- Class: Primary 3
- Term: 3rd Term
- Week: 4
- Age: 9 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Subject: Basic Science and Technology
- Curriculum Theme: Physical and Health Education
- Previous Lesson: Nutrition
- Topic: Balanced Diet
- Content: Meaning and Importance
Performance Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain: Define what a balanced diet is.
- Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of eating a balanced diet.
- Psychomotor Domain: Identify different food items that make up a balanced diet.
- Social Domain: Discuss with peers the benefits.
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 Max Healthcare – Balanced Diet – Definition, Importance, Benefits & Diet Chart
- Relevant Textbooks
Instructional Materials:
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Flashcards showing different food items
- Food pyramid chart
- Real food samples
- Poster paper and markers
Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding a balanced diet is crucial for pupils as it promotes healthy growth, development, and overall well-being. It helps them make informed food choices, ensuring they get the necessary nutrients to stay healthy and active.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils are familiar with basic nutrition and different types of food from previous lessons.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
Learning Area: Balanced Diet
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:
| Content Development | Time | Teaching Method | Teaching Strategy | Teachers Activity | Pupils Activity | Learning Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1: Introduction | 5 mins | Interactive | Questioning | Ask pupils what they had for breakfast and if they know about balanced diet. | Share their breakfast choices and discuss their knowledge | Sets the context for learning about |
| Step 2: Explanation | 10 mins | Expository | Demonstration | Explain what a balanced diet is using flashcards and food pyramid chart. | Listen and observe the demonstration | Understand the components of a balanced diet |
| Step 3: Importance | 5 mins | Discussion | Brainstorming | Discuss the importance of a balanced diet and ask pupils to brainstorm its benefits. | Participate in the brainstorming session | Recognize the benefits of a balanced diet |
| Step 4: Examples | 5 mins | Visual Aid | Group Activity | Show real food samples and ask pupils to identify which food group they belong to. | Work in groups to categorize the food samples | Identify various food items that constitute a balanced diet |
| Step 5: Note Taking | 5 mins | Interactive | Writing | Guide pupils to take notes on the definition and importance of a balanced diet. | Write down the notes as instructed | Reinforce learning through writing |
| Step 6: Evaluation | 5 mins | Interactive | Questioning | Ask questions to evaluate understanding of the lesson. | Answer questions based on the lesson | Assess comprehension of the topic |
| Step 7: Conclusion | 5 mins | Recap | Summary | Summarize the lesson and emphasize the key points about a balanced diet. | Listen to the summary and ask any final questions | Consolidate understanding of the topic |
Classroom Note:
Balanced Diet
A balanced diet means eating the right kinds of foods in the right amounts to stay healthy and active. It includes a variety of foods from all the food groups: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals.
Importance of a Balanced Diet:
- Provides energy for daily activities.
- Helps in growth and development.
- Boosts the immune system.
- Maintains a healthy weight.
- Prevents nutritional deficiencies and related diseases.
Lesson Evaluation:
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- Define a balanced diet.
- List three benefits of a balanced diet.
- Identify one food item from each food group.
- Discuss with a classmate why it is important to eat a balanced diet.
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!
