Lesson Plan for Primary 5 - Prevocational Studies - ontrol Of Weeds + Cleaning Agents For Cooking Too

### Lesson Plan: Prevocational Studies #### Topic: Control of Weeds & Cleaning Agents for Cooking Tools and Equipment #### Grade: Primary 5 #### Duration: 60 minutes **Objective:** - Students will understand effective methods of controlling weeds. - Students will identify and use appropriate cleaning agents for maintaining cooking tools and equipment. **Materials:** - Pictures of different weeds - Samples of common kitchen cleaning agents (soap, detergent, vinegar, etc.) - Cooking tools and equipment (spoons, pots, pans, etc.) - Gloves - Weeding tools (hand trowel, hoe) - Interactive whiteboard or chart paper - Markers **Lesson Outline:** ### **Introduction (10 minutes)** 1. **Greeting and Settling Down (2 minutes)** - Welcome students and briefly introduce the topic. 2. **Pre-lesson Discussion (3 minutes)** - Ask students if they have ever helped with gardening or cleaning the kitchen at home. - Discuss briefly what they know about weeds and why cleaning cooking tools is important. 3. **Lesson Objectives (2 minutes)** - Explain the goals of today's lesson: - Learn how to control weeds in a garden. - Learn about different cleaning agents and how to use them for kitchen tools. 4. **Hook (3 minutes)** - Show pictures of a tidy garden vs. a weed-ridden garden to illustrate the importance of weed control. - Display dirty vs. clean cooking tools to highlight the importance of proper cleaning. ### **Direct Instruction (20 minutes)** 1. **Control of Weeds (10 minutes)** - Explain what weeds are and how they affect the growth of other plants. - Discuss manual methods of weed control - hand-pulling, using a hoe, etc. - Demonstrate how to correctly remove weeds using weeding tools. - Mention natural methods such as mulching and the importance of maintaining garden hygiene. 2. **Cleaning Agents for Cooking Tools and Equipment (10 minutes)** - Introduce different types of cleaning agents (soap, detergent, baking soda, vinegar). - Discuss the purpose of each cleaning agent and its appropriate use. - Demonstrate how to properly clean a pot using soap and a scrubbing brush. - Mention the significance of ensuring all residues are cleaned off for hygiene and safety. ### **Guided Practice (15 minutes)** 1. **Weed Removal Activity (8 minutes)** - Divide students into small groups and have them practice using the weeding tools in a designated garden area. - Monitor and assist each group, offering tips and corrections as needed. 2. **Cleaning Exercise (7 minutes)** - Provide each student with a dirty cooking utensil and a cleaning agent. - Guide them through the process of cleaning the utensil properly. - Ensure students rinse off all residues and dry the utensils. ### **Independent Practice (10 minutes)** 1. **Workbook Activity (5 minutes)** - Hand out worksheets with questions related to weed control and cleaning agents. - Allow students to complete the worksheets individually. 2. **Review and Peer Discussion (5 minutes)** - Encourage students to pair up and discuss their answers. - Walk around to check understanding and provide clarification where necessary. ### **Closure (5 minutes)** 1. **Recap (2 minutes)** - Summarize the key points covered: methods of weed control and different cleaning agents. - Reiterate the importance of maintaining a clean kitchen environment and garden. 2. **Q&A (3 minutes)** - Open the floor for any questions students might have. - Provide concise and clear answers, reinforcing the lesson’s objectives. ### **Assessment:** - Active participation in weed removal and cleaning exercise. - Correct completion of the worksheet. - Ability to explain the importance of weed control and proper use of cleaning agents during peer discussion. ### **Homework:** - Ask students to observe and help with weed control or cleaning at home and write a short paragraph about their experience. - Encourage them to note any challenges they faced and how they overcame them. **Note**: Always ensure a safe and supervised environment during practical activities. Conduct a safety briefing before handling weeding tools and cleaning agents.