### Lesson Plan: Prevocational Studies
#### Primary 6
**Topic: Preservation of Farm Produce + Tools and Agents for Cleaning the Home**
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#### **Objectives:**
1. Explain various methods of preserving farm produce.
2. Identify common tools and agents used for cleaning the home.
3. Understand the importance of using correct cleaning tools and agents for different surfaces and tasks.
#### **Materials Needed:**
- Charts/Images of farm produce preservation methods
- Samples of preserved farm produce (canned goods, dried fruits, etc.)
- Cleaning tools (broom, mop, sponge, vacuum cleaner, etc.)
- Cleaning agents (soap, detergent, disinfectant, vinegar, etc.)
- Worksheet for activities
- Whiteboard and markers
#### **Lesson Introduction:**
- Time: 10 minutes
- Start with a brief discussion on what preservation means.
- Ask students if they have seen or used any preserved food items and to list them.
- Introduce the topic of cleaning and different tools and agents used.
#### **Main Content:**
1. **Preservation of Farm Produce**
- Time: 20 minutes
- Define preservation and why it is important (prevent spoilage, extend shelf life).
- Discuss different methods of preserving farm produce:
- Drying
- Canning
- Freezing
- Salting
- Smoking
- Pickling
- Show images and physical samples if available.
- Explain the importance of cleanliness in preserving food.
2. **Tools and Agents for Cleaning the Home**
- Time: 20 minutes
- Discuss different types of cleaning tools:
- Broom
- Mop
- Vacuum cleaner
- Duster
- Brush
- Introduce common cleaning agents:
- Soap
- Detergent
- Bleach
- Disinfectant
- Vinegar
- Demonstrate the use of some tools and explain the proper agents to use for different surfaces (e.g., soap for dishes, bleach for toilets).
#### **Activity:**
- Time: 20 minutes
- Divide students into small groups.
- Give each group a set of cards with images of farm produce and preservation methods, and separate cards with different cleaning tools and agents.
- Task 1: Match the farm produce to its most appropriate preservation method.
- Task 2: Identify and match the correct cleaning tool or agent to different household chores represented by pictures.
#### **Conclusion:**
- Time: 10 minutes
- Review the main points of the lesson.
- Ask students to share what they learned about preservation and cleaning tools and agents.
- Encourage students to apply what they learned at home.
#### **Assessment:**
- Collect the worksheets from the activity to assess understanding.
- Ask oral questions to check comprehension.
#### **Homework:**
- Ask students to list five preserved food items they find at home and identify the method of preservation.
- Ask students to observe and list the cleaning tools and agents their family uses at home.
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This lesson plan introduces students to the basics of preserving farm produce and the tools and agents used for cleaning, ensuring a hands-on, engaging educational experience.