Home Economics – Primary 6 Weekly Short Class Lesson Notes for Second Term

WEEK 1 – REVISION OF FIRST TERM WORK (WELCOME BACK TEST)

INSTRUCTIONS – Choose the correct answer from the options A – D.

1. CLEANING THE HOUSE, CLASSROOM, AND ENVIRONMENT

Cleaning is the act of removing dirt, dust, germs, and unwanted materials from our surroundings to keep them neat and healthy.

 

REASONS FOR CLEANING THE HOUSE, CLASSROOM, AND ENVIRONMENT

1. To prevent diseases and sickness

2. To keep the surroundings neat and attractive

3. To remove dirt, germs, and bad smells

4. To make the place safe and comfortable

4. To promote good health and discipline

 

2. TOOLS AND AGENTS FOR CLEANING THE HOME

I. Cleaning Tools – Broom, Mop, Bucket, Dustpan, Brush

II. Cleaning Agents – Soap, Detergent, Bleach, Disinfectant, Water

 

3. PROCESS OF CLEANING THE HOME

1. Remove dirt and unwanted items.

2. Sweep the floor properly.

3. Mop the floor with water and detergent.

4. Wash surfaces and utensils.

5.Arrange items neatly and allow the place to dry.

 

4. MEAL PLANNING AND IMPORTANCE OF HEALTHY EATING

Meaning of Meal Planning – Meal planning is the act of deciding what food to eat at different times of the day.

 

Importance of Healthy Eating

1. It helps the body grow strong.

2. It prevents sickness and malnutrition

3. It gives energy for work and learning.

4. It helps the body fight diseases.

 

5. MAJOR MEALS OF THE DAY

1. Breakfast – eaten in the morning

2. Lunch – eaten in the afternoon

3. Dinner – eaten in the evening or night

 

6. FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN PLANNING MEALS

1, Age of the person

2. Health condition

3. Availability of food

4. Cost of food

5. Nutritional value of food

 

7. EFFECTS OF WRONG MEAL PLANNING AND EATING HABITS

1. Poor growth

2. Sickness and diseases

3. Weak body and tiredness

4. Malnutrition

5. Obesity or underweight

 

8. MEANING AND TYPES OF STITCHES

Meaning of Stitches – Stitches are ways of joining pieces of cloth together using needle and thread.

 

Types of Stitches

1. Running stitch

2. Back stitch

3. Tacking stitch

4. Overcasting stitch

 

9. USES OF STITCHES

1. To join pieces of cloth

2. To repair torn clothes

3. To decorate clothes

4. To make garments strong

 

10. INTRODUCTION TO CLOTH CONSTRUCTION PROCESS (SEAM)

A seam is the line where two pieces of cloth are joined together using stitches.

 

Uses of a Seam

1. It joins pieces of fabric together.

2. It helps in making clothes.

3. Makes garments strong and neat.

 

10 MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (MCQs) ON REVISION OF FIRST TERM WORK

INSTRUCTIONS – Choose the correct answer from the options A – D.

1. One reason for cleaning the house and classroom is to ______.

A. waste time

B. prevent diseases

C. spread dirt

D. spoil the environment

 

2. Which of the following is a cleaning tool?

A. Broom

B. Soap

C. Detergent

D. Bleach

 

3. Soap and detergent are examples of ______.

A. tools

B. machines

C. agents

D. equipment

 

4. The first step in cleaning the home is to ______.

A. mop the floor

B. arrange furniture

C. wash windows

D. remove dirt and unwanted items

 

5. Meal planning means ______.

A. cooking food

B. eating junk food

C. deciding what to eat

D. buying food

 

6. Eating healthy food is important because it ______.

A. causes sickness

B. gives energy

C. wastes money

D. makes one lazy

 

7. Which of these is a major meal of the day?

A. Snack

B. Breakfast

C. Biscuit

D. Sweet

 

8. One factor to consider when planning meals is ______.

A. nutritional value

B. colour of plates

C. television

D. noise

 

9. Stitches are used mainly to ______.

A. cook food

B. clean the house

C. wash clothes

D. join pieces of cloth

 

10. A seam is formed when two pieces of cloth are ______.

A. painted

B. torn

C. folded

D. joined together

 

Fill IN THE GAP QUESTIONS

11. Cleaning helps to remove dirt and ______.

12. A mop and bucket are tools used for ______ the floor.

13. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are the ______ meals of the day.

14. Wrong eating habits can cause ______.

15. A ______ is the line formed when two pieces of cloth are joined.

 

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

16. State two reasons for cleaning the house or classroom.

17. Mention two cleaning agents used at home.

18. What is meal planning?

19. Mention two effects of wrong meal planning or eating habits.

20. What are stitches used for?

 

ANSWER KEY

1. B 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. C 6. B 7. B 8. A 9. D 10. D 11. germs 12. cleaning 13. major 14. sickness / malnutrition 15. seam

16. I. To prevent diseases II. To keep the environment neat

17. Soap and detergent.

18. Meal planning is deciding what food to eat at different times of the day.

19. Poor health and Malnutrition

20. Stitches are used to join, repair, and decorate clothes.