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PRIMARY 2: HOME ECONOMICS FIRST TERM – WEEK 11 – LESSON NOTE.

Updated November 1, 2026Basic 2, First Term, Home Economics, Lesson, Primary 2

TOPIC: REVISION OF FIRST TERM WORK

A: TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS

  1. Pictures used during previous lessons.
  2. Flash cards containing important words from the term.
  3. Pictures of children exercising, resting and sleeping.
  4. Samples or pictures of common foods.
  5. Food-group chart.
  6. Pictures showing good and bad eating habits.
  7. Skipping rope.
  8. Clean plate, cup and spoon.
  9. Soap and clean water for handwashing demonstration.
  10. Revision question cards.

B: REFERENCE MATERIALS

  1. Primary 2 Home Economics Scheme of Work (All Three Terms)
  2. Recommended Home Economics textbook for Primary 2 (school-approved edition)
  3. World Health Organization – Healthy Diet
  4. World Health Organization – Physical Activity

C: PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE

Pupils have studied different topics during the term. They have learnt about Home Economics, healthy living, exercise, rest, sleep, food, balanced diet and good eating habits.

This lesson gives pupils an opportunity to remember, discuss and practise the important things they have learnt before the end-of-term assessment.

Previous Lesson: Primary 2 Home Economics First Term – Week 10: IMPORTANCE OF GOOD FOOD AND GOOD EATING HABITS

D: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

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

  1. explain the meaning of Home Economics;
  2. mention important healthy living habits;
  3. explain the meaning and importance of exercise;
  4. identify different types of exercise;
  5. explain the meaning of rest and sleep;
  6. mention good sleeping habits;
  7. explain the meaning of food and balanced diet;
  8. classify common foods into suitable food groups;
  9. mention the importance of good food;
  10. demonstrate good eating habits; and
  11. answer revision questions correctly.

E: CONTENT

REVISION OF FIRST TERM TOPICS

1. Home Economics

Home Economics teaches us how to care for:

  • ourselves;
  • our family;
  • our home; and
  • things we use every day.

Through Home Economics, pupils learn useful habits such as:

  • keeping the body clean;
  • eating good food;
  • keeping the home tidy;
  • caring for clothes;
  • helping at home; and
  • living a healthy life.

Revision Questions

  1. What is Home Economics?
  2. Mention four things we learn in Home Economics.
  3. Why is Home Economics useful?

2. Healthy Living

Healthy living means doing things that help us remain clean, strong and healthy.

Examples of healthy habits are:

  • bathing regularly;
  • brushing the teeth;
  • washing the hands;
  • eating good food;
  • drinking clean water;
  • exercising;
  • resting;
  • sleeping well; and
  • keeping the environment clean.

Revision Questions

  1. What is healthy living?
  2. Mention five healthy habits.
  3. Why should we keep our body clean?

3. Exercise

Exercise means moving the body to help keep it active, fit and healthy.

Examples include:

  • walking;
  • running;
  • jogging;
  • skipping;
  • jumping;
  • stretching;
  • bending; and
  • dancing.

Exercise helps to:

  1. keep the body active;
  2. strengthen muscles;
  3. support strong bones;
  4. improve movement;
  5. help children enjoy active play.

Practical Revision

The teacher asks pupils to demonstrate:

  1. walking;
  2. jogging;
  3. stretching;
  4. bending;
  5. jumping.

Safety Rules

Pupils should:

  • exercise in a safe place;
  • follow instructions;
  • wear suitable clothing;
  • keep enough space;
  • avoid pushing others;
  • drink clean water when needed; and
  • stop and tell an adult if they feel unwell.

4. Rest

Rest means stopping or reducing activity for some time so that the body and mind can relax.

We may rest:

  • after exercise;
  • after playing;
  • after school;
  • after work; or
  • when we are tired.

Rest is important because it:

  • reduces tiredness;
  • helps the body relax;
  • helps us feel refreshed; and
  • prepares us for other activities.

Rest and Sleep

Rest

Sleep

A person may still be awake.

A person is asleep.

We may sit or lie quietly.

We normally lie down.

It may be brief.

It usually lasts longer.

It helps the body relax.

It provides deeper rest.

5. Sleep

Sleep is a natural period of deep rest.

Sleep helps children to:

  • rest properly;
  • grow;
  • feel refreshed;
  • pay attention;
  • learn better; and
  • prepare for the next day.

Good sleeping habits include:

  1. going to bed at a regular time;
  2. brushing the teeth before bed;
  3. wearing clean night clothes;
  4. sleeping on clean bedding;
  5. keeping the bedroom quiet;
  6. reducing screens before bedtime; and
  7. sleeping in a safe and comfortable place.

Revision Questions

  1. What is sleep?
  2. Mention three reasons why sleep is important.
  3. Mention four good sleeping habits.
  4. State one difference between rest and sleep.

6. Food

Food is anything we eat or drink that helps the body to live, grow and remain healthy.

We need food because it:

  • gives energy;
  • helps us grow;
  • helps repair the body;
  • supports good health; and
  • helps us take part in daily activities.

Examples of common foods are:

  • rice;
  • yam;
  • beans;
  • fish;
  • meat;
  • eggs;
  • maize;
  • bread;
  • vegetables;
  • fruits.

7. Food Groups

For simple classification, pupils learnt three food groups:

Energy-Giving Foods

These mainly provide energy.

Examples:

  • rice;
  • yam;
  • bread;
  • maize;
  • garri;
  • potatoes.

Body-Building Foods

These support growth and repair.

Examples:

  • beans;
  • fish;
  • meat;
  • eggs;
  • milk;
  • groundnuts.

Protective Foods

These mainly include fruits and vegetables.

Examples:

  • oranges;
  • pawpaw;
  • carrots;
  • tomatoes;
  • spinach;
  • bananas.

Food Group

Main Work

Examples

Energy-giving

Provides energy

Rice, yam, bread

Body-building

Supports growth and repair

Beans, fish, eggs

Protective

Supports good health

Fruits and vegetables

8. Classes of Food

Pupils also learnt about the following classes of food:

  1. Carbohydrates
  2. Proteins
  3. Fats and oils
  4. Fruits and vegetables
  5. Water

Carbohydrates

Examples:

  • rice;
  • yam;
  • bread;
  • maize;
  • garri.

They mainly provide energy.

Proteins

Examples:

  • fish;
  • beans;
  • eggs;
  • meat;
  • milk.

They help the body grow and repair itself.

Fats and Oils

Examples:

  • palm oil;
  • vegetable oil;
  • groundnut oil;
  • butter.

They provide energy and help the body use some vitamins.

Fruits and Vegetables

Examples:

  • orange;
  • pawpaw;
  • banana;
  • carrot;
  • tomato;
  • green vegetables.

They provide useful vitamins, minerals and fibre.

Water

Water helps the body to work properly.

We should drink clean and safe water.

9. Balanced Diet

A balanced diet is a meal that contains different kinds of food in suitable amounts to help the body grow, get energy and remain healthy.

A good meal should contain a variety of foods.

Examples

Rice + Beans + Fish + Vegetables + Water

or

Yam + Egg Sauce + Fruit + Water

Revision Questions

  1. What is a balanced diet?
  2. Mention two examples of carbohydrate foods.
  3. Mention two examples of protein foods.
  4. Mention three protective foods.
  5. Why is water important?

10. Importance of Good Food

Good food should be:

  • clean;
  • safe;
  • properly prepared; and
  • nutritious.

Good food:

  1. gives energy;
  2. supports growth;
  3. builds and repairs the body;
  4. supports good health; and
  5. helps children take part in school activities.

11. Good Eating Habits

Good eating habits are the proper things we do before, during and after eating.

Before Eating

We should:

  • wash our hands;
  • use clean plates and spoons;
  • make sure the food is clean.

While Eating

We should:

  • sit properly;
  • eat slowly;
  • chew food well;
  • take small bites;
  • avoid talking with food in the mouth;
  • drink clean water.

After Eating

We should:

  • clear our plates;
  • clean spills;
  • put waste in a bin;
  • keep the eating area clean.

GOOD AND BAD HABITS REVISION

Good Habit

Bad Habit

Exercising safely

Pushing others during exercise

Resting when tired

Refusing to rest after tiring activity

Sleeping at a regular time

Staying awake very late every night

Eating different foods

Eating only one type of food all the time

Washing hands before meals

Eating with dirty hands

Using clean utensils

Eating with dirty utensils

Drinking clean water

Drinking unsafe water

FIRST TERM REVISION SUMMARY

Pupils should remember these important points:

  1. Home Economics teaches us how to care for ourselves, our family and our home.
  2. Healthy living involves good habits.
  3. Exercise keeps the body active.
  4. Rest helps the body relax.
  5. Sleep gives the body deeper rest.
  6. Food gives energy and supports growth and health.
  7. Different foods perform different functions.
  8. A balanced diet contains different kinds of food.
  9. Good food should be clean and safe.
  10. Good eating habits help us eat safely and politely.

F: LESSON PRESENTATION

F1: Teachers’ Activities

  1. The teacher explains that the lesson is a revision of the term’s work.
  2. The teacher displays flash cards containing the main topics studied.
  3. The teacher asks pupils to explain Home Economics and healthy living.
  4. The teacher displays pictures of different exercises and asks pupils to identify them.
  5. The teacher allows pupils to demonstrate simple exercises.
  6. The teacher revises the meaning and importance of rest and sleep.
  7. The teacher displays food pictures and asks pupils to group them.
  8. The teacher revises classes of food and balanced diet.
  9. The teacher presents pictures of balanced and less-varied meals.
  10. The teacher demonstrates proper handwashing.
  11. The teacher discusses good eating habits.
  12. The teacher organises pupils into small groups for revision activities.
  13. The teacher asks oral and written revision questions.
  14. The teacher identifies areas pupils find difficult and explains them again.
  15. The teacher summarises the main points from the term.

F2: Pupils’ Activities

  1. Pupils mention the topics studied during the term.
  2. Pupils explain Home Economics and healthy living.
  3. Pupils identify and demonstrate types of exercise.
  4. Pupils explain rest and sleep.
  5. Pupils mention good sleeping habits.
  6. Pupils identify common foods.
  7. Pupils classify foods into groups.
  8. Pupils suggest examples of balanced meals.
  9. Pupils state the importance of good food.
  10. Pupils demonstrate good eating habits.
  11. Pupils take part in group revision activities.
  12. Pupils answer oral and written revision questions.

G: CONCLUSION

The teacher reviews all the important lessons studied during the first term.

Pupils are reminded that Home Economics teaches useful habits that can be practised every day.

The teacher emphasises the main ideas:

  • exercise should be safe;
  • rest and sleep are important;
  • children need different kinds of good food;
  • balanced meals help the body;
  • hands and eating utensils should be clean; and
  • good eating habits should always be practised.

The teacher gives extra explanation on areas where pupils still have difficulty.

H: EVALUATION GUIDE

A. Oral Revision Questions

  1. What is Home Economics?
  2. Mention four healthy living habits.
  3. What is exercise?
  4. Mention five types of exercise.
  5. State three benefits of exercise.
  6. What is rest?
  7. What is sleep?
  8. Mention four good sleeping habits.
  9. What is food?
  10. Name the three simple food groups.
  11. Mention three energy-giving foods.
  12. Mention three body-building foods.
  13. Mention three protective foods.
  14. What is a balanced diet?
  15. Mention five good eating habits.

B. Fill in the Blanks

  1. __________ teaches us how to care for ourselves, our family and our home.
  2. Running, jumping and skipping are types of __________.
  3. Stopping activity for some time so the body can relax is called __________.
  4. __________ is a natural period of deep rest.
  5. Rice and yam mainly give the body __________.
  6. Beans and fish are __________-building foods.
  7. Fruits and vegetables are mainly __________ foods.
  8. A meal containing different kinds of food is called a __________ diet.
  9. We should wash our __________ before eating.
  10. We should drink clean __________.

C. Choose the Correct Answer

  1. Which of these is an exercise?
    A. Running
    B. Sleeping
    C. Sitting quietly
  2. Which is a body-building food?
    A. Fish
    B. Rice
    C. Yam
  3. Which is a protective food?
    A. Orange
    B. Bread
    C. Garri
  4. Which is a good sleeping habit?
    A. Staying awake very late
    B. Going to bed at a regular time
    C. Making loud noise at bedtime
  5. Which is a good eating habit?
    A. Eating with dirty hands
    B. Talking with food in the mouth
    C. Chewing food properly

D. Practical Revision Activities

The teacher should organise pupils into groups.

Group 1: Demonstrate three simple exercises.

Group 2: Sort food pictures into energy-giving, body-building and protective foods.

Group 3: Arrange picture cards showing a good bedtime routine.

Group 4: Demonstrate good mealtime behaviour.

Take-Home Revision

Write:

  1. five healthy living habits;
  2. four types of exercise;
  3. three good sleeping habits;
  4. three food groups with two examples each; and
  5. five good eating habits.

Pupils should revise all their First Term Home Economics notes in preparation for the examination.