TOPIC: USES OF FRUIT CROPS
A: TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS
- Fresh fruits.
- Fruit juice packs.
- Pictures of jam and other fruit products.
- Fruit chart.
- Pupils’ writing materials.
B: REFERENCE MATERIALS
- Scheme of work.
- Recommended Agric Sciences textbook for Primary 3.
- Online educational resources.
C: PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE
The pupils have learnt the meaning and examples of fruit crops such as orange, mango, pawpaw and pineapple.
D: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- State different uses of fruit crops.
- Explain why fruits are important as food.
- Mention products made from fruits.
- Explain how fruits provide income.
- State health benefits of fruits.
E: CONTENT
Fruits as Food
Many fruits can be eaten fresh. Examples are: 🍊 Orange 🥭 Mango 🍈 Pawpaw 🍌 Banana
Fruits as Sources of Vitamins
Fruits provide vitamins that help keep the body healthy and protect it from diseases.
Fruits for Juice Production
Some fruits are used to make juice. Examples include:
- Orange.
- Pineapple.
- Mango.
- Watermelon.
Other Fruit Products
Fruits may be used to make:
- Jam.
- Juice.
- Fruit salad.
- Flavourings.
Fruits as Sources of Income
Farmers and traders sell fruits to earn money.
F: LESSON PRESENTATION
F1: Teachers’ Activities
- Revises fruit crops.
- Displays fruits and fruit products.
- Explains the uses of fruits.
- Discusses their nutritional importance.
- Explains how farmers earn income from fruits.
- Guides pupils to match fruits with products.
F2: Pupils’ Activities
- Name fruit crops.
- Mention uses of fruits.
- Identify fruit products.
- State health benefits.
- Explain how fruits provide income.
G: CONCLUSION
The teacher revises the uses of fruit crops and encourages pupils to eat properly washed fruits regularly.
H: EVALUATION GUIDE
Pupils should be able to answer the following questions:
- Mention three uses of fruit crops.
- What useful nutrients do many fruits provide?
- Mention two fruits used for making juice.
- Name one product made from fruits.
- How do fruit farmers earn money?
- Mention two benefits of eating fruits.
- Is pineapple used in making juice?