Introduction to Home Economics Home Economics JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Lesson Plan: Introduction to Home Economics

Subject:

Home Economics

Class:

JSS 1

Term:

First Term

Week:

1

Age:

11-12 years

Topic:

Introduction to Home Economics

Sub-Topics:

1. Meaning of Home Economics
2. Areas of Home Economics
3. Relationship of Home Economics to Other Subjects

Duration:

40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives:

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

1. Define Home Economics.
2. List the areas of Home Economics.
3. Explain the relationship between Home Economics and other subjects.

Keywords:

• Home Economics
• Areas
• Relationship
• Subjects

Set Induction:

Ask the students what they understand by the word “home” and “economics.” Build on their responses to introduce the concept of Home Economics.

Entry Behavior:

Students are familiar with basic home activities such as cooking, cleaning, and helping at home.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Textbook
• Chart showing the areas of Home Economics
• Pictures of common home activities (e.g., cooking, sewing)

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Discuss with the students how they help their families at home, linking these activities to the areas of Home Economics.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Collaboration

Learning Materials:

• Home Economics textbook
• Posters or charts
• Whiteboard and markers

Reference Books:

Lagos State Scheme of Work
Basic Home Economics Textbook for JSS 1

Instructional Materials:

• Charts showing the areas of Home Economics
• Pictures related to household activities

Content

Meaning of Home Economics:

Home Economics is the study of how people manage their homes. It helps people learn how to take care of themselves and their family, and to manage resources efficiently.

Areas of Home Economics:

1. Food and Nutrition – Teaching about food preparation and healthy eating.
2. Clothing and Textiles – Learning about sewing, fabrics, and fashion.
3. Home Management – Skills for organizing and maintaining a home.
4. Child Development and Care – Understanding how to care for children.
5. Consumer Education – Managing money, budgeting, and making wise purchases.

Relationship of Home Economics to Other Subjects:

1. Science – Food and nutrition are linked to biology and chemistry.
2. Mathematics – Home management involves budgeting and calculations.
3. Arts – Clothing and textiles involve creativity and design.
4. Social Studies – Learning about families, culture, and social behavior.
5. Business Studies – Home Economics teaches consumer education and money management.

Evaluation

1. Home Economics is the study of how people ______ their homes.
   a) clean
   b) manage
   c) sell
   d) visit
2. _______ is a key area of Home Economics that focuses on cooking.
   a) Clothing
   b) Childcare
   c) Food and Nutrition
   d) Money management
3. Sewing and designing clothes are taught in _______.
   a) Food and Nutrition
   b) Clothing and Textiles
   c) Home Management
   d) Science
4. Home Economics teaches us how to _______ resources efficiently.
   a) waste
   b) buy
   c) manage
   d) sell
5. _______ is the study of child growth and care.
   a) Child Development
   b) Food Nutrition
   c) Home Management
   d) Economics
6. Managing a home is related to _______ in Home Economics.
   a) Home Management
   b) Food Nutrition
   c) Fashion
   d) Mathematics
7. Cooking and nutrition are related to _______.
   a) Mathematics
   b) Science
   c) Arts
   d) History
8. Making a family budget is part of _______.
   a) Consumer Education
   b) Child Development
   c) Sewing
   d) Home Management
9. One relationship between Home Economics and Arts is seen in _______.
   a) Science experiments
   b) Food preparation
   c) Clothing design
   d) Childcare
10. A key skill in Home Economics is managing _______.
    a) books
    b) people
    c) resources
    d) pets
11. _______ teaches us about making healthy food choices.
    a) Science
    b) Cooking
    c) Food and Nutrition
    d) Home Management
12. _______ helps families to organize and run their homes effectively.
    a) Home Management
    b) Child Development
    c) Consumer Education
    d) Science
13. Childcare is closely related to _______ in Home Economics.
    a) Food and Nutrition
    b) Child Development
    c) Home Management
    d) Consumer Education
14. The _______ area helps you learn about sewing.
    a) Home Management
    b) Food and Nutrition
    c) Clothing and Textiles
    d) Childcare
15. Consumer Education is about _______.
    a) Shopping wisely
    b) Cooking meals
    c) Caring for babies
    d) Cleaning the house

Class Activity Discussion

1. What is Home Economics?
   Home Economics is the study of managing the home and family resources.
2. What are the main areas of Home Economics?
   Food and Nutrition, Clothing and Textiles, Home Management, Child Development, Consumer Education.
3. Why is Home Economics important?
   It teaches useful life skills like cooking, cleaning, sewing, and managing money.
4. How is Home Economics related to Science?
   Home Economics uses Science to teach about food preparation and nutrition.
5. What is Food and Nutrition?
   It is the study of food preparation and healthy eating habits.
6. What do we learn in Clothing and Textiles?
   We learn about fabrics, sewing, and fashion design.
7. What is Home Management?
   Home Management is learning how to run and organize a home efficiently.
8. Why is Child Development part of Home Economics?
   It teaches how to care for children and understand their needs.
9. How does Home Economics help with budgeting?
   It teaches Consumer Education, which helps people manage money wisely.
10. What skills can be learned in Home Economics?
    Cooking, sewing, budgeting, childcare, and home management.
11. How is Home Economics related to Arts?
    It includes clothing design, which uses creativity.
12. Why is budgeting important?
    It helps families use money wisely and avoid waste.
13. What subjects link with Home Economics?
    Science, Mathematics, Arts, Social Studies, Business Studies.
14. Why should we learn about food and nutrition?
    To stay healthy by making good food choices.
15. How does Home Economics help families?
    It teaches useful skills to run a home and care for family members.

Presentation

Step 1:

The teacher revises the previous topic, which was “Introduction to JSS subjects.”

Step 2:

The teacher introduces the new topic by explaining that Home Economics is about managing the home and learning life skills like cooking, sewing, and budgeting. The teacher shows pictures of common home activities.

Step 3:

The teacher allows the students to share how they help at home. The teacher corrects and guides them as necessary.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Introduce the topic with examples and pictures.
• Guide students during discussions.
• Correct any misunderstandings.

Learners’ Activities:

• Participate in class discussions.
• Share how they help at home.
• Answer questions from the teacher.

Evaluation Questions

1. What is Home Economics?
2. Name three areas of Home Economics.
3. How is Home Economics related to Science?
4. What is Child Development?
5. How does Consumer Education help us?
6. Why is Home Management important?
7. Give an example of a food-related subject in Home Economics.
8. Name a skill taught in Clothing and Textiles.
9. What subject helps with budgeting in Home Economics?
10. Why should we learn Home Economics?

Conclusion:

The teacher goes around to mark the students’ work and provides feedback. Necessary corrections are made, and students are encouraged to practice the skills at home.

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