Food and Nutrition

Cooking Carbohydrate Rich Foods; Methods of heat transfer when cooking foods
Classifying carbohydrate rich foods
Effects of heat on carbohydrate rich foods
Effects of heat on carbohydrate rich foods
Effects of heat on carbohydrate rich foods
Effects of heat on carbohydrate rich foods
Ways of conserving food nutrients when preparing and cooking carbohydrate rich food
Safety measures to observe in preparing and cooking carbohydrate rich foods
Meal Presentation; Factors to consider during table setting in meal presentation
Requirements for table setting when serving meals

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Brainstorm on methods of heat transfer applied when cooking foods.
Explain the meaning of conduction, convection and radiation.
Draw a tree or flow chart showing the classification of carbohydrate rich foods.
Appreciate the methods of heat transfer applied when cooking foods.
Explain the meaning of simple sugars, double sugars and starchy foods.
Give examples of simple sugars, double sugars and starchy foods.
Classify carbohydrates rich foods.
Appreciate the importance of carbohydrates.
Explain the meaning of gelatinization and dextrinization.
State the difference in consistency between the foods.
Investigate the effects of dry and moist heat on carbohydrates rich foods.
Appreciate the effects of heat on carbohydrate rich foods.
List the requirements needed to boil carbohydrates.
Outline the steps to follow when boiling carbohydrates.
Investigate the effect of moist heat on carbohydrates rich foods such as rice.
Have fun and enjoy doing the experiment.
List the requirements needed to boil carbohydrates, such as porridge.
Outline the steps to follow when cooking porridge.
Investigate the effect of moist heat on carbohydrates rich foods such as porridge.
List the requirements needed to grill maize.
Outline the steps to follow when grilling maize.
Investigate the effect of dry heat on carbohydrates rich foods, by grilling maize.
State the importance of conserving food nutrients.
Brainstorm ways one would conserve nutrients while preparing and cooking nutrients.
Recognize ways of conserving food nutrients when preparing and cooking carbohydrate rich food.
Appreciate the ways of conserving food nutrients when preparing and cooking carbohydrate rich food.
Identify the safety measures to observe in preparing and cooking carbohydrate rich foods.
Give a reason why each safety measure is observed.
Recognize the importance of each safety measure.
Appreciate the importance of observing safety.
Brainstorm on the meaning of the terms: Meal, Meal presentation, Dining and Dishes.
Discuss the factors to consider during table setting in meal presentation.
Recognize the importance of meal presentation.
Appreciate the importance of meal presentation.
Name the items shown on page 29.
Identify the requirements for table setting when serving meals.
Draw the pictures on page 29.
Appreciate the requirements for table setting when serving meals.

In groups, in pairs or individually, learners are guided to brainstorm on methods of heat transfer applied when cooking foods
In groups, in pairs or individually, learners are guided to explain the meaning of conduction, convection and radiation
In groups, in pairs or individually, learners are guided to draw a tree or flow chart showing the classification of carbohydrate rich foods
In groups, in pairs or individually, learners are guided to explain the meaning of simple sugars, double sugars and starchy foods.
In groups, in pairs or individually, learners are guided to give examples of simple sugars, double sugars and starchy foods
In groups, in pairs or individually, learners are guided to classify carbohydrates rich foods
In groups, in pairs or individually, learners are guided to explain the meaning of gelatinization and dextrinization.
In groups, in pairs or individually, learners are guided to state the difference in consistency between the foods.
In groups, in pairs or individually, learners are guided to investigate the effects of dry and moist heat on carbohydrates rich foods
In groups, in pairs or individually, learners are guided to list the requirements needed to boil carbohydrates.
In groups, in pairs or individually, learners are guided to outline the steps to follow when boiling carbohydrates
In groups, in pairs or individually, learners are guided to investigate the effect of moist heat on carbohydrates rich foods such as rice
In groups, in pairs or individually, learners are guided to list the requirements needed to boil carbohydrates, such as porridge.
In groups, in pairs or individually, learners are guided to outline the steps to follow when cooking porridge.
In groups, in pairs or individually, learners are guided to investigate the effect of moist heat on carbohydrates rich foods such as porridge.
In groups, in pairs or individually, learners are guided to list the requirements needed to grill maize.
In groups, in pairs or individually, learners are guided to outline the steps to follow when grilling maize.
In groups, in pairs or individually, learners are guided to investigate the effect of dry heat on carbohydrates rich foods, by grilling maize.
In groups, in pairs or individually, learners are guided to state the importance of conserving food nutrients.
In groups, in pairs or individually, learners are guided to brainstorm ways one would conserve nutrients while preparing and cooking nutrients.
In groups, in pairs or individually, learners are guided to recognize ways of conserving food nutrients when preparing and cooking carbohydrate rich food.
In groups, in pairs or individually, learners are guided to identify the safety measures to observe in preparing and cooking carbohydrate rich foods
In groups, in pairs or individually, learners are guided to Give a reason why each safety measure is observed.
In groups, in pairs or individually, learners are guided to recognize the importance of each safety measure.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to brainstorm on the meaning of the terms: Meal, Meal presentation, Dining and Dishes.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to discuss the factors to consider during table setting in meal presentation
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to recognize the importance of meal presentation
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to name the items shown on page 29.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to identify the requirements for table setting when serving meals
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to draw the pictures on page 29

What are the methods of heat transfer when cooking food?
How do you boil rice?

MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 14-15
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MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 27-28
MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 29-30

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Food and Nutrition

Setting a table for meal presentation
Setting a table for meal presentation
Presenting a simple lunch using the various styles of meal service
Presenting a simple lunch using the various styles of meal service
Meals for Special Groups; Guidelines to consider when planning meals for special groups
Guidelines to consider when planning meals for special groups
Guidelines to consider when planning meals for special groups

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Watch video clips showing how to set a table for meal presentation.
Name the items in learner's book 8 page 31
Describe how the cover in the picture on page 31 has been set.
Have a desire to learn more about setting a table for meal presentation.
State the requirements needed to set a table for meal presentation.
Outline the process needed to set a table for meal presentation.
Set a table for meal presentation.
Enjoy setting a table for meal presentation.
Explain the meaning of chaffing dish.
Discuss the difference between blue plate service and family service.
Recognize styles of meal service.
Appreciate the importance of presenting a simple lunch using the various styles of meal service.
State the requirements to cook ugali, stewed beef and steamed spinach.
Outline the procedure of cooking ugali, stewed beef and steamed spinach.
Cook ugali, stewed beef and steamed spinach.
Have fun and enjoy cooking.
Identify the factors one should consider when planning meals for adolescent.
Give reasons why adolescent girls take meals that contain additional supply of iron.
Recognize the importance to cater for one's likes and preferences when planning meals.
Appreciate the importance of nutritional needs.
Discuss the guidelines to observe when planning meals for children.
State the importance for children to take plenty fluids, fruits and vegetables.
Investigate how the texture of food is likely to change as a child transitions from infancy to toddlerhood.
Appreciate the importance of following guidelines when planning meals for children.
List the guidelines to observe when planning meals for a sick person.
Brainstorm on why sick people who are bedridden should be served with less energy giving foods.
Recognize the importance to observe hygiene while preparing and serving food for a sick person.
Appreciate the importance of following guidelines when planning meals for a sick person.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to watch video clips showing how to set a table for meal presentation.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to name the items in learner's book 8 page 31
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to describe how the cover in the picture on page 31 has been set.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the requirements needed to set a table for meal presentation
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the process needed to set a table for meal presentation
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to set a table for meal presentation
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to explain the meaning of chaffing dish.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to discuss the difference between blue plate service and family service
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to recognize styles of meal service.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the requirements to cook ugali, stewed beef and steamed spinach
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the procedure of cooking ugali, stewed beef and steamed spinach.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to cook ugali, stewed beef and steamed spinach
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to identify the factors one should consider when planning meals for adolescent.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to give reasons why adolescent girls take meals that contain additional supply of iron.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to recognize the importance to cater for one's likes and preferences when planning meals.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to discuss the guidelines to observe when planning meals for children.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the importance for children to take plenty fluids, fruits and vegetables.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to investigate how the texture of food is likely to change as a child transitions from infancy to toddlerhood.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to list the guidelines to observe when planning meals for a sick person.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to brainstorm on why sick people who are bedridden should be served with less energy giving foods.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to recognize the importance to observe hygiene while preparing and serving food for a sick person.

How do you set a table for meal presentation?

MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 30-31
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MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 37-40
MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 41-42
MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 43-44
MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 45-46

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Food and Nutrition
Food and Nutrition
Caring For the Family
Caring For the Family
Caring For the Family
Caring For the Family
Caring For the Family
Caring For the Family
Caring For the Family

Guidelines to consider when planning meals for special groups
Feeding habits and food taboos for special groups
Planning, preparing and presenting meals for different special groups
Planning, preparing and presenting meals for different special groups
Planning, preparing and presenting meals for different special groups
Planning, preparing and presenting meals for different special groups
Meals for Special Occasions; Factors to consider when planning meals for special occasions
Guidelines to consider when planning meals for special occasions
Planning, preparing, cooking and presenting a meal for a special occasion
Planning, preparing, cooking and presenting a meal for a special occasion
Planning, preparing, cooking and presenting a meal for a special occasion
Planning, preparing, cooking and presenting a meal for a special occasion
Cleaning the Kitchen; Reasons for cleaning a kitchen
Methods of removing dirt from kitchen surfaces
Methods of removing dirt from kitchen surfaces
Methods of removing dirt from kitchen surfaces
Daily cleaning
Weekly cleaning
Special cleaning

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
List the guidelines to observe when planning meals for vegetarians.
Suggest various sources of proteins that one can include in the vegetarian meals.
State the importance of using a variety of cooking methods when preparing food for vegetarians.
Appreciate the importance of following guidelines when planning vegetarian's meals.
State feeding habits of a special group.
List the food taboos in their community.
Investigate on how food taboos affect the choice of meals for special groups.
Appreciate feeding habits and food taboos for special groups.
State the requirements needed to prepare a meal for a child.
Outline the steps to follow when preparing mashed potatoes and beef stew.
Prepare mashed potatoes and beef stew.
Have fun and enjoy preparing mashed potatoes and beef stew.
State the requirements needed to prepare a meal for an elderly person.
Outline the steps to follow when preparing rice, liver stew and steamed cabbage.
Prepare rice, liver stew and steamed cabbage.
Have fun and enjoy preparing rice, liver stew and steamed cabbage.
State the requirements needed to prepare a meal for an adolescent.
Outline the steps to follow when preparing chapati, green gram stew and fried kales.
Prepare chapati, green gram stew and fried kales.
Have fun and enjoy preparing chapati, green gram stew and fried kales.
State the requirements needed to prepare a meal for a sick person.
Outline the steps to follow when preparing boiled sweet potatoes, a boiled egg and orange juice.
Prepare boiled sweet potatoes, a boiled egg and orange juice.
Have fun and enjoy preparing boiled sweet potatoes, a boiled egg and orange juice.
Explain the meaning of special occasion.
Brainstorm on some special occasions that are celebrated in society.
Recognize the factors one would consider when planning meals for a special occasion.
Appreciate meals for a special occasion.
Identify the guidelines to consider when planning meals for special occasions.
State the importance in finding out whether any guest has dietary restrictions.
Suggest a style of meal service one would use for one hundred guests.
Appreciate the importance of following guidelines when planning meals for special occasions.
Identify the dishes and food items shown in learner's book 8 page 65
Suggest the special occasions each dish is likely to be prepared.
List other food items or dishes served during special occasions.
Appreciate the dishes and food items found in your locality.
State the requirements needed to prepare beef pilau.
Outline the steps to follow when preparing beef pilau.
Prepare beef pilau.
Have fun and enjoy preparing beef pilau.
Design cards containing special occasions.
Create a menu for the special occasions.
Use recipe books or digital devices to come up with recipes.
Have fun and enjoy designing cards for special occasions.
Read the story in learner's book 8 page 70
State the importance for guests to confirm whether they will attend an event.
Recognize the importance to plan meals for special occasions.
Appreciate the importance to plan meals for special occasions.
Study the picture in learner's book 8 page 159
Give reasons for cleaning the kitchen.
Draw the picture in learner's book 8 page 159
Appreciate the reasons for cleaning a kitchen.
Identify the methods of removing dirt from kitchen surfaces.
Study the pictures in learner's book 8 page 160
Discuss other methods used to clean the kitchen.
Appreciate methods of removing dirt from kitchen surfaces.
Explain the meaning of sweeping, dusting and wiping.
Outline the process of sweeping, dusting and wiping.
Practice sweeping, dusting and wiping.
Have fun and enjoy sweeping, dusting and wiping.
Explain the meaning of mopping and vacuum cleaning.
Outline the process of mopping and vacuum cleaning.
Practice mopping and vacuum cleaning.
Have fun and enjoy mopping and vacuum cleaning.
State the requirements needed to carry out daily cleaning of a kitchen.
Outline the steps to follow when carrying out daily cleaning of a kitchen.
Practice carrying out daily cleaning of a kitchen.
Have fun and enjoy carrying out daily cleaning of a kitchen.
State the requirements needed to carry out weekly cleaning of a kitchen.
Outline the steps to follow when carrying out weekly cleaning of a kitchen.
Practice carrying out weekly cleaning of a kitchen.
Have fun and enjoy carrying out weekly cleaning of a kitchen.
State the requirements needed to carry out special cleaning of a kitchen.
Outline the steps to follow when carrying out special cleaning of a kitchen.
Practice carrying out special cleaning of a kitchen.
Have fun and enjoy carrying out special cleaning of a kitchen.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to list the guidelines to observe when planning meals for vegetarians.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to suggest various sources of proteins that one can include in the vegetarian meals.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the importance of using a variety of cooking methods when preparing food for vegetarians.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state feeding habits of a special group.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to list the food taboos in their community.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to investigate on how food taboos affect the choice of meals for special groups.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the requirements needed to prepare a meal for a child.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the steps to follow when preparing mashed potatoes and beef stew.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to prepare mashed potatoes and beef stew.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the requirements needed to prepare a meal for an elderly person.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the steps to follow when preparing rice, liver stew and steamed cabbage.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to prepare rice, liver stew and steamed cabbage.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the requirements needed to prepare a meal for an adolescent.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the steps to follow when preparing chapati, green gram stew and fried kales.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to prepare chapati, green gram stew and fried kales.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the requirements needed to prepare a meal for a sick person.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the steps to follow when preparing boiled sweet potatoes, a boiled egg and orange juice.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to prepare boiled sweet potatoes, a boiled egg and orange juice.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to explain the meaning of special occasion.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to brainstorm on some special occasions that are celebrated in society.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to recognize the factors one would consider when planning meals for a special occasion.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to identify the guidelines to consider when planning meals for special occasions.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the importance in finding out whether any guest has dietary restrictions.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to suggest a style of meal service one would use for one hundred guests.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to identify the dishes and food items shown in learner's book 8 page 65
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to suggest the special occasions each dish is likely to be prepared.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to list other food items or dishes served during special occasions.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the requirements needed to prepare beef pilau.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the steps to follow when preparing beef pilau.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to prepare beef pilau.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to design cards containing special occasions.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to create a menu for the special occasions.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to use recipe books or digital devices to come up with recipes.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to read the story in learner's book 8 page 70
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the importance for guests to confirm whether they will attend an event.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to recognize the importance to plan meals for special occasions.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to study the picture in learner's book 8 page 159
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to give reasons for cleaning the kitchen.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to draw the picture in learner's book 8 page 159
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to identify the methods of removing dirt from kitchen surfaces.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to study the pictures in learner's book 8 page 160
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to discuss other methods used to clean the kitchen.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to explain the meaning of sweeping, dusting and wiping.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the process of sweeping, dusting and wiping.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to practice sweeping, dusting and wiping.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to explain the meaning of mopping and vacuum cleaning.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the process of mopping and vacuum cleaning.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to practice mopping and vacuum cleaning.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the requirements needed to carry out daily cleaning of a kitchen.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the steps to follow when carrying out daily cleaning of a kitchen.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to practice carrying out daily cleaning of a kitchen.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the requirements needed to carry out weekly cleaning of a kitchen.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the steps to follow when carrying out weekly cleaning of a kitchen.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to practice carrying out weekly cleaning of a kitchen.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the requirements needed to carry out special cleaning of a kitchen.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the steps to follow when carrying out special cleaning of a kitchen.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to practice carrying out special cleaning of a kitchen.

Why is it important to use a variety of cooking methods when preparing food for vegetarian?
Which food items are found in your locality?

MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 46-48
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MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 51-52
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MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 55-57
MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 58-60
MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 61-63
MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 63-64
MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 65
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MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 66-68
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MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 70-71
MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 159
MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 160-161
MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 161-162
MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 163
MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 164
MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 165
MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 166-167

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