topic: Harmful Substance That Could Be Taken Into The Body – 2
- Content: Ways To Avoid Harmful Substance
Performance Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive domain: Identify ways to avoid harmful substances in food.
- Affective domain: Show interest in choosing safe and healthy food options.
- Psychomotor domain: Demonstrate the correct way to select and prepare safe food.
- Social domain: Discuss with peers the importance of eating safely and avoiding harmful substances.
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 Healthy Eating for Children
Instructional Materials:
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Pictures of healthy vs. unhealthy foods
- Real food items (fruits, vegetables)
- Flashcards
- A chart showing harmful substances commonly found in foods
Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding how to identify and avoid harmful substances in our food is crucial for maintaining good health. This lesson aims to empower pupils to make safer food choices, which is essential for their growth and development.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils are aware of different types of food and have a basic understanding of healthy eating.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
Learning Area: Harmful Substance That Could Be Taken Into The Body
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:
| Content Development | Time | Teaching Method | Teaching Strategy | Teacher’s Activity | Pupils’ Activity | Learning Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1: Introduction | 5 min | Discussion | Question and Answer | Discuss the previous lesson and introduce the new topic. | Listen and respond to questions about the last lesson. | Linking past knowledge to new. |
| Step 2: Explanation | 10 min | Interactive talk | Demonstration and Visuals | Explain ways to avoid harmful substances using visuals. | Engage with visuals, ask questions. | Understanding ways to avoid harm. |
| Step 3: Demonstration | 10 min | Practical | Guided Practice | Show real food items, demonstrate selection and checks. | Practice selecting safe foods and identifying good fruits. | Practicing safety in food choice. |
| Step 4: Discussion | 10 min | Group Activity | Collaborative Learning | Facilitate a discussion on what they’ve learned. | Discuss in groups, share thoughts with class. | Reinforcing learning through talk. |
| Step 5: Conclusion | 5 min | Summation | Recap | Summarize the key points, clarify doubts. | Listen and recap learned points in their own words. | Ensuring retention and clarity. |
Classroom Note:
Harmful Substance That Could Be Taken Into The Body – Ways To Avoid Harmful Substance
Today, we learned important ways to avoid harmful substances in our food, which is very important for staying healthy and strong. Remember, it’s always best to:
- Always eat properly cooked food to kill harmful germs.
- Choose ripe fruits and avoid those with mold or that look damaged.
- Wash fruits and vegetables under running water to remove chemicals.
- Read labels on packaged foods to avoid harmful additives.
- Ask an adult if you’re not sure whether something is safe to eat.
Lesson Evaluation:
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- Name two ways to ensure the food they eat is safe from harmful substances.
- Demonstrate how to check if a fruit is ripe and safe to eat.
- Discuss why it is important to wash fruits and vegetables before eating.
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!
