# Lesson Plan: Body Measurement and Basic Pattern Drafting
**Subject:** Home Economics
**Grade Level:** Junior Secondary 2
**Duration:** 90 minutes
**Topic:** Body Measurement and Basic Pattern Drafting
## Lesson Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. Understand the importance of accurate body measurement in garment making.
2. Identify and correctly use the tools required for body measurement and pattern drafting.
3. Take accurate body measurements for basic garment construction.
4. Draft a simple bodice pattern from taken measurements.
## Materials Needed
- Measuring tapes
- Pattern paper
- Pencils and erasers
- Rulers
- French curves
- Dressmaker’s squares
- Scissors
- Mannequin or a volunteer model
- Example garments
- Whiteboard and markers
## Lesson Outline
### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Greeting and Overview:**
- Greet the students and briefly introduce the day's topic.
- Discuss the relevance of body measurement and pattern drafting in everyday clothing.
2. **Learning Objectives:**
- Display the lesson objectives on the board and discuss them with the class.
### Direct Instruction (20 minutes)
1. **Importance of Accurate Body Measurement:**
- Explain how accurate body measurements ensure well-fitting garments.
- Discuss common issues like ill-fitting clothes due to incorrect measurements.
2. **Measurement Tools:**
- Introduce the tools used for taking body measurements (e.g., measuring tape) and for pattern drafting (e.g., rulers, French curves, dressmaker’s squares).
- Demonstrate the correct use of these tools.
### Guided Practice (30 minutes)
1. **Taking Body Measurements:**
- Demonstrate how to take key body measurements using a mannequin or volunteer model. Measurements include:
- Bust
- Waist
- Hip
- Shoulder width
- Sleeve length
- Back width
- Neck circumference
- Armhole depth
- Ensure students are writing down these measurements accurately.
2. **Basic Pattern Drafting:**
- Introduce the concept of pattern drafting and its significance in garment making.
- Show students an example of a basic bodice pattern.
- Step-by-step, guide students through drafting a simple bodice pattern using their measurements:
- Start with a rectangle representing the garment length.
- Add bust, waist, and hip lines.
- Mark shoulder lines and armholes.
- Draw in the necklines and side seams.
### Independent Practice (20 minutes)
1. **Student Drafting Activity:**
- Distribute pattern papers and necessary tools to students.
- Instruct students to draft their own simple bodice pattern using the steps demonstrated.
- Circulate around the room, offering assistance and tips as needed.
### Conclusion (10 minutes)
1. **Review and Recap:**
- Summarize the key steps and concepts learned during the lesson.
- Facilitate a class discussion where students share their experiences and challenges faced during the drafting process.
2. **Questions and Answers:**
- Open the floor for any questions the students might have.
- Provide clarifications and additional explanations as needed.
### Assessment
1. **Formative Assessment:**
- Evaluate students’ bodice patterns for accuracy during the independent practice.
- Provide constructive feedback to each student.
2. **Summative Assessment:**
- At the end of the unit on garment making, students will create a complete garment using their drafted pattern. This will be evaluated for fit, accuracy, and quality.
### Homework
- Ask students to practice taking body measurements at home with a family member or friend.
- Have them bring in their measurements for the next class.
### Reflection
- At the end of the lesson, note any areas where students struggled for future reteaching opportunities.
- Reflect on the effectiveness of the lesson and areas for improvement to enhance student understanding.
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This lesson plan ensures a foundation in body measurement and pattern drafting skills essential for garment creation, promoting hands-on learning and practical application.