Food and Nutrition

Nutritive Value of Foods - Factors to consider when planning meals
Nutritive Value of Foods - Planning meals from different food groups

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain factors to consider when planning meals
- Discuss the importance of balanced meals
- Plan family meals that consider budget, preferences and nutritional needs

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss factors to consider when planning meals (balanced diet, individual requirements, foods in season, variety, portions, money available)
- Analyse sample meal plans
- Present findings in class

What factors should a family consider when planning meals for the week?

- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 58
- Digital resources
- Sample menus
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 59

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Food and Nutrition

Methods of Cooking - Reasons for cooking food
Methods of Cooking - Classification of cooking methods

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain reasons for cooking food
- Describe how cooking affects food
- Cook food properly to make it safe, digestible and appetising

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss reasons for cooking food (safety, improved appearance, improved flavour, softening, preservation)
- Observe changes in food during cooking
- Present findings in class

Why is it important to cook meat thoroughly before eating?

- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 61
- Digital resources
- Food samples
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 62
- Charts

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Food and Nutrition

Methods of Cooking - Boiling
Methods of Cooking - Stewing

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the process of boiling
- Describe rules to observe when boiling food
- Boil foods like potatoes and vegetables while conserving nutrients

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss the boiling method and foods suitable for boiling
- Practise boiling sweet potatoes or other root vegetables
- Observe safety precautions during boiling

Why should you avoid discarding water used to boil vegetables?

- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 63
- Sweet potatoes
- Cooking equipment
- Source of heat
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 66
- Green peas, vegetables

- Practical assessment - Observation - Oral questions

Food and Nutrition

Methods of Cooking - Steaming

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the process of steaming
- Describe different methods of steaming food
- Steam vegetables to retain maximum nutrients and natural colour

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss steaming methods (colander, steamer, plate, bowl)
- Practise steaming cabbage or other vegetables
- Observe safety precautions when handling steam

Why does steaming retain more nutrients than boiling?

- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 69
- Cabbage, carrots
- Colander, sufuria
- Source of heat

- Practical assessment - Observation - Oral questions

Food and Nutrition

Methods of Cooking - Shallow fat frying
Methods of Cooking - Deep fat frying

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the process of shallow fat frying
- Describe rules to observe when shallow fat frying
- Fry foods using minimal oil to reduce fat intake while achieving crispy texture

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss shallow fat frying method
- Practise shallow fat frying smokies or eggs
- Observe safety precautions when handling hot oil

What safety measures should you take when frying food in hot oil?

- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 73
- Smokies or eggs
- Frying pan, cooking oil
- Source of heat
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 76
- Potatoes
- Deep frying pan, cooking oil

- Practical assessment - Observation - Oral questions

Food and Nutrition

Methods of Cooking - Dry frying
Methods of Cooking - Poaching

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the process of dry frying
- Describe general rules for dry frying
- Use dry frying for fatty meats to reduce additional fat intake

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss dry frying method and suitable foods
- Practise dry frying fatty beef
- Observe safety precautions during dry frying

Why is dry frying suitable for fatty foods like beef?

- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 79
- Fatty beef
- Frying pan
- Source of heat
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 81
- Fish
- Pan, water

- Practical assessment - Observation - Oral questions

Food and Nutrition

Methods of Cooking - Roasting
Methods of Cooking - Grilling

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the process of roasting
- Describe rules to observe when roasting food
- Roast foods like groundnuts and meat for enhanced flavour and texture

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss roasting method and suitable foods
- Practise roasting groundnuts
- Observe safety precautions during roasting

How does roasting enhance the flavour and aroma of food?

- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 84
- Groundnuts
- Frying pan or oven
- Source of heat
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 86
- Green maize
- Wire mesh, jiko
- Charcoal

- Practical assessment - Observation - Oral questions

Food and Nutrition

Methods of Cooking - Baking (theory)
Methods of Cooking - Baking (practical)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the process of baking
- Describe rules to observe when baking
- Bake cakes and bread for family celebrations and income generation

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss baking method and suitable foods
- Discuss the importance of preheating the oven
- Discuss advantages and disadvantages of baking

Why is it important to preheat the oven before baking?

- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 88
- Digital resources
- Charts
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 89
- Flour, eggs, sugar, margarine
- Baking equipment
- Oven

- Oral questions - Written tests - Observation

Food and Nutrition
Home Management

Methods of Cooking - Braising
Hygiene During Puberty - Physical, hormonal and emotional changes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the process of braising
- Differentiate braising from stewing
- Prepare tender and flavourful meat dishes using braising method

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss braising method (combination of dry and moist heat)
- Practise braising beef chuck or brisket
- Observe safety precautions during braising

How does braising help tenderise tough cuts of meat?

- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 92
- Beef chuck
- Frying pan, cooking oil
- Source of heat
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 94
- Digital resources
- Charts showing puberty changes
- Reference books

- Practical assessment - Observation - Oral questions

Home Management

Hygiene During Puberty - Emotional changes and hygiene needs
Hygiene During Puberty - Personal hygiene practices for boys and girls
Hygiene During Puberty - Menstrual hygiene management
Hygiene During Puberty - Infections associated with poor hygiene

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe emotional changes that occur during puberty
- Relate emotional changes to hygiene requirements
- Identify how puberty changes affect daily hygiene routines

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss emotional changes during puberty
- Brainstorm on how puberty changes affect personal hygiene
- Share experiences on hygiene challenges during puberty

How do emotional changes during puberty affect personal hygiene?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 94
- Digital resources
- Reference books
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 97
- Shampoo, basin, towels
- Combs and brushes
- Foot care materials
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 100
- Dignity kit samples
- Sanitary products for demonstration
- Charts
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 98
- Pictures of skin infections

- Oral questions - Class discussions - Written assignments

Home Management

Hygiene During Puberty - Maintaining hygiene routines
Safety in the Home - Contents of a First Aid kit
Safety in the Home - Burns and scalds

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the importance of personal hygiene during puberty
- Create and maintain a daily hygiene routine log
- Connect consistent hygiene practices to improved self-confidence and social interactions

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Create a daily routine log documenting hygiene practices
- Share hygiene routines with peers
- Discuss how hygiene routines impact mood and social interactions

Why is it important to maintain personal hygiene during puberty?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 102
- Sample hygiene logs
- Digital resources
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 105
- First Aid kit
- Pictures of First Aid items
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 107
- Pictures showing burn hazards
- Digital resources
- Charts

- Activity journal assessment - Peer assessment - Oral presentations

Home Management

Safety in the Home - First Aid for burns and scalds
Safety in the Home - Cuts and bruises

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe the steps for administering First Aid for burns and scalds
- Simulate First Aid procedures for burns and scalds
- Apply First Aid knowledge to respond appropriately to burn emergencies at home

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Simulate First Aid for burns and scalds using improvised materials
- Practise cooling burnt areas and covering with sterile gauze
- Discuss when to seek medical attention

How do we administer First Aid for burns and scalds?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 108
- First Aid kit
- Basin with cool water
- Sterile gauze
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 109
- Cotton wool, gauze
- Ice packs

- Observation of simulation - Practical assessment - Oral questions

Home Management

Safety in the Home - Fractures and sprains
Safety in the Home - Fainting and drowning

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Differentiate between open and closed fractures
- Simulate First Aid for fractures and sprains including applying slings and splints
- Relate fracture and sprain prevention to safe physical activities and sports

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Search for information on causes and prevention of fractures
- Simulate applying a sling for arm fractures
- Simulate applying a splint for fractures
- Practise RICE method for sprains

How do we administer First Aid for fractures and sprains?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 111
- Bandages, splint materials
- Triangular bandages
- First Aid kit
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 114
- First Aid kit
- Blankets
- Digital resources showing procedures

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer assessment

Home Management

Safety in the Home - Choking and suffocation
Safety in the Home - Shock and nose bleeding

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain causes and preventive measures for choking and suffocation
- Simulate First Aid procedures for choking in adults and infants
- Apply choking prevention knowledge to safe eating habits and baby care

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss causes of choking and suffocation
- Simulate abdominal thrusts for adults
- Simulate back pats and chest thrusts for infants
- Discuss ventilation to prevent suffocation

How do we administer First Aid for choking and suffocation?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 117
- First Aid kit
- Baby dolls for demonstration
- Digital resources
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 120
- Blankets
- Cotton wool, tissues

- Practical assessment - Observation - Oral questions

Home Management

Safety in the Home - Safe disposal of First Aid materials

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the importance of proper disposal of used First Aid materials
- Demonstrate safe disposal methods for used First Aid materials
- Connect proper disposal practices to preventing infection spread in homes and schools

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss consequences of improper disposal of used First Aid materials
- Practise safe disposal of used First Aid materials
- Discuss importance of administering First Aid

Why is proper disposal of used First Aid materials important?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 123
- Used First Aid materials
- Disposal containers
- Gloves

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Home Management

Safety in the Home - Importance of observing safety at home
Housing the Family - Reasons for housing the family

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the importance of observing safety measures at home
- Create posters on safety awareness
- Relate home safety measures to creating a secure environment for family members

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss reasons for observing safety at home
- Make posters on importance of safety at home and school
- Display posters to sensitise others on safety

Why is it important to observe safety measures at home?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 124
- Manila papers
- Markers, crayons
- Digital resources
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 129
- Pictures of different houses
- Digital resources
- Charts

- Poster assessment - Oral presentations - Peer assessment

Home Management

Housing the Family - Traditional houses
Housing the Family - Modern houses

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify traditional houses found in the community
- Describe characteristics of traditional houses
- Connect traditional house designs to cultural heritage and locally available building materials

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss types of traditional houses in different communities
- Use locally available materials to model traditional houses
- Present models in class

What are the characteristics of traditional houses in your community?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 130
- Locally available materials for modelling
- Pictures of traditional houses
- Digital resources
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 131
- Pictures of modern houses
- Modelling materials

- Model assessment - Oral presentations - Peer assessment

Home Management

Housing the Family - Renting and inheritance
Housing the Family - Mortgage and building

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain renting and inheritance as methods of housing the family
- Analyse advantages and disadvantages of renting and inheritance
- Connect renting to practical housing solutions for young professionals and new families

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss meaning of renting and inheritance
- Analyse case scenarios on renting and inheritance
- Search for advantages and disadvantages of renting and inheritance

What are the advantages and disadvantages of renting and inheritance?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 132
- Digital resources
- Case study scenarios
- Reference books
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 134
- Reference books
- Case scenarios

- Case study analysis - Oral questions - Written assignments

Home Management

Housing the Family - Factors to consider when choosing housing methods
Housing the Family - Functions of different rooms

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe factors to consider when choosing a method of housing
- Analyse scenarios to select appropriate housing methods
- Apply housing selection criteria to real family situations considering income, location and family size

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss factors such as location, family size, safety and cost
- Analyse case scenarios and recommend suitable housing methods
- Make presentations on factors influencing housing choices

What factors influence the choice of housing method?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 135
- Case study scenarios
- Digital resources
- Reference books
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 137
- Video clips
- Pictures of different rooms
- Digital resources

- Case study analysis - Oral presentations - Written assignments

Home Management

Housing the Family - Functions of utility rooms

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe functions of bathroom, toilet, store and food pantry
- Differentiate between a toilet and latrine, bathroom and bath shelter
- Relate utility room placement to convenience and hygiene in daily household operations

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss functions of bathroom, toilet, store and pantry
- Compare toilet and latrine, bathroom and bath shelter
- Illustrate utility rooms and their functions

What functions do utility rooms serve in a house?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 138
- Pictures of utility rooms
- Digital resources
- Charts

- Oral questions - Written tests - Illustration assessment

Home Management

Housing the Family - Room interrelationship in the house
Housing the Family - Importance of room interrelationship

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the concept of room interrelationship
- Describe how different rooms should be positioned in relation to each other
- Apply room interrelationship principles to efficient household movement and workflow

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Analyse house floor plans showing room arrangements
- Discuss how rooms should be positioned for efficiency
- Sketch house plans showing proper room interrelationship

Why is room interrelationship important in a house?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 139
- House floor plans
- Drawing materials
- Digital resources
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 140
- Sample house plans

- Floor plan assessment - Oral questions - Written assignments

Home Management

Cleaning the House - Loose and fixed dirt
Cleaning the House - Brooms and brushes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Differentiate between loose dirt and fixed dirt
- Explain methods of removing loose and fixed dirt
- Connect dirt classification to selecting appropriate cleaning methods for different surfaces

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Brainstorm on meaning of loose and fixed dirt
- Discuss ways of cleaning including sweeping, dusting and scrubbing
- Identify types of dirt in different areas of the home

How are loose and fixed dirt removed from surfaces?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 142
- Pictures showing different types of dirt
- Cleaning materials
- Digital resources
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 144
- Different types of brooms and brushes
- Warm soapy water
- Storage area

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Class discussions

Home Management

Cleaning the House - Mops and dusters
Cleaning the House - Dustpans, basins and buckets

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify different types of mops and dusters
- Describe choice, use and care of mops and dusters
- Demonstrate proper mopping techniques for streak-free floor cleaning

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Identify different types of mops and dusters
- Discuss factors to consider when choosing mops and dusters
- Practise use and care of mops and dusters

How do we choose and care for mops and dusters?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 147
- Different types of mops and dusters
- Mop buckets
- Warm soapy water
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 150
- Dustpans, basins and buckets
- Materials for improvisation
- Cleaning supplies

- Practical assessment - Observation - Oral questions

Home Management

Cleaning the House - Vacuum cleaners and squeegees

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe choice, use and care of vacuum cleaners and squeegees
- Explain the working mechanism of vacuum cleaners
- Connect vacuum cleaner maintenance to efficient cleaning and equipment longevity

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss choice of vacuum cleaners and squeegees
- Watch video clips on use of vacuum cleaners
- Practise use and care of squeegees

How do vacuum cleaners and squeegees enhance cleaning efficiency?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 152
- Vacuum cleaner
- Squeegees
- Video clips
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Home Management

Cleaning the House - Sweeping, dusting and vacuum cleaning
Cleaning the House - Wiping, scrubbing and mopping

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe procedures for sweeping, dusting and vacuum cleaning
- Demonstrate correct sweeping and dusting techniques
- Apply systematic cleaning procedures starting from the farthest point towards the exit

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Search for information on cleaning methods
- Practise sweeping from farthest end moving towards the door
- Practise dusting from top to bottom
- Demonstrate vacuum cleaning procedures

What is the correct procedure for sweeping, dusting and vacuum cleaning?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 155
- Brooms, dusters
- Vacuum cleaner
- Dustpans
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 156
- Cleaning cloths, mops
- Scrubbing brushes
- Buckets, detergent

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer assessment

Home Management

Cleaning the House - Cleaning the living room and dining room
Cleaning the House - Cleaning the bedroom

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe daily, weekly and special cleaning procedures for living room and dining room
- Demonstrate cleaning procedures for living room and dining room
- Apply cleaning schedules to maintain presentable living spaces for family and visitors

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss cleaning procedures for living room and dining room
- Practise daily cleaning of living room
- Practise cleaning dining table and chairs according to material

What procedures are followed when cleaning living and dining rooms?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 157
- Cleaning materials and equipment
- Furniture polish
- Vacuum cleaner
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 159
- Beddings, pillows
- Cleaning materials
- Brooms, dusters

- Practical assessment - Observation - Written assignments

Home Management

Cleaning the House - Cleaning the bathroom and bath shelter
Cleaning the House - Cleaning the toilet and pit latrine

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe daily, weekly and special cleaning procedures for bathroom and bath shelter
- Demonstrate cleaning procedures for bathroom fixtures
- Apply mould prevention techniques for healthy bathroom environments

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss cleaning procedures for bathroom and bath shelter
- Practise cleaning bathtub, shower, hand basin and mirror
- Discuss removal of mould and mineral build-up

How do we maintain cleanliness in the bathroom?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 161
- Scrubbing brush, detergent
- Disinfectant, vinegar
- Cleaning cloths
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 164
- Toilet cleaner, brush
- Gloves, disinfectant

- Practical assessment - Observation - Oral questions

Home Management

Cleaning the House - Cleaning the kitchen and store

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe daily, weekly and special cleaning procedures for kitchen and store
- Demonstrate cleaning procedures for kitchen surfaces, sink and appliances
- Apply kitchen hygiene practices to ensure food safety and prevent contamination

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss cleaning procedures for kitchen and store
- Practise cleaning cooker, refrigerator and sink
- Practise cleaning and organising food store shelves

What procedures ensure a clean and hygienic kitchen?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 166
- Kitchen cleaning materials
- Baking soda, vinegar
- Scouring pads

- Practical assessment - Observation - Written assignments

Home Management

Cleaning the House - Managing organic and inorganic waste
Cleaning the House - Importance of living in a clean house

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Differentiate between organic and inorganic waste
- Describe methods of managing waste at home including composting, reusing and recycling
- Apply waste segregation practices to reduce environmental pollution in homes and communities

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss classification of waste as organic and inorganic
- Discuss composting, reusing and recycling methods
- Practise sorting waste into appropriate categories

How can we effectively manage waste at home?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 169
- Waste samples
- Compost pit pictures
- Recycling bins
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 170
- Manila papers
- Markers, crayons
- Digital resources

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Practical assessment

Home Management

Laundry Work - Soaps and soapless detergents
Laundry Work - Water and fabric conditioners

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Classify laundry detergents as soaps and soapless detergents
- Differentiate between soaps and soapless detergents
- Select appropriate detergents based on water type and fabric requirements

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss meaning of detergents
- Use digital and print resources to find difference between soaps and soapless detergents
- Discuss advantages of soapless detergents

What is the difference between soaps and soapless detergents?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 172
- Samples of soaps and soapless detergents
- Digital resources
- Reference books
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 174
- Water samples
- Fabric conditioner samples
- Digital resources

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Class discussions

Home Management

Laundry Work - Bleaches, stain removers and stiffeners
Laundry Work - Laundry blue and organic solvents

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the uses of bleaches, stain removers and stiffeners in laundry work
- Identify different types of laundry agents
- Apply appropriate laundry agents to achieve desired fabric appearance and cleanliness

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Search for information on uses of laundry agents
- Identify different types of bleaches, stain removers and stiffeners
- Discuss proper use of each laundry agent

How do different laundry agents improve fabric care?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 176
- Samples of laundry agents
- Pictures of laundry agents
- Digital resources
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 177
- Laundry blue samples
- Pictures of organic solvents
- Safety guidelines

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Identification test

Home Management

Laundry Work - Washing equipment
Laundry Work - Drying and finishing equipment

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify washing equipment including basins, buckets and washing machines
- Describe choice, use and care of washing equipment
- Apply proper care practices to extend lifespan of washing machines and other laundry equipment

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Observe pictures and identify washing equipment
- Discuss choice of washing machines
- Practise use and care of basins and buckets

How do we select and care for washing equipment?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 178
- Basins, buckets
- Pictures of washing machines
- Video clips
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 181
- Clotheslines, pegs
- Iron boxes, ironing boards
- Drying racks

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Home Management

Laundry Work - Storage equipment

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify storage equipment including wardrobes, hangers and chest of drawers
- Describe choice, use and care of storage equipment
- Apply proper storage techniques to maintain garment condition and organisation

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss choice of storage equipment
- Discuss use and care of wardrobes, hangers and drawers
- Practise proper storage of clothes

How do we select and care for clothing storage equipment?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 186
- Pictures of storage equipment
- Hangers
- Storage materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Home Management

Laundry Work - Laundry processes
Laundry Work - Rinsing, drying and finishing

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain laundry processes including repairing, sorting, soaking and washing
- Arrange laundry processes in the correct order
- Apply systematic laundry procedures for efficient and effective clothes cleaning

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss laundry processes and their sequence
- Arrange laundry processes in a flow chart
- Practise sorting clothes by colour, fabric and degree of soiling

What is the correct sequence of laundry processes?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 187
- Clothes for sorting
- Basins, water
- Flow chart materials
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 188
- Clotheslines, pegs
- Iron boxes
- Ironing boards

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Practical assessment

Home Management

Laundry Work - Laundering white cotton shirts
Consumer Education - Importance of consumer education

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe the procedure for laundering white cotton shirts
- Launder white cotton shirts following correct procedures
- Apply friction washing method for effective stain removal on cotton fabrics

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss procedure for laundering white cotton shirts
- Practise laundering white cotton shirts including mending, soaking, washing and rinsing
- Practise ironing white cotton shirts

How do we properly launder white cotton shirts?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 189
- White cotton shirts
- Basins, soap, water
- Iron box, ironing board
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 194
- Digital resources
- Pictures on consumer education
- Reference books

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer assessment

Home Management

Consumer Education - Consumer rights and responsibilities
Consumer Education - Sources of consumer information

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain consumer rights including right to choose, safety, information and redress
- Describe consumer responsibilities
- Apply consumer rights knowledge when purchasing goods to avoid exploitation and fraud

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss consumer rights with examples
- Discuss consumer responsibilities
- Analyse scenarios on consumer rights and responsibilities

What are consumer rights and responsibilities?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 196
- Digital resources
- Case study scenarios
- Reference books
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 199
- Product samples with labels
- Advertisement samples
- Digital resources

- Case study analysis - Oral questions - Written tests

Home Management

Consumer Education - Wise buying of goods and services

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain principles of wise buying including comparative shopping and budgeting
- Apply knowledge of consumer awareness in purchasing goods
- Use wise buying principles when shopping for household items to get value for money

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss principles of wise buying
- Analyse case scenarios on wise and unwise buying decisions
- Role-play wise buying practices
- Visit local market to evaluate products

How can we apply principles of wise buying in daily life?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 200
- Case study scenarios
- Product samples
- Market visit

- Role-play assessment - Report writing - Oral questions