Class: Primary 1

Term: 3rd Term

Week: 4

Age: 6 years

Duration: 40 minutes

Date: [Insert Date]

Subject: National Value Education

Curriculum Theme: Security Education

Topic: Contaminated Foods

Specific Objectives:

Cognitive Domain: Pupils should be able to list ways how foods get contaminated.
Affective Domain: Pupils should develop an attitude of caution and proactive measures towards food contamination.
Psychomotor Domain: Pupils should be able to demonstrate basic practices to prevent food contamination.
Social Domain: Pupils should be able to work together to identify potentially contaminated foods in various scenarios.

Reference Materials:

9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of Work
NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
Online Information
Textbooks

Instructional Materials:

Pictures of contaminated and uncontaminated foods
Videos on food safety
Diagrams showing how food gets contaminated

Rationale for the Lesson:

Understanding how foods get contaminated and ways to prevent it is crucial for maintaining good health. This lesson aims to instill early awareness and practical skills in pupils to recognize and avoid food contamination, fostering a culture of safety and well-being.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:

Pupils have basic understanding of what food is and the importance of eating to stay healthy.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

Content Development: Contaminated Foods

Content	Time	Teaching Method	Teaching Strategy	Teacher’s Activity	Pupil’s Activity	Learning Point
Step 1: Introduction to Meaning Of Food Contamination	5 min	Discussion	Question and Answer	Introduce the topic, ask pupils what they know about food safety.	Pupils share their previous knowledge about food safety.	Introduction to the concept of food contamination.
Step 2: Causes of Food Contamination	10 min	Interactive Lecture	Visual Aids	Explain causes of food contamination using pictures and diagrams.	Pupils identify causes from pictures shown.	Understanding how food gets contaminated.
Step 3: Prevention of Food Contamination	10 min	Demonstration	Role-playing	Demonstrate and explain how to prevent food contamination.	Pupils practice demonstrated prevention techniques.	Learning how to prevent food contamination.
Step 4: Group Activity	10 min	Collaborative Learning	Group Discussion	Guide pupils in groups to discuss and list contaminated foods.	Pupils work in groups, identifying contaminated foods.	Enhancing teamwork and practical understanding.
Step 5: Note Taking	3 min	Writing	Listing	Write down key points on the board for pupils to copy.	Pupils copy notes into their notebooks.	Consolidating knowledge gained.
Step 6: Evaluation	1 min	Question and Answer	Direct Questioning	Ask questions related to the lesson to assess understanding.	Pupils answer questions based on the lesson.	Assessing comprehension and retention.
Step 7: Conclusion	1 min	Summary	Recap	Summarize the lesson, emphasizing key points on prevention.	Pupils listen and internalize the summary.	Reinforcing the day’s learning objectives.

Classroom Note:

Meaning of food contamination

Food contamination refers to the presence of harmful substances or organisms in food, making it unsafe to eat.

Causes of food contamination

Dirty hands
Unwashed fruits and vegetables
Improper storage of food
Contaminated water
Infected animals and pests

Ways of preventing food contamination

Washing hands before handling food
Washing fruits and vegetables before eating
Keeping cooked and raw foods separate
Storing foods at the correct temperature

Cooking foods thoroughly

Evaluation Questions:

What is food contamination?
Name two causes of food contamination.
How can we prevent food from getting contaminated?

Note to Teachers:

Customize the lesson content, teaching methods, and pupil activities to fit your teaching style, the curriculum, and the resources available to you. Encourage participation from all pupils and adapt the examples to be more relatable to their daily experiences. Use the evaluation section to gauge pupils’ understanding and adjust future lessons accordingly.

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Lesson Note On Contaminated Foods (Basic 1)