Class: Primary 6
Term: 1st Term
Week: 4
Age: 11 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: National Value Education
Curriculum Theme: Security Education
Previous Lesson: Measures To Take On Personal Security
Topic: Personal Security On Food Intake And Health Well-Being
Content: precautionary measures to take on food intake and health well-being

Performance Objectives:

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

Cognitive Domain: Explain what personal security on food intake and health well-being means and list five precautionary measures to take.
Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of taking precautions on food intake and health well-being.
Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate proper hygiene before eating food.
Social Domain: Discuss in groups the importance of health safety in food consumption.

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 Practo – Food Safety Measures
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials:

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Charts on healthy foods and proper food storage methods
Sample hygiene kits (soap, hand sanitizer, etc.)
Picture cards illustrating correct and incorrect food handling practices
Board and markers

Rationale for the Lesson:

Understanding personal security concerning food intake and health well-being is essential to help pupils develop healthy habits and avoid food-related health problems. By learning precautionary measures, pupils can make informed choices to protect their health.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:

Pupils have learned about general personal security in the previous lesson, including personal hygiene and safety measures at home.

Instructional Procedures:

Learning Area: Personal Security on Food Intake and Health Well-Being

Content Development	Time	Teaching Method	Teaching Strategy	Teacher’s Activity	Pupils’ Activity	Learning Point
Step 1: Introduction (Set Induction) The teacher begins by asking the pupils if they have ever fallen sick after eating food and introduces the topic of food security and health.	5 minutes	Discussion	Q&A	Teacher asks pupils to share experiences of getting sick from food.	Pupils share experiences and listen attentively.	Understanding the relevance of food safety to personal health.
Step 2: Explanation of Food Security The teacher explains the meaning of personal security on food intake and its role in health.	7 minutes	Direct Instruction	Visual aids	Teacher explains what personal security in food intake means and uses charts to explain food safety.	Pupils listen and observe charts on food safety.	Grasping the concept of food intake security.
Step 3: Precautionary Measures The teacher lists and explains 5 necessary precautionary measures to ensure food intake security and health well-being.	10 minutes	Demonstration	Step-by-step demonstration	Teacher explains the importance of washing hands, proper food storage, and checking expiration dates.	Pupils take notes and participate in demonstrations.	Knowing the basic food safety measures to ensure health.
Step 4: Group Discussion on Importance of Food Safety Pupils are grouped and asked to discuss the importance of ensuring food safety in their homes and schools.	7 minutes	Group work	Interactive	Teacher assigns discussion topics to groups and moderates their responses.	Pupils discuss in groups and share ideas.	Enhancing communication skills and understanding group dynamics.
Step 5: Note-Taking Teacher guides pupils to write down notes on the topic.	3 minutes	Direct Instruction	Note-writing	Teacher instructs pupils to copy the classroom notes.	Pupils write down the notes.	Reinforcement of lesson content.
Step 6: Evaluation The teacher asks questions to evaluate pupils’ understanding of the topic.	5 minutes	Oral Test	Q&A	Teacher asks questions related to the content.	Pupils respond to questions.	Assessing knowledge retention and understanding.
Step 7: Conclusion The teacher summarizes the lesson and encourages pupils to apply these precautionary measures in daily life.	3 minutes	Summary	Recap	Teacher recaps key points and emphasizes personal responsibility.	Pupils listen attentively.	Encouragement to practice food safety.

Lesson Content

Personal Security On Food Intake And Health Well-Being

Personal security on food intake refers to ensuring that the food we eat is safe and healthy to prevent illness. It’s important to take precautionary measures when it comes to food to protect our health.

Below are some necessary precautionary measures to take on food intake and health well-being:

Wash hands properly before eating: This ensures that germs from your hands do not enter your body with the food.
Check expiration dates on packaged foods: Expired foods can cause food poisoning.
Store food properly: Keep perishable food in the refrigerator and dry food in airtight containers to avoid contamination.
Cook food thoroughly: Properly cooking food kills harmful bacteria that can cause sickness.
Avoid eating from unclean environments: Eating food from dirty places increases the risk of consuming contaminated food.

Lesson Evaluation:

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

What does personal security on food intake mean?

List 5 precautionary measures to take on food intake and health well-being.
Why is it important to check expiration dates on food packages?
How can improper food storage affect your health?
Demonstrate the correct way to wash your hands before eating.

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Personal Security On Food Intake And Health Well-Being (Primary 6)