Guide To Food Safety for Primary 1

Class: primary One
Term: Second Term
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Social Studies
Previous Lesson: Meaning Of Food Safety
Topic: Guide Too Food Safety
Content/Learning Area: Ways of making sure that food is safe.
Time Allocation: 40 minutes

Performance Objectives

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

• Cognitive Domain:

1. Identify at least three ways of ensuring food safety.

• Affective Domain:

1. Explain why it is crucial to keep food safe.

• Psychomotor Domain:

1. Demonstrate one method of ensuring food safety, like washing hands before eating.

• Social Domain:

1. Work together to list food safety tips during group discussions.

Reference Materials

• 9–Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Abuja Educational Resource Center Scheme of work
• NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
• Online Information from: Food Standards Agency – Student guide to food safety and hygiene
• Relevant Textbooks

Instructional materials

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will use the following materials:

• Picture charts showing food safety practices.
• Handwashing materials (soap and bowl of water).
• Flashcards with safety tips.

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding food safety is crucial for pupils’ health.It helps prevent foodborne illnesses and establishes good hygiene habits early in life.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

The teacher will begin by asking pupils if they have ever seen someone get sick from eating food and why. This will spark a discussion about food safety and link to thier prior knowledge of hygiene.

Lesson Content

Guide To Food Safety

Keeping our food safe protects us from germs and illness. We need to take care of our food before we eat or cook it.How to ensure food is safe is explained below:

The following are ways to ensure food safety:

1. Always wash your hands before eating or preparing food.
2. Keep raw and cooked foods separate to avoid contamination.
3. Store perishable foods in the refrigerator.
4. Wash fruits and vegetables before eating them.
5. Use clean utensils for cooking and eating.
6. Cover food to keep flies and germs away.
7. Avoid eating food that smells or looks spoiled.
8. Cook food thoroughly to kill harmful bacteria.
9. Use separate chopping boards for raw meats and vegetables.
10. Ensure water used for cooking and drinking is clean and safe.

Teaching Methods

To deliver this lesson,‌ ⁤the teacher will⁤ adopt⁤ the following methods: Set induction, Lecture, Presentation, Discussion, Group Work, Dictation, Oral Assessment, Recap.

Instructional Procedures

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

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: Asks pupils if they’ve seen food that made someone sick and why.Pupils’ Activity: share experiences and answer questions.

Step 2: Description of Food Safety

Time: 10 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Explains food safety and shows picture charts of safety practices.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen and observe charts.

Step 3: Demonstration of Handwashing

Time: 10 mins
Teaching Skill: Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: Demonstrates washing hands before eating.
Pupils’ Activity: Follow teacher’s demonstration.

Step 4: Group Activity on Food Safety Tips

Time: 10 mins
Teaching Skill: Group Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: Divides pupils into groups to list food safety tips.
Pupils’ Activity: Work in groups and share ideas.

Step 5: Note-Taking

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Dictation
Teacher’s Activity: Guides pupils to copy key points into their notes.
Pupils’ Activity: Copy neatly into their notebooks.

Step 6: Evaluation/review

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Oral Assessment
Teacher’s Activity: Asks pupils questions based on the topic.
Pupils’ Activity: Answer questions individually.

Objective-aligned checks:

1. Identify at least three ways of ensuring food safety.
2. Explain why it is crucial to keep food safe.
3. Demonstrate one method of ensuring food safety, like washing hands before eating.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 2 mins
Teaching Skill: Recap
Teacher’s Activity: Summarizes the key points of food safety.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively.

Lesson keywords

• Food Safety – Keeping food safe from germs and illness.
• Contamination – When food becomes unsafe because of germs.
• Hygiene – Keeping things clean to prevent illness.
• Perishable Foods – Foods that spoil quickly if not refrigerated.
• Utensils – Tools used for cooking and eating.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

1. What does food safety mean?
2. Name three ways to ensure food is safe.
3. Why is it significant to wash your hands before eating?
4. How can you keep food safe from flies?
5. Demonstrate how to wash your hands properly.

Assignment/Homework

1. List five food safety tips you can practice at home.
2. Ask your parents how they keep food safe in your house.
3. Draw a picture showing one way to keep food safe.

Differentiation

• for slower learners: provide one-on-one assistance and use simpler language.
• For advanced learners: Research additional food safety tips and present their findings to the class.
• For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use visual aids, verbal explanations, and hands-on activities like demonstrating handwashing.

Note for Teachers

Encourage active participation by creating a supportive environment where pupils feel agreeable sharing their experiences and ideas. Reinforce the importance of food safety practices for maintaining good health.