House Care: Needs for Daily Cleaning and Articles Needed for Cleaning Rooms Home Economics Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Lesson Plan for Home Economics Primary 3

Subject: Home Economics
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Week: 8
Age: 8 years
Topic: House Care: Needs for Daily Cleaning and Articles Needed for Cleaning Rooms
Duration: 60 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Understand the importance of daily cleaning.
2. Identify different materials needed for cleaning rooms.
3. Explain how to use various cleaning articles.
4. Demonstrate the proper way to clean a room.

Keywords

• House care
• Cleaning
• Articles
• Hygiene

Set Induction

The teacher will show pictures of clean and dirty rooms and ask pupils to describe what they see and why cleanliness is important.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils have basic knowledge of cleanliness and can identify some common cleaning materials.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Pictures of clean and dirty rooms
• Cleaning articles (broom, dustpan, mop, bucket, etc.)

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher will connect the lesson to previous discussions on personal hygiene and explain how house care is an extension of keeping oneself clean.

Embedded Core Skills

• Observation
• Classification
• Practical skills

Learning Materials

• Pictures of rooms
• Actual cleaning articles

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 3
• Basic 3 Home Economics textbooks

Instructional Materials

• Pictures of rooms
• Cleaning articles

Content

1. Needs for Daily Cleaning:
   • Health: Cleaning prevents the spread of germs and keeps us healthy.
   • Comfort: A clean room is comfortable to live in.
   • Organization: Cleaning helps keep things in their proper place.
   • Aesthetics: Clean rooms look more attractive.
2. Articles Needed for Cleaning Rooms:
   • Broom: For sweeping the floor.
   • Dustpan: For collecting dirt and debris.
   • Mop: For cleaning the floor with water.
   • Bucket: For holding water used for cleaning.
   • Duster: For dusting surfaces.
   • Vacuum Cleaner: For cleaning carpets and floors.
   • Cleaning Cloth: For wiping surfaces.
   • Detergent/Cleaning Solution: For removing stains and dirt.

15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. We need to clean our house daily for our ______ (a) health (b) fun (c) games (d) toys.
2. A ______ is used for sweeping the floor (a) broom (b) spoon (c) fork (d) knife.
3. We collect dirt with a ______ (a) dustpan (b) plate (c) cup (d) glass.
4. A mop is used to clean the ______ (a) floor (b) wall (c) ceiling (d) door.
5. We use a ______ to hold water for cleaning (a) bucket (b) bag (c) bottle (d) box.
6. A ______ is used for dusting surfaces (a) duster (b) pencil (c) brush (d) marker.
7. To clean carpets, we use a ______ (a) vacuum cleaner (b) broom (c) mop (d) brush.
8. We use a ______ cloth to wipe surfaces (a) cleaning (b) dirty (c) wet (d) dry.
9. ______ helps to remove stains and dirt (a) Detergent (b) Salt (c) Sugar (d) Oil).
10. Cleaning prevents the spread of ______ (a) germs (b) flowers (c) toys (d) books).
11. A clean room is ______ to live in (a) comfortable (b) uncomfortable (c) boring (d) noisy).
12. Cleaning helps keep things ______ (a) organized (b) messy (c) lost (d) broken).
13. Clean rooms look more ______ (a) attractive (b) dull (c) dirty (d) old).
14. We use a ______ to clean the floor with water (a) mop (b) brush (c) duster (d) sponge).
15. A ______ is used to dust surfaces (a) duster (b) broom (c) mop (d) vacuum).

15 FAQs with Answers

1. Why is daily cleaning important?
   Daily cleaning prevents the spread of germs and keeps us healthy.
2. What does a broom do?
   A broom is used for sweeping the floor.
3. What is a dustpan used for?
   A dustpan is used for collecting dirt and debris.
4. How do we clean the floor with water?
   We use a mop to clean the floor with water.
5. What do we use a bucket for?
   A bucket holds water for cleaning.
6. Why do we need a duster?
   A duster is used for dusting surfaces.
7. What is a vacuum cleaner used for?
   A vacuum cleaner is used for cleaning carpets and floors.
8. Why do we use a cleaning cloth?
   We use a cleaning cloth to wipe surfaces.
9. What does detergent do?
   Detergent helps to remove stains and dirt.
10. How does cleaning affect our health?
    Cleaning prevents the spread of germs and keeps us healthy.
11. Why is a clean room comfortable?
    A clean room is comfortable because it is free of dirt and clutter.
12. How does cleaning help with organization?
    Cleaning helps keep things in their proper place.
13. Why do clean rooms look attractive?
    Clean rooms look attractive because they are neat and tidy.
14. What is the purpose of a mop?
    A mop is used to clean the floor with water.
15. Why do we use a duster?
    We use a duster to dust surfaces.

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was about types of footwear and their importance.
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, “House Care: Needs for Daily Cleaning and Articles Needed for Cleaning Rooms,” by showing pictures of clean and dirty rooms and discussing the importance of cleanliness.
Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to handle and identify different cleaning articles, guiding them on their uses.

Teacher’s Activities

• Show pictures and explain the importance of daily cleaning.
• Demonstrate the use of different cleaning articles.
• Guide pupils in identifying and handling cleaning articles.

Learners’ Activities

• Describe the importance of daily cleaning.
• Identify and describe different cleaning articles.
• Demonstrate how to use cleaning articles properly.

Assessment

1. Why is daily cleaning important?
2. What is a broom used for?
3. How do we collect dirt?
4. What do we use to clean the floor with water?
5. Why do we need a bucket?
6. What is a duster used for?
7. How do we clean carpets?
8. What do we use to wipe surfaces?
9. How does detergent help in cleaning?
10. Why is a clean room comfortable?

Conclusion

The teacher goes around to mark the pupils’ worksheets and provide feedback, ensuring understanding and identifying areas for improvement.

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