Class: Primary 3

Term: 3rd Term

Week: 10

Age: 9 years

Duration: 40 minutes

Subject: Pre Vocational Studies

Curriculum Theme: Agricultural Science

Previous Lesson: Methods Of Food Preservation

Topic: Importance Of Food Preservation

Content: Importance Of Food Preservation

Performance Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

Cognitive Domain: List the importance of food preservation.
Affective Domain: Appreciate the necessity of preserving food.
Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate a simple method of food preservation.
Social Domain: Discuss the importance of food preservation with peers.

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 EMBIBE – Food Preservation: Definition, Importance, and Methods
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials:

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Charts showing different methods of food preservation
Samples of preserved foods (dried fruits, canned vegetables, etc.)
Whiteboard and markers
Flashcards

Rationale for the Lesson:

Understanding the importance of food preservation is crucial as it helps in reducing food wastage, ensuring food security, and maintaining food quality. This knowledge is relevant in daily life as it encourages sustainable practices and promotes health.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:

Pupils are familiar with various methods of food preservation from the previous lesson.

Learning Area: Importance Of Food Preservation

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	Discussion	Set Induction	Ask pupils to recall methods of food preservation.	Respond and recall different methods of preservation.	Activating prior knowledge.
Step 2: Importance Overview	7 mins	Explanation	Direct Instruction	Explain why food preservation is important.	Listen and take notes.	Understanding the importance of food preservation.
Step 3: Detailed Points	10 mins	Demonstration	Visual Aids	Show charts and preserved food samples.	Observe and ask questions.	Identifying different preserved foods and their benefits.
Step 4: Practical Activity	8 mins	Hands-on	Cooperative Learning	Demonstrate a simple preservation method (e.g., drying).	Participate in the activity.	Practicing a method of food preservation.
Step 5: Note Taking	5 mins	Writing	Guided Practice	Guide pupils to copy notes on the importance of preservation.	Write notes in their books.	Reinforcing key points through note-taking.
Step 6: Evaluation	3 mins	Q&A	Formative Assessment	Ask questions to assess understanding.	Answer questions.	Assessing comprehension and retention.
Step 7: Conclusion	2 mins	Recap	Summary	Summarize the lesson and highlight key points.	Listen and ask final questions if any.	Reinforcing learning through summary.

Lesson Content:

Importance Of Food Preservation

Food preservation is crucial because it helps in reducing food wastage and ensures that we have a steady supply of food even when it is out of season. This means that preserved food can be stored for a long time without getting spoiled. Some important reasons for food preservation are:

Prevents Spoilage: Preservation techniques like drying, canning, and freezing prevent food from spoiling quickly.
Extends Shelf Life: Preserved foods can be stored for longer periods, making them available for future use.
Maintains Nutritional Value: Proper preservation helps retain the nutritional value of food, making it healthy to consume.
Ensures Food Availability: Preservation ensures that food is available throughout the year, even during off-seasons.
Saves Money: By preserving food, we can buy in bulk and store it, which saves money in the long run.

Importance of food preservation — Photo by Polina Tankilevitch on Pexels

Lesson Evaluation:

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

List three reasons why food preservation is important.
Explain how food preservation prevents spoilage.
Describe one method of food preservation and its benefits.
Discuss with a classmate why preserving food is necessary.

Note for teachers using my lesson plan:

Hi there, remember that I didn’t make this lesson plan with any particular class or teacher in mind and I tried as much as possible with my experience and expertise to deliver this plan in a standard and effective style utilizing the best strategy and methods. Nevertheless, you are free to customize the lesson content, teaching methods, timing, and pupil activities to suit your teaching style, pupils’ comprehension, curriculum, and resources available to you. Happy teaching!

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Importance Of Food Preservation (Primary 3)