Home Economics Scheme of Work Primary 6 Federal

FCT scheme of work. Federal Home Economics Scheme of Work Primary 6. Cleaning the home and the classroom environment.

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HOME ECONOMICS PRIMARY 6 FIRST TERM SCHEME HEALTHY HOME ENVIRONMENT HEALTHY HOME ENVIRONMENT HEALTHY HOME ENVIRONMENT HEALTHY HOME ENVIRONMENT HEALTHY HOME ENVIRONMENT STITCHES: TYPES AND USES STITCHES: TYPES AND USES STITCHES: TYPES AND USES STITCHES: TYPES AND USES STITCHES: TYPES AND USES STITCHES: TYPES AND USES STITCHES: TYPES AND USES HOME ECONOMICS PRIMARY 6 SECOND TERM SCHEME CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION PROCESS CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION PROCESS CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION PROCESS CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION PROCESS CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION PROCESS MEAL PLANNING FOR HEALTHY LIVING MEAL PLANNING FOR HEALTHY LIVING MEAL PLANNING FOR HEALTHY LIVING MEAL PLANNING FOR HEALTHY LIVING MEAL PLANNING FOR HEALTHY LIVING HOME ECONOMICS PRIMARY 6 THIRD TERM KITCHEN: DEFINITION, TYPES KITCHEN: DEFINITION, TYPES KITCHEN: DEFINITION, TYPES KITCHEN: DEFINITION, TYPES KITCHEN: DEFINITION, TYPES KITCHEN: DEFINITION, TYPES KITCHEN: DEFINITION, TYPES KITCHEN: DEFINITION, TYPES KITCHEN: DEFINITION, TYPES KITCHEN: DEFINITION, TYPES KITCHEN: DEFINITION, TYPES

HOME ECONOMICS PRIMARY 6 FIRST TERM SCHEME

WEEKS 1

BROAD TOPIC:

HEALTHY HOME ENVIRONMENT

CONTENT

Reasons for cleaning the home and classroom environment
To remove dust and dirt
To prevent germs and pests
To make the environment look attractive

ACTIVITIES

Teacher: Discuss the reasons for cleaning home, classroom and surrounding.
Pupils: Participate in the discussion
Instructional Resources: chart on the home and classroom environment.

WEEKS 2

BROAD TOPIC:

HEALTHY HOME ENVIRONMENT

CONTENT

Meaning of cleaning agents and tools
Are used for removing dust and dirt from various articles and surfaces in the home and classroom environment.

ACTIVITIES

Teacher: Explains the tools and agents for cleaning the home and the classroom environment.
Pupils: mention some of the tools and cleaning agents
Instructional Resources: tools and agents for cleaning the home

WEEKS 3

BROAD TOPIC:

HEALTHY HOME ENVIRONMENT

CONTENT

Guideline for cleaning the home and its surroundings. a. Daily cleaning e.g. open all windows

ACTIVITIES

Teacher: Explains how to clean the home and classroom surroundings.
Pupils: listen attentively to the teacher’s explanation
Instructional Resources: tools used in taking care of the home and surroundings

WEEKS 4

BROAD TOPIC:

HEALTHY HOME ENVIRONMENT

CONTENT

Guideline for cleaning the home and its surroundings. a. Weekly cleaning e.g. it should be more thorough than daily cleaning

ACTIVITIES

Teacher: Explains how to clean the home and classroom surroundings weekly.
Pupils: listen attentively to the teacher’s explanation
Instructional Resources: tools used in taking care of the home and surroundings

WEEKS 5

BROAD TOPIC:

HEALTHY HOME ENVIRONMENT

CONTENT

Practical on cleaning of the classroom environment

ACTIVITIES

Teacher: Gives tools needed for the cleaning of the classroom environment and demonstrate as well
Pupils: Carryout the cleaning of their classroom environment.
Instructional Resources: tools and agents for cleaning the home and classroom surroundings e.g. broom, water, buckets, detergent, towels, dustbin, etc.

WEEKS 6

BROAD TOPIC:

STITCHES: TYPES AND USES

CONTENT

Definition of stitches Types of stitches
Temporary stitches e.g. even and uneven basting
Permanent stitches e.g. running stitch
Decorative stitches e.g. herring bone stitch

ACTIVITIES

Teacher: Explains the meaning of stitches and the different types of stitches
Pupils: Participate in class discussion
Instructional Resources: charts showing different types of stitches.

WEEKS 7

BROAD TOPIC:

STITCHES: TYPES AND USES

CONTENT

General uses of stitches e.g. help in holding pieces of materials in position

ACTIVITIES

Teacher: Explains the uses of stitches
Pupils: Participate in class discussion
Instructional Resources: charts showing different types of stitches

WEEKS 8

BROAD TOPIC:

STITCHES: TYPES AND USES

CONTENT

Practical on temporary stitches e.g. taking

ACTIVITIES

Teacher: Demonstrates the process of making temporary stitches.
Pupils: Practice the making of temporary stitches.
Instructional resources: tools needed for the work e.g. needle, thread, piece of fabrics

WEEKS 9

BROAD TOPIC:

STITCHES: TYPES AND USES

CONTENT

Practical on Permanent stitches e.g. running back stitch

ACTIVITIES

Teacher: demonstrate the process of making permanent stitches.
Pupils: Practice the making of permanent stitches
Instructional Resources: tools needed for the work e.g. needle, thread, piece of fabrics

WEEKS 10

BROAD TOPIC:

STITCHES: TYPES AND USES

CONTENT

Practical on Permanent stitches e.g. hemming

ACTIVITIES

Teacher: demonstrate the process of making permanent stitches.
Pupils: Practice the making of permanent stitches
Instructional Resources: tools needed for the work e.g. needle, thread, piece of fabrics

WEEKS 11

BROAD TOPIC:

STITCHES: TYPES AND USES

CONTENT

Practical on decorative stitches e.g. herring bone, Y- stitches

ACTIVITIES

Teacher: demonstrate the process of making permanent stitches.
Pupils: Practice the making of permanent stitches
Instructional Resources: tools needed for the work e.g. needle, thread, piece of fabrics

WEEKS 12

BROAD TOPIC:

STITCHES: TYPES AND USES

CONTENT

Practical on decorative stitches e.g. chain, loop or blanket stitches.

ACTIVITIES

Teacher: demonstrate the process of making permanent stitches.
Pupils: Practice the making of permanent stitches
Instructional Resources: tools needed for the work e.g. needle, thread, piece of fabrics

WEEKS 13

REVISION

WEEKS 14

EXAMINATION AND CLOSING

FCT scheme of work. Federal Home Economics Scheme of Work Primary 6. Cleaning the home and the classroom environment.

HOME ECONOMICS PRIMARY 6 SECOND TERM SCHEME

WEEKS 1

BROAD TOPIC:

CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION PROCESS

CONTENT

Meaning of Seam – Is how two or more pieces of materials are joined together firmly Types of seams e.g. plain/open seam, run and fell

ACTIVITIES

Teacher: Defines seam and mention the types of seams
Pupils: Listen to the teacher’s explanations
Instructional Resources: Album showing the different types of seams.

WEEKS 2

BROAD TOPIC:

CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION PROCESS

CONTENT

Explanation on the types of seams

ACTIVITIES

Teacher: Explains the different types of seams e.g. open seam, French seam, run and fell seam, etc
Pupils: Practice how to make seams on brown paper following the teacher’s demonstration Instructional Resources: chart showing stages of seam making

WEEKS 3

BROAD TOPIC:

CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION PROCESS

CONTENT

Uses of seams – Are used to join one piece of materials to another one to form a dress.

ACTIVITIES

Teacher: Explains the uses of seams
Pupils: Examine seams exhibited by the teacher
Instructional Resources: Different types of seams.

WEEKS 4

BROAD TOPIC:

CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION PROCESS

CONTENT

Practical: Stages of making an open seam

ACTIVITIES

Teacher: Demonstrate how to make an open seam
Pupils: Practice how to make an open seam
Instructional Resources: chart showing the stages in making an open seam

WEEKS 5

BROAD TOPIC:

CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION PROCESS

CONTENT

Practical: Produce an album showing stages of making the different seams.

ACTIVITIES

Teacher: Place sample of already made seams
Pupils: Produce their own seams on various seams to produce their own album.
Instructional Resources: brown paper, scissors, coloured thread, needle, pins, etc.

WEEKS 6

BROAD TOPIC:

MEAL PLANNING FOR HEALTHY LIVING

CONTENT

Meaning of meal planning:
Is the process of preparing and serving balanced diet at the right time of the day

ACTIVITIES

Teacher: Explains meaning of meal planning
Pupils: Participate in class discussions.
Instructional Resources: charts showing the food groups.

WEEKS 7

BROAD TOPIC:

MEAL PLANNING FOR HEALTHY LIVING

CONTENT

Importance and guidelines for healthy eating – Each meal should contain energy giving, body building and protective foods

ACTIVITIES

Teacher: Explains the importance and guidelines for healthy eating
Pupils: Participate in class discussion
Instructional Resources: chart on food nutrients.

WEEKS 8

BROAD TOPIC:

MEAL PLANNING FOR HEALTHY LIVING

CONTENT

Factors to consider in planning meal
Age of family member
Occupation
Size of family
Likes and dislikes

ACTIVITIES

Teacher: Explains factors that influence meal planning
Pupils: Participate in discussion
Instructional Resources: Chart on food nutrients

WEEKS 9

BROAD TOPIC:

MEAL PLANNING FOR HEALTHY LIVING

CONTENT

There are three main meal each day
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner/supper

ACTIVITIES

Teacher: Discusses the three major meals of the day
Pupils: Participate in class discussions
Instructional Resources: charts showing the three meals of the day

WEEKS 10

BROAD TOPIC:

MEAL PLANNING FOR HEALTHY LIVING

CONTENT

Planning of simple meal for the day (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

ACTIVITIES

Teacher: Plans meal with pupils
Pupils: Plan a day’s meal
Instructional Resources: Sample of menu card.

WEEKS 11

REVISION

WEEKS 12

EXAMINATION

FCT scheme of work. Federal Home Economics Scheme of Work Primary 6. Cleaning the home and the classroom environment.

HOME ECONOMICS PRIMARY 6 THIRD TERM

WEEKS 1

BROAD TOPIC:

KITCHEN: DEFINITION, TYPES

CONTENT

Definition of Kitchen – Is a place where food preparation takes place. Types of Kitchen
Traditional
Modern

ACTIVITIES

Teacher: Discusses kitchen and types of kitchen
Pupils: Participate in the discussion
Instructional Resources: Pictures of different types of kitchen – traditional and modern.

WEEKS 2

BROAD TOPIC:

KITCHEN: DEFINITION, TYPES

CONTENT

Different types of kitchen layouts or plans or arrangement
One-wall or corridor type
Parallel lines
L-shaped
U-shaped

ACTIVITIES

Teacher: Discusses the types of kitchen arrangements.
Pupils: Participate in the discussion
Instructional resources: Charts on kitchen plan/arrangement.

WEEKS 3

BROAD TOPIC:

KITCHEN: DEFINITION, TYPES

CONTENT

Factors to consider when planning a kitchen
Position of the door
Size and type

ACTIVITIES

Teacher: Explains factors to consider when planning a kitchen
Pupils: Participate in discussion
Instructional Resources: pictures of kitchen plans

WEEKS 4

BROAD TOPIC:

KITCHEN: DEFINITION, TYPES

CONTENT

Meaning of hygiene Definition of kitchen hygiene – Total cleanliness of the kitchen

ACTIVITIES

Teacher: Explains kitchen hygiene
Pupils: Participate in discussion
Instructional Resources: pictures of a well-kept kitchen

WEEKS 5

BROAD TOPIC:

KITCHEN: DEFINITION, TYPES

CONTENT

Materials needed to keep the kitchen and its surroundings clean e.g. mop, bucket, broom, water, etc.

ACTIVITIES

Teacher: Explains the materials needed to keep the kitchen and its surroundings clean
Pupils: Participate in discussion
Instructional Resources: pictures of a well-kept kitchen

WEEKS 6

BROAD TOPIC:

KITCHEN: DEFINITION, TYPES

CONTENT

Daily cleaning of the kitchen
Open the windows
Sweep the dirt
Clean the cabinets
Empty the dustbin

ACTIVITIES

Teacher: Explains the procedure in keeping the kitchen clean daily
Pupils: Participate in the class discussion
Instructional Resources: Equipment to keep the kitchen clean e.g. broom, dustbin, etc.

WEEKS 7

BROAD TOPIC:

KITCHEN: DEFINITION, TYPES

CONTENT

Weekly cleaning of the kitchen
In addition to the daily cleaning of the kitchen,
Take the cooking utensils out and clean thoroughly
Scrub the floor
Clean the drains and disinfect them

ACTIVITIES

Teacher: Explains the procedure in keeping the kitchen clean daily
Pupils: Participate in the class discussion
Instructional Resources: Equipment to keep the kitchen clean e.g. broom, dustbin, etc.

WEEKS 8

BROAD TOPIC:

KITCHEN: DEFINITION, TYPES

CONTENT

How to avoid household pest, odour and accident e.g. all kitchen walls, floors and working surfaces should be smooth without any cracks or holes where dirt or insect can lodge.
Regularly wash and clean work surfaces e.g. cooker, stove, etc.

ACTIVITIES

Teacher: Explains how to avoid household pest, odour and accident
Pupils: Participate in the class discussion.
Instructional Resources: Equipment to keep the kitchen clean.

WEEKS 9

BROAD TOPIC:

KITCHEN: DEFINITION, TYPES

CONTENT

Meaning of first-aid – First treatment given to an injured person before the arrival of a qualified personnel.
Contents of a first aid box and their uses e.g. cotton wool, bandages, plasters, etc

ACTIVITIES

Teacher: Explains the meaning of first aid and also list items in the first aid box
Pupils: Give more items in a first aid box
Instructional resources: first aid box

WEEKS 10

BROAD TOPIC: