Class: Primary 5
Term: 3rd Term
Subject: Pre-Vocational Studies
Curriculum Theme: Agricultural Science
Previous Lesson: Meaning Of Contaminated Foods
Topic: Effects Of Eating Contaminated Food
Content/Learning Area: effects Of Eating Contaminated Food
Time Allocation: 40 minutes

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain: Identify and explain at least three effects of eating contaminated food.
Affective Domain: Show concern about personal hygiene and food cleanliness.
Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate how to wash hands properly before eating.
Social Domain: Share good practices of food hygiene with peers and family.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education curriculum
Abuja Educational Resource Center Scheme of Work
NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
Online Facts from: wikipedia – Food contaminant
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will use the following: Chart showing types of contaminated food, Pictures of sick people from food poisoning, Clean water, soap, and bowl for demonstration, Whiteboard and marker, Flashcards with keywords

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding the effects of contaminated food helps pupils avoid sickness and promote healthy eating habits in thier homes and communities.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have previously learned about sources of food and hygiene practices in their homes and environment.

Lesson Content

Effects Of Eating Contaminated Food

Contaminated food is food that has harmful germs or dirt in it. When we eat such food,it can make us sick or cause othre health problems.

Eating contaminated food can make a person very sick. The following are effects of eating contaminated food:

Stomach pain
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Fever
Weakness

We can stay safe by keeping our food and hands clean.

Effects of Eating Contaminated Food

Food contaminated by harmful microorganisms, chemicals or foreign matter may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, fever, dehydration or poisoning. Symptoms can begin quickly or after a delay, depending on the contaminant.

A sick child should tell an adult, drink only as advised and receive qualified care. Severe weakness, repeated vomiting, blood in stool, breathing difficulty or signs of dehydration require urgent attention. Do not taste suspected food to test it.

Teaching Methods

To deliver this lesson,‌ ⁤the teacher will⁤ adopt⁤ the following methods: Discussion, Lecture, Demonstration, Explanation, Visual Aids, Question and Answer

Instructional Procedures

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:

Step 1: Introduction (Set Induction)

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: Uses a short story of a child who ate dirty food and fell sick to introduce topic.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen to the story and answer introductory questions.

Step 2: meaning of Contaminated Food

time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s activity: Explains what contaminated food means using simple terms and pictures.
Pupils’ Activity: Observe pictures and listen attentively.

Step 3: Causes of Contaminated Food

Time: 7 mins
Teaching Skill: Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: Lists and explains causes using charts and real-life examples.
pupils’ Activity: Participate in discussion and give more examples.

step 4: Effects of Eating Contaminated Food

Time: 7 mins
Teaching Skill: Storytelling
Teacher’s Activity: Tells a story about food poisoning and explains effects using flashcards.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen, ask questions, and mention any experience.

Step 5: Ways to Prevent Contamination

Time: 6 mins
Teaching Skill: Demonstration
teacher’s Activity: Demonstrates proper handwashing and food hygiene practices.
Pupils’ Activity: Watch and practice how to wash hands properly.

Step 6: Note-Taking

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Note writing
Teacher’s Activity: Guides pupils to copy the class notes from the board.
Pupils’ Activity: copy the notes neatly into their notebooks.

Step 7: evaluation/Review

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Asks questions to check understanding of the topic.Pupils’ Activity: Answer questions correctly.

Objective-aligned checks:

Identify and explain at least three effects of eating contaminated food.
Show concern about personal hygiene and food cleanliness.
Demonstrate how to wash hands properly before eating.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 2 mins
Teaching Skill: Instructional/Cognitive
Teacher’s Activity: Summarises key points and reminds pupils to always eat clean food.
Pupils’ Activity: Recite key points and thank the teacher.

Lesson Keywords

Contaminated – dirty or harmful
Germs – tiny things that cause sickness
Hygiene – keeping clean to stay healthy
Vomiting – bringing food out of the stomach through the mouth
Diarrhoea – passing watery stool many times a day

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Explain what contaminated food means
Mention three effects of eating bad food
State two ways to prevent food contamination
Demonstrate how to wash hands properly

Assignment/Homework

(There is no assignment/Homework in the attached lesson note)

Differentiation

For slower learners: Teacher provides pictures for less able pupils
For advanced learners: Teacher allows more able ones to lead hygiene demonstrations.
For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: (There is no visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners differentiation in the attached lesson note)

Note for Teachers

Encourage role play or storytelling from pupils to reinforce the effects and prevention of eating bad food. reuse instructional materials in future hygiene-based lessons.