JSS1 First Term Home Economics Lesson Note and Scheme of Work
JSS1 First Term Home Economics Lesson Note and Scheme of Work
Week 1-2: Introduction to Home Economics
Lesson 1: Understanding the Importance of Home Economics
Activity: Group discussion on daily life skills.
Lesson 2: Basic Kitchen Safety and Hygiene
Activity: Practical demonstration of proper handwashing and safe handling of kitchen tools.
Week 3-4: Food and Nutrition
Lesson 3: Introduction to a Balanced Diet
Activity: Designing a simple balanced meal plan.
Lesson 4: Identifying Nutrients in Common Foods
Activity: Group activity – categorizing food items based on nutrients.
Week 5-6: Clothing and Textiles
Lesson 5: Introduction to Fabrics and Textiles
Activity: Fabric swatch identification and comparison.
Lesson 6: Basic Sewing Skills
Activity: Hand-sewing practice – sewing buttons and simple stitches.
Week 7-8: Home Management
Lesson 7: Effective Time Management
Activity: Creating a weekly schedule for household tasks.
Lesson 8: Budgeting Basics for Home Management
Activity: Mock budgeting exercise for a household.
Week 9-10: Home and Family
Lesson 9: Understanding Family Dynamics
Activity: Group discussion on the roles and responsibilities within a family.
Lesson 10: Basic First Aid Skills for Home Emergencies
Activity: Practical demonstration of basic first aid techniques.
Week 11: Revision Week
Review of key concepts from all topics.
Practice quizzes and interactive revision games.
Week 12: Examination Week
Written and practical examinations covering all topics.
Week 13: School Dismissal Week
Recap of the term’s learnings.
Distribution of report cards and feedback.
End-of-term celebration and acknowledgments.
Please note that this is a general outline and can be adjusted based on the specific curriculum and objectives of the school. Teachers are encouraged to incorporate interactive and practical elements into each lesson for better engagement and understanding.
