Identification of Simple Cooking Tools and Equipment – Basic 5 Home Economics Lesson Note (First Term)

Learning objectives

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

1. identify simple cooking tools and equipment 
2. enumerate simple cooking tools and equipment

Previous knowledge

Pupils have seen cooking activities at home and know some kitchen items.

Lesson content

A. meaning of cooking tools and equipment

• Cooking Tools are small hand-held items used in food preparation and cooking
• Cooking Equipment are larger items, often electrical, used for cooking and food storage

B. simple cooking tools

1. Cutting and Chopping Tools

• Knife – for cutting vegetables, meat, and fruits
• Chopping board – surface for cutting food safely

• Grater – for grating vegetables like carrots and onions
• Peeler – for removing skin from fruits and vegetables

2. Mixing and Stirring Tools

• Wooden spoon – for stirring food while cooking

• Whisk – for beating eggs and mixing ingredients
• Spatula – for turning food and scraping bowls

• Mixing bowl – for combining ingredients

3. Measuring Tools

• Measuring cup – for measuring liquids
• Measuring spoons – for measuring small amounts
• Kitchen scale – for weighing ingredients

4. Serving Tools

• Ladle – for serving soup and stew

• Serving spoon – for serving rice and other foods
• Tongs – for picking up hot food safely

C. simple cooking equipment

1. Cooking Equipment

• Cooking pot – for boiling and cooking food
• Frying pan – for frying food
• Kettle – for boiling water
• Pressure pot – for cooking food quickly

2. Storage Equipment

• Refrigerator – for keeping food fresh and cold
• Food containers – for storing leftover food

• Thermos flask – for keeping drinks hot or cold

3. Electrical Equipment

• Electric kettle – for boiling water quickly
• Blender – for blending fruits and vegetables

• Electric cooker – for cooking food
• Microwave – for heating food quickly

Teaching AIDS

Real cooking tools and equipment, pictures, charts showing kitchen items

Evaluation questions

1. What is the difference between cooking tools and equipment?
2. List 5 simple cooking tools
3. Name 3 cutting tools used in the kitchen
4. What equipment is used for keeping food fresh?