Home Economics Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes

Home Economics Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes : First Term Overview

Subject: Home Economics
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Age: 8 years

Week 1: Revision of Basic 2 Work

  • Focus: Review key concepts from Basic 2 Home Economics, including basic hygiene practices, simple food preparation, and care of personal items.
  • Objective: Refresh pupils’ memories and ensure understanding of previously learned topics.

Week 2: Healthy Living – Parts of the Body

  • Focus: Introduction to different parts of the body and their functions.
  • Objective: Help pupils identify and understand the importance of various body parts and their roles in maintaining health.

Week 3: Reasons for Daily Care of the Body – Materials Used for the Care of the Body

  • Focus: Understanding why daily body care is essential and the materials used for personal hygiene.
  • Objective: Teach pupils the importance of daily hygiene and introduce common materials used for body care.

Week 4: Healthy Living – Care and Functions of the Hands and Feet – Reasons for Washing Hands and Feet – Foot Rot

  • Focus: Discuss the care and functions of hands and feet, the reasons for washing them, and issues like foot rot.
  • Objective: Educate pupils on proper hand and foot hygiene and the prevention of foot-related health issues.

Week 5: Types of Clothes and Reasons for Wearing Clothes

  • Focus: Explore different types of clothing and the reasons we wear them.
  • Objective: Teach pupils about various types of clothes and their purposes in different situations.

Week 6: Types of Footwear and Importance of Footwear

  • Focus: Introduction to different types of footwear and their importance.
  • Objective: Help pupils understand the role of footwear in protecting feet and supporting health.

Week 7: Mid-Term Assessment and Break

  • Focus: Assess knowledge on topics covered so far and provide a break.
  • Objective: Review and evaluate pupils’ understanding through assessments.

Week 8: House Care – Needs for Daily Cleaning and Articles (Materials) Needed for Cleaning Rooms

  • Focus: Learn about daily cleaning needs and the materials required for cleaning rooms.
  • Objective: Teach pupils the importance of maintaining a clean living environment and the tools used for cleaning.

Week 9: Steps in Cleaning Sitting Rooms and Preparation of Homemade Cleaning Agents

  • Focus: Detailed steps for cleaning sitting rooms and making homemade cleaning agents.
  • Objective: Provide practical cleaning skills and knowledge on preparing eco-friendly cleaning solutions.

Week 10: Different Types of Food in Our Locality – Different Types of Nutrients in Each Food – Ways Our Body Uses the Nutrients

  • Focus: Explore local foods, their nutrients, and how these nutrients benefit the body.
  • Objective: Increase understanding of local dietary options and the role of different nutrients in maintaining health.

Week 11: Revision and First Term Review Assessment

  • Focus: Comprehensive review of all topics covered during the first term with assessment.
  • Objective: Reinforce learning and evaluate pupils’ understanding of the term’s content.

Week 12: Examination

  • Focus: Examination based on topics covered throughout the first term.
  • Objective: Assess pupils’ overall understanding and retention of the term’s work.