Simple Machines (Primary 1- Basic Technology Lesson Note: Second Term, Week Second)

Week Two

Subject: Basic Technology
Class: Primary One
Week of the Second Term: 2nd Week
Topic: Simple Machines
Sub-topic: (i) Blender (ii) Uses of a Blender

Instructional Objectives

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

1. Identify the main parts of a blender and their functions.
2. Explain at least three uses of a blender in the kitchen.
3. Demonstrate how to safely operate a blender under supervision.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils should already know about kitchen appliances and have some familiarity with basic kitchen safety.

Instructional Materials

1. A real blender or a picture of a blender
2. Flashcards with different food items that can be blended
3. A chart showing the parts of a blender and their functions

Reference Materials

• Ijiyemi, C. (2016). Foundations of Sci. & Tech for Primary School Book 1. Metropolitan Publishers. Lagos.
• Oyinlola, M., Rahaman, B., & Ezeume, I. (2015). Basic Science and Technology For Primary School Book 1 (Bec Edition). Spectrum Book Limited. Lagos.

Content

Simple Machine

Blender

A blender is a kitchen appliance used for mixing, or emulsifying food and other substances. 

Uses of Blender

For Making Smoothies

For Preparing Soups

For Creating Sauces

For Crushing Ice

For Mixing Batters

For Making Nut Butters

For Preparing Baby Food.

For Making Dips.

For Grinding Grains

Step 1: Introduction

Lesson Presentation (Step-by-Step Procedure)

Others removed.