JSS1 Second Term Home Economics Lesson Note
Scheme of Work
WEEK 1 PERSONAL CLOTHING
WEEK 2 HEALTHY FEEDING HABITS
WEEK 3 THE FAMILY
WEEK 4 THE HOME
WEEK 5 HOUSING THE FAMILY
WEEK 6 FAMILY RESOURCES AND NEEDS
WEEK 7 DECISION MAKING
WEEK 8 CARE OF FAMILY HOUSE
WEEK 9 ENTERTAINMENT
JSS1 Second Term Home Economics Lesson Note
Below are the 2022 complete JSS1 Second Term Home Economics Lesson Note
Week 1
Topic: PERSONAL CLOTHING
Clothes are garments, dresses are articles worn on the body. Outer clothing includes our clothes, jewellery, shoes, handbags and other accessories. Clothing is fibre and textile material worn on the body. The wearing of clothing is a feature of nearly all human societies. The amount and type of clothing worn is dependent on physical stature, gender, as well as social and geographic considerations
REASONS WHY WE WEAR CLOTHES
- Protection
- Modesty
- Appearance
- Role identity
- Mood
- Status or position
- Culture
POINTS TO CONSIDER IN CHOOSING CLOTHES TO WEAR
- Occasions
- Age
- Activity
- Weather
- Money available
- Personal figure and complexion
- Quality of fabric e.t.c To learn more, click here
Week 2
Topic: HEALTHY FEEDING HABITS
A. HEALTHY FEEDING HABITS/ FOOD NUTRIENTS
The human body is like a machine that needs fuel to do its work. These needs fuel to do it work. These needs are met with the help of the food we eat.
WHAT IS FOOD?
Food is any liquid or solid material that when eaten and digested can provide the body with energy. Food nutrients are chemical substances that are present in the food we eat. Food is any substance consumed to provide nutritional support for the body. It is usually of plant or animal origin, and contains essential nutrients.
There are six classes of food nutrients namely:
- Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are the main energy source for the brain. Without carbohydrates, the body can not function properly. Sources include fruits, breads and grains, starch and sugars.
- Proteins: Protein is the major structural component of cells and is responsible for the building and repair of body tissues. Protein is broken down into amino acids, which are building blocks of protein. Protein sources include low-fat meat, dairy, beans, fish, soy-milk, eggs.
- Vitamins: Vitamin is vital to protect our body from diseases and also maintain the health of our body. There are two types, the fat soluble and the water soluble vitamin. To learn more, click here
Week 3
Topic: THE FAMILY
Contents:
- The Family
- Roles/Responsibilities of Family Members
- Values
A. THE FAMILY
A family is a group of persons or people who live together and are united either by cords of marriage, blood, adoption, by birth and sharing of common residence. The family consists of father and mother/ mothers and children.
Typical Example of a Family
TYPES OF FAMILY
NUCLEAR FAMILY: It can also be referred as a monogamous family. It consist of a father, a mother and children.
POLYGAMOUS FAMILY: This type of family is made of a man and his wives and their children.
EXTENDED FAMILY: It is the type of family that is made up of the father, mother, children and relatives like aunt, uncle, grandparents e.t.c To learn more, click here
Week 4
Topic: THE HOME
Contents:
The Home
Violence
A. THE HOME
A home is a house in which people/family lives. A house is just a building without people living in it. The home is abode or dwelling place for a family. It is a place where the family members can do many things such as relaxing, share their interest, activities e.t.c.
Family needs that are met in the home can be classified into three major groups namely:
- Physical needs i.e. rest, food, sleep
- Emotional needs i.e. comfort, privacy
- Social needs i.e love, sense of belonging e.t.c To learn more, click here
Week 5
Topic: HOUSING THE FAMILY
Contents:
Housing the Family
Factors that influence the location and choice of Family Housing
Functional areas in the Home
A. HOUSING THE FAMILY
Housing includes the many different types of shelter (houses) in which people live.
TYPES OF HOUSES
There are different types of houses in Nigeria, they are:
- Traditional types: These types of houses are still found in some of the rural areas
- Modern types: These houses are usually found in our towns and cities. To learn more, click here
Week 6
Topic: FAMILY RESOURCES AND NEEDS
Contents:
- Family Needs
- Family Resources
- Needs of Children from Parents
A. FAMILY NEEDS
Needs are things that are essential. The resources for meeting these needs are however limited. The family members have physical, emotional, metal and social needs. A family needs what humans basically needs. Food, water, clothing, shelter, and air are the needs of a family. Good communication, love, respect, understanding, more time to spend together regardless of a busy hectic schedule are also what a family needs. When all these are present within a family, then the family is a happier and a healthier one as well regardless of how poor the family is or how richer or well off they it may be.
Wants are these things we desire, though they are not essential for our health and well-being. To learn more, click here
Week 7
Topic: DECISION MAKING
Contents:
- Decision Making
- Factors that Influence Decision Making
A. DECISION MAKING
Decision-making is the act of making a choice from alternative causes of action. It can only take place where there are two things to choose from when you are faced with only one course of action there will be no decision-making.
STEPS IN DECISION MAKING
- Identify the decision to be made
- List the alternatives
- Choose the best alternative
- Act on your decision
- Evaluate your decision
Week 8
Topic: CARE OF THE FAMILY HOUSE
The house plays many important roles in the lives of the members and also for the well being of the family
REASONS FOR CARE OF THE FAMILY HOUSE
- It helps maintain clean appearance
- It helps to maintain good hygiene
- It helps to prolong the life span of the house and its content i.e cleaned carpet will last
- To prevent the spoilage of household equipment, tools, linen, furniture etc
- To maintain good health
- For orderliness in the house To learn more, click here
Week 9
Topic: ENTERTAINMENT
Contents:
- Entertainment
- Responsibilities of a Guest
- Responsibilities of a Host/Hostess
- Functions of a Waiter/Waitress
- Invitation Letter
A. ENTERTAINMENT
The simplest form of entertainment is to invite a friend for a meal, drink and hospitality. A host is a male who receives and entertains other people/persons while ‘hostess’ is a female who entertains and receives guests. Anyone who lodges boards or receives guests. A guest is known as a person entertained by some other people. Anyone who lodges, boards, or receives refreshment, for pay in hotels can also be referred to as a guest. To learn more, click here
