MAINTENANCE OF THE FAMILY HOUSE MATERIALS THAT ARE NEEDED FOR HOUSEHOLUD CLEANING
Subject :
HOME ECONOMICS
Topic :
MAINTENANCE OF THE FAMILY HOUSE MATERIALS THAT ARE NEEDED FOR HOUSEHOLUD CLEANING
Behavioural objectives:
At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
- say the need for the maintenance of the family house
- Write out the materials that are needed for doing household cleaning
- mention the guidelines for cleaning the family house
- environmental sanitation
Term :
First Term
Week:
Week 5
Class :
JSS 2 / BASIC 8
Previous lesson:
THE FAMILY HOUSE; DEFINITION, FUNCTIONAL AREAS AND USES OF FUNCTIONAL AREAS
Instructional Materials:
- Wall charts
- Pictures
- Related Online Video
- Flash Cards
- Broom
- Duster
- Mopping stick
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:
In our homes, we use a lot of materials for different activities and it is important to have them in the house.
Environmental sanitation is the prevention or control of disease, injury, and nuisance caused by the physical, biological, and chemical agent in the environment.
Maintenance of the family house is the responsibility of every home owner to maintain cleanliness and general upkeep at home.
Materials that are needed for household cleaning mainly include cleaning agents and materials used for other purposes.
General Guidelines For Household Maintenance
1. Always set apart sometimes for daily, weekly and seasonal cleaning of the house.
2. Use the correct house cleaning materials or agents for specific surfaces e.g. abrasives like vim for
scouring bath tubes.
3. Use house and vacuum cleaning gear, for example, mops, brushes cleaners appropriately.
4. Store house cleaning equipment and materials properly and out of reach of children.
5. Each surface or object should be given the correct cleaning treatment.
6. Household waste should be properly disposed off on a daily basis.
7. Always clean the surroundings of the houses clean by cutting the hedge and grasses and bay not allowing stagnant waters around the house
DAILY CLEANING OF THE SITTING ROOM
1. Open the doors and windows to air the room.
2. Sweep the floor and reach under all pieces of furniture.
3. Empty the waste paper basket.
4. Dust all surfaces, doors, windows and furniture.
5. Tidy up the cushions and arrange arm and head rests on the chairs.
6. Arrange furniture, newspapers, magazines and other items properly.
7. Put fresh flowers in the vase if necessary.
DAILY CLEANING OF DINING ROOM
1. Clean the table and remove any pieces of food.
2. Clean the table- mat and put it away.
3. Clean the table, dirty tables attract flies.
4. Sweep off the pieces of food on the floor.
5. Dust the chairs and other pieces of furniture.
6. Arrange the chairs neatly.
7. Add fresh flowers.
DAILY CLEANING OF THE KITCHEN
1. Open the windows to air the room.
2. Sweep down cobwebs and dust from ceiling and walls.
3. Sweep the floor.
4. Wash any dirty plates and utensils.
5. Clean the sinks, drainboard and the wall around it.
6. Wipe the stove or cooker.
7. Dust other surfaces in the kitchen e.g. cabinet, table, refrigerator.
8. Mop the floor.
9. Arrange the utensils.
10. Empty the dust bin or waste basket.
11. Sweep out the inside of the bin or basket using a stiff broom or brush
12. Clean the broom or brush and put away properly.
Environmental sanitation has improved health conditions around the world through better waste disposal management.
Prevention of diseases associated with environmental sanitation is vital in saving lives and curbing medical costs.
Reduction of environmental pollution resulting from poor environmental sanitation helps to increase oxygen levels in water bodies and the atmosphere.
The essence of proper environmental sanitation cannot be overemphasized.
DAILY CLEANING OF BATHROOM & TOILET
1. Sweep the floor with a special broom.
2. Flush the toilet after use and keep it neat and clean always .
3. Remove debris, including bits of sponge.
4. Draw the shower curtain if in use.
5. Wash the bath tub and wash hand basin.
6. After each use, rinse the bath tub and mop up any water splashes on the floor.
7. Lift the seat of the W/C and sprinkle toilet cleaner such as “Harpic” inside the bowl.
8. Scrub the bowl with toilet brush, flush again.
9. Wipe the outside of the bowl, seat and cover using a suitable cloth.
10. Mop the floor regularly and aviod wet floor
DAILY CLEANING OF THE BEDROOM
1. Open the windows and draw the curtains to air the room.
2. Take up mosquito net and adjust it neatly, if it is in use.
3. Dust the bedroom furniture.
Sweep the floor and brush the floor covering.
5. Make the bed.
6. Arrange the dressing table.
Clean the duster and put away neatly.
MATERIALS NEEDED FOR HOUSEHOLD MAINTENANCE
1. Broom
2. Brushes
3. Dusters
4. Mops
5. Dust pans
6. Dust bins
7. Pails
8. Buckets
9. Carpet sweeper
10. Vacuum cleaner.
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.
In conclusion, I would say that the world of homemakers is not dead and can be revived if we focus on its positive values. I hope that my blog post will help you to understand what a real homemaker does and share your own experience as well.
Evaluation
- What is the purpose of Sweep the floor with a special broom?
- What does the DAILY CLEANING of BATHROOM & TOILET use?
- What materials are needed for household cleaning. Mention five
- What steps are involved in daily cleaning of the bedroom ,Mention four
- List four functional areas in the family house
- Mention two uses of the broom and mop
- Write out two differences between the dining room and the kitchen
- List the SIX classes of food nutrients and TWO sources each?
- List FOUR types of family crises?
- All mothers are homemakers. Discuss.
- Babysitting is one of the duties of the homemaker. Yes or no. Why?
- List FOUR ways of managing family crises?
- Write out two-bedroom furniture
- What is a water closet
