### Lesson Plan: Prevocational Studies for Primary 3
#### Topic: Meaning of Food Nutrients + The Human Body
#### Duration: 60 minutes
#### Objectives:
1. Students will be able to describe the main types of food nutrients.
2. Students will understand the basic functions of each nutrient.
3. Students will identify the key parts of the human body involved in digestion and nutrient absorption.
4. Students will appreciate the importance of a balanced diet for good health.
#### Materials Needed:
- Chart paper and markers
- Printouts of food items or food pictures
- Flashcards with names of different nutrients
- Human body diagram
- Food models or real food items (optional)
#### Introduction (10 minutes):
1. Start with a warm-up question: "What is your favorite food and why?"
- Allow a few students to share their answers.
2. Introduce the topic: Explain that today’s lesson will cover what nutrients are found in food and how our body uses them to stay healthy.
#### Main Lesson (30 minutes):
1. **Meaning of Food Nutrients (15 minutes):**
- Use flashcards to introduce the main types of nutrients:
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Fats
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Water
- Briefly explain the importance of each nutrient:
- **Carbohydrates:** Provide energy (Show examples like rice, bread)
- **Proteins:** Build and repair tissues (Show examples like meat, beans)
- **Fats:** Store energy and help with cell function (Show examples like butter, nuts)
- **Vitamins:** Help with body processes (Show examples like fruits, vegetables)
- **Minerals:** Support body structure and processes (Show examples like milk, spinach)
- **Water:** Vital for all life processes (Discuss the importance of drinking water)
2. **The Human Body and Nutrition (15 minutes):**
- Display the human body diagram and identify key parts involved in digestion and nutrient absorption (mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines).
- Explain briefly how food is digested in the stomach and nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine.
- Emphasize the importance of eating a variety of foods to ensure the body gets all the necessary nutrients.
#### Activity (15 minutes):
1. **Group Activity: Nutrient Detective**
- Divide the class into small groups.
- Provide each group with printouts of different food items (or use real food items/models if available).
- Ask each group to categorize the foods based on the type of nutrient they provide.
- Allow each group to share their findings with the class.
#### Conclusion (5 minutes):
- Recap the key points: different types of nutrients, their roles, and how the body uses them.
- Reinforce the importance of a balanced diet.
- Answer any final questions from the students.
#### Assessment:
- Observe students’ participation during the activity.
- Ask a few review questions to ensure understanding:
1. Name one food that gives you energy.
2. Which nutrient is important for building muscles?
3. Why is it important to drink water?
#### Homework:
- Ask students to draw their favorite meal and label the different nutrients that meal provides.
- Alternatively, they can maintain a food diary for a week and categorize the foods they eat based on their nutrient content.
#### Follow-Up:
- In the next class, review the homework and discuss ways to make their meals more balanced.
- Introduce a discussion on how proper nutrition affects overall health and daily activities.