Types of Clothes and Reasons for Wearing Clothes Primary 3 (Basic 3) – Home Economics
HOME ECONOMICS
PREVOCATIONAL STUDIES
FIRST TERM
WEEK 5
PRIMARY 3
THEME – CLOTHING
PREVIOUS LESSON –
TOPIC – CARE AND USES OF CLOTHES
LEARNING AREA
1. Introductory Activities
2. Types of Clothing
3. How to Care of Clothes
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
By the end of the lesson, most of the pupils should have attained the following objectives –
1. list different types of clothes in use.
2. explain how to take care of clothes.
ENTRY BEHAVIOUR
The pupils can state the reasons for wearing clothes.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:
1. Different clothes made from different fabrics.
2. Laundry materials e.g. soap. Water basin, detergent, etc.
3. Electric iron, charcoal iron.
METHOD OF TEACHING
Choose a suitable and appropriate methods for the lessons.
Note – Irrespective of choosing methods of teaching, always introduce an activities that will arouse pupil’s interest or lead them to the lessons.
REFERENCE MATERIALS
1. Scheme of Work
2. 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
3. Course Book
4. All Relevant Material
5. Online Information
CONTENT OF THE LESSON
INTRODUCTION
Clothes are items worn to cover our body.
There are different types of clothes.
TYPES OF CLOTHING
1. Shirts
2. Blouses
3. Skirts
4. Pants
5. Trousers
6. Vests
8. Scarves
9. Wrappers
10. Shoes
11. Pyjamas
12. Head tie
13. Night gown, etc.
REASONS FOR WEARING CLOTHES
There are many reasons for wearing clothing, among are –
1. To beautify the body.
2. To keep the body warm.
3. To protect body from dirt and infection.
4. To protect the body against harsh weather.
5. To protect the feet against sharp objects.
LESSON 2 – REVISION AND WEEKLY ASSESSMENT
PRESENTATION
To deliver the lesson, the teacher adopts the following steps:
1. To introduce the lesson, the teacher revises the previous lesson. Based on this, he/she asks the pupils some questions.
2. Displays sample or chart showing different types of clothes.
3. Lets the pupils identify each type of cloth.
4. Uses the sample or chart to introduce and ask pupils to mention types of clothing.
Pupil’s Activities – Mention types of clothing.
5. Leads a discussion on the reasons for wearing clothes.
Pupil’s Activities – Participate in the class discussion.
6. Summarizes each lesson on the board.
Pupil’s Activities – Participate actively in the lesson summary and write as instructed.
CONCLUSION
- To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson.
- Next Lesson – Types of Footwear – Importance of Footwear (Primary 6)
LESSON EVALUATION
Ask pupils to:
1. state 5 types of clothing.
2. Mention 3 reasons for wearing clothes.