### Lesson Plan for Prevocational Studies: Primary 3
#### Topic: Meaning and Composition of a Balanced Diet + Care of the Skin, Articles and Methods of Skincare
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**Duration:** 60 minutes
**Grade:** Primary 3
**Subject:** Prevocational Studies
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#### **Objectives:**
1. **Cognitive:**
- Students will understand the meaning of a balanced diet and its components.
- Students will recognize and categorize various food groups that make up a balanced diet.
- Students will understand the importance of caring for their skin.
2. **Affective:**
- Students will appreciate the importance of balanced nutrition and skincare.
- Students will be motivated to eat healthily and practice good skincare habits.
3. **Psychomotor:**
- Students will demonstrate proper skincare methods.
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#### **Materials:**
- Chart/Pictures of food groups
- Skincare products (mild soap, moisturizing lotion, sunscreen, washcloths)
- Book or notebook
- Markers/Crayons
- A bowl of fruits/vegetables for practical example (optional)
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#### **Procedure:**
1. **Introduction (10 minutes):**
- **Greetings and Warm-Up:** Greet the students warmly and briefly engage in a fun activity or song related to healthy eating or hygiene.
- **Objective Discussion:** Introduce the topic and explain what students will learn today.
2. **Main Content:**
- **Balanced Diet (20 minutes):**
- **Definition:** Explain the term 'Balanced Diet' in simple terms. A balanced diet provides all the necessary nutrients our body needs to function properly.
- **Components:** Discuss the five main food groups with visuals:
1. Fruits and Vegetables
2. Grains (bread, rice, pasta)
3. Protein (meat, fish, beans, nuts)
4. Dairy (milk, cheese, yogurt)
5. Fats and Sugars (use sparingly)
- **Interactive Activity:** Show the students a mixed selection of foods and ask them to categorize them into the correct food groups. Alternatively, have them draw their favorite balanced meal.
3. **Skincare (25 minutes):**
- **Introduction to Skincare:** Explain why taking care of our skin is important. Our skin is the largest organ and protects our bodies from germs and helps us stay healthy.
- **Daily Skin Care Routine:**
- **Washing:** Using mild soap and water to clean the skin.
- **Moisturizing:** Applying a gentle moisturizer to keep the skin supple.
- **Sun Protection:** Using sunscreen to protect from harmful UV rays.
- **Demonstration:**
- Show a step-by-step method on how to properly wash and moisturize the skin using the provided skincare products.
- If possible, allow students to practice washing and moisturizing their hands.
4. **Activity (10 minutes):**
- **Skincare Drawing:** Have students draw and color a picture of themselves showing how they take care of their skin.
- **Healthy Meal Plan:** Ask students to list their favorite foods from each group and create a simple meal plan for a day.
5. **Summary and Review (5 minutes):**
- Recap the main points about balanced diets and skincare.
- Encourage students to ask questions.
6. **Assessment:**
- **Formative Assessment:** Evaluate students based on their participation in activities and ability to categorize food groups and skincare methods.
- **Questioning:** Ask questions related to the day's lesson to gauge understanding.
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**Homework:**
- Students can be asked to draw a food diary of what they eat in a day and identify which food groups they have consumed.
- Write down one thing they will do to take better care of their skin.
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By the end of this lesson, students should have a basic understanding of what constitutes a balanced diet and the essential steps for taking care of their skin. They should be able to engage actively in discussions and activities that reinforce these concepts.