Home Hygiene Lesson Plan

Lesson Details

• Subject: Home Economics
• Class: Primary 6
• Term: Second Term
• Week: 4
• Age: 10–11 years
• Topic: Home Hygiene
• Sub-topic: Ways of Cleaning the Home (dusting, sweeping, washing, scrubbing, mopping, etc.)
• Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

By the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Identify and list at least five items or materials used for cleaning different parts of the home.
2. Describe five different ways of cleaning the home.
3. Explain three reasons why keeping the home clean is important.
4. Demonstrate how to use a cleaning tool like a broom or mop effectively.

Keywords

• Hygiene: Practices that ensure cleanliness and health.
• Dusting: Removing dust from surfaces.
• Sweeping: Cleaning the floor using a broom.
• Scrubbing: Using a brush to remove dirt or stains.
• Mopping: Cleaning floors with a wet mop.

Set Induction

Begin the lesson by asking the pupils:

1. “How many of you help with cleaning at home?”
2. “What tools do you use to clean your room or the house?”
3. “Why do you think it is important to clean our homes regularly?”

Listen to their responses and explain that cleaning is an important part of keeping the home safe, healthy, and comfortable.

Entry Behavior

Pupils are familiar with basic cleaning activities like sweeping and dusting, which they may have observed or performed at home.

Learning Resources and Materials

1. Real cleaning tools such as:
   • Broom
   • Mop
   • Dustpan
   • Scrubbing brush
   • Duster or rag
2. Pictures of clean and dirty homes.
3. A chart showing different cleaning tools and their uses.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Remind the pupils of what they learned about personal hygiene and explain how home hygiene is an extension of personal hygiene. Just as we keep our bodies clean, we also need to keep our homes clean to stay healthy.

Embedded Core Skills

1. Communication: Discussing and answering questions about cleaning methods.
2. Critical Thinking: Identifying the best tools and methods for cleaning specific areas.
3. Responsibility: Understanding the importance of maintaining cleanliness at home.
4. Self-awareness: Recognizing the role of cleaning in personal and family well-being.

Reference Books

1. Lagos State Scheme of Work for Home Economics.
2. Basic Home Economics Textbook for Primary Schools.

Instructional Materials

• Flashcards showing cleaning tools.
• Real-life cleaning tools for demonstration.
• A chart explaining the benefits of home cleaning.

Content Requirements

Definition of Home Hygiene

Home hygiene refers to the practices of cleaning and maintaining the home to keep it safe, tidy, and free of germs, dirt, and pests.

Ways of Cleaning the Home

1. Dusting:
   • Use a duster or soft cloth to remove dust from furniture, shelves, and other surfaces.
   • Start from the top and move down to prevent dust from falling on already-cleaned areas.
2. Sweeping:
   • Use a broom to gather dirt and debris from the floor.
   • Collect the dirt into a dustpan and dispose of it properly.
3. Mopping:
   • Wet a mop in soapy water and clean the floor to remove stains and dirt.
   • Wring out excess water to avoid leaving the floor too wet.
4. Scrubbing:
   • Use a scrubbing brush to clean tough stains on tiles, floors, or walls.
   • Add detergent or soap for better results.
5. Washing:
   • Use water, soap, and a sponge or cloth to clean windows, walls, or other surfaces.

Examples of Cleaning Tools and Their Uses

1. Broom: For sweeping dirt off the floor.
2. Mop: For cleaning wet surfaces.
3. Scrubbing Brush: For scrubbing tough stains.
4. Dustpan: For collecting dirt after sweeping.
5. Rag/Duster: For dusting surfaces.

Evaluation Requirements

15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. A __________ is used to sweep dirt off the floor.
   a) Brush b) Mop c) Broom d) Towel
2. Dusting is done using a __________.
   a) Rag b) Bucket c) Mop d) Dustpan
3. The tool used to collect dirt after sweeping is called a __________.
   a) Mop b) Dustpan c) Broom d) Bucket
4. To clean windows, you need __________ and __________.
   a) Soap and water b) Dustpan and brush c) Feather duster and mop d) Vacuum cleaner and mop
5. Scrubbing is best done with a __________.
   a) Feather duster b) Scrubbing brush c) Towel d) Mop
   … (Continue with 10 more similar questions)

Class Activity Discussion

15 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is home hygiene?
   Answer: Home hygiene means cleaning and maintaining the home to keep it safe and tidy.
2. What tool is used to sweep the floor?
   Answer: A broom.
3. How do you clean a dusty table?
   Answer: Use a duster or a damp cloth to wipe it clean.
4. Why is it important to clean the home?
   Answer: To remove dirt and germs that can cause diseases.
5. What is the difference between mopping and scrubbing?
   Answer: Mopping is for wet cleaning of floors, while scrubbing is for removing tough stains.
   … (Continue with 10 more FAQs)

Presentation Steps

Teacher’s Activities

1. Revise the previous lesson on personal hygiene.
2. Introduce the topic “Home Hygiene” by showing real cleaning tools.
3. Demonstrate how to dust, sweep, mop, and scrub.

Learners’ Activities

1. Observe the teacher’s demonstration.
2. Identify the cleaning tools displayed.
3. Practice cleaning activities in groups.

Evaluation Questions (Assessment)

1. Name three tools used for cleaning the home.
2. What is the importance of mopping a floor?
3. How can you remove tough stains on tiles?
4. Mention two tools used for dusting.
5. Why do we need to clean our homes regularly?
   … (Add five more short questions)

Conclusion

The teacher reviews the lesson by:

1. Asking oral questions to test understanding.
2. Allowing pupils to demonstrate cleaning activities.
3. Providing feedback and correcting any errors observed.

Ways of cleaning our homes and surroundings