Class: Primary 2
Term: 1st Term
Week: 10
Age: 8 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Date:
Period:
Subject: Pre-vocational Studies
Curriculum Theme: Home Economics
Topic: Eating Good Food
Content: Effects of eating an unbalanced diet (e.g., kwashiorkor) and effects of overfeeding (e.g., obesity)
Specific Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Define Unbalanced diet
- Define Overeating
- List 2 consequences of eating an unbalanced diet.
- List 2 effects of overeating
Reference Materials:
- Scheme of Work
- 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
- Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of Work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
- Course Book
- All Relevant Material
- Online Information
- Textbooks (List your relevant textbook here)
Instructional Materials:
- Pictures illustrating balanced and unbalanced diets
- Chart showing healthy food choices
- Models depicting the effects of overfeeding (e.g., dolls showing obesity)
Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding the importance of eating a balanced diet and avoiding overeating is essential for maintaining good health. This knowledge is relevant in our daily lives as it helps prevent health issues.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Students should have basic knowledge of different types of food and an understanding of what they eat daily.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
Content Development: Effects of Eating Unbalanced Diet and Overfeeding
| Content (Step 1, 2, 3, etc.) | Time | Teaching Method | Teacher’s Points/Activities | Pupils’ Activities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction | 5 mins | Discussion | – Greet the pupils warmly. – Explain the importance of eating good food for health. – Briefly introduce the topic of the lesson. | – Respond to greetings. – Listen attentively. – Show interest in the topic. |
| What is a Balanced Diet? | 10 mins | Discussion | – Use pictures to illustrate a balanced diet (vegetables, fruits, grains, protein). – Explain that a balanced diet keeps us healthy. | – Identify different foods. – Repeat the importance of balance. |
| Effects of eating Unbalanced Diet | 5 mins | Discussion | – Discuss the consequences of eating an unbalanced diet (e.g., kwashiorkor). | – Listen and participate. |
| Effects of Overfeeding | 5 mins | Visual Aid | – Use models or pictures to show the effects of overeating (e.g., obesity). | – Observe and discuss. |
| Conclusion | 5 mins | Recap and Summary | – Summarize the key points of the lesson. | – Recall and repeat key points. |
| Evaluation | 5 mins | Question and Answer | – Ask questions about the effects of unbalanced diet and overfeeding. | – Answer questions individually. |
| Note Copying | 5 mins | Writing | – Provide key points to copy in notebooks. | – Copy the notes. |
Note to Pupils:
Unbalanced Diet
“An unbalanced diet is when you don’t eat different kinds of foods your body needs. It’s like having too much of one thing and not enough of others, which isn’t good for your body.”
Effects of eating unbalanced diet
- Poor Growth: Eating an unbalanced diet can make you not grow as tall and strong as you should. It can make you feel weak and tired.
- Sickness: Not eating a variety of foods can make you get sick more often. Your body needs different nutrients to fight off germs and stay healthy.
- Kwashiorkor: Not getting enough protein in your diet can cause a sickness called “kwashiorkor.” It makes your belly big and your body weak.
- Weak Bones: If you don’t eat enough foods with calcium (like milk and green leafy vegetables), your bones can become weak, and it might be painful to move.
Overeating
Overeating means eating too much food, more than your body needs.
Effects of Overeating:
- Getting too chubby/Obesity: It can make you gain too much weight.
- Tummy troubles: It might give you a sore tummy or make you feel too full.
- Sickness risk: Eating too much can make you sick or give you problems like diabetes or high blood pressure when you grow up.
- Bad eating habits: It can teach your body to always want lots of food, which isn’t healthy.
Evaluation:
- What is a balanced diet?
- What happens if we eat too much of one kind of food and not enough of others?
- Name one disease that can happen if we don’t eat a balanced diet.
- What is obesity, and why is it not good for our health?
Note to Teachers:
Customize the lesson content, teaching methods, and pupil activities to suit your teaching style, curriculum, and available resources. Make sure to create a safe and open environment for discussing health-related topics.
