PRIMARY 2: SOCIAL STUDIES – FIRST TERM | WEEK 10

TOPIC: IMPORTANCE OF FOOD TO GROWTH AND HEALTH

A: TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS

1. Food chart.
2. Pictures of healthy children.
3. Pictures of fruits and vegetables.
4. Food flashcards.
5. Pupils’ notebooks and pencils.

B: REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. Scheme of work.
2. Recommended SOCIAL STUDIES textbook for Primary 2.
3. Online educational resources.

C: PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE

The pupils have learnt about food, traditional foods, classes of food and good eating habits.

D: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

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

1. State the importance of food to the body.
2. Explain how food helps the body to grow.
3. Explain how food gives energy.
4. Identify healthy eating habits.

E: CONTENT

Why We Need Food

Food is very important to the body.

1. Food Gives Energy

We need energy to:

• walk,
• run,
• play,
• work,
• learn.

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2. Food Helps Us Grow

Children need good food to grow strong and healthy. Examples of growth foods include:

• beans,
• eggs,
• fish,
• milk,
• meat.

3. Food Helps Repair the Body

Good food helps the body repair damaged or worn-out parts.

4. Food Helps Us Stay Healthy

Fruits and vegetables help protect the body and keep us healthy. Examples:

• 🍊 orange,
• 🥭 mango,
• 🥕 carrot,
• 🥬 vegetables.

Healthy Eating Habits

We should:

1. Eat clean food.
2. Eat different types of food.
3. Eat fruits and vegetables.
4. Drink clean water.
5. Avoid too many sweets and sugary drinks.
6. Wash our hands before eating.

F: LESSON PRESENTATION

F1: Teachers’ Activities

1. Revises the classes of food.
2. Explains the importance of food.
3. Demonstrates activities that require energy.
4. Shows pictures of healthy foods.
5. Discusses healthy eating habits.

F2: Pupils’ Activities

1. Mention activities that require energy.
2. Name foods that help growth.
3. Identify fruits and vegetables.
4. State healthy eating habits.
5. Explain why children need food.

G: CONCLUSION

The teacher revises that food gives energy, helps children grow, repairs the body and keeps us healthy. Pupils are encouraged to choose clean and healthy foods.

H: EVALUATION GUIDE

Pupils should be able to answer the following questions:

1. Mention three reasons why we need food.
2. What does food give us for running and playing?
3. Mention two foods that help the body grow.
4. Mention two fruits or vegetables.
5. State two healthy eating habits.