Lesson Note for Home Economics, Third (3rd) Term (Week 6) | NUE, NAPPS Scheme
PVS – Home Economics
Grade: 5
Week: 6
Date: 2nd – 6th June
Topic: Food Safety and Cooking Methods
Sub-topic: Meaning of Food Safety
Duration: 40 minutes
Lesson Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Explain the meaning of food safety.
- Mention ways to handle, prepare, and store food properly.
- Understand the importance of preventing food-borne illnesses.
Lesson Note
Introduction
We eat food every day to grow and stay strong. But food must be clean and safe before we eat it. If we do not take care of how we handle and prepare our food, it can make us sick. This is why food safety is very important.
Meaning of Food Safety
Food safety is the science and practice of making sure that food is clean and healthy to eat. It means handling, cooking, and storing food in the right way so that it does not cause sickness.
We can say:
Food safety is a scientific discipline that teaches us how to handle, prepare, and store food to prevent food-borne illnesses (sicknesses caused by eating bad or dirty food).
Expanded Explanation of Food Safety
Food safety helps us to:
- Wash our hands before touching food
- Clean all cooking tools and surfaces
- Cook food properly so germs die
- Store food in a cool, clean place to keep it fresh
- Cover food to keep away flies and dust
- Use clean water when cooking or washing fruits and vegetables
Examples of Food Safety Practices
| Good Food Safety Practice | Why It Is Important |
|---|---|
| Washing hands before cooking | Removes germs that can make us sick |
| Covering food | Keeps away flies and dirt |
| Washing fruits before eating | Removes harmful chemicals and dirt |
| Cooking meat properly | Kills dangerous bacteria |
| Storing leftover food in the fridge | Keeps it from spoiling |
Importance of Food Safety
- It keeps our food clean and safe.
- It helps prevent diseases like diarrhea and food poisoning.
- It protects children and adults from getting sick.
- It helps our food last longer.
Instructional Materials
- Flashcards showing clean and dirty food
- Picture charts of safe food handling
- Real or model cooking tools (e.g., spoon, pot, plate)
- Water and soap for handwashing demonstration
Class Fun (Class Work)
- What is food safety?
- Mention three things we should do to make food safe.
- Why is it important to wash fruits and vegetables before eating?
Home Fun (Home Work)
- Ask your parent to show you how they keep food safe in the kitchen.
- Write down two food safety rules you practice at home.
- Draw and color a picture showing someone washing their hands before cooking.
Conclusion
Food safety is very important to keep us healthy. We must always clean our hands, cook our food properly, and store it well to avoid getting sick. Safe food is happy food!
Reference
- National Home Economics Curriculum for Primary Schools (UBE)
- Home Economics for Primary Schools Book 5
- Teacher’s Resource Guide on Nutrition and Health Education