- Class: Primary 1
- Term: 3rd Term
- Week: 1
- Age: 6 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Date:
- Subject: National Value Education
- Curriculum Theme: Social Studies
- Topic: Risk Factors In Food
- Content: Meaning Of Risk Factor
Specific Objectives:
- Cognitive domain: Pupils should be able to explain the meaning of a risk factor.
- Affective domain: Pupils should develop an awareness of the importance of safe eating habits.
- Psychomotor domain: Pupils should be able to identify examples of safe and unsafe foods.
- Social Domain: Pupils should be able to discuss how food choices affect their health and well-being.
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:
- Flashcards with pictures of various foods
- Chart showing healthy and unhealthy food choices
- Real-life examples of food items (if possible)
Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding risk factors in food is crucial for developing healthy eating habits. This lesson will equip pupils with the knowledge to make safer food choices, thus promoting their overall well-being.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils are expected to be able to identify common foods they eat at home and school.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
Content Development: Risk Factors In Food
| Content | Time | Teaching Method | Teaching Strategy | Teacher’s Activity | Pupil’s Activity | Learning Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1: Introduction | 5min | Discussion | Interactive learning | Introduce the topic and explain the importance of understanding food risk factors. | Listen and respond to questions. | Introduction to food risk factors. |
| Step 2: Meaning Of Risk Factor | 10min | Lecture & Demonstration | Use of flashcards and real-life examples | Explain what risk factors are, using flashcards to show examples of safe and unsafe foods. | Identify and categorize the foods as safe or unsafe. | Understanding what constitutes a food risk factor. |
| Step 3: Safe Eating Habits | 10min | Group Activity | Role-playing & Group discussion | Guide pupils in a role-playing activity to demonstrate safe and unsafe eating habits. | Participate in role-playing and group discussions about food choices. | Learning the importance of safe eating habits. |
| Step 4: Note Taking | 5min | Writing | Dictation | Dictate notes for pupils to write in their books. | Write notes in their books. | Documenting key points from the lesson. |
| Step 5: Evaluation | 5min | Q&A | Recall & Understanding | Ask questions related to the lesson to assess understanding. | Answer questions based on the lesson. | Assessing understanding of food risk factors. |
| Step 6: Conclusion | 5min | Summary | Summarizing key points | Summarize the key points of the lesson. Reinforce the importance of making safe food choices. | Listen and ask any remaining questions. | Reinforcing the lesson’s key points. |
Classroom Note:
Meaning Of Risk Factor
A risk factor is something that can increase your chance of negative outcomes. In the context of food, risk factors can include harmful bacteria, chemicals, or other substances that can make us sick if we eat them. It’s important to choose what we eat carefully to keep our bodies healthy.
Evaluation Questions:
- What is a risk factor?
- Can you name one food that is considered safe and one that is unsafe? Why?
- Why is it important to avoid eating foods with risk factors?
Note to Teachers:
Customize the lesson content, teaching methods, and pupil activities to suit your teaching style, curriculum, and available resources. Ensure the examples used are relatable to the pupils’ daily lives to enhance understanding and retention of knowledge.
