Different Items in a Home Primary 2 Home Economics

Lesson Plan: Different Items in a Home

Subject: Home Economics
Class: Basic 2
Term: Second Term
Week: 5
Topic: Different Items in a Home
Duration: 40 minutes

Instructional Materials:

• Pictures of common household items (furniture, utensils, appliances)
• Real objects or models of small household items (e.g., utensils)

Previous Knowledge:

Students know about the basic uses of different household items, especially those used daily.

Behavioral Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Define household items.
2. List examples of items found in different rooms of a home.
3. Identify the functions of different household items.

Reference Materials:

• Online resource materials
• Various Home Economics textbooks
• Lagos State Upper Primary Scheme of Work

Content

Topic: Different Items in a Home

Items in a home are things we keep for use or decoration. These items make our home comfortable, beautiful, and useful. Different items can be found in each room, such as:

1. Furniture:
   • Found in the living room, bedroom, and kitchen.
   • Examples: tables, chairs, sofas.
   • Cabinets: Include drawers and shelves. Used for storing or displaying objects.
   • Beds: Used for sleeping and resting, found in the bedroom.
2. Utensils:
   • Found in the kitchen.
   • Examples: pots, kettles, cutlery, plates, cups, and containers for storing food.
3. Air Conditioner and Fan:
   • Used for cooling air in the home.
   • Mostly found in the sitting room and bedroom.
4. Other items:
   • Found in the sitting room and bedroom.
   • Examples: television, radio.

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions (with Options)

1. ______ are items used for storing food in the kitchen.
   • a) Cabinets b) Utensils c) Beds d) Sofas
2. The item used for resting or sleeping is a ______.
   • a) fan b) radio c) bed d) table
3. A ______ can help cool the air in the sitting room.
   • a) fan b) cabinet c) table d) bed
4. ______ can be used to store and display items in the home.
   • a) Cabinets b) Fans c) Beds d) Radios
5. A ______ is an item often found in the sitting room for watching shows.
   • a) television b) pot c) bucket d) fan
6. Pots, plates, and kettles are examples of ______.
   • a) utensils b) furniture c) shelves d) cabinets
7. ______ is often found in the bedroom for cooling air.
   • a) Air conditioner b) Cupboard c) Table d) Utensils
8. ______ is where we usually find a sofa and chairs.
   • a) Living room b) Kitchen c) Bathroom d) Garage
9. ______ helps to store clothes in the bedroom.
   • a) Cabinet b) Plate c) Spoon d) Fan
10. A ______ is used to store items and has drawers.
    • a) cabinet b) table c) bed d) sofa

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What are items in a home?
   Things we use to make our home comfortable and beautiful.
2. Why do we have different items in each room?
   Each item has a purpose and is used for specific tasks.
3. What are utensils?
   Tools used for cooking, eating, and storing food in the kitchen.
4. Where do we find beds in a home?
   In the bedroom.
5. Why do we use an air conditioner?
   To cool the air, especially in hot weather.
6. What is a cabinet used for?
   Storing and displaying objects in different rooms.
7. What can we watch on a television?
   Shows, news, and entertainment programs.
8. Where do we usually place tables and chairs?
   In the living room, bedroom, and sometimes the kitchen.
9. Why do we need pots in the kitchen?
   For cooking food.
10. What is a fan used for?
    To cool down the room.
11. What other items are found in the living room?
    Sofas, television, and radio.
12. Where are utensils kept?
    In the kitchen.
13. What item do we use for sleeping?
    A bed.
14. Do we use chairs only in the living room?
    No, chairs can also be used in the bedroom and kitchen.
15. What can we use to display items in the home?
    Shelves or cabinets.

Presentation

Step 1: Review Previous Topic

The teacher begins by reviewing items commonly used in the home.

Step 2: Introduce the New Topic

The teacher explains different items in a home and where they are typically found.

Step 3: Student Participation

Allow students to name items found in various rooms and discuss their uses.

Teacher’s Activities:

1. Explain each type of household item with examples.
2. Show pictures and real objects for better understanding.
3. Guide students in identifying items found in each room.

Learners’ Activities:

1. Listen to explanations on each item.
2. Participate by mentioning items they know in their homes.
3. Answer questions related to the topic.

Assessment

1. Define items in a home.
2. List four items found in different rooms.
   • a. ___________
   • b. ___________
   • c. ___________
   • d. ___________
3. What is a fan used for?
4. Name two examples of utensils.
5. What item is used for sleeping?
6. Mention one place where we find a television.
7. What does an air conditioner do?
8. List one item found in the kitchen.
9. Write one purpose of a cabinet.
10. Which room is a bed usually found in?

Conclusion:

The teacher reviews the answers, marking and correcting as needed.

Assignment:

Write a short note on any two items you use in your home daily