Laundry and Dry Cleaning for Primary 5 Pupils
Detailed Lesson Plan on Laundry and Dry Cleaning
Subject: Vocational Aptitude
Class: Primary 5
Term: Second Term
Week: 8
Age: 9–10 years
Topic: Laundry and Dry Cleaning
Sub-topic: Materials That Can Be Taken to Laundry, Tools, and Equipment Used in Laundry and Dry Cleaning
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Define laundry and dry cleaning.
- List materials that can be taken to the laundry.
- Identify tools and equipment used in laundry and dry cleaning.
- Explain the uses of these tools and equipment.
- Demonstrate proper handling of laundry materials.
Keywords
- Laundry
- Dry Cleaning
- Materials
- Tools
- Equipment
Set Induction
The teacher displays various laundry tools like an iron, washing machine, and detergent. The teacher asks pupils if they help their parents wash clothes at home and what materials they use.
Entry Behaviour
Pupils have seen their parents or guardians washing and ironing clothes at home.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Detergent, washing machine, iron, buckets, and clothes.
- A large pictorial chart showing laundry equipment.
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge
The teacher recalls the previous lesson on Hat Making and explains how maintaining clean hats is part of proper hygiene.
Embedded Core Skills
- Communication
- Observation
- Hygiene and Safety
Learning Materials
- Lagos State Scheme of Work.
- Charts or posters on laundry equipment.
Instructional Materials
- Washing machine
- Iron
- Detergent and soap
- Buckets and basins
- Starch
Content
Definition of Laundry and Dry Cleaning
- Laundry: Washing clothes and other materials with water and soap or detergent.
- Dry Cleaning: Cleaning clothes and materials without water, using special cleaning chemicals.
Materials That Can Be Taken to the Laundry
- Clothes (e.g., shirts, trousers, dresses).
- Bed linens (e.g., bed sheets, pillowcases).
- Towels.
- Curtains.
- Tablecloths.
Tools and Equipment Used in Laundry and Dry Cleaning
- Washing Machine: For washing large amounts of clothes quickly.
- Iron: For smoothing clothes after washing.
- Detergent: For removing dirt and stains.
- Buckets and Basins: For soaking and rinsing clothes.
- Starch: For making clothes stiff and neat.
Examples of Laundry and Dry Cleaning
- Washing school uniforms.
- Dry-cleaning suits and dresses.
- Ironing bedsheets after washing.
- Soaking dirty socks in detergent.
- Cleaning curtains with a dry-cleaning machine.
Evaluation
15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
- __________ is the process of washing clothes with water.
(a) Dry cleaning (b) Laundry (c) Ironing (d) Soaking
Answer: b - __________ is used to remove stains from clothes.
(a) Starch (b) Detergent (c) Iron (d) Water
Answer: b - A __________ is used to smooth clothes.
(a) Washing machine (b) Iron (c) Starch (d) Bucket
Answer: b - Clothes that cannot be washed with water should be __________.
(a) Soaked (b) Dry-cleaned (c) Ironed (d) Folded
Answer: b - A __________ is used to soak clothes.
(a) Detergent (b) Bucket (c) Starch (d) Iron
Answer: b - Dry cleaning uses __________ instead of water.
(a) Chemicals (b) Buckets (c) Detergent (d) Starch
Answer: a - Bed linens include __________.
(a) Curtains (b) Tablecloths (c) Bedsheets (d) Shoes
Answer: c - __________ is used to make clothes stiff and neat.
(a) Starch (b) Detergent (c) Iron (d) Water
Answer: a - Towels can be __________ at the laundry.
(a) Folded (b) Cleaned (c) Repaired (d) Dyed
Answer: b - __________ helps in quick washing of large clothes.
(a) Iron (b) Washing machine (c) Bucket (d) Starch
Answer: b
Class Activity Discussion: FAQs
- What is laundry? Washing clothes with water and detergent.
- What is dry cleaning? Cleaning clothes without water using chemicals.
- What materials are taken to the laundry? Clothes, bedsheets, towels, etc.
- What does a washing machine do? It washes clothes automatically.
- Why is starch used? To make clothes stiff and neat.
- What does an iron do? It smooths clothes after washing.
- Why is dry cleaning important? It cleans materials that water may damage.
- What tools are used for washing? Buckets, basins, detergent, etc.
- What are detergents? Substances for removing dirt and stains.
- What is the difference between laundry and dry cleaning? Laundry uses water; dry cleaning does not.
- Can curtains be washed at home? Yes, but they can also be taken to the laundry.
- What is the purpose of soaking clothes? To loosen dirt before washing.
- Why do we need to iron clothes? To make them neat and presentable.
- Can shoes be dry-cleaned? Some shoes can be cleaned using dry-cleaning methods.
- What should be done before washing clothes? Sort them based on color and fabric type.
Teacher’s and Learners’ Activities
- Teacher’s Activities:
- Show the tools and equipment for laundry.
- Explain how each tool is used.
- Demonstrate proper laundry techniques.
- Learners’ Activities:
- Observe and identify the tools.
- Share their experiences with washing clothes.
- Practice sorting and handling laundry materials.
Evaluation Questions
- What is laundry?
- What is dry cleaning?
- Mention three tools used in laundry.
- Name two materials that can be taken to the laundry.
- Why is starch important?
- What is the use of a washing machine?
- Mention one difference between laundry and dry cleaning.
- What is the purpose of soaking clothes?
- Name one tool used to remove wrinkles from clothes.
- Why is it important to sort clothes before washing?
Conclusion
The teacher marks pupils’ work, provides feedback, and encourages them to observe how laundry and dry cleaning are done at home.