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PRIMARY 3: AGRIC SCIENCES – FIRST TERM | WEEK 7

Updated September 16, 2026Agricultural Science, First Term, Primary 3

TOPIC: FRUITS AND VITAMINS

A: TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS

  1. Orange.
  2. Banana.
  3. Pawpaw.
  4. Mango.
  5. Pictures of other fruits.

B: REFERENCE MATERIALS

  1. Scheme of work.
  2. Recommended Agric Sciences textbook for Primary 3.
  3. Online educational resources.

C: PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE

The pupils have learnt about carbohydrates and proteins and understand that different foods supply different nutrients.

D: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

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

  1. Explain the meaning of fruits.
  2. Explain vitamins in simple terms.
  3. Give examples of common fruits.
  4. State the importance of fruits.
  5. Identify fruits found in their locality.

E: CONTENT

Meaning of Fruits

Fruits are edible parts of some plants that usually contain seeds. Examples include: 🍊 Orange 🥭 Mango 🍌 Banana 🍍 Pineapple 🍉 Watermelon 🍈 Pawpaw 🍐 Guava

Vitamins

Vitamins are nutrients needed by the body in small quantities to stay healthy. Many fruits contain vitamins.

Importance of Fruits

Fruits:

  1. Provide vitamins.
  2. Help protect the body from diseases.
  3. Help the body remain healthy.
  4. Help digestion.
  5. Provide water.

Eating Fruits Safely

Fruits should be properly washed before eating. Dirty fruits can carry germs.

F: LESSON PRESENTATION

F1: Teachers’ Activities

  1. Displays different fruits.
  2. Allows pupils to name them.
  3. Explains the meaning of fruits.
  4. Introduces vitamins.
  5. Discusses the importance of fruits.
  6. Demonstrates washing fruits before eating.

F2: Pupils’ Activities

  1. Identify different fruits.
  2. Name locally available fruits.
  3. Explain why fruits are important.
  4. Mention fruits they eat at home.
  5. Demonstrate proper washing of fruits.

G: CONCLUSION

The teacher reminds pupils that fruits provide vitamins that help to protect the body and keep it healthy.

H: EVALUATION GUIDE

Pupils should be able to answer the following questions:

  1. What are fruits?
  2. Mention five fruits.
  3. What useful nutrient do many fruits provide?
  4. Mention two importance of fruits.
  5. Why should fruits be washed before eating?
  6. Name two fruits grown in Nigeria.
  7. Is orange a fruit?