- Class: Primary 6
- Term: 1st Term
- Week: 7
- Age: 11 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Subject: Pre-Vocational Studies
- Curriculum Theme: Agricultural Science
- Previous Lesson: Methods of farm produce preservation: Refrigerating & canning
- Topic: Methods of Farm Produce Preservation
- Content: Bagging and Bottling
Performance Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Cognitive Domain: Explain bagging and bottling as methods of preserving farm produce.
Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of proper preservation of farm produce.
Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate how to bag and bottle farm produce.
Social Domain: Work collaboratively in groups to identify local examples of farm produce that can be preserved by bagging and bottling.
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 PostHarvest Technologies – Top 9 ways to preserve your fruits & vegetables
- Relevant Textbooks
Instructional Materials:
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Pictures of farm produce stored in bags and bottles
- Samples of farm produce (e.g., grains and fruits)
- Real bags and bottles for demonstration
- Chart displaying different methods of preservation
Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding the methods of farm produce preservation, such as bagging and bottling, helps pupils ensure food security, reduce waste, and preserve resources for future use. It is important for them to know how to keep food safe for longer periods, which is a valuable skill in everyday life.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils are already familiar with common methods of farm produce preservation, such as refrigerating and canning, from the previous lesson.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
Learning Area: Methods of Farm Produce Preservation
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:
Content Development | Time | Teaching Method | Teaching Strategy | Teachers Activity | Pupils Activity | Learning Point |
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Step 1: Introduction (Set Induction) | 5 minutes | Discussion and Visual aids | Interactive questioning | The teacher shows pictures of spoiled farm produce and preserved produce | Pupils identify spoiled and preserved farm produce | Pupils understand the need for preservation in daily life |
Step 2: Explanation of Bagging | 8 minutes | Lecture and demonstration | Explanation and Examples | The teacher explains and demonstrates bagging as a method of preservation. | Pupils observe the demonstration | Pupils learn that bagging helps to keep produce dry and free from pests |
Step 3: Explanation of Bottling | 8 minutes | Lecture and demonstration | Visual aids | The teacher explains bottling and shows a preserved item in a bottle. | Pupils observe the preserved item and ask questions | Pupils understand how bottling can keep produce fresh |
Step 4: Group Activity | 10 minutes | Hands-on activity | Group Work | The teacher divides the class into groups and provides bags and bottles for practice. | Pupils work together to bag grains and bottle fruits | Pupils apply the preservation techniques learned |
Step 5: Note Taking | 4 minutes | Explanation | Listing and writing | The teacher dictates notes for pupils to write down. | Pupils copy notes from the board | Pupils reinforce their understanding through written notes |
Step 6: Evaluation | 3 minutes | Questioning | Recap and Summary | The teacher asks questions based on the lesson content. | Pupils answer the questions orally | Pupils review key points from the lesson |
Step 7: Conclusion | 2 minutes | Summary | Final remarks | The teacher summarizes the lesson and gives a takeaway on the importance of preservation. | Pupils listen to the closing remarks | Pupils are reminded of the relevance of the lesson in daily life |
Lesson Content
Methods Of Farm Produce Preservation: Bagging And Bottling
Farm produce, such as grains, fruits, and vegetables, needs to be preserved to prevent spoilage and ensure they last longer. There are various methods of preservation, such as bagging and bottling.
- Bagging:
Bagging is a method of preservation in which farm produce like grains (rice, beans, maize) is placed in sacks or bags. These bags protect the produce from moisture and pests. Bagging is an easy and effective way to store dry farm produce, ensuring it stays fresh for months or even years. - Bottling:
Bottling is another method used to preserve farm produce, especially fruits and vegetables. In bottling, farm produce is placed in glass or plastic bottles, often after being treated or cooked. The sealed bottle prevents air from entering, which helps keep the produce fresh for a long time. Bottled items can be stored at room temperature or refrigerated.
Lesson Evaluation:
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- What is the importance of bagging as a method of preserving farm produce?
- Explain the process of bottling in farm produce preservation.
- Why do we need to preserve farm produce?
- Mention two examples of farm produce that can be preserved through bagging.
- Describe how bottling preserves food and prevents spoilage