HOUSEHOLD LINEN

Subject : 

HOME ECONOMICS

Topic:

HOUSEHOLD LINEN

Behavioural objectives:

At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to

• explain personal linen
• explain how to store household lines
• give examples of personal line
• say What is Family Clothing?

Term :

First Term

Week:

Week 8

Class :

JSS 2 / BASIC 8

Previous lesson: 

MANAGING FAMILY CLOTHING

Instructional Materials:

• Wall charts
• Pictures
• Related Online Video
• Flash Cards
• Beverages
• coffee
• cocoa drinks

Methods of Teaching:

• Class Discussion
• Group Discussion
• Asking Questions
• Explanation
• Role Modelling
• Role Delegation

Reference Materials:

• Scheme of Work
• Online Information
• Textbooks
• Workbooks
• 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
• Workbooks

Content:

HOUSEHOLD LINEN

Household linen refers to textiles used in home-economics. Examples of household linen include

1. Curtains and draperies
2. Bed linen e.g. bed sheets, mattress covers, blanket, pillow cases e.t.c
3. Table linen e.g. table clothes, table napkins, tray or trolley and tea clothes
4. Bathroom linen e.g. bath towels and face towels
5. Kitchen linen e.g. dish cloth, hand towels, glass cloth tea towels, muslin, oven gloves or clothes

Before we choose household linen consider:

1. The type of fabric
2. Durability of the fabric
3. The needs and size of the family
4. Money available to the family
5. Size of the bed should be considered when choosing bed sheets, pillow cases and bed spread
6. All types of towels should be soft and absorbent
7. Household linen should be color friendly

GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR MAINTAINING HOUSEHOLD LINEN

1. Wash napkins and floor clothes immediately after use
2. Iron washed linen properly
3. Air and fold the aired linen properly
4. Dirty linen should be kept in a covered basket until they can be laundered
5. Remove all stains during the washing process
6. Store heavy linen e.g. bed spread in dry shelves in a cupboard
7. Small light articles such as clothes, napkins may be kept in drawers

STORAGE OF HOUSEHOLD LINEN

Household linen is stored in drawers, ottoman chests, glass shelves (in the toilet and bathroom) and metal racks in the kitchen.

ASSESSMENT

1. Define Household Linen?
2. List FIVE examples of Household Linen?

FAMILY HOUSE

A Family house is a building in which members of the house live together. There are several areas in a family house.

The functional areas of a family house are used for different purposes. The functional areas include kitchen, bedroom, toilet, bathroom, sitting room, dining room, laundry room (optional).

Sitting room: It is used to receive and entertain visitors. The family relaxes and watches Television here. Precious collections are displayed on the étagère in the sitting room. Sometimes parties and meetings are held in the sitting room

Dining room: This is where the family and visitors eat their meals.

Bedroom: This is where people sleep, keep valuables and dress up.

Bathroom: This is where family members take their bath

MAINTENANCE OF THE FAMILY HOUSE

In the family house, there are various types of surfaces. Surface in this context refers to the floors, walls and ceilings in the house.

The surfaces need regular maintenance to keep them in good condition. The Equipment used to maintain the family house are vacuum cleaner, carpet sweeper, broom, mop, scrubbing brush e.t.c while materials used are soap, abrasives, detergents, bleach and disinfectant. All surfaces are swept and dusted daily.

Tiled, wooden, cement and terrazzo floors are mopped and scrubbed weekly while carpets, rugs and heavy curtains are vacuumed monthly.

Household waste is disposed off daily. The surroundings are kept clean by cutting grass around the house and by preventing stagnant water from collecting around the house. Broken furniture and fixtures (tap, sinks, door handles e.t.c) are repaired regularly.

ASSESSMENT

1. Define Family House?
2. How can a Family House be maintained?

Presentation

The topic is presented step by step

Step 1:

The class teacher revises the previous topics

Step 2.

He introduces the new topic

Step 3:

The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise

Conclusion

The class teacher wraps up or concludes the lesson by giving out a short note to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.

The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written by the pupils.

He or she makes the necessary corrections when and where the needs arise.