Class: Junior Secondary School 2 (JSS2, JSS 2)
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 7
Age: 13 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Pre-Vocational Studies
Curriculum Theme: Home Economics
Previous Lesson: Meaning, Importance and Guidelines of Food Hygiene
Topic: Food Nutrients (part 1)
Subject Matter: Meaning of nutrient, nutrition, food, Sources of food nutrients

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:
(a) Explain the meaning of food, nutrient, and nutrition.
(b) Identify major sources of food nutrients.
Affective Domain:
(a) Appreciate the importance of eating foods rich in nutrients.
(b) Show interest in choosing nutritious foods at home and in school.
Psychomotor Domain:
(a) Classify given food items into their nutrient sources.
(b) Demonstrate simple grouping of foods during class activities.
Social Domain:
(a) Work cooperatively with peers during discussions on food sources.
(b) Share ideas on healthy eating with classmates respectfully.

Reference Materials

The following resources was used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
Lagos State Unified Scheme of Work for Junior Secondary Schools
UNICEF – Food and Nutrition Overview (https://www.unicef.org/nutrition)
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Charts showing common food items
Flashcards containing definitions
Samples or pictures of local foods
Whiteboard and markers
Poster showing food groups

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding nutrients and their food sources helps pupils make healthy food choices that support growth and body development.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have basic knowledge of common foods eaten at home and understand that food helps the body grow and stay healthy.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Lesson Content

Food Nutrients

Meaning of Food

Food is any substance eaten or taken into the body to provide energy, help growth, and keep the body healthy.
The following are functions of food:

It provides energy for work.
It helps the body grow.
It keeps the body healthy.

Meaning of Nutrient

A nutrient is a chemical substance found in food that the body needs to grow, stay healthy, and function properly.
The following are examples of nutrients in food:

Proteins
Carbohydrates
Fats and oils
Vitamins
Minerals
Water

Meaning of Nutrition

Nutrition is the process by which the body uses food nutrients for growth, energy, and good health.
The following are aspects of nutrition:

Eating balanced meals.
Using food to maintain good health.
Supporting growth and development.

Sources of Food Nutrients

Different foods contain different nutrients needed by the body.
The following are sources of food nutrients:

Animal foods like meat, egg, milk, and fish.
Plant foods such as yam, cassava, beans, maize, vegetables, and fruits.
Water which helps digestion and other body processes.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Lecture, Explanation, Storytelling, Questioning, Group Work, Use of Visual Aids

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: The teacher tells a short story about a child who eats different foods every day and asks pupils why we eat food.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and respond with their own ideas.
Learning Point: Learners become interested and ready for the lesson.

Step 2: Meaning of Food and Nutrient

Time: 8 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher defines food and nutrient and uses flashcards and charts to illustrate.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils repeat and identify examples of foods.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the meaning of food and nutrient.

Step 3: Meaning of Nutrition

Time: 8 minutes
Teaching Skill: Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains nutrition and discusses how the body uses food.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils share examples of how food helps them daily.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the meaning and importance of nutrition.

Step 4: Sources of Food Nutrients

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays pictures or samples of local foods and identifies their nutrient sources.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils classify foods into plant, animal, and water sources.
Learning Point: Pupils identify major food nutrient sources.

Step 5: Note-Taking

Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Writing
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher dictates or writes the board summary for pupils to copy.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy the note correctly.
Learning Point: Pupils acquire a clear written record.

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

What is food?
What is a nutrient?
What is nutrition?
Mention two sources of food nutrients.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer the questions.
Learning Point: Teacher checks pupils’ understanding.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Reinforcement
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarizes the lesson and encourages pupils to eat nutritious foods.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and ask final questions.
Learning Point: Key ideas are reinforced.

Lesson Keywords

Food – Something we eat for energy and growth.
Nutrient – Chemical substance in food used by the body.
Nutrition – Process of using food for health and growth.
Energy – Strength the body gets from food.
Sources – Places where something comes from, such as foods that supply nutrients.

Differentiation

Support struggling learners with pictures and simplified definitions; provide advanced learners with extra examples of food nutrients.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Encourage pupils to bring local food samples for future lessons. Use real-life examples to make the topic relatable.