Reasons For Eating Food for Primary 4

Class: primary 4
Term: 3rd Term
Subject: Pre-Vocational Studies
Curriculum Theme: home Economics
Previous Lesson: Meaning Of Food And Nutrients
Topic: Reasons For Eating Food
Content/Learning Area: Reasons For Eating Food
Time Allocation: 40 minutes

Performance Objectives

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

• Cognitive Domain: Mention at least four reasons why people eat food.
• Affective Domain: Show interest in eating healthy food.
• Psychomotor Domain: Draw simple pictures of food that give strength.
• Social domain: Participate in group discussions on the importance of food.

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 Information from: Wikipedia – Food
• relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will employ the help of the following materials:

• Food charts
• Real food items (banana, bread, water)
• Flashcards showing diffrent meals
• Drawing book and crayons
• Picture books

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding why we eat helps children make healthy food choices and grow strong and active.

Prerequisite/Previous knowledge

Pupils have seen or eaten different types of food and can mention common meals.

Lesson Content

Reasons For eating Food

We eat food to help our body grow, stay strong, and stay alive. Food helps us play, think, and stay healthy.

Energy Giving: Energy-giving foods help us work, play, and move our body. The following are examples:

1. Rice
2. Yam
3. Bread
4. Garri
5. Maize
6. Potatoes
7. Plantain

Body Building: Body-building foods help us grow tall and strong. These include:

1. Beans
2. Meat
3. Eggs
4. Fish
5. Milk
6. Chicken
7. Groundnuts

protection From Sickness: Some foods help us fight sickness and keep our body safe. Examples are:

1. Orange
2. Mango
3. Carrot
4. Watermelon
5. Cabbage
6. Pawpaw
7. Pineapple

For Water: Some foods give us water to stay fresh and not feel dry.Examples include:

1. Cucumber
2. Pineapple
3. watermelon
4. Orange
5. Tomatoes
6. Lettuce
7. Bell peppers

Functions of Food in the Body

We eat to obtain energy, materials for growth and repair, and nutrients that help body processes and resistance to illness. Food also supports social and cultural life when people share meals.

Hunger is not the only guide to healthy eating. A good pattern combines varied foods, safe water, clean preparation and suitable portions. No single ordinary food supplies every nutrient in the right amount.

Teaching Methods

To deliver this lesson,‌ ⁤the teacher will⁤ adopt⁤ the following methods: Discussion, lecture, storytelling, description, visual aids, group work

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: The teacher tells a short story about a child who was too weak to play because he didn’t eat well.Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and answer questions about the story.

Step 2: Energy Giving Foods

Time: 7 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows pictures and real samples of food that give energy.
pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify and name the energy-giving foods.

Step 3: Body Building Foods

Time: 7 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows flashcards of meat, milk, and fish, and explains their use.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils repeat and list other body-building foods they know.

Step 4: Foods for Protection

Time: 7 mins
Teaching skill: Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays fruits and vegetables, asking pupils to mention their uses.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe and discuss the use of these foods.

Step 5: Water Giving Foods

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Visual Aids
Teacher’s activity: The teacher explains and shows watery fruits and talks about staying hydrated.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify water-giving foods and why they are critically important.

Step 6: Note-Taking

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Note Writing
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher dictates short notes on reasons for eating food.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy the notes into their books.

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Assessment
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks questions on the types and reasons for eating food.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer questions and participate in activities.

Objective-aligned checks:

1. Mention at least four reasons why people eat food.
2. Draw simple pictures of food that give strength.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Instructional/Cognitive/Social
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher reviews the reasons for eating food and encourages pupils to eat well.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils express what they learned and share their thoughts.

Lesson Keywords

• Energy – strength to do work
• Body-building – help to grow strong
• Protection – keep safe from sickness
• Food – what we eat to live
• Water – liquid that keeps us fresh

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

1. Mention three reasons why we eat food.
2. List two body-building foods.
3. Give two examples of foods that protect us.
4. Name any two energy-giving foods.
5. Say one food that gives us water.

Assignment/Homework

1. Draw and label three different types of food.
2. Ask your parents what they eat to stay healthy and write it down.

Differentiation

• For slower learners: teacher supports slower learners with pictures and real objects.
• For advanced learners: Advanced pupils are encouraged to give more examples and lead group work.
• For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use colorful charts, storytelling, and hands-on activities to cater to different learning styles.

Note for Teachers

Encourage learners to relate food types to meals they eat at home. Use real or familiar items when possible for better understanding.