Home Economics Scheme of Work for Junior Secondary School (JSS 1)
HOME ECONOMICS
JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL (JSS 1)
FIRST TERM
WEEKS TOPICS/CONTENT
1. INTRODUCTION TO HOME ECONOMICS
I. Meaning of Home Economics
II. Areas of Home Economics
III. Relationship of Home Economics to Other Subjects
2. HOME ECONOMICS AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
I. Career Opportunities in Home Economics
II. Career Requirements in Home Economics
III. Importance of Home Economics to the Individual, Family and Nation
3. THE HUMAN BODY
I. Structure and Parts of the Hair and Eyes
II. Functions of the Hair and Eyes
III. Care and Grooming of the Hair and Eyes
4. THE HUMAN BODY
I. Structure and Parts of the Ears and Nose
II. Functions of the Ears and Nose
III. Care and Grooming of the Ears and Nose
5. THE HUMAN BODY
I. Structure and Parts of the Skin
II. Functions of the Skin
III. Care of the Skin
6. THE HUMAN BODY
I. Structure of the Teeth, Hands and Feet
II. Functions of the Teeth, Hands and Feet
III. Care of the Teeth, Hands and Feet
7. GOOD POSTURE AND EXERCISE
I. Meaning of Posture and Exercise
II. Importance of Good Posture and Exercise
III. Guidelines for maintaining Good Posture and Exercising the Body
8. HEALTHY FEEDING AND EATING PRACTICES
I. Healthy feeding practices include eat adequate diet, use of food in season etc.
II. Healthy Eating Habits like Washing hands before and after eating, Keeping mouth closed while eating, Chewing food properly, etc.
9. HEALTHY FEEDING AND EATING PRACTICES
I. Effects of Unhealthy Feeding
II. Practices e.g margemus, kwashiorkor, obesity, etc.
III. Food Activities – Uses, Misuse and Defection
10. HEALTHY FEEDING AND EATING PRACTICES
I. Food Contaminants
II. Harmful Substances that should not be consumed, e.g. banned additives, spoilt fruits, undercooked food etc.
III. Meaning of Drug Abuse
IV. Effect of Drug Abuse in the Body
11. | 12. REVISION AND EXAMINATION
HOME ECONOMICS
JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL (JSS 1)
SECOND TERM
WEEKS TOPICS/CONTENTS
1. REVISION OF LAST TERM’S WORK
I. Introduction to Home Economics
II. The Human Body
III. Good Posture and Exercise
IV. Healthy Feeding and Eating Practices
2. THE FAMILY
I. Meaning of the Family
II. Types of Family
III. The Family Tree
3. THE HOME
I. Meaning and Characteristics of a Home
II. Difference between a Home and a House
III. Explain the Meaning of Domestic Violence
IV. Guide against Domestic Violence
4. CARE OF THE FAMILY HOUSE
I. Reasons for Care of the House
II. Equipment, Tools and Materials needed to Care for the House
III. Daily and Weekly Care of the Family
IV. Waste Disposal
5. PRODUCTION OF CLEANING AGENTS, DEODORANTS, COSMETICS
I. Types of Home Made Cleaning Agent
II. Uses of Cleaning Agents
III. Preparation of Cleaning Agents – Prepare Home Made Polish and different Types of Cleaning Agents
6. USES OF HOME MADE POLISH AND CLEANING AGENTS
I. Types of Cosmetics
II. Materials and Tools required for Making Cosmetics, e.g. Pomade, Cream and Deodorants
III. Production of Cosmetics
7. PRODUCTION OF HOME – MADE CLEANING AGENTS
I. Safety, Quality and Regulatory Control of Cosmetics Products in Nigeria
II. Roles of Regulatory Bodies of NAFDAC, Son, etc.
8. FAMILY NEEDS, GOALS AND STANDARDS
I. Meaning and Types of Family Needs and Wants
II. Meaning of family Goals and Standards
III. List Family Needs, e.g. Food, Clothing, Shelter, etc.
9. FAMILY NEEDS, GOALS AND STANDARD
I. Relationship among Family Needs, Goals and Standards
II. Explain Family Resource Management
III. Uses of Family Needs, goals and Standard in Resource Management
10. DECISION MAKING IN THE FAMILY
I. Meaning and Steps in Decision Making
II. Simple Personal and Family Decisions
11. | 12. REVISION AND EXAMINATION
HOME ECONOMICS
JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL (JSS 1)
THIRD TERM
WEEKS TOPICS/CONTENTS
1. BASIC SEWING PROCESSES
I. Permanent Stitches
II. Temporary Stitches
III. Make Different Types of Temporary Stitches, e.g. tailor’s tacking, oven hasting, etc.
IV. Make Different Permanent stitches e.g. running, tack, hemming, etc.
2. BASIC SEWING PROCESSES
I. Decorative stitches e.g. satin
II. Stem, herringbone, cross, etc.
III. Seams
3. PRODUCTION OF CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES/CRAFTS
I. List and explain simple relevant household articles and crafts
II. Tools, Equipments and Materials for making a Simple Relevant Articles and Crafts
4. PRODUCTION OF CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES/CRAFTS
I. Construction of Simple Relevant, e.g. apron, cap, needlework, bag, headrest, table mat, puffs, purse, curtain holder, bibs, armrest, shopping bag, napkins, handkerchief, headtie., etc.
II. Production of income yielding crafts e.g tie/dye, batik fabrics.
5. PUBERTY, ADOLESCENCE, SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS (STIs), HIV/AIDS AND HUMAN RIGHTS
I. Meaning of Puberty and Adolescence
II. Describe the signs of puberty in boys and girls
6. ADOLESCENCE, HUMAN RIGHTS
I. Needs and challenges of the adolescence
II. Fundamental human rights and rights and rights of the child
7. SEXUALITY TRANSMITTED INFECTION (STIs, HIV/AIDs)
I. Explain the Meaning of STIs and HIV/AIDs
II. Explain the Causes, Signs and Prevention of STIs, HIV/AIDs
8. FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHT
Fundamental Human Right and Rights of the Child
9. ENTERTAINMENT IN THE HOME
I. Meaning of Entertainment, Host/Hostess and Guests
II. Writing of Invitation Letter
III. Table Laying (Lay Table for Entertainment)
10. ENTERTAINMENT IN THE HOME/ PREPARATION FOR ENTERTAINMENT
I. Importance of Entertainment and Table Laying
II. Types of Entertainment Styles e.g. Buffet, Cocktail, Tray Service, and Table Service
III. Explain different of types entertainment styles
11. REVISION
12. EXAMINATION