Class: Primary 6
Term: 1st Term
Week: 2
Age: 11 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: Pre-Vocational Studies
Curriculum Theme: Agricultural Science
Previous Lesson: Meaning Of Farm Produce Preservation
Topic: Reasons For Preservation Of Farm Produce
Content: Retain Freshness, Reduce Loss

Performance Objectives:

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

Cognitive Domain: Explain the reasons for preserving farm produce.
Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of reducing food wastage through proper preservation.
Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate how farm produce can be properly stored to retain freshness.
Social Domain: Discuss the impact of food preservation on reducing hunger in the community.

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 FOOD PRESERVING – 10 REASONS TO PRESERVE YOUR OWN FOOD
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials:

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Samples of fresh and preserved farm produce
Posters showing different preservation techniques
Storage containers (e.g., baskets, bags)
Whiteboard and markers

Rationale for the Lesson:

It is important for pupils to understand why farm produce needs to be preserved. This knowledge will help them appreciate how food wastage can be reduced and how farm produce can be stored to retain its freshness. Proper preservation ensures food availability, reduces economic loss, and minimizes food spoilage, making it an essential practice in agricultural science.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:

Pupils are familiar with farm produce and basic methods of food preservation from previous lessons.

Instructional Procedure

Learning Area: Reasons For Preservation Of Farm Produce

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 (Set induction) – The teacher introduces the lesson by showing pupils fresh and preserved farm produce and asking them to observe the differences.	5 mins	Discussion	Demonstration	Display fresh and preserved produce. Ask, “Why do you think we preserve food?”	Pupils observe and give their ideas on why food is preserved.	Pupils understand why food preservation is important.
Step 2: Explanation of reasons for preserving farm produce (Retain freshness) – The teacher explains that preserving farm produce helps to maintain its freshness over time.	7 mins	Lecture	Visual Aid	Explain that when farm produce is stored correctly, it stays fresh for a longer time.	Pupils listen and take notes.	Pupils learn the importance of retaining freshness.
Step 3: Explanation of reasons for preserving farm produce (Reduce loss) – The teacher explains that preserving farm produce reduces wastage due to spoilage.	7 mins	Lecture	Visual Aid	Explain that if farm produce is not preserved, much of it will spoil and be wasted, leading to economic loss.	Pupils listen and ask questions for clarification.	Pupils understand how reducing loss can benefit society.
Step 4: Activity (Demonstration of simple preservation techniques) – The teacher shows pupils how to properly store farm produce using baskets, bags, etc.	8 mins	Demonstration	Hands-on	Demonstrate the proper way to store fresh vegetables using simple methods.	Pupils participate in the demonstration.	Pupils apply practical knowledge of food preservation.
Step 5: Note taking – Pupils copy the classroom notes on reasons for farm produce preservation.	5 mins	Writing	Discussion	Guide pupils in copying the key points on the board.	Pupils copy the notes into their exercise books.	Pupils have a written reference of the lesson.
Step 6: Evaluation – The teacher asks pupils questions to check their understanding.	5 mins	Questioning	Discussion	Ask questions like “Why should we preserve farm produce?”	Pupils answer the questions.	Pupils recall and apply the lesson’s content.
Step 7: Conclusion – The teacher summarizes the lesson and reinforces the key points.	3 mins	Recap	Summary	Summarize the reasons for preserving farm produce and its benefits.	Pupils listen and reflect.	Pupils understand the lesson objectives.

Lesson Content

Reasons For Preservation Of Farm Produce

Preserving farm produce is important for several reasons. This means that when we preserve food, we are making sure it lasts longer and stays fresh. Some reasons for preserving farm produce includes:

Retaining Freshness: Farm produce, such as vegetables and fruits, can lose its freshness quickly if not stored properly. This is why we need to preserve them, so they stay fresh and nutritious for a longer period. For example, storing tomatoes in a cool, dry place can keep them fresh for several days.
Reducing Loss: When farm produce is not preserved, it may spoil quickly, leading to wastage. This means that much of the food we grow could be lost if we don’t preserve it properly. For instance, grains can be preserved by drying them, which prevents spoilage and reduces loss.

Lesson Evaluation:

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Define farm produce preservation.

Explain two reasons why farm produce is preserved.
Discuss how preserving farm produce helps retain its freshness.
Give one example of how food preservation can reduce loss.
Why is it important to prevent food wastage in the community?

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Reasons For Preservation Of Farm Produce (Primary 6)