Home Management

Hygiene During Puberty - Physical, hormonal and emotional changes
Hygiene During Puberty - Emotional changes and hygiene needs

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the physical changes that occur during puberty in boys and girls
- Draw and label diagrams showing physical changes during puberty
- Connect puberty changes to personal experiences and those of peers

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss and make presentations on physical changes during puberty in boys and girls
- Use digital and print resources to search for information on hormonal changes during puberty
- Draw images of adolescent boys and girls indicating physical changes

What physical and hormonal changes occur during puberty?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 94
- Digital resources
- Charts showing puberty changes
- Reference books

- Observation - Oral questions - Peer assessment of diagrams

Home Management

Hygiene During Puberty - Personal hygiene practices for boys and girls
Hygiene During Puberty - Menstrual hygiene management
Hygiene During Puberty - Infections associated with poor hygiene
Hygiene During Puberty - Maintaining hygiene routines

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain personal hygiene practices during puberty for boys and girls
- Demonstrate proper hygiene practices such as bathing and hair care
- Apply hygiene practices to maintain cleanliness and confidence in daily life

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss personal hygiene practices for boys and girls during puberty
- Practise hair care procedures including washing and cleaning combs
- Practise foot care procedures

How can proper hygiene practices be maintained during puberty?

- 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
- Digital resources
- Pictures of skin infections
- Reference books
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 102
- Sample hygiene logs
- Digital resources

- Observation of practical skills - Oral questions - Demonstration assessment

Home Management

Safety in the Home - Contents of a First Aid kit
Safety in the Home - Burns and scalds
Safety in the Home - First Aid for burns and scalds

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify the contents of a First Aid kit
- Describe the uses of each item in the First Aid kit
- Connect First Aid kit items to real emergency situations at home and school

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Observe and identify contents of a First Aid kit
- Discuss the uses of each First Aid item
- Examine the school's First Aid kit and assess if adequately stocked

What items are found in a First Aid kit and how are they used?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 105
- First Aid kit
- Pictures of First Aid items
- Digital resources
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 107
- Pictures showing burn hazards
- Digital resources
- Charts
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 108
- Basin with cool water
- Sterile gauze

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Home Management

Safety in the Home - Cuts and bruises
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:
- Explain causes and preventive measures for cuts and bruises
- Simulate First Aid procedures for cuts and bruises
- Connect cut and bruise prevention to safe handling of sharp objects at home

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss causes of cuts and bruises
- Simulate First Aid for cuts including applying pressure and cleaning wounds
- Simulate First Aid for bruises using ice packs

How can we prevent and treat cuts and bruises?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 109
- First Aid kit
- Cotton wool, gauze
- Ice packs
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 111
- Bandages, splint materials
- Triangular bandages
- First Aid kit
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 114
- Blankets
- Digital resources showing procedures

- Practical assessment - Observation - Oral questions

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
Safety in the Home - Importance of observing safety at home

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
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 124
- Manila papers
- Markers, crayons
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Home Management

Housing the Family - Reasons for housing the family
Housing the Family - Traditional houses

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the importance of housing the family
- Describe reasons for providing family shelter
- Connect housing needs to basic human requirements for protection, privacy and comfort

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Brainstorm reasons for housing the family
- Discuss importance of shelter for protection, privacy and storage
- Make presentations on reasons for housing

Why do families need houses?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 129
- Pictures of different houses
- Digital resources
- Charts
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 130
- Locally available materials for modelling
- Pictures of traditional houses
- Digital resources

- Oral questions - Class discussions - Written assignments

Home Management

Housing the Family - Modern houses
Housing the Family - Renting and inheritance

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify modern houses including bungalows, maisonettes and apartments
- Differentiate between traditional and modern houses
- Relate modern house features to contemporary lifestyle needs and urban living

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss characteristics of bungalows, maisonettes and apartments
- Compare traditional and modern houses
- Model or draw different types of modern houses

What are the different types of modern houses?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 131
- Pictures of modern houses
- Modelling materials
- Digital resources
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 132
- Digital resources
- Case study scenarios
- Reference books

- Model assessment - Written assignments - Oral questions

Home Management

Housing the Family - Mortgage and building
Housing the Family - Factors to consider when choosing housing methods

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain mortgage and building as methods of housing the family
- Analyse advantages and disadvantages of mortgage and building
- Relate mortgage options to long-term financial planning for home ownership

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss meaning of mortgage and building
- Debate on building versus buying a house
- Analyse factors to consider when choosing housing methods

How do mortgage and building compare as housing methods?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 134
- Digital resources
- Reference books
- Case scenarios
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 135
- Case study scenarios
- Reference books

- Debate assessment - Oral questions - Written tests

Home Management

Housing the Family - Functions of different rooms
Housing the Family - Functions of utility rooms
Housing the Family - Room interrelationship in the house

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify different rooms in a house
- Describe the functions of living room, dining room, bedroom and kitchen
- Connect room functions to daily family activities and lifestyle needs

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Watch video clips on functions of different rooms
- Discuss functions of living room, dining room, bedroom and kitchen
- Illustrate rooms and their functions

What are the functions of different rooms in a house?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 137
- Video clips
- Pictures of different rooms
- Digital resources
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 138
- Pictures of utility rooms
- Digital resources
- Charts
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 139
- House floor plans
- Drawing materials

- Oral questions - Illustrations assessment - Written assignments

Home Management

Housing the Family - Importance of room interrelationship
Cleaning the House - Loose and fixed dirt

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the importance of good room interrelationship
- Evaluate house plans for proper room arrangement
- Connect proper room arrangement to energy efficiency, privacy and convenience in daily living

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Evaluate sample house plans for room interrelationship
- Discuss importance of proper room placement
- Design ideal house layouts considering room interrelationship

How does good room interrelationship enhance living comfort?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 140
- Sample house plans
- Drawing materials
- Digital resources
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 142
- Pictures showing different types of dirt
- Cleaning materials

- Design assessment - Peer assessment - Oral presentations

Home Management

Cleaning the House - Brooms and brushes
Cleaning the House - Mops and dusters

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify different types of brooms and brushes
- Describe factors to consider when choosing brooms and brushes
- Apply proper care practices to extend the lifespan of cleaning tools

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Identify different types of brooms and brushes
- Discuss choice, use and care of brooms and brushes
- Practise cleaning and storing brooms and brushes

How do we choose and care for brooms and brushes?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 144
- Different types of brooms and brushes
- Warm soapy water
- Storage area
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 147
- Different types of mops and dusters
- Mop buckets
- Warm soapy water

- Observation - Practical assessment - Oral questions

Home Management

Cleaning the House - Dustpans, basins and buckets
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 dustpans, basins and buckets
- Improvise cleaning equipment using locally available materials
- Apply proper storage practices to prevent damage to cleaning equipment

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss choice of dustpans, basins and buckets
- Practise use and care of dustpans, basins and buckets
- Improvise dustpans using locally available materials

How do we select and maintain dustpans, basins and buckets?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 150
- Dustpans, basins and buckets
- Materials for improvisation
- Cleaning supplies
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 152
- Vacuum cleaner
- Squeegees
- Video clips
- Digital resources

- Practical assessment - Improvisation assessment - Oral questions

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Oral questions

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

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
- 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

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

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
Clothing and Textiles
Clothing and Textiles
Clothing and Textiles

Consumer Education - Wise buying of goods and services
Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - Classification of sewing tools
Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - Cutting and marking tools
Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - Measuring and sewing tools

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
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 203
- Digital resources
- Charts showing sewing tools
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 204
- Realia: cutting and marking tools
- Charts and pictures
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 205
- Realia: measuring and sewing tools
- Charts showing types of needles

- Role-play assessment - Report writing - Oral questions

Clothing and Textiles

Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - Finishing and storage tools
Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - Types of sewing machines
Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - Parts and functions of the sewing machine
Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - Threading and operating the sewing machine

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify finishing and storage tools used in clothing construction
- Explain the uses of pressing and storage equipment
- Connect proper finishing to professional-looking garments worn daily

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Study pictures of finishing tools (pressing iron, ironing board, pressing cloth)
- Identify storage tools (sewing box, pin cushion)
- Discuss the use of each tool
- Discuss importance of proper storage of sewing tools and materials

Why is proper storage of sewing tools important?

- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 207
- Realia: finishing and storage tools
- Digital resources
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 208
- Charts showing types of sewing machines
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 209
- Sewing machine
- Charts showing machine parts
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 211
- Thread, bobbin, scissors, scrap fabric

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Clothing and Textiles

Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - Care of the sewing machine
Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - Machine faults and remedies
Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - Choice, use and care of sewing tools

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe care practices for the sewing machine
- Demonstrate cleaning and oiling of the sewing machine
- Link proper machine care to prolonged lifespan and reliable performance

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss care practices for the sewing machine (cleaning, oiling, replacing needles, proper storage)
- Observe demonstrations on machine care
- Practise cleaning and oiling the machine
- Discuss safety precautions when storing machines

How does proper care extend the life of a sewing machine?

- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 213
- Sewing machine
- Machine oil, cleaning brush
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 214
- Digital resources
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 216
- Realia: various sewing tools

- Observation - Oral questions - Practical demonstration

Clothing and Textiles

Textile Fibres - Meaning of textile terms
Textile Fibres - Classification of textile fibres
Textile Fibres - Properties and uses of cotton
Textile Fibres - Properties and uses of silk
Textile Fibres - Properties and uses of wool

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Define terms related to textile fibres (fibres, strands, yarn, textiles)
- Explain the relationship between fibres, yarn and fabric
- Relate textile terms to clothes and household items used daily

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Use print or digital resources to find the meaning of terms: fibres, strands, yarn, textiles
- Write down findings
- Present findings in class
- Observe samples of fibres, yarn and fabric

What is the difference between fibres, strands, yarn and textiles?

- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 220
- Digital resources
- Samples of fibres, yarn and fabric
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 221
- Charts showing classification of fibres
- Samples of fabrics
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 222
- Samples of cotton fabric
- Pictures of cotton items
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 224
- Samples of silk fabric
- Pictures of silk items
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 226
- Samples of wool fabric
- Pictures of woollen items

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Clothing and Textiles

Textile Fibres - Properties and uses of linen
Textile Fibres - Properties and uses of nylon, polyester and acrylic
Textile Fibres - Properties and uses of viscose rayon and acetate rayon
Textile Fibres - Physical and burning tests for identification

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe desirable and undesirable properties of linen
- Identify uses of linen
- Relate linen's absorbency and durability to its use in tablecloths, napkins and dishcloths

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Use digital or print resources to find properties of linen (strong, lustrous, withstands high temperatures, absorbs moisture quickly, does not produce fluff, not damaged by alkalis, creases easily, frays readily, burns easily, attacked by mildew)
- Discuss uses of linen (shirts, dresses, tablecloths, napkins, dishcloths, bedsheets)
- Present findings in class

Why is linen suitable for kitchen and table items?

- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 227
- Samples of linen fabric
- Digital resources
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 228
- Samples of synthetic fabrics
- Pictures of items
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 231
- Samples of regenerated fabrics
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 234
- Fabric samples, candle, tongs
- Worksheet for recording

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Clothing and Textiles

Textile Fibres - Characteristics for household articles
Stitches - Classification of stitches
Stitches - Even tacking, long and short tacking

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Analyse characteristics of textile fibres (strength, elasticity, durability, absorbency, appearance)
- Relate fibre characteristics to specific household articles
- Select appropriate fabrics for different household items based on their characteristics

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Bring clothes or household articles made from various fibres
- Examine characteristics: strength, elasticity, durability, absorbency, appearance
- Discuss which properties make each fibre best suited for its use
- Collect and mount textile fibres in a folder with name, source, identification process, uses and characteristics

How do fibre characteristics influence the choice of fabric for household articles?

- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 238
- Household articles from various fibres
- Folder for mounting
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 240
- Digital resources
- Charts showing types of stitches
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 241
- Fabric pieces, thread, needle
- Dressmaker's pins, thimble, scissors

- Observation - Practical assessment - Portfolio

Clothing and Textiles

Stitches - Thread marking and diagonal tacking
Stitches - Running stitches and backstitches
Stitches - Machine stitches and oversewing
Stitches - Hemming, slip hemming and overcasting
Stitches - Loop stitches

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Work thread marking to transfer pattern markings
- Make diagonal tacking stitches
- Apply thread marking when transferring designs from patterns to fabric for home sewing projects

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Practise thread marking leaving visible loops of thread
- Cut loops and separate fabric layers leaving each piece with half of the threads
- Work diagonal tacking stitches at consistent angle to hold layers in position
- Mount samples in folder

When is thread marking preferred over other marking methods?

- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 242
- Fabric pieces, thread, needle
- Paper patterns, dressmaker's pins
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 244
- Dressmaker's pins, scissors
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 246
- Fabric pieces, sewing machine
- Thread, needle, pins
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 247
- Fabric pieces, matching thread
- Needle, pressing iron, pins
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 250

- Observation - Practical assessment - Portfolio

Clothing and Textiles

Stitches - Chain stitch, stem stitch and satin stitch
Seams - Meaning and classification of seams
Seams - Factors to consider when choosing a seam
Seams - Open seam

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the use of decorative stitches in embroidery
- Make chain stitch, stem stitch and satin stitch
- Use decorative stitches to embellish cushion covers, table linens and clothing

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Thread needle with embroidery thread
- Draw pattern on fabric
- Make chain stitch (loop thread under needle tip to form chain links)
- Make stem stitch (small diagonal stitches overlapping for curved lines)
- Make satin stitch (straight stitches close together to fill shapes)
- Mount samples in folder

Where can decorative stitches be used to enhance clothing and household articles?

- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 251
- Fabric, embroidery thread
- Embroidery needle, scissors
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 256
- Digital resources
- Samples of garments with different seams
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 257
- Video clips
- Samples of different fabrics
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 258
- Fabric pieces, thread, needle
- Sewing machine, pressing iron

- Observation - Practical assessment - Portfolio

Clothing and Textiles

Seams - French seam
Seams - Overlaid seam
Seams - Double-stitched seam
Seams - Evaluating qualities of a good seam

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the characteristics of a French seam
- Make a French seam following correct procedure
- Apply French seams on baby clothes, underwear and sheer fabrics where neat finish is needed

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Watch video clips or demonstrations on working French seams
- Place fabric with wrong sides together
- Stitch narrow seam, trim close to stitching and press
- Fold with right sides together enclosing raw edges
- Stitch again and press
- Mount sample in folder

Why is the French seam suitable for baby clothes and delicate fabrics?

- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 259
- Fabric pieces, thread
- Sewing machine, pressing iron
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 260
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 261
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 262
- Seam samples from previous lessons
- Quality checklist

- Observation - Practical assessment - Portfolio

Clothing and Textiles

Seams - Safety practices and disposal of waste
Management of Fullness - Meaning and types
Management of Fullness - Factors to consider
Management of Fullness - Knife pleats
Management of Fullness - Box and inverted pleats

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain safety precautions when working seams
- Demonstrate appropriate disposal of fabric clippings and thread
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment in sewing rooms at home and school

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss safety precautions when using sewing machines, scissors, pins and pressing iron
- Practise safe handling of sewing tools during seam construction
- Collect and appropriately dispose of clippings and chippings from fabrics and threads
- Clean and organise work area after practical sessions

How can we ensure safety and proper waste management during clothing construction?

- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 263
- Waste disposal containers
- Cleaning materials
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 266
- Digital resources
- Samples of garments with fullness
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 267
- Video clips
- Samples of different fabrics
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 268
- Fabric pieces, thread
- Pressing iron, ruler, tailor's chalk
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 269

- Observation - Practical demonstration - Oral questions

Clothing and Textiles

Management of Fullness - Gathers
Management of Fullness - Single pointed darts
Management of Fullness - Double pointed darts
Management of Fullness - Tucks

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the purpose of gathers
- Make gathers following correct procedure
- Use gathers to add fullness to skirt waistlines, sleeve heads and children's dresses

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Watch video clips or demonstrations on working gathers
- Work two rows of gathering stitches (long running stitches or machine stitches) along fabric edge
- Pull threads to create gathers
- Distribute fullness evenly
- Secure gathering threads
- Mount sample in folder

Why are gathers commonly used on children's clothing?

- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 270
- Fabric pieces, thread
- Needle, sewing machine
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 271
- Sewing machine, pressing iron
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 272
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 273
- Sewing machine, pressing iron, ruler

- Observation - Practical assessment - Portfolio

Clothing and Textiles

Management of Fullness - Elastic
Management of Fullness - Easing
Management of Fullness - Evaluating qualities
Management of Fullness - Simple garment or household article

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the use of elastic in garment construction
- Apply elastic to create adjustable fullness
- Use elastic on waistbands, cuffs and children's clothes for comfort and easy dressing

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Watch video clips or demonstrations on applying elastic
- Create casing for elastic by folding and stitching fabric
- Thread elastic through casing using bodkin
- Adjust elastic to desired length
- Secure elastic ends by stitching
- Mount sample in folder

When is elastic preferred over other methods of managing fullness?

- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 274
- Fabric pieces, elastic
- Thread, bodkin, sewing machine
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 275
- Fabric pieces, thread
- Needle, sewing machine, pressing iron
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 276
- Samples from previous lessons
- Quality checklist
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 277
- Fabric, thread, sewing tools
- Sewing machine, pressing iron

- Observation - Practical assessment - Portfolio