Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Junior Secondary School 1

SUBJECT: HOME ECONOMICS

CLASS:  JSS 1

DATE:

TERM: 3rd TERM

Reference Books:  

• Home Economics New Concept, book by Popoola  O.O.
• Home Economics for Junior Secondary School book 1- 3 by Elizabeth U. Anyakaoha.
• Essential of Home Economics, book 1 by Fatima, Ngozi and others.

 
WEEK FOUR

TOPIC: PRODUCTION OF CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD CRAFT/ARTICLES.

Crafts are articles made by an individual for decoration of self, for the home or to earn a living.  Making of craft is always interesting if one has the right/correct tools and materials to be used. Some of these material can be obtained locally or purchase in the market. Examples of household crafts are: apron,cap, needle work bag, scarves, table mat, head band, handkerchief, ear-ring, necklaces,tray cover, etc.

Uses of Craft Work

1. It promotes creativity
2. It can be a source of livelihood
3. It’s useful for beautification

An apron is a protective garment worn over a dress when cooking or in the workshop.

Types of Apron

1. Waitress apron.
2. Carpenters’ apron.
3. Duchess apron.

Cap/Scarf: This is tied on the head while cooking. It may be made in different shapes.

Tray Cover:It’s used to cover dishes against dirt.

Materials and Tools for Making Household Crafts

1. Needle
2. Crochet

iii. Pin

1. Thimble
2. Thread
3. Foam

viiRaffia

viii. Scissorsetc.

EVALUATION QUESTIONS

1. List three household craft in your home.
2. List five tools needed for craft work.

Making of Cap

Materials needed:

1. Cloth (calico material ½ yard)
2. Needle and thread.

iii. Tape measure.

1. Thimble.
2. Pins and tailors chalk.

GENERAL EVALUATION QUESTIONS

1. Explain house hold craft.
2. Mention five importance of household craft.
3. Give ten examples of household craft that you know.
4. Define family goals and standards
5. Mention the tips of goal setting.

READING ASSIGNMENT

Household crafts; Home Economics  New Concept by Popoola O.O. (pgs 116-119).

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT (SECTION A)

1. ___ articles used for decorating the home and one’s self (a) accessories (b) household craft (c) clothes (d) all of the above.
2. The followings are materials used in making household craft except (a) needle (b) rope (c) raffia (d) thimble.
3. All are types of aprons except (a) waitress apron (b) carpenters’ apron (c) duchess apron (d) driver apron.
4. Cloth, needle, thread, tape measure and thimble are needed to make (a) cap (b) baskets 

(c) sculpture (d) mats.

5. ___boost creativity (a) money (b) craft (c) food (d) cloth.

SECTION B

1. Explain how to make any household craft of your choice.
2. List the types of apron and explain them.