Class: Primary 3

Term: 3rd Term

Week: 7

Age: 9 years

Duration: 40 minutes

Subject: Pre-vocational Studies

Curriculum Theme: Agricultural Science

Previous Lesson: Meaning Of Food Processing

Topic: Importance Of Food Processing

Content: Importance Of Food Processing

Performance Objectives:

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

Cognitive Domain: Explain at least three reasons why food processing is important.
Affective Domain: Appreciate the role of food processing in daily life.
Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate how a simple food processing method is done (e.g., peeling fruits).
Social Domain: Work collaboratively in groups to discuss the benefits of food processing.

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 FMT Magazine – Importance of Food Processing and Preservation
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials:

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Pictures of different food processing methods
Samples of processed and unprocessed foods
Chart showing the benefits of food processing
Fruits and simple tools for demonstration

Rationale for the Lesson:

Understanding the importance of food processing helps pupils appreciate how it contributes to food safety, shelf life, and convenience. This knowledge is relevant in making informed food choices and understanding basic agricultural practices.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:

Pupils are familiar with basic concepts of food processing from the previous lesson.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

Learning Area: Importance Of Food Processing

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 minutes	Interactive Discussion	Set Induction	Ask pupils about their favorite foods and how they think those foods are made safe to eat.	Respond to questions and share their thoughts.	Activating prior knowledge about food processing.
Step 2: Explanation of Importance	10 minutes	Direct Instruction	Explanation and Illustration	Explain the importance of food processing with examples. Show pictures and samples.	Listen, observe, and ask questions.	Understanding the various reasons why food processing is important.
Step 3: Group Activity	10 minutes	Group Work	Collaborative Learning	Divide the class into groups and give them a task to discuss and list benefits of food processing.	Discuss in groups and list the benefits.	Enhancing teamwork and critical thinking skills.
Step 4: Demonstration	5 minutes	Demonstration	Hands-on Activity	Demonstrate a simple food processing method (e.g., peeling a fruit).	Observe and then practice the demonstrated method.	Learning through doing and reinforcing the concept.
Step 5: Note Taking	5 minutes	Direct Instruction	Note Writing	Guide pupils to take notes on the importance of food processing.	Write down the notes.	Reinforcing learning through writing.
Step 6: Evaluation	3 minutes	Questioning	Formative Assessment	Ask pupils questions based on the lesson content.	Answer the questions.	Checking understanding and reinforcing learning.
Step 7: Conclusion	2 minutes	Summary	Recap	Summarize the key points of the lesson and highlight its importance.	Listen and reflect.	Consolidating the lesson content.

Lesson Content:

Importance of Food Processing

Food processing involves different methods to ensure food safety, quality, and availability. Some importance of food processing are:

Preservation: Food processing helps to preserve food, extending its shelf life.
Safety: It ensures that food is safe to eat by removing harmful bacteria and toxins.
Nutrition: Processing can enhance the nutritional value of food by fortifying it with vitamins and minerals.

Convenience: It makes food preparation easier and more convenient for consumers.
Variety: Food processing provides a variety of food products that can be enjoyed throughout the year.
Economic Value: Processed foods often have higher market value, benefiting producers economically.
Waste Reduction: Processing can help reduce food waste by utilizing by-products and extending the usability of food items.

Importance of food processing — Photo by Louis Hansel on Unsplash

Lesson Evaluation:

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

List three reasons why food processing is important.
Explain how food processing can make food safer to eat.
Describe one method of food processing they learned in class.
Discuss in groups why preserving food is beneficial.

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 Processing (Primary 3)