Food and Nutrition

Nutritive Value of Foods - Meal planning (Practical application)
Nutritive Value of Foods - Meal planning (Assessment and improvement)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Plan balanced meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Formulate meal plans using locally available foods
- Prepare nutritious and affordable meals for the family

The learner is guided to:
- Formulate meal plans using locally available foods
- Plan meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Present meal plans to class for critique

How can you plan a balanced meal for a day?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 55
- Food samples
- Meal planning templates
- Sample meal plans
- Assessment rubrics

- Meal plan presentations - Written assignments - Peer assessment

Food and Nutrition

Methods of Cooking - Reasons for cooking food

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain reasons for cooking food
- Discuss how cooking affects food safety, taste and digestibility
- Choose cooking methods that preserve nutrients in daily food preparation

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss reasons for cooking food (safety, improved taste, digestibility, colour, texture)
- Compare raw and cooked foods
- Make class presentations on reasons for cooking

Why do we cook food?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 56
- Pictures of raw and cooked foods
- Digital resources

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Group presentations

Food and Nutrition

Methods of Cooking - Classification of cooking methods

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Classify methods of cooking
- Differentiate between moist heat, dry heat and combination methods
- Select appropriate cooking methods for different foods

The learner is guided to:
- Use digital and print resources to search on classification of cooking methods
- Classify methods into moist heat, dry heat and combination methods
- Discuss factors influencing choice of cooking method

How are cooking methods classified?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 58
- Digital resources
- Charts showing cooking methods

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Classification exercises

Food and Nutrition

Methods of Cooking - Food preparation techniques
Methods of Cooking - Moist heat methods (Boiling)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify food preparation techniques
- Demonstrate techniques such as cutting, chopping, slicing and grating
- Apply appropriate preparation techniques when cooking at home

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss food preparation techniques (cleaning, cutting, blending, kneading, mixing, chopping, slicing, peeling, grating, dicing)
- Practice various food preparation techniques
- Observe demonstrations by the teacher

What techniques are used in food preparation?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 59
- Cutting tools
- Food samples
- Protective clothing
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 64
- Cooking equipment
- Food ingredients
- Source of heat

- Practical demonstration - Observation - Oral questions

Food and Nutrition

Methods of Cooking - Moist heat methods (Stewing)
Methods of Cooking - Moist heat methods (Steaming)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the stewing method of cooking
- Prepare food using the stewing method
- Cook nutritious stews using locally available ingredients
- Explain the steaming method of cooking
- Demonstrate different methods of steaming
- Prepare vegetables using steaming to retain nutrients

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss the meaning and process of stewing
- Search for advantages and disadvantages of stewing
- Practice stewing locally available foods (beef stew with vegetables)
The learner is guided to:
- Discuss the meaning and methods of steaming (plate method, bowl method, colander method)
- Practice steaming vegetables
- Discuss advantages and disadvantages of steaming

Why is stewing suitable for tough cuts of meat?
How does steaming preserve nutrients in food?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 66
- Cooking equipment
- Food ingredients
- Source of heat
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 70
- Steaming equipment
- Vegetables
- Source of heat

- Practical work - Observation - Oral questions

Food and Nutrition

Methods of Cooking - Moist heat methods (Poaching)
Methods of Cooking - Moist heat methods (Frying - Shallow and deep fat frying)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the poaching method of cooking
- Identify foods suitable for poaching
- Prepare delicate foods using the poaching method

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss the meaning and process of poaching
- Identify foods suitable for poaching (eggs, fish)
- Discuss advantages and disadvantages of poaching

Which foods are best suited for poaching?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 74
- Cooking equipment
- Eggs, fish
- Source of heat
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 76
- Frying pan
- Cooking oil
- Food ingredients

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Demonstration

Food and Nutrition

Methods of Cooking - Moist heat methods (Dry fat frying)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain dry fat frying method
- Identify foods suitable for dry fat frying
- Cook fatty foods using the dry fat frying method

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss dry fat frying method
- Identify foods suitable for dry fat frying (bacon, fatty meat)
- Discuss advantages and disadvantages of frying methods

Which foods can be cooked using dry fat frying?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 78
- Frying pan
- Fatty foods
- Source of heat

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Demonstration

Food and Nutrition

Methods of Cooking - Dry heat methods (Baking)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the baking method of cooking
- Identify advantages and disadvantages of baking
- Prepare baked products using correct procedures

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss the meaning and process of baking
- Search for advantages and disadvantages of baking
- Practice baking a simple cake using rubbing-in method

What foods are suitable for baking?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 82
- Baking equipment
- Baking ingredients (flour, sugar, eggs, margarine)
- Oven or improvised oven

- Practical work - Observation - Product assessment

Food and Nutrition

Methods of Cooking - Dry heat methods (Roasting)
Methods of Cooking - Dry heat methods (Grilling)
Methods of Cooking - Combination methods (Braising)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the roasting method of cooking
- Identify advantages and disadvantages of roasting
- Prepare food using roasting method
- Explain the braising method of cooking
- Identify advantages and disadvantages of braising
- Use braising to prepare flavourful dishes with tough cuts of meat

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss the meaning and process of roasting
- Search for advantages and disadvantages of roasting
- Practice roasting potatoes using improvised oven
The learner is guided to:
- Discuss the meaning and process of braising
- Explain how braising combines dry and moist heat
- Discuss advantages and disadvantages of braising

How is roasting different from baking?
How does braising combine moist and dry heat?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 85
- Roasting equipment
- Potatoes
- Aluminium foil
- Source of heat
- Grilling equipment
- Sweet potatoes
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 88
- Cooking equipment
- Meat and vegetables
- Source of heat

- Practical work - Observation - Oral questions
- Oral questions - Written assignments - Demonstration

Food and Nutrition

Methods of Cooking - Safety precautions when cooking

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain safety precautions when cooking
- Apply safety measures during food preparation
- Maintain a safe cooking environment at home

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss general safety rules when cooking
- Practice safety precautions when using different cooking methods
- Identify potential hazards in the kitchen

What safety precautions should be observed when cooking?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 58
- Kitchen safety charts
- Digital resources

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Food and Nutrition
Home Management
Home Management

Methods of Cooking - Garnishing and presenting cooked food
Hygiene During Puberty - Physical changes in boys and girls
Hygiene During Puberty - Hormonal and emotional changes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the meaning of garnishing
- Demonstrate garnishing and decorating of cooked food
- Present food attractively using garnishing techniques

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss the meaning of garnishing and decorating food
- Practice garnishing cooked dishes
- Present food creatively using appropriate garnishes

Why is food presentation important?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 62
- Cooked food
- Garnishing ingredients
- Serving dishes
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 90
- Digital resources
- Charts showing puberty changes
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 91
- Reference books

- Practical work - Observation - Product assessment

Home Management

Hygiene During Puberty - Personal hygiene practices for boys
Hygiene During Puberty - Personal hygiene practices for girls

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain personal hygiene practices for boys during puberty
- Demonstrate proper hygiene routines for boys
- Apply hygiene practices to maintain cleanliness and confidence

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss personal hygiene practices for boys (showering, deodorant use, shaving)
- Search for information on hygiene practices using print and digital resources
- Practise and document hygiene routines

How can boys maintain hygiene during puberty?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 93
- Digital resources
- Charts on hygiene practices
- Reference books

- Observation - Oral questions - Practical demonstration

Home Management

Hygiene During Puberty - Ringworms and scabies
Hygiene During Puberty - Dandruff and athlete's foot
Hygiene During Puberty - Managing menstrual hygiene
Hygiene During Puberty - Developing a personal hygiene log
Safety in the Home - Common accidents and their causes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify causes, signs and symptoms of ringworms
- Describe causes, signs and symptoms of scabies
- Relate prevention methods to daily hygiene routines
- Create a personal hygiene practices log
- Document daily and weekly hygiene tasks
- Use the log to track and improve personal hygiene habits

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Share experiences on infections associated with poor hygiene
- Use digital devices to search for information on ringworms and scabies
- Discuss causes, signs, symptoms and prevention measures
- Develop personal hygiene practices log using provided format
- Group hygiene activities into daily and weekly tasks
- Maintain and update the hygiene log regularly

What infections result from poor personal hygiene?
Why is keeping a hygiene log important?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 94
- Digital resources
- Charts showing skin infections
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 96
- Reference books
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 98
- Samples of menstrual hygiene products
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 100
- Digital resources
- Sample log formats
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 103
- Charts showing common accidents

- Oral questions - Written tests - Group presentations
- Observation - Review of hygiene logs - Oral questions

Home Management

Safety in the Home - Contents and uses of First Aid kit
Safety in the Home - First Aid for cuts and bruises

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify contents of a First Aid kit
- Explain uses of items in the First Aid kit
- Apply knowledge of First Aid items to emergency situations

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Search for information on contents of First Aid kit
- Discuss uses of bandages, cotton wool, antiseptics, scissors
- Observe and identify items in a First Aid kit

What should a First Aid kit contain?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 105
- First Aid kit
- Digital resources
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 107

- Oral questions - Observation - Written tests

Home Management

Safety in the Home - First Aid for burns and scalds

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Differentiate between burns and scalds
- Demonstrate First Aid procedures for burns and scalds
- Connect prevention measures to kitchen and home safety

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss causes of burns and scalds
- Simulate First Aid for burns and scalds
- Discuss safety precautions to prevent burns and scalds

How do we treat burns and scalds?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 110
- First Aid kit
- Cold water
- Clean cloths

- Practical demonstration - Oral questions - Written assignments

Home Management

Safety in the Home - First Aid for sprains and fractures

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain causes of sprains and fractures
- Demonstrate First Aid procedures using RICE method
- Apply First Aid knowledge to sports and play injuries

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss causes of sprains and fractures
- Practise RICE method (Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate)
- Simulate First Aid for fractures using splints

What is the RICE method for treating sprains?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 113
- Ice packs
- Elastic bandages
- Splints

- Practical demonstration - Observation - Oral questions

Home Management

Safety in the Home - First Aid for drowning
Safety in the Home - First Aid for choking
Safety in the Home - First Aid for fainting and shock

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain causes of drowning
- Demonstrate First Aid procedures for drowning
- Relate drowning prevention to water safety at home
- Explain causes of fainting and shock
- Demonstrate First Aid procedures for fainting and shock
- Connect First Aid skills to emergency response at home

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Watch video clips on First Aid for drowning
- Discuss causes and prevention of drowning
- Simulate chest compressions and rescue breathing
- Discuss causes and signs of fainting and shock
- Simulate First Aid for fainting (positioning, loosening clothes)
- Discuss First Aid for electric shock and emotional shock

How do we help a drowning person?
What causes fainting and how do we help?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 117
- Digital resources
- First Aid kit
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 120
- Doll for demonstration
- Digital resources
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 121
- First Aid kit
- Digital resources

- Practical demonstration - Observation - Oral questions
- Practical demonstration - Oral questions - Written tests

Home Management

Safety in the Home - First Aid for suffocation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify causes of suffocation
- Demonstrate First Aid procedures for suffocation
- Apply suffocation prevention measures at home

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss causes of suffocation (plastic bags, poisonous gases)
- Simulate First Aid for suffocation
- Discuss safety measures to prevent suffocation

How can we prevent and treat suffocation?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 123
- First Aid kit
- Digital resources

- Practical demonstration - Observation - Oral questions

Home Management

Safety in the Home - Safety precautions and waste disposal
Safety in the Home - Importance of safety measures at home

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain safety precautions when offering First Aid
- Demonstrate safe disposal of used First Aid materials
- Apply safety measures to protect self and others during emergencies

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss safety precautions when administering First Aid
- Practise safe disposal of used First Aid materials
- Discuss importance of observing safety at home

Why is safety important when giving First Aid?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 106
- First Aid kit
- Waste disposal containers
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 125
- Manila papers
- Markers
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Home Management

Safety in the Home - Comprehensive First Aid practice

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Apply First Aid procedures for various injuries
- Demonstrate proper use of First Aid kit items
- Use First Aid skills confidently in emergency situations

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Role-play First Aid scenarios for different injuries
- Practise using conventional and improvised First Aid items
- Peer assess First Aid techniques

How well can you administer First Aid?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 103
- First Aid kit
- Digital resources

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer assessment

Home Management

Housing the Family - Reasons for housing the family
Housing the Family - Traditional and modern houses
Housing the Family - Building, buying and renting

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain reasons for housing the family
- Describe importance of shelter to family members
- Relate housing needs to personal family experiences
- Differentiate between traditional and modern houses
- Identify types of houses in the community
- Connect house types to local cultural practices and resources

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss reasons for housing (protection, security, basic needs)
- Search for information on importance of housing using digital resources
- Share experiences on family housing needs
- Discuss and illustrate traditional houses (materials, shapes, features)
- Discuss modern houses (designs, materials, advantages)
- Compare advantages and disadvantages of each type

Why do families need housing?
What types of houses are found in your community?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 126
- Digital resources
- Pictures of different houses
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 127
- Pictures of houses
- Digital resources
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 130
- Digital resources
- Reference books

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Group discussions
- Oral questions - Observation - Written tests

Home Management

Housing the Family - Mortgage and inheritance

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain mortgage as a method of housing
- Describe inheritance as a method of acquiring housing
- Connect housing methods to financial planning for families

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss mortgage (meaning, advantages, disadvantages)
- Discuss inheritance (process, advantages, disadvantages)
- Analyse case studies on different housing methods

How do mortgage and inheritance help in housing?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 132
- Digital resources
- Case study materials

- Oral questions - Written tests - Group presentations

Home Management

Housing the Family - Rooms and their functions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify different rooms in a house
- Explain functions of each room in the house
- Relate room functions to daily family activities

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Watch video clips on functions of different rooms
- Discuss rooms (kitchen, bedroom, living room, bathroom, store)
- Match rooms to their specific functions

What activities are carried out in different rooms?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 133
- Digital resources
- Pictures of rooms

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

Home Management

Housing the Family - Room interrelationship and house models
Cleaning the House - Reasons for cleaning and types of dirt

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain factors influencing room interrelationship
- Illustrate room interrelationship in a house plan
- Apply room interrelationship concepts to efficient home design

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss factors affecting room interrelationship (comfort, efficiency, culture)
- Sketch simple house plans showing room layout
- Create models of houses using locally available materials

Why is room interrelationship important?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 134
- Carton boxes
- Manila papers
- Modelling materials
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 141
- Digital resources
- Samples of dirt

- Project assessment - Observation - Oral presentations

Home Management

Cleaning the House - Sweeping and dusting
Cleaning the House - Scrubbing, mopping and wiping

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain procedures for sweeping and dusting
- Demonstrate sweeping and dusting techniques
- Apply proper cleaning methods to maintain a tidy home
- Explain procedures for scrubbing, mopping and wiping
- Demonstrate scrubbing and mopping techniques
- Apply appropriate methods for removing fixed dirt

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss procedures for sweeping (equipment, steps, safety)
- Demonstrate dusting techniques
- Practise sweeping and dusting different areas
- Discuss procedures for scrubbing, mopping and wiping
- Demonstrate cleaning techniques for fixed dirt
- Practise scrubbing and mopping floors

How do we remove loose dirt from surfaces?
How do we remove fixed dirt from surfaces?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 143
- Brooms
- Dusters
- Dustpans
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 145
- Mops
- Scrubbing brushes
- Buckets
- Water

- Practical demonstration - Observation - Oral questions

Home Management

Cleaning the House - Brooms, dusters and vacuum cleaners
Cleaning the House - Dustpans, brushes, mops and squeegees

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify types of brooms, dusters and vacuum cleaners
- Explain choice, use and care of each equipment
- Apply proper care to maintain cleaning equipment

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Search for information on brooms, dusters and vacuum cleaners
- Discuss type, choice, use and care of each
- Practise cleaning and storing equipment properly

How do we care for cleaning equipment?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 147
- Brooms
- Dusters
- Pictures of vacuum cleaners
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 150
- Dustpans
- Brushes
- Mops
- Squeegees

- Oral questions - Practical demonstration - Written tests

Home Management

Cleaning the House - Basins, buckets and improvised equipment

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify types of basins and buckets
- Improvise cleaning equipment using local materials
- Use locally available resources for effective cleaning

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss type, choice, use and care of basins and buckets
- Improvise cleaning equipment (brooms, dustpans, dusters)
- Display improvised cleaning equipment

How can we improvise cleaning equipment?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 154
- Basins
- Buckets
- Local materials for improvisation

- Project assessment - Observation - Oral questions

Home Management

Cleaning the House - Managing waste in the home

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain methods of managing waste at home
- Practise sorting and disposing waste appropriately
- Apply the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) to household waste

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss methods of waste management (sorting, recycling)
- Practise the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)
- Dispose of organic and inorganic waste appropriately

How do we manage waste at home?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 156
- Waste bins
- Sorting containers
- Digital resources

- Oral questions - Observation - Practical demonstration

Home Management

Cleaning the House - Daily, weekly and special cleaning
Cleaning the House - Living room and dining room
Cleaning the House - Bedroom and store/granary

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Differentiate between daily, weekly and special cleaning
- Explain factors influencing cleaning frequency
- Plan cleaning schedules for different rooms at home
- Explain procedures for cleaning bedroom and store
- Demonstrate bed-making and bedroom cleaning
- Apply bedroom cleaning skills for personal hygiene and comfort

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss daily, weekly and special cleaning (meaning, tasks)
- Discuss factors determining cleaning frequency
- Develop cleaning schedules for different rooms
- Discuss procedures for cleaning bedroom (daily, weekly, special)
- Demonstrate bed-making procedures
- Discuss cleaning procedures for store/granary

How often should we clean different areas?
How do we clean and make a bed properly?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 158
- Digital resources
- Sample cleaning schedules
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 159
- Cleaning equipment
- Cleaning materials
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 161
- Bed and bedding
- Cleaning equipment

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Group discussions
- Practical demonstration - Observation - Oral questions

Home Management

Laundry Work - Importance of laundry work

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the importance of laundry work
- Identify requirements for laundry work
- Connect clean clothes to personal hygiene and appearance

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss reasons for carrying out laundry work
- Identify requirements for laundry work (detergents, agents, equipment)
- Share experiences on laundry work at home

Why is laundry work important?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 173
- Digital resources
- Laundry samples

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Group discussions

Home Management

Laundry Work - Water and its properties
Laundry Work - Soaps and soapless detergents

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Differentiate between soft and hard water
- Explain methods of softening hard water
- Select appropriate water for effective laundry work

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss properties of soft and hard water
- Discuss disadvantages of hard water in laundry
- Search for methods of softening hard water

Why is soft water preferred for laundry?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 175
- Water samples
- Digital resources
- Charts
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 177
- Samples of soaps
- Samples of detergents

- Oral questions - Written tests - Practical demonstration

Home Management

Laundry Work - Bleaches, stiffeners and laundry blue

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain uses of bleaches, stiffeners and laundry blue
- Identify types of bleaches and stiffeners
- Apply laundry agents for improved fabric appearance

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss types and uses of bleaches (oxidising, reducing)
- Discuss uses of stiffeners and laundry blue
- Demonstrate safe use of laundry agents

How do laundry agents improve fabric appearance?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 179
- Bleach samples
- Starch
- Laundry blue

- Oral questions - Practical demonstration - Written tests

Home Management

Laundry Work - Stain removers and organic solvents
Laundry Work - Washing and drying equipment
Laundry Work - Finishing and storage equipment

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify types of stains and stain removers
- Explain uses of organic solvents in laundry
- Select appropriate stain removers for different stains
- Identify washing and drying equipment
- Explain choice, use and care of laundry equipment
- Select appropriate equipment for different laundry tasks

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss types of stains (mineral, animal, plant origin)
- Discuss organic solvents (benzene, acetone, turpentine)
- Practise spot treatment technique (sponging)
- Observe pictures of laundry equipment
- Discuss choice, use and care of washing equipment
- Discuss choice, use and care of drying equipment

How do we remove different types of stains?
What equipment is needed for laundry work?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 180
- Stain removal agents
- Stained fabric samples
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 181
- Basins
- Buckets
- Clothes line
- Pegs
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 184
- Iron box
- Ironing board
- Hangers

- Oral questions - Practical demonstration - Observation
- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

Home Management

Laundry Work - Sorting, soaking and washing

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain processes of sorting, soaking and washing
- Demonstrate sorting and washing techniques
- Apply correct laundry procedures for different fabrics

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss sorting (by colour, fibre, degree of soiling)
- Discuss soaking (purpose, procedure)
- Discuss washing methods (friction, kneading, squeezing)

Why do we sort and soak clothes before washing?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 188
- Laundry items
- Detergents
- Basins

- Oral questions - Practical demonstration - Observation

Home Management

Laundry Work - Rinsing, drying and finishing

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain processes of rinsing, drying and finishing
- Demonstrate rinsing and drying techniques
- Apply correct procedures for finishing laundered items

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss rinsing (purpose, procedure)
- Discuss drying methods (line drying, indoor drying)
- Discuss finishing (ironing, pressing, airing)

How do we complete the laundry process?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 189
- Clothes line
- Pegs
- Iron box

- Oral questions - Practical demonstration - Observation

Home Management

Laundry Work - Laundering handkerchiefs and innerwear
Consumer Education - Importance of consumer education

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain procedures for laundering handkerchiefs
- Demonstrate laundering of innerwear
- Apply proper laundry skills for personal hygiene items

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss procedures for laundering white cotton handkerchief
- Practise laundering handkerchiefs (soak, wash, rinse, dry, iron)
- Discuss procedures for laundering innerwear

How do we launder personal items correctly?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 191
- Handkerchiefs
- Laundry soap
- Basins
- Iron box
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 194
- Digital resources
- Reference books

- Practical assessment - Observation - Oral questions

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:
- Identify consumer rights
- Explain consumer responsibilities
- Exercise consumer rights when purchasing goods and services
- Identify sources of consumer information
- Analyse reliability of different information sources
- Use consumer information for informed purchasing decisions

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss consumer rights (right to safety, information, choice)
- Discuss consumer responsibilities (awareness, ethical buying)
- Role-play consumer scenarios
- Discuss sources of consumer information (media, reviews, government agencies)
- Evaluate reliability of different sources
- Search for consumer information using digital resources

What are your rights as a consumer?
Where can consumers get reliable information?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 195
- Digital resources
- Case study materials
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 196
- Digital resources
- Newspapers
- Product labels

- Oral questions - Role-play assessment - Written tests
- Oral questions - Written assignments - Group presentations

Home Management

Consumer Education - Wise buying of goods and services
Consumer Education - Factors to consider when buying

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain principles of wise buying
- Identify tools for wise buying (budget, shopping list)
- Apply wise buying practices when shopping

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss meaning and importance of wise buying
- Discuss tools for wise buying (budget, shopping list)
- Practise creating shopping lists and budgets

How do we buy goods and services wisely?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 197
- Sample budgets
- Shopping lists
- Digital resources
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 198
- Product samples
- Price lists
- Case study materials

- Oral questions - Practical activity - Written assignments

Home Management

Consumer Education - Applying consumer awareness in daily life

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Apply consumer awareness in daily activities
- Role-play wise buying scenarios
- Use consumer education knowledge for personal financial management

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Role-play consumer scenarios (shopping, comparing products)
- Practise making wise buying decisions
- Discuss application of consumer awareness in real life

How do you apply consumer awareness daily?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 199
- Shopping scenarios
- Product samples
- Digital resources

- Role-play assessment - Oral questions - Written assignments