Home Management

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 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

- Poster assessment - Oral presentations - Peer assessment

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
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:
- 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
- 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 characteristics of bungalows, maisonettes and apartments
- Compare traditional and modern houses
- Model or draw different types of modern houses
- Discuss meaning of mortgage and building
- Debate on building versus buying a house
- Analyse factors to consider when choosing housing methods

What are the different types of modern houses?
How do mortgage and building compare as housing methods?

- 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
- 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

- Model assessment - Written assignments - Oral questions
- Debate assessment - Oral questions - Written tests

Home Management

Housing the Family - Functions of different rooms
Housing the Family - Functions of utility rooms

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

- Oral questions - Illustrations assessment - Written assignments

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
Cleaning the House - Vacuum cleaners and squeegees
Cleaning the House - Sweeping, dusting and vacuum cleaning

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
- 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:
- Identify different types of mops and dusters
- Discuss factors to consider when choosing mops and dusters
- Practise use and care of mops and dusters
- Discuss choice of vacuum cleaners and squeegees
- Watch video clips on use of vacuum cleaners
- Practise use and care of squeegees

How do we choose and care for mops and dusters?
How do vacuum cleaners and squeegees enhance cleaning efficiency?

- 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
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 152
- Vacuum cleaner
- Squeegees
- Video clips
- Digital resources
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 155
- Brooms, dusters
- Dustpans

- Practical assessment - Observation - Oral questions
- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Home Management

Cleaning the House - Wiping, scrubbing and mopping
Cleaning the House - Cleaning the living room and dining room

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe procedures for wiping, scrubbing and mopping
- Demonstrate correct wiping, scrubbing and mopping techniques
- Apply appropriate cleaning methods based on surface type and degree of soiling

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Practise wiping surfaces using cloth wrung in warm soapy water
- Practise scrubbing floors using circular motions
- Practise mopping from farthest end towards the door

How do we properly wipe, scrub and mop different surfaces?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 156
- Cleaning cloths, mops
- Scrubbing brushes
- Buckets, detergent
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 157
- Cleaning materials and equipment
- Furniture polish
- Vacuum cleaner

- Practical assessment - Observation - Oral questions

Home Management

Cleaning the House - Cleaning the bedroom
Cleaning the House - Cleaning the bathroom and bath shelter

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe daily and weekly cleaning procedures for the bedroom
- Demonstrate how to make a bed properly
- Apply bed-making skills for neat and comfortable sleeping arrangements

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss cleaning procedures for the bedroom
- Practise making a bed including placing sheets, blankets and pillows
- Practise daily and weekly cleaning of the bedroom

How do we properly clean the bedroom and make a bed?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 159
- Beddings, pillows
- Cleaning materials
- Brooms, dusters
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 161
- Scrubbing brush, detergent
- Disinfectant, vinegar
- Cleaning cloths

- Practical assessment - Bed-making assessment - Observation

Home Management

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 and weekly cleaning procedures for toilet and pit latrine
- Demonstrate cleaning procedures for toilet bowl and exterior
- Apply disinfection practices to prevent disease spread through sanitation facilities

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss cleaning procedures for toilet and pit latrine
- Practise cleaning toilet bowl, seat and exterior
- Practise cleaning pit latrine floor and sanitising

How do we properly clean and disinfect toilets and pit latrines?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 164
- Toilet cleaner, brush
- Gloves, disinfectant
- Cleaning cloths
- 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
Laundry Work - Soaps and soapless detergents
Laundry Work - Water and fabric conditioners

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
- 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 classification of waste as organic and inorganic
- Discuss composting, reusing and recycling methods
- Practise sorting waste into appropriate categories
- Discuss meaning of detergents
- Use digital and print resources to find difference between soaps and soapless detergents
- Discuss advantages of soapless detergents

How can we effectively manage waste at home?
What is the difference between soaps and soapless detergents?

- 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
- 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 - Practical assessment
- 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

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Home Management

Laundry Work - Rinsing, drying and finishing
Laundry Work - Laundering white cotton shirts
Consumer Education - Importance of consumer education
Consumer Education - Consumer rights and responsibilities

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain processes of rinsing, drying and finishing
- Differentiate between ironing and pressing
- Apply correct finishing techniques based on fabric type for wrinkle-free garments
- Explain the meaning of consumer education
- Describe the importance of consumer education in day-to-day life
- Connect consumer education knowledge to making smart purchasing decisions for household items

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss importance of proper rinsing
- Practise drying clothes using clotheslines
- Discuss difference between ironing and pressing
- Search for information on importance of consumer education
- Discuss importance of consumer education using pictures and scenarios
- Make presentations on consumer education

How are rinsing, drying and finishing done correctly?
Why is consumer education important in day-to-day life?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 188
- Clotheslines, pegs
- Iron boxes
- Ironing boards
- 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
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 196
- Case study scenarios

- Observation - Practical assessment - Oral questions
- Oral questions - Written assignments - Class presentations

Home Management
Clothing and Textiles

Consumer Education - Sources of consumer information
Consumer Education - Wise buying of goods and services
Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - Classification of sewing tools

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify sources of consumer information including labels, advertisements and reviews
- Analyse information from different consumer sources
- Apply critical evaluation of advertisements and product labels before making purchases

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss sources of consumer information
- Analyse product labels and advertisements
- Complete crossword puzzle on sources of consumer information

Where can consumers obtain reliable information about products?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 199
- Product samples with labels
- Advertisement samples
- Digital resources
- 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

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Crossword assessment

Clothing and Textiles

Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - Cutting and marking tools
Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - Measuring and sewing tools
Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - Finishing and storage tools
Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - Types of sewing machines

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify cutting and marking tools used in clothing construction
- Describe the functions of each cutting and marking tool
- Connect cutting and marking tools to their practical use in tailoring and home sewing projects

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Study pictures of cutting tools (dressmaker's shears, embroidery scissors, pinking shears, buttonhole scissors, seam ripper, rotary cutter)
- Identify marking tools (tailor's chalk, tracing wheel, carbon paper)
- Discuss the functions of each tool
- Share ideas in class

Why are different cutting tools needed for different tasks in clothing construction?

- 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
- 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

- Observation - Oral questions - Practical identification

Clothing and Textiles

Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - Parts and functions of the sewing machine
Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - Threading and operating the sewing machine
Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - Care of the sewing machine
Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - Machine faults and remedies

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify parts of the sewing machine
- Describe the function of each part
- Connect machine parts to their role in producing quality stitches on garments

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Observe demonstration of different parts of a sewing machine
- Describe the different parts and their functions (spool pin, tension disc, thread take up lever, presser foot, feed dog, bobbin, balance wheel, needle clamp)
- Present findings in class

How do the parts of a sewing machine work together to produce stitches?

- 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
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 213
- Machine oil, cleaning brush
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 214
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Practical identification

Clothing and Textiles

Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - Choice, use and care of sewing tools
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
Textile Fibres - Properties and uses of linen
Textile Fibres - Properties and uses of nylon, polyester and acrylic

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain factors to consider when choosing sewing tools and equipment
- Describe how to use and care for different sewing tools
- Connect wise selection of tools to saving money and achieving quality work
- Describe desirable and undesirable properties of silk
- Identify uses of silk
- Relate silk's lustre and drape to its use in formal wear, ties and scarves

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss factors to consider when choosing sewing tools (dressmaker's shears, thimble, tape measure, bodkin, pins, tracing wheel)
- Describe how to use and care for each tool
- Share experiences on caring for sewing tools
- Visit shops that sell sewing tools and identify basic needlework items
- Discuss properties of silk (strong, lustrous, resistant to mildew and moths, warm, elastic, drapes well, absorbs moisture, damaged by high temperatures, weakened by sunlight, forms watermarks)
- Classify properties as desirable or undesirable
- Study pictures of items made from silk
- Match silk properties to specific uses

What factors should be considered when selecting sewing tools?
Why is silk considered a luxury fabric?

- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 216
- Realia: various sewing tools
- Digital resources
- 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
- 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

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Clothing and Textiles

Textile Fibres - Properties and uses of viscose rayon and acetate rayon
Textile Fibres - Physical and burning tests for identification
Textile Fibres - Characteristics for household articles

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe properties of viscose rayon and acetate rayon
- Identify uses of regenerated fibres
- Relate regenerated fibre properties to their use in hot weather clothing and linings

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss properties of viscose rayon (absorbent, takes dyes well, lustrous, drapes well, weaker when wet, creases readily, flammable, attacked by mildew)
- Discuss properties of acetate rayon (drapes well, resistant to moth and mildew, soft and smooth, damaged by chlorine bleaches, not hardwearing)
- Discuss uses of each fibre
- Present findings in class

Why is viscose rayon comfortable in hot weather?

- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 231
- Samples of regenerated fabrics
- Digital resources
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 234
- Fabric samples, candle, tongs
- Worksheet for recording
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 238
- Household articles from various fibres
- Folder for mounting

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Clothing and Textiles

Stitches - Classification of stitches
Stitches - Even tacking, long and short tacking
Stitches - Thread marking and diagonal tacking
Stitches - Running stitches and backstitches

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Classify stitches into temporary and permanent
- Explain the general rules for working stitches
- Relate different stitches to mending clothes and hemming garments at home

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Use digital or print resources to find information about temporary stitches (tacking, thread marking) and permanent stitches (joining, neatening, decorative)
- Brainstorm on general rules for working stitches
- Share findings in class

How do different stitches serve various purposes in clothing construction?

- 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
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 242
- Paper patterns, dressmaker's pins
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 244
- Dressmaker's pins, scissors

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Clothing and Textiles

Stitches - Machine stitches and oversewing
Stitches - Hemming, slip hemming and overcasting
Stitches - Loop stitches
Stitches - Chain stitch, stem stitch and satin stitch

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the purpose of machine stitches and oversewing
- Make oversewing stitches to join folded edges
- Apply oversewing to join selvedges when making items like curtains and table linens

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Practise machine stitches on sewing machine (begin and end with double stitches)
- Place fabric pieces with folded edges together
- Pin and tack
- Work oversewing from right to left putting needle through layers from top to back
- Keep stitches evenly spaced
- Mount samples in folder

When is oversewing used instead of machine stitching?

- 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
- Fabric pieces, thread, needle
- Dressmaker's pins, scissors
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 251
- Fabric, embroidery thread
- Embroidery needle, scissors

- Observation - Practical assessment - Portfolio

Clothing and Textiles

Seams - Meaning and classification of seams
Seams - Factors to consider when choosing a seam
Seams - Open seam
Seams - French seam
Seams - Overlaid seam
Seams - Double-stitched seam
Seams - Evaluating qualities of a good seam
Seams - Safety practices and disposal of waste

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Define the term seam
- Classify seams as inconspicuous or conspicuous
- Identify different types of seams on ready-made garments worn daily
- Explain the characteristics of an overlaid seam
- Make an overlaid seam following correct procedure
- Use overlaid seams for decorative effect on yokes, panels and pockets

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Brainstorm on the meaning of a seam
- Use print or digital resources to search for types of seams
- Classify seams as inconspicuous (open, French) or conspicuous (overlaid, double-stitched)
- Examine garments to identify seam types
- Present findings in class
- Watch video clips or demonstrations on working overlaid seams
- Fold under seam allowance on one piece and press
- Lap folded edge over flat piece matching seam lines
- Pin, tack and stitch close to fold
- Add second row of stitching if desired for decoration
- Mount sample in folder

What is the difference between inconspicuous and conspicuous seams?
When is the overlaid seam used for decorative purposes?

- 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
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 259
- Fabric pieces, thread
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 260
- Fabric pieces, thread
- Sewing machine, pressing iron
- 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
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 263
- Waste disposal containers
- Cleaning materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments
- Observation - Practical assessment - Portfolio

Clothing and Textiles

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:
- Define management of fullness
- Identify types of management of fullness
- Recognise fullness management techniques on skirts, blouses and dresses worn daily

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Brainstorm on the meaning of management of fullness
- Use print or digital resources to search for types of management of fullness (pleats, gathers, darts, tucks, elastic, easing)
- Examine garments to identify different methods of managing fullness
- Present findings in class

How does management of fullness improve garment fit and style?

- 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 - Oral questions - Written assignments

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

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