Revision Home Economics Primary 3 Week 11 First Term Plan Lesson Notes

Subject: Home Economics
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Week: 11
Topic: Revision (Homemade Cleaning Agents, Steps to Be Taken When Cleaning Our Sitting Rooms, Rules for Healthy Living, etc.)
Sub-topic: Household Cleaning and Healthy Living

Duration: 45 minutes

Entry Behaviour: Students should be familiar with basic household cleaning routines and have some knowledge of personal hygiene.

Key Words: Cleaning Agents, Sitting Rooms, Healthy Living, Hygiene

Behavioural Objectives: By the end of the lesson, students should be able to identify common homemade cleaning agents, understand the steps involved in cleaning sitting rooms, and recall rules for maintaining a healthy home environment.

Embedded Core Skills: Practical Skills, Hygiene Awareness

Learning Materials: Pictures of homemade cleaning agents, cleaning tools (broom, dustpan), visual aids illustrating cleaning steps, chart with rules for healthy living

Content:

• Recap of Homemade Cleaning Agents
• Steps to Be Taken When Cleaning Sitting Rooms
• Rules for Healthy Living

Presentation:
Step 1: Begin with a quick review of homemade cleaning agents, asking students to name some common ingredients used in making them.

Step 2: Introduce the steps involved in cleaning sitting rooms, using visual aids to illustrate proper techniques for dusting, sweeping, and arranging furniture.

Step 3: Discuss rules for healthy living, emphasizing the importance of cleanliness, balanced nutrition, and personal hygiene.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Show pictures of homemade cleaning agents and discuss their ingredients.
• Demonstrate proper cleaning techniques using cleaning tools.
• Facilitate a class discussion on rules for healthy living.

Learners’ Activities:

• Participate in discussions about homemade cleaning agents.
• Practice cleaning steps using visual aids and cleaning tools.
• Engage in a brainstorming session to recall rules for healthy living.

Assessment:

• Ongoing observation during cleaning practice.
• Review of students’ contributions to the discussion on healthy living.

Evaluation:

1. Name one ingredient used in making homemade cleaning agents.
2. What is the first step in cleaning a sitting room?
3. Demonstrate how to properly use a broom and dustpan.
4. Why is it important to keep our sitting rooms clean?
5. List two rules for maintaining a healthy home environment.
6. How often should we clean our living spaces?
7. Describe a healthy snack you can have every day.
8. What should you do after cleaning to maintain a clean environment?
9. Name a homemade cleaning agent that helps remove stains.
10. Why is personal hygiene essential for a healthy life?

Conclusion:
In today’s lesson, we revisited the basics of maintaining a clean home environment and discussed rules for healthy living. The students actively participated in cleaning practice and shared insights on the importance of cleanliness and healthy habits. This knowledge contributes to their skills in household management and promoting a healthy lifestyle.