Food Safety – Basic 1 Civic Education Lesson Note (Second Term)

Class: Primary 1
Subject: Social Studies
Topic: Food Safety – Guide to Food Safety
Duration: 30 minutes

Lesson objectives

By the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to:

• Follow simple food safety rules
• Keep food clean and safe
• Practice good food habits

Lesson content

What is a Guide to Food Safety?

A food safety guide gives us simple rules to keep our food clean and safe to eat.

These rules help us stay healthy and strong.

Guide to Food Safety:

1. WASH YOUR HANDS

• Always wash hands before eating
• Wash hands before touching food
• Use soap and clean water
• Dry hands with clean towel

2. WASH YOUR FOOD

• Wash fruits before eating them
• Wash vegetables with clean water
• Remove dirt and dust from food
• Clean food containers

3. KEEP FOOD COVERED

• Cover food to keep flies away
• Use clean plates and bowls
• Put food in safe places
• Keep food away from dust

4. EAT FRESH FOOD

• Eat food when it is fresh
• Do not eat old or spoiled food
• Check if food smells good
• Throw away bad food

5. DRINK CLEAN WATER

• Drink clean water only
• Boil water if you are not sure
• Keep water in clean containers
• Cover water containers

6. KEEP FOOD HOT OR COLD

• Hot food should stay hot
• Cold food should stay cold
• Do not leave food in the sun
• Store food properly

Remember:

Following these simple rules will keep you healthy and safe!

EVALUATION/EXERCISES

Answer these questions:

1. A food safety guide gives us simple _______ to keep food clean and safe.
2. Name 4 food safety rules:
3. Circle the correct food safety practices: Wash hands Leave food uncovered Wash fruits Eat spoiled food Drink clean water
4. Fill in the missing words:
   1. Always _______ hands before eating.
   2. Keep food _______ to keep flies away.
5. Tick (✓) good food safety habits:
   1. Washing fruits before eating [ ]
   2. Eating old food [ ]
   3. Covering food properly [ ]
   4. Drinking dirty water [ ]
   5. Using clean plates [ ]
6. Match the food safety rules:
   1. Wash hands • Keep flies away
   2. Cover food • Before eating
   3. Eat fresh food • Not old or spoiled
7. Choose the correct answer: What should you do before eating? a) Play with dirty hands b) Wash your hands c) Touch dirty things
8. Cross (X) the wrong practices:
   1. Washing vegetables [ ]
   2. Eating spoiled food [ ]
   3. Drinking clean water [ ]
   4. Leaving food uncovered [ ]

ASSIGNMENT

Write 3 food safety rules you will follow at home.

TEACHER’S REMARKS

Teacher’s Name: _________________________
Date: _________________________