Nigerian Senior Secondary Curriculum. Federal Clothing and Textiles Scheme of Work for SS 1. Properties of Fibre –Schemeofwork
CLOTHING AND TEXTILES SSS 1 FIRST TERM TEACHING SCHEME
| WEEK | TOPIC/CONTENTS | ACTIVITIES |
| 1 | INTRODUCTION TO CLOTHING AND TEXTILES Definition Importance/functions of clothing | Teacher: Defines clothing, textiles and discuss the importance of clothing to man. Resources: Charts |
| 2 | CAREERS IN CLOTHING AND TEXTILES Job Opportunities in clothing and textiles e.g. tailoring, dress designing, teaching etc. | Teacher: leads discussion on job opportunities. Resources: Charts |
| 3 | CAREERS IN CLOTHING AND TEXTILES Differences between a formally trained and roadside tailor or seamstress Field trip to a garment making factory or shop. | Teacher: Guides students to tabulate the differences between formally trained and roadside tailor or seamstress Resources: Field trip to a garment making factory or shop. |
| 4 | TEXTILES Meaning of fibre and fabric.Types of fibre and their characteristics e.g. staple, filament etcDifferences between fibre and fabric. | Teacher: Explains the meaning of fibres and fabric, their characteristics and differences. Resources: Samples of different types of fabric. |
| 5 | ORIGIN OF FIBRES Natural fibresAnimal and vegetable fibres | Teacher: Leads discussion on the origin of natural fibres. Resource: Chart |
| 6 | ORIGIN OF FIBRE Artificial/synthetic/man-made fibre Term project – A fabric album | Teacher: Leads discussion on the origin of man-made fibres. Resource: Chart |
| 7 | MANUFACTURING AND PROPERTIES OF FIBRES Manufacturing process and properties/characteristics of cotton | Teacher: Discusses the manufacturing process of cotton and its properties. Resources: Video clips |
| 8 | MANUFACTURING AND PROPERTIES OF FIBRE Manufacturing process and properties/characteristics of linen | Teacher: Discusses the manufacturing process of linen and its properties. Resources: Video clips |
| 9 | MANUFACTURING AND PROPERTIES OF FIBRE Manufacturing process and properties/characteristics of silk | Teacher: Discusses the manufacturing process of silk and its properties. Resources: Video clips |
| 10 | MANUFACTURING AND PROPERTIES OF FIBRE Manufacturing process and properties/characteristics of wool | Teacher: Discusses the manufacturing process of silk and its properties. Resources: Video clips |
| 11 | MANUFACTURING AND PROPERTIES OF FIBRE Manufacturing process and properties/characteristics of artificial fibres – rayon, nylon, polyester (terylene) etc | Teacher: Discusses the manufacturing process of artificial fibres and their properties. Resources: Field trip to a textile industry |
| 12 | TEST FOR FABRIC IDENTIFICATION Fabric identification – handling, burning,/flameChemical and microscopic test (practical) | Teacher: Leads discussion and demonstrate the procedures for different tests for the identification of different fabrics. Resources: Samples of different types of fabrics, matches etc. |
| 13 | Revision | Revision |
| 14 | Examination | Examination |
Nigerian Senior Secondary Curriculum. Federal Clothing and Textiles Scheme of Work for SS 1. Properties of Fibre –Schemeofwork
CLOTHING AND TEXTILES SSS 1 SECOND TERM TEACHING SCHEME
| WEEK | TOPIC/CONTENTS | ACTIVITIES |
| 1 | FABRIC FINISHES Definition of fabric finishes Types of fabric finishes – mercerized, sanforized, crease resistance etc. Importance of fabric finishes | Teacher: Leads discussion on fabric finishes and their importance. Resources: Samples of fabrics with different finishes. |
| 2 | LOCALLY MADE FABRICS Uses and importance of local fabrics.Types – Aso-oke, okene cloth etc. Local communities where local fabrics are made e.g. Aso-oke in Western States, Akwete in Rivers and Eastern States, Akwuocha in Delta state etcDifferences between imported and locally made fabrics. | Teacher: Leads discussion on the local fabrics made in Nigeria, their uses and importance. The communities where they are made and the differences between them and the imported fabrics. Resources: Samples of local fabrics made in Nigeria and imported ones. |
| 3 | DYEING AND PRINTING Types – tie and dye, batik, screen printing etc | Teacher: demonstrates how to tie and dye and screen print. Resources: Fabrics, dyes, dyeing materials etc. |
| 4 | SEWING TOOLS – TYPES, USES AND CARE Sewing accessories e.g. needles, thimbles etc]Measuring tools e.g. tape measure etc Cleaning tools e.g. brush, duster etcCutting tools e.g. scissors, pinking shears etcFitting tools e.g. standing mirror, dummy etc Processing tools e.g. iron, ironing board etc. | Teacher: Displays the sewing tools used in garment construction and guide the students to identify them. Resources: Samples of sewing tools. |
| 5 | SEWING EQUIPMENT (THE SEWING MACHINE) Parts of the sewing machine and their functions. Care of the sewing machine – oiling, dusting, servicing etc Operating the sewing machine | Teacher: Guides the students to identify the parts of the sewing machine and their functions. Resources: The sewing machine |
| 6 | SEWING EQUIPMENT Other machines – embroidery machine, interlocking machine etc. Uses of each equipment Factors that influence the choice of tools and equipment e.g. money, space etc. | Teacher: Leads the students to identify other machines like embroidery and interlocking machines, their uses and the factors that influence the choice of sewing tools and equipment. Resources: Charts |
| 7 | GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN CLOTHING AND TEXTILES. Safety Precautions in Use of toolsUse of equipmentUse of the laboratory Use of instructional manual for tools and equipment. | Teacher: Leads the discussion on the proper handling of tools, equipment and laboratory. Resources: Instructional manual. |
| 8 | ESSENTIALS OF GARMENT CONSTRUCTION Basic body measurementStudy of figure types Influence of figure types on the selection of styles. | Teacher: Demonstrates how to take body measurements and leads discussion on the study of figures, types and its influence on the selection of styles. Resources: Collection of pictures of different styles and figure types. |
| 9 | ESSENTIALS OF GARMENT CONSTRUCTION Uses of different stylesFactors that influence the quantities of fabric to buyEstimating the quantity of fabric to buy | Teacher: Guides the students to list the factors that influence the selections and purchase of materials for garment construction. Resources: Tape measure, note book etc. |
| 10 | SIMPLE PATTERNS Types of commercial patterns – printed, perforated etc Trade mark for commercial patterns e.g. vogue, butte rick etc Commercial patterns – choice, alteration and uses. | Teacher: Leads discussion on the uses, choice and alteration of commercial pattern. Resources: Samples of commercial patterns. |
| 11 | Revision | Revision |
| 12 | Examination | Examination |
Nigerian Senior Secondary Curriculum. Federal Clothing and Textiles Scheme of Work for SS 1. Properties of Fibre –Schemeofwork
CLOTHING AND TEXTILES SSS 1 THIRD TERM TEACHING SCHEME
| WEEK | TOPIC/CONTENTS | ACTIVITIES |
| 1 | DRAFTING SIMPLE PATTERNS Pattern symbols and their meanings – drafts, notches etc Simple patterns – apron, pillow case, school bags etc | Teacher: Discusses the different pattern markings and their uses Resources: Sample pattern with symbols |
| 2 | MAKING SIMPLE GARMENTS Pattern Laying and Cutting out Procedures. Preparation of fabricLaying out of pattern piecesTransferring pattern markings Cutting out. | Teacher: Demonstrates the steps in pattern laying and cutting out. Resources: Pattern pieces and fabric |
| 3 | MAKING SIMPLE GARMENTS Tacking of garment pieces for first fitting | Teacher: Demonstrates how to tack garment for first fitting. Resources: Garment pieces and sewing tools. |
| 4 | BASIC STITCHES Temporary stitches Permanent stitches Decorative stitches – (Practical) | Teacher: Demonstrates how to make the basic stitches. Resources: Pieces of fabrics, sewing thread needles etc. |
| 5 | GARMENT MAKING PROCESSES Seams – open/plain, French, run and fell etc Edge finishing – hemming, lace attachment etc | Teacher: Demonstrates how to make different types of seams and edge finishing Resources: Pieces of fabric, sewing thread and needles, thimble etc |
| 6 | GARMENT MAKING PROCESSES Openings – faced, bound etc Fastenings – zippers, press stud etc. | Teacher: Demonstrates how to make opening and fastening. Resource: Pieces of fabric, zippers, press stud, thread, needle, etc |
| 7 | GARMENT MAKING PROCESSES Cross-way strips – cutting and application Photo album of basic stitches and garment making processes. | Teacher: Demonstrates how to cut and apply cross way strips and guide the students to make the photo album. Resources: Fabric and Sample of photo album |
| 8 | HOUSEHOLD LAUNDRY Definition and importance of laundering. Preparation of garments for washing – sorting, mending, steeping etcMethods of hand washing; friction, kneading and squeezing etc. Other laundry processes; bleaching, blueing etc. Care label symbols e.g. water temperature | Teacher: Defines laundering and leads the discussion on the processes of laundering. Lead discussion on the types and functions of care label symbols. Resources: Charts of the process of laundering. Samples of care labels. |
| 9 | LAUNDRY FINISHING Types and methods of finishing of clothes e.g. ironing, pressing, airing etc Machine wash and dry cleaning. | Teacher: Leads discussion on types of finishing in laundering and the rules to observe when ironing and storing clothes. Resources: Charts on laundry finishing. |
| 10 | STAINS Definition and types of stain – animal, vegetable etcGeneral guidelines for stain removal. | Teacher: Leads discussion on identifying types of stain and their origin. Resources: Stain album. |
| 11 | STAIN REMOVAL Stain removing agents – e.g. kerosene, bleaches etc. Removal of specific stains – fruit juice, blood, ink etc. (Practical Lesson) | Teacher: Discusses and lists the stain removing agents and guidelines for removing stains. Explains step by step the procedures for removing different stains. Resources: Samples of stains and stain removing agents. |
| 12 | Revision | Revision |
| 13 | Examination | Examination |
