Manufacturing Process of Cotton Fiber Home Economics JSS 2 Third Term Lesson Notes Week 4 & 5

Lesson Plan Presentation

Subject: Home Economics
Class: JSS 2
Term: Third Term
Week: 4 & 5
Topic: Manufacturing Process of Cotton Fiber

Sub-topic: Understanding the Steps Involved in Making Cotton Fiber

Duration: 2 Weeks

Behavioural Objectives:

• Students will be able to explain the manufacturing process of cotton fiber.
• Students will identify key terms related to cotton fiber production.
• Students will participate actively in class discussions and activities.

Key Words: Cotton fiber, ginning, baling, carding, combing, spinning, weaving.

Entry Behaviour:
Students are expected to recall the previous topic on textiles and basic weaving techniques.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Home Economics
• Textbooks on Home Economics
• Illustrations or diagrams of cotton fiber manufacturing process
• Whiteboard and markers
• Samples of cotton fiber and yarn

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Review the previous topic on textiles and ask students to recall any knowledge they have about cotton and its uses in fabric production.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Critical thinking
• Communication skills
• Observation and analysis

Learning Materials:

• Textbooks on Home Economics
• Diagrams or illustrations of the manufacturing process
• Samples of cotton fiber and yarn

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Home Economics

Instructional Materials:

• Whiteboard and markers
• Textbooks
• Diagrams or illustrations
• Samples of cotton fiber and yarn

Content:

Manufacturing Process of Cotton Fiber 🌿

1. Ginning 🌾
   • This is the first step.
   • It removes the fibers from the seeds.
   • The seeds left after ginning are called “linters.”
2. Baling 📦
   • The fibers are packed into bales.
   • These bales are sent to factories or mills.
   • Impurities are removed, and the fibers are cleaned.
3. Carding 🧶
   • Short fibers are removed.
   • The fibers are combed into thick ropes called “slivers.”
4. Combing ✨
   • This process removes more short fibers.
   • It makes the fibers smoother and stronger.
5. Drawing 🧵
   • The fibers are twisted lightly.
   • They become ready for spinning.
6. Spinning 🌀
   • The twisted fibers are made into yarn or thread.
7. Dyeing 🎨
   • The yarn can be bleached or dyed into different colors.
8. Weaving 🛋️
   • The yarn is used to make fabric.
   • The fabric can be used to make clothes, sheets, and more.

Examples

• Ginning: Like peeling bananas to get the fruit.
• Baling: Like packing clothes in a suitcase.
• Carding: Like brushing your hair to remove knots.
• Combing: Like using a fine comb for smoother hair.
• Drawing: Like twisting threads together for strength.
• Spinning: Like making a ball of yarn for knitting.
• Dyeing: Like coloring paper with different crayons.
• Weaving: Like making a basket with strips of paper.

Emoji Guide

• 🌾 Ginning: Removing fibers
• 📦 Baling: Packing fibers
• 🧶 Carding: Making thick ropes
• ✨ Combing: Smoothing fibers
• 🧵 Drawing: Lightly twisting
• 🌀 Spinning: Making yarn
• 🎨 Dyeing: Coloring yarn
• 🛋️ Weaving: Making fabric

This makes the process easyManufacturing Process of Cotton Fiber 🌿

Ginning 🌾

 

This is the first step.

It removes the fibers from the seeds.

The seeds left after ginning are called “linters.”

Baling 📦

 

The fibers are packed into bales.

These bales are sent to factories or mills.

Impurities are removed, and the fibers are cleaned.

Carding 🧶

 

Short fibers are removed.

The fibers are combed into thick ropes called “slivers.”

Combing ✨

 

This process removes more short fibers.

It makes the fibers smoother and stronger.

Drawing 🧵

 

The fibers are twisted lightly.

They become ready for spinning.

Spinning 🌀

 

The twisted fibers are made into yarn or thread.

Dyeing 🎨

 

The yarn can be bleached or dyed into different colors.

Weaving 🛋️

 

The yarn is used to make fabric.

The fabric can be used to make clothes, sheets, and more.

Examples

Ginning: Like peeling bananas to get the fruit.

Baling: Like packing clothes in a suitcase.

Carding: Like brushing your hair to remove knots.

Combing: Like using a fine comb for smoother hair.

Drawing: Like twisting threads together for strength.

Spinning: Like making a ball of yarn for knitting.

Dyeing: Like coloring paper with different crayons.

Weaving: Like making a basket with strips of paper.

Emoji Guide

🌾 Ginning: Removing fibers

📦 Baling: Packing fibers

🧶 Carding: Making thick ropes

✨ Combing: Smoothing fibers

🧵 Drawing: Lightly twisting

🌀 Spinning: Making yarn

🎨 Dyeing: Coloring yarn

🛋️ Weaving: Making fabric

Home Economics JSS 3 Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on Household Skills!

Evaluation:

1. Ginning is the process of removing fibers from the __________.
   • a) stems
   • b) roots
   • c) leaves
   • d) seeds
2. The seeds left after ginning are called __________.
   • a) lint
   • b) slivers
   • c) linters
   • d) bales
3. Fibers are packed into __________ during the baling process.
   • a) boxes
   • b) bales
   • c) bundles
   • d) rolls
4. After baling, the fibers are sent to __________ for cleaning.
   • a) farms
   • b) stores
   • c) factories
   • d) markets
5. Carding is used to remove __________ fibers.
   • a) long
   • b) smooth
   • c) short
   • d) strong
6. The thick ropes made during carding are called __________.
   • a) bales
   • b) slivers
   • c) yarn
   • d) threads
7. Combing makes the fibers __________.
   • a) thicker
   • b) shorter
   • c) smoother
   • d) rougher
8. During drawing, the fibers are __________ lightly.
   • a) twisted
   • b) dyed
   • c) cut
   • d) packed
9. The process of making yarn or thread is called __________.
   • a) carding
   • b) spinning
   • c) ginning
   • d) weaving
10. Yarn can be bleached or __________.
    • a) packed
    • b) combed
    • c) cleaned
    • d) dyed
11. Weaving uses yarn to make __________.
    • a) slivers
    • b) seeds
    • c) fabric
    • d) bales
12. In the factory, impurities are __________ from the fibers.
    • a) added
    • b) removed
    • c) increased
    • d) dyed
13. Drawing helps in __________ the fibers before spinning.
    • a) coloring
    • b) cleaning
    • c) straightening
    • d) twisting
14. Spinning turns twisted fibers into __________.
    • a) bales
    • b) slivers
    • c) yarn
    • d) fabric
15. Weaving is similar to making a __________ with strips of paper.
    • a) book
    • b) basket
    • c) rope
    • d) seed

Class Activity Discussion

1. Q: What is ginning?
   • A: Ginning is the process of removing fibers from cotton seeds.
2. Q: What are linters?
   • A: Linters are the short fibers left on the seeds after ginning.
3. Q: What happens during baling?
   • A: During baling, fibers are packed into bales for easy transport to factories.
4. Q: Why are the fibers cleaned in the factory?
   • A: The fibers are cleaned to remove impurities and make them ready for further processing.
5. Q: What is carding?
   • A: Carding is the process of combing fibers to remove short fibers and make them into thick ropes called slivers.
6. Q: What are slivers?
   • A: Slivers are thick ropes of fibers formed during carding.
7. Q: What does combing do?
   • A: Combing removes more short fibers and makes the remaining fibers smoother.
8. Q: What happens during drawing?
   • A: During drawing, the fibers are twisted lightly to prepare them for spinning.
9. Q: What is spinning?
   • A: Spinning is the process of twisting fibers to make yarn or thread.
10. Q: Can yarn be colored?
    • A: Yes, yarn can be bleached or dyed into different colors.
11. Q: What is weaving?
    • A: Weaving is the process of using yarn to make fabric.
12. Q: Why is cleaning important in the factory?
    • A: Cleaning removes impurities to ensure the fibers are pure and ready for carding and spinning.
13. Q: How does carding help in making yarn?
    • A: Carding arranges the fibers and removes short ones, making it easier to spin smooth yarn.
14. Q: What is the purpose of drawing?
    • A: Drawing straightens and slightly twists the fibers, making them ready for spinning into yarn.
15. Q: What products can be made from woven fabric?
    • A: Woven fabric can be used to make clothes, bed sheets, and many other textile products.

Presentation:

• Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic which was textiles and basic weaving techniques.
• Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, explaining the manufacturing process of cotton fiber, including ginning, baling, carding, combing, spinning, and weaving.
• Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions and corrects them when necessary.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Explain each step of the manufacturing process using diagrams or illustrations.
• Encourage students to ask questions and participate actively in discussions.
• Provide examples and real-life applications of cotton fiber production.

Learners’ Activities:

• Listen attentively to the teacher’s explanation.
• Ask questions and seek clarification when needed.
• Participate in group discussions and activities.

Assessment:

• Observation of students’ participation and engagement during class activities.
• Written quizzes or assignments to test students’ understanding of the topic.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What is the first step in the manufacturing process of cotton fiber?
2. What are linters?
3. Name two methods used to clean cotton fiber in the factory.
4. What is carding?
5. What is the purpose of combing in cotton fiber production?
6. Define spinning.
7. Can yarn be bleached or dyed? Explain.
8. What is the final step in the manufacturing process of cotton fiber?
9. How does drawing prepare fibers for spinning?
10. What products can be made from woven fabric?

Conclusion:

The teacher goes round to mark students’ assignments and quizzes, providing feedback and assistance where needed. It’s important for students to understand the manufacturing process of cotton fiber as it is essential knowledge in the field of Home Economics.

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