Class: Primary Six
Term: First Term
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Civic Education
Previous Lesson: Reasons
Topic: Valuing Nigerian Goods
Content/Learning Area: Values of Nigerian Food Items
Time allocation: 40 minutes
Performance Objectives
By teh end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain:
- Identify and list the values of Nigerian food items.
- Affective Domain:
- Appreciate the importance of consuming locally produced food.
- Psychomotor Domain:
- Demonstrate how to prepare a simple Nigerian dish using local ingredients.
- Social Domain:
1. Discuss ways to promote the consumption of Nigerian goods within thier community. - 9 – years Basic Education Curriculum
- Abuja Educational resource Center Scheme of Work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of work
- Online Details from Steemit – Nigerian Goods: let value it
- Relevant Textbooks
- Samples of nigerian food items
- pictures of local markets
- A cooking presentation setup (if possible)
- Projector and screen for visuals
- Relevant textbooks
- Freshness: Nigerian foods are often fresh and seasonal,resulting in better taste and higher nutritional value.
- No Preservatives: Many local foods lack harmful preservatives found in processed foods.
- No Additives: Choosing local foods avoids unneeded additives, promoting healthier meals.
- Promoting balanced Diet: Nigerian dishes frequently include various ingredients contributing to a balanced diet and essential nutrients.
- Proper Nutrition: eating local foods ensures the consumption of necessary nutrients for healthy growth.
- Support for Local farmers: Buying Nigerian goods supports local farmers and their families, boosting the local economy.
- Cultural Preservation: Consuming traditional Nigerian foods helps preserve the country’s culinary heritage and cultural identity.
- Reduced Carbon Footprint: Locally sourced foods have a lower carbon footprint compared to imported goods, contributing to environmental sustainability.
- Freshness – State of being recently produced or harvested.
- Preservatives – Substances used to prevent food spoilage.
- Additives – Substances added to food to enhance flavor or appearance.
- Balanced Diet – A diet containing a variety of foods in appropriate proportions.
- Nutrition – The process of obtaining the nutrients needed for health and growth.
- What are the benefits of consuming fresh foods?
- List two advantages of avoiding preservatives and additives in our meals.
- Explain why a balanced diet is essential for our health.
- Describe one Nigerian dish that promotes a balanced diet.
- How can we encourage our families and friends to value Nigerian goods?
- List five Nigerian foods and their benefits.
- Research a local market in your community and identify the Nigerian goods sold there.
- Write a short paragraph on why it is indeed crucial to support local farmers.
- For slower learners: provide simplified explanations and one-on-one assistance.
- For advanced learners: Encourage them to research additional Nigerian dishes and their nutritional benefits.
- For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use visual aids, discussions, and hands-on activities to cater to different learning styles.
Reference Materials
Instructional Materials
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will employ the help of the following materials:
Rationale for the Lesson
this lesson emphasizes the importance of valuing Nigerian goods, especially food, for nutritional benefits and economic support of local farmers. It connects to future lessons on healthy eating and responsible citizenship.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils are familiar with common Nigerian foods.
Lesson content
Valuing Nigerian Goods
Consuming fresh, locally produced food ensures better nutrition and supports local farmers and the economy.
The following are reasons to value Nigerian goods:
Teaching Methods
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following methods: Discussion, Direct Instruction, Group Work, Demonstration, and Individual Work.
Instructional Procedures
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:
Step 1: Introduction
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: Asks pupils about their favorite Nigerian foods.
Pupils’ Activity: Share their favorite Nigerian foods.
Step 2: explanation of Key Concepts
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Explains the importance of freshness,absence of preservatives and additives, and balanced diets.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively and ask clarifying questions.
Step 3: Demonstration/Guided Practice
Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: Demonstrates a simple nigerian dish planning using local ingredients.
Pupils’ Activity: Observe the demonstration and participate actively.
Step 4: Autonomous Practice
Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Guided Practice
Teacher’s Activity: Guides pupils in group discussions about the benefits of Nigerian foods.
Pupils’ Activity: Participate in group discussions and share their insights.
Step 5: Note-Taking
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Note-taking
Teacher’s Activity: Provides a structured outline for notes.
Pupils’ Activity: Take notes based on the lesson.
Step 6: Evaluation/Review
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Asks review questions to assess understanding.
Pupils’ Activity: Answer questions and reflect on the lesson.
Step 7: Conclusion
Time: 5 minutes
teaching Skill: Summarizing
Teacher’s Activity: Summarizes the key points and assigns homework.
Pupils’ Activity: listen to the summary and note the homework.
Lesson Keywords
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
Assignment/Homework
Differentiation
Note for teachers
Encourage pupils to share personal experiences with Nigerian foods and emphasize the cultural importance of local cuisine. Provide real-life examples to illustrate the economic benefits of supporting local farmers.
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