TOPIC: REASONS FOR EATING FOOD
A: TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS
- Food picture cards.
- Pictures of healthy children.
- Pictures of children playing.
- Samples of common foods.
- Flashcards.
B: REFERENCE MATERIALS
- Scheme of work.
- Recommended Agric Sciences textbook for Primary 1.
- Online educational resources.
C: PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE
The pupils have learnt about foods obtained from plants and animals.
D: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Mention reasons why people eat food.
- Explain that food helps the body to grow.
- State that food gives energy.
- Explain that food helps us stay healthy.
- State that food prevents hunger.
E: CONTENT
Why We Eat Food
People need food every day.
Food Helps Us Grow
👶➡️🧒 Food helps children grow.
Food Gives Energy
Food gives us energy to:
- walk
- run
- play
- work
- learn
🏃 Food gives energy.
Food Helps Us Stay Healthy
Good food helps the body remain strong and healthy.
Food Helps Repair the Body
Food helps the body repair and replace damaged parts.
Food Prevents Hunger
We eat food when we are hungry.
F: LESSON PRESENTATION
F1: Teachers’ Activities
- Revises foods from plants and animals.
- Explains why people eat food.
- Discusses food for growth.
- Explains food as a source of energy.
- Discusses food for good health.
F2: Pupils’ Activities
- Mention reasons for eating food.
- State that food helps growth.
- Mention activities that need energy.
- Explain that food prevents hunger.
- Answer oral questions.
G: CONCLUSION
The teacher summarizes that food helps us grow, gives us energy, keeps us healthy and prevents hunger.
H: EVALUATION GUIDE
Pupils should be able to answer the following questions:
- Mention three reasons why we eat food.
- What helps children grow?
- What gives us energy to play?
- Does food help us stay healthy?
- What do we feel when we need food?