Lesson Plan for Primary 4 - Home Economics - Simple Clothing Construction Processess-seam

**Primary 4 Home Economics Lesson Plan** **Topic:** Simple Clothing Construction Processes – Seams **Lesson Duration:** 1 hour **Lesson Objectives:** 1. Students will understand what seams are and their significance in clothing construction. 2. Students will learn to identify basic types of seams. 3. Students will practice making a simple seam by hand. **Materials Needed:** - Fabric swatches - Sewing needles - Thread (various colors) - Scissors - Pins - Sample garments showing different types of seams - Large chart paper and markers - Worksheet with seam illustrations - Hand sanitizer and wipes (for cleanup) **Introduction (10 minutes):** 1. **Greeting and Warm-Up Activity:** - Start with a brief greeting and welcome the students. - Begin with a short discussion on clothing. Ask students what they think goes into making the clothes they wear. 2. **Introduction to Seams:** - Explain what seams are: the stitches that join two pieces of fabric together. - Show examples of seams on sample garments. - Briefly describe why seams are important in making clothing durable and comfortable. **Main Activity (35 minutes):** 1. **Identify Basic Types of Seams (10 minutes):** - Draw on large chart paper the simple seam types: plain seam, overlocked seam, and zigzag seam. - Provide a brief explanation and visual example of each. 2. **Hands-On Sewing Activity (25 minutes):** - Demonstrate a simple hand-sewing technique for plain seams: 1. Thread the needle and tie a knot at the end. 2. Align two fabric swatches and pin them in place. 3. Show how to do a running stitch along the edges. 4. Demonstrate securing the end with a knot. - Distribute materials to the students and guide them through the process of making their own seams. - Observe and assist students as they practice sewing their seams. **Conclusion (10 minutes):** 1. **Review and Discussion:** - Recap what seams are and their significance in clothing. - Have students share their finished seams with the class and discuss any challenges they faced. 2. **Assessment:** - Collect the fabric swatches and check for neatness and accuracy. - Distribute the worksheet with seam illustrations and ask students to label and color the different types of seams for reinforcement. 3. **Cleaning Up:** - Encourage students to clean up their workspace, returning materials and sanitizing hands. 4. **Closing Remarks:** - Praise the students for their effort and participation. - Provide a hint about the next lesson topic to keep them curious and engaged. **Homework:** - Ask students to observe their clothes at home and identify at least two types of seams. They should draw these seams in their notebooks and label them. **Extensions:** - For students who finish early or need an additional challenge, provide a simple pattern and encourage them to try sewing seams to make a small sachet or other simple item. **Note:** - Ensure each student’s progress is monitored and provide one-on-one assistance as needed. - Reinforce the importance of safety while handling needles and scissors.


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