Home Economics Scheme Of Work First Term Lesson Plan HOME ECONOMICS (PRIMARY 6)
Home Economics Scheme Of Work First Term Lesson Plan
HOME ECONOMICS (PRIMARY 6)
WEEK 1
CONSUMER EDUCATION
Sources of Income
Identify sources of income
Means of getting family income principles of ‘needs’ and ‘wants’
Explain the differences between needs and Wants
Identify items of needs and wants
WEEK 2
How to spend money wisely
Price comparison
Ways of wise spending
Meaning of wise buying and spending
Advantages of wise spending and buying
It saves money and time
It saves energy
WEEK 3
Bulk buying
Need for listing items on purchase
Make a list of four market items to buy with cost estimates
Make a market survey
WEEK 4
Food and nutrition Special dishes and drink Meaning of meal planning
Revise types and sources of food nutrient and their function
Explain the meaning of meal planning
Major meals of the day
Discuss balanced diet
Identify three major meals of the day
WEEK 5
Types of food for each meal
Write down some rules guiding meal planning
Identify the right foods for each meal
Menu planning
Write down simple breakfast, lunch and super/ dinner menu
Provide simple menu chart for a day
WEEK 6
Special dishes and drinks
Special dishes and drinks in the locality
Mention some special dishes in the locality
Discuss on the traditional/special dishes
-Dishes/drinks for occasions such as:
Christmas
Eid-e Kabir
Birthday
Wedding
WEEK 7
Cooking traditional dishes/drinks
Preparation of traditional dishes
Preparation of special dishes
Preparation of traditional drinks
Writing of short notes on traditional and special Dishes with drinks
WEEK 8
Meal service and entertainment
Types of meal service
Kitchen service
Tray service
Table service
Prepare for practical work Importance of meal service
Discuss the importance of meal service e.g. Not to waste food etc.
List materials required for meal service e.g. Plate, cutleries, tray, napkin, cup etc.
WEEK 9
Good eating habits
Washing of hands before meals
Chewing with mouth closed
Taking little portion at a time
State and practice good eating habit How to receive and entertain guests
Welcoming guests warmly
State how to receive and entertain guests
WEEK 10
Role play serving guests correctly
WEEK 11
Being a good hostess or host
Role play reception of guests
Table laying techniques
Practice tray service and table laying
Copy short notes on the item on the chalkboard
WEEK 12
Revision
WEEK 13
Examination
