- Class: Primary 3
- Term: 3rd Term
- Week: 4
- Age: 9 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Subject: Pre-vocational Studies
- Curriculum Theme: Agricultural Science
- Previous Lesson: Importance Of Balanced Diet
- Topic: Unbalanced Diet
- Content: Meaning And Examples Of Unbalanced Diet
Performance Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Cognitive Domain:
- Define unbalanced diet.
- Identify examples of unbalanced diets.
Affective Domain:
- Appreciate the importance of a balanced diet for good health.
Psychomotor Domain:
- Illustrate examples of unbalanced diets through drawings.
Social Domain:
- Discuss with peers the effects of an unbalanced diet on health.
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 Success Stream – What is an Unbalanced Diet? | Poor Diets and Bad Habits
- Relevant Textbooks
Instructional Materials:
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Flashcards with pictures of different types of food
- Chart showing balanced and unbalanced diets
- Markers and drawing paper
- Whiteboard and markers
Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding the meaning of unbalanced diet is essential for maintaining good health. It helps pupils make informed choices about their food intake and understand the importance of a balanced diet in preventing health issues.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils should have knowledge of the importance of a balanced diet from the previous lesson.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
Learning Area: Unbalanced Diet
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 mins | Discussion | Set Induction | Teacher asks pupils what they remember about a balanced diet. | Pupils recall and share their knowledge. | Activates prior knowledge. |
| Step 2: Definition of Unbalanced Diet | 5 mins | Explanation | Direct Instruction | Teacher defines unbalanced diet and explains it. | Pupils listen and take notes. | Understanding the meaning of unbalanced diet. |
| Step 3: Examples of Unbalanced Diet | 10 mins | Illustration | Visual Aids | Teacher shows flashcards of different foods and explains which combinations are unbalanced. | Pupils identify and discuss examples. | Identifying unbalanced diets. |
| Step 4: Effects of Unbalanced Diet | 10 mins | Discussion | Group Work | Teacher discusses the effects of an unbalanced diet on health. | Pupils discuss in groups and share ideas. | Understanding the health impact. |
| Step 5: Drawing Activity | 5 mins | Activity | Hands-on | Teacher asks pupils to draw examples of unbalanced diets. | Pupils draw and share their drawings. | Reinforcing learning through creativity. |
| Step 6: Note Taking | 3 mins | Writing | Individual Work | Teacher dictates the classroom note for pupils to copy. | Pupils copy the notes. | Summarizing and recording key points. |
| Step 7: Evaluation and Conclusion | 2 mins | Q&A | Interactive | Teacher asks questions to evaluate understanding. | Pupils answer the questions. | Assessing comprehension. |
Lesson Content:
Unbalanced Diet
An unbalanced diet is a meal that lacks the right amounts of nutrients the body needs. This means eating too much or too little of certain types of food.
Examples of Unbalanced Diet:
- Eating only junk food like chips and sweets.
- Consuming too many sugary drinks and not enough water.
- Eating a lot of fried foods and not enough vegetables.
- Skipping meals and overeating at one time.
- Having a diet with too much fat and not enough protein.
Lesson Evaluation:
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- Define what an unbalanced diet is.
- Name two examples of unbalanced diets.
- Explain why it is important to avoid an unbalanced diet.
- Discuss one health problem caused by an unbalanced diet with a peer.
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!
