Class: Primary 5
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 8
Age: 10 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: Basic Science and Technology
Curriculum Theme: Physical and Health Education
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Topic: Meaning of Food and Nutrition: Sources of Nutrition
Content: Define food. Define nutrition. Sources of nutrition. Nutritional deficiencies e.g., kwashiorkor, rickets, pellagra, scurvy.

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain: Define food and nutrition and list five sources of nutrition.
Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of proper nutrition.
Psychomotor Domain: Identify and group foods based on their nutrient content.
Social Domain: Discuss nutritional deficiencies and how they affect communities.

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: Healthline – Food & Nutrition
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Pictures of foods
Charts showing nutrients and their sources
Examples of food items (fruits, vegetables, grains, etc.)
Posters of common nutritional deficiencies

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding food and nutrition helps pupils make healthy eating choices, avoid nutritional deficiencies, and recognize the importance of a balanced diet for good health.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils already know some foods they eat daily and their importance for growth and energy.

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	Question and Answer	Asks pupils to name their favorite foods.	Pupils respond by naming foods.	Food is essential for health.
Step 2: Explanation	10 mins	Explanation	Visual Demonstration	Explains food and nutrition, using charts.	Observe charts and ask questions.	Understanding food and nutrition.
Step 3: Sources of Nutrition	10 mins	Discussion	Guided Discovery	Shows pictures of food groups and discusses them.	Identify and classify foods shown.	Recognizing sources of nutrition.
Step 4: Nutritional Deficiencies	10 mins	Storytelling	Role-play and Case Studies	Shares a story about a child with kwashiorkor.	Discuss the story and share insights.	Consequences of poor nutrition.
Step 5: Note Taking	5 mins	Explanation	Writing	Guides pupils to write down the lesson note.	Copy the notes into their notebooks.	Reinforce understanding.
Step 6: Evaluation	5 mins	Questioning	Oral Assessment	Asks evaluation questions to test understanding.	Answer questions based on the lesson.	Assess knowledge retention.
Step 7: Conclusion	5 mins	Recap	Summary	Summarizes the importance of food and nutrition.	Listen and ask final questions.	Food and nutrition impact health.

Lesson Content

Meaning of Food and Nutrition: Sources of Nutrition

Food is anything that we eat or drink to stay alive, grow, and remain healthy.

Nutrition is the process of taking in food and using it for growth, energy, and health.

Sources of Nutrition:

Fruits (e.g., oranges, bananas)
Vegetables (e.g., spinach, carrots)
Grains (e.g., rice, wheat)
Proteins (e.g., fish, eggs)
Dairy products (e.g., milk, cheese)

Examples of Nutritional Deficiencies:

Kwashiorkor – caused by protein deficiency.
Rickets – caused by lack of vitamin D.
Pellagra – caused by niacin deficiency.
Scurvy – caused by lack of vitamin C.
Anemia – caused by lack of iron.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Define food and nutrition.

List five sources of nutrition.
Name three examples of nutritional deficiencies.
Explain one effect of nutritional deficiencies on health.
Share how proper nutrition benefits their family.

Note for Teachers Using This Lesson Plan

Ensure pupils actively participate during discussions and use real-life examples to explain concepts. Engage visual and tactile learners with the instructional materials. Happy teaching!

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Meaning Of Food And Nutrition: Sources Of Nutrition (Primary 5)