Week Eight
Subject: Basic Science
Class: Primary 2
Week of the First Term: 8th Week
Topic: The Sense of Taste – Tongue
Sub-Topic: Differentiating Tastes
Objectives
At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Identify different tastes such as sweet, sour, and bitter.
- Describe their experiences with various foods based on taste.
- Group foods according to their taste categories.
Entry Behavior
Pupils should have some experience with tasting different foods.
Instructional Materials
- Samples of foods with distinct tastes (e.g., sugar for sweet, lemon for sour, cocoa powder for bitter).
- Taste chart for recording observations.
- Picture cards of foods representing different tastes.
Reference Materials
Ivowi, U.M.O., Adeniyi, E.O., Omole, D., Ayodele, E., Ogbuanya, T.C., & Landu, I.T. (2014). Basic Science and Technology Primary Book 2. West African Book: Lagos.
Oyinlola, M., Olatunji, P. A., Igbanugo, V. C., & Yeesuf, M. (2015). Spectrum Basic Science and Technology for Primary School 2 (Combined) (BEC Edition). Spectrum Book Limited: Lagos.
Lesson Content
The Sense of Taste – Tongue
Our tongue helps us taste different flavors in food. The tongue has tiny bumps called taste buds that can sense different tastes and send messages to our brain about what we’re eating.
- Sweet
We taste sweet things like candy, ice cream, or fruits. Sweet foods make us feel happy and are often treats. - Salty
Salty foods, like chips, fries, and popcorn, have a strong taste that our tongue can easily notice. - Sour
Sour things, like lemons or sour candies, make our face pucker because they have a sharp, tangy taste. - Bitter
Bitter foods, like dark chocolate or certain vegetables, have a strong taste that some people like and others don’t. - Savory
Savory foods, like meat, cheese, or soup, have a rich, tasty flavor that we call “umami.”
Step 1: Introduction
Lesson Presentation (Step-by-Step Procedure)
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