Home Economics – Primary 6 Weekly Short Class Lesson Notes for Second Term

WEEK 3 – PRIMARY, SECONDARY AND TERTIARY PACKAGING

TYPES OF PACKAGING

Packaging can be grouped into three main types:

1. Primary packaging

2. Secondary packaging

2. Tertiary packaging

 

1. PRIMARY PACKAGING

Primary packaging is the first layer of packaging that is in direct contact with the product.

 

EXAMPLES OF PRIMARY PACKAGING 

1. Sachet for pure water

2. Bottle for soft drinks or oil

3. Can for milk or sardines

4. Nylon for bread

5. Wrapper for sweets

 

HOW PRIMARY PACKAGING IS PRODUCED 

1. Food is cleaned or processed

2. The product is put directly into bottles, cans, or nylons

3. The container is sealed to keep the food safe

 

2. SECONDARY PACKAGING

Secondary packaging is used to group two or more primary packages together for easy handling and display.

 

EXAMPLES OF SECONDARY PACKAGING 

1. Carton holding sachet water

2. Box containing several tins of milk

3. Wrapper holding many sweets

4. Paper box for packs of biscuits

 

HOW SECONDARY PACKAGING IS PRODUCED 

1. Primary packaged items are gathered together

2. They are placed inside boxes, cartons, or wraps

3. The package is sealed for storage or sale

 

3. TERTIARY PACKAGING

Tertiary packaging is used for transporting large quantities of goods from one place to another.

 

EXAMPLES OF TERTIARY PACKAGING 

1. Wooden crates

2. Large cartons

3. Pallets

4. Sacks used for transporting goods

 

HOW TERTIARY PACKAGING IS PRODUCED 

Many secondary packages are grouped together

They are packed into large boxes, crates, or on pallets

The goods are tied or wrapped for safe transportation

 

IMPORTANCE OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF PACKAGING

1. It protects goods from damage.

2. It makes goods easy to store and transport.

3. It prevents spoilage and contamination.

4. It makes goods attractive for sale.

5. It helps in easy counting and handling.

 

10 MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (MCQs)

INSTRUCTIONS – Choose the correct answer from the options A – D.

1. Primary packaging is the type of packaging that ______.

A. carries goods overseas

B. is in direct contact with the product

C. groups many cartons

D. is used only in shops

 

2. Which of the following is an example of primary packaging?

A. Carton

B. Crate

C. Bottle

D. Pallet

 

3. Secondary packaging is mainly used to ______.

A. cook food

B. protect machines

C. destroy goods

D. group primary packages

 

4. A carton holding sachet water is an example of ______ packaging.

A. primary

B. secondary

C. tertiary

D. local

 

5. Tertiary packaging is mainly used for ______.

A. transportation

B. decoration

C. eating food

D. cooking

 

6. Which of these is an example of tertiary packaging?

A. Crate

B. Nylon

C. Can

D. Wrapper

 

7. Sachet water nylon is an example of ______ packaging.

A. secondary

B. tertiary

C. primary

D. paper

 

8. One importance of packaging is to ______ goods.

A. damage

B. protect

C. waste

D. lose

 

9. Boxes and cartons are commonly used for ______ packaging.

A. primary

B. secondary

C. tertiary

D. food

 

10. Which type of packaging helps in moving goods in large quantities?

A. Primary

B. Secondary

C. Tertiary

D. Small

 

FILL IN THE GAP QUESTIONS

11. Packaging that touches the product directly is called ______ packaging.

12. Secondary packaging groups two or more ______ packages together.

13. Wooden crates and pallets are examples of ______ packaging.

14. Bottles, cans, and nylons are used for ______ packaging.

15. Packaging helps to protect goods from damage and ______.

 

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

16. What is primary packaging?

17. Give two examples of primary packaging.

18. What is secondary packaging used for?

19. Mention two examples of tertiary packaging.

20. State two importance of packaging.

 

ANSWER KEY

1. B 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. A 6. A 7. C 8. B 9. B 10. C 11. Primary 12. Primary 13. tertiary 14. primary 15. spoilage

16. Primary packaging is the first layer of packaging that is in direct contact with the product.

17. Bottle and can.

18. It is used to group primary packaged goods together for easy handling and display.

19. Wooden crate and pallet.

20. I. It protects goods from damage and spoilage. II. It makes goods easy to store and transport.