- Class: Primary 1
- Term: 2nd Term
- Week: 9
- Age: 6 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Subject: Social Studies
- Previous Lesson: Sources Of Food
- Topic: Meaning Of Food Safety
- Content: Meaning Of Food Safety.
Performance Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain: Define food safety.
- Affective Domain: Express the importance of keeping food clean and safe.
- Psychomotor Domain: Identify items used to ensure food safety.
- Social Domain: Discuss ways to help others practice food safety.
Reference Materials
The following resources were used in planning this lesson:
- 9–Years Basic Education Curriculum
- Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of Work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
- Online Information from: Food Safety Magazine – The Meaning of Food Safety
Instructional Materials
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- A clean plate, spoon, and covered water container.
- Pictures showing clean and dirty food handling practices.
- A short video or chart illustrating food safety practices.
Rationale for the Lesson
Understanding food safety helps pupils learn how to keep their food and drinks safe from harm, ensuring their health and well-being.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils already know the sources of food and can identify foods they eat daily.
Instructional Procedures
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:
| Content Development | Time | Teaching Method | Teaching Strategy | Teacher’s Activity | Pupils’ Activity | Learning Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1: Introduction | 5 mins | Set Induction | Interactive Questioning | Displays clean/dirty food items and asks pupils what they observe. | Respond to teacher’s questions. | Pupils understand examples of clean and dirty food items. |
| Step 2: Explanation | 10 mins | Direct Instruction | Use of Visual Aids | Defines food safety, shows pictures of good practices, and explains ways to keep food safe. | Listen attentively and ask questions. | Pupils learn the meaning of food safety. |
| Step 3: Discussion | 7 mins | Group Activity | Collaborative Learning | Asks pupils to brainstorm in groups ways to keep food clean. | Share ideas in their groups and report findings. | Pupils can identify ways to keep food safe. |
| Step 4: Demonstration | 5 mins | Hands-On Activity | Practical Demonstration | Demonstrates covering food and washing hands before eating. | Observe and participate in the demonstration. | Pupils understand food safety practices. |
| Step 5: Note Taking | 5 mins | Writing | Guided Practice | Guides pupils to copy the lesson note. | Copy the note. | Pupils have written knowledge of food safety. |
| Step 6: Evaluation | 5 mins | Questioning | Individual Responses | Asks questions based on the lesson content. | Answer questions. | Pupils’ understanding is evaluated. |
| Step 7: Conclusion | 3 mins | Summary | Reinforcement | Summarizes food safety points and encourages good practices. | Listen and ask final questions. | Pupils recall and retain key points. |
Lesson Content
Meaning Of Food Safety
Food safety means ensuring that the food we eat and drinks we consume are clean and not harmful to our health.
Below are some ways to ensure food safety:
- Always wash your hands before eating or cooking.
- Keep food in clean, covered containers.
- Wash fruits and vegetables before eating them.
- Cook food thoroughly before eating.
- Avoid eating expired or rotten food.
- Always drink clean, safe water.
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- Define food safety.
- Name three ways to keep food safe.
- Mention one reason why food safety is important.
- Identify two items used for food safety.
- State how they will help their family practice food safety.
Note for Teachers Using This Lesson Plan
Keep the lesson lively by showing real-life examples of clean and dirty food practices. Ensure pupils actively participate in group discussions and demonstrations to solidify understanding. Happy teaching!
