Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Primary 6

WEEK 4

SUBJECT: HOME ECONOMICS

TERM: 1^ST TERM

CLASS: PRIMARY 6

TOPIC – HOW TO PRODUCE SIMPLE CLOTHING ARTICLES – APRON AND CAP 

LEARNING AREA

1. Meaning of Apron and Cap
2. Materials Needed for Making Kitchen Apron
3. Sketch an Apron and Cap for Self on Brown Paper
4. Practice Sewing Apron and Cap to Exhibit their Products.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

make a simple clothing articles – apron and cap.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

materials needed for making simple clothing materials – apron.

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Scheme of Work

Course Book

All Relevant Materials

Online Information

CONTENT OF THE LESSON  

 INTRODUCTION (APRON) 

Apron is a piece of clothing that chef wear over the front of other clothes before you start cooking to prevent the cloth from getting dirty when you are cooking.

Cap is also a piece of clothing wear to prevent broken hair falling inside the dishes.

Simple Apron and Cap are easy to make in an hour or less.

 MATERIALS NEEDED FOR MAKING APRON

1. Brown paper
2. Fabric
3. thread that matches fabric
4. Pin
5. Scissor
6. Measuring tape

PREPARATION OF PATTERNS AND CUTTING OUT 

APRON

1. Make a paper pattern of apron, belts, neck band and pocket.
2. Straighten the fabric.
3. Fold the fabric into two with the right side together.
4. Place patterns pieces on the fabric.
5. Pin the pattern pieces and cut out.
6. Transfer all patterns making to the fabric.
7. Stitch altogether.

CAP

1. Mark appropriate circle on brown paper.
2. Place on fabric, mark and cut.
3. Stitch around the edge.
4. Mark appropriate cap band on brown paper.
5. Place on fabric, mark and cut.
6. Fold the cloth in half “wrong” sides together and press with the iron.
7. Fold and press an inch seam allowance down both sides.
8. Fold the band “right” sides together and sew a seam down the side.
9. Grab the circle pattern with the loose stitching and pull the stitch (make sure it’s fairly even throughout) until it’s about the same size as the band you created.
10. Carefully press the bottom edge of the circle against the open end of the band and pin.
11. Do this all the way around the open seams and sew the two pieces together.

PRESENTATION

Step 1: Teacher revised the  previous topic

Step 2: Teacher introduces the new topic

Step 3: Teacher explains the new topic

Step 4: Teacher welcomes pupils questions

Step5: Teacher evaluates the pupils

Wrap- up (conclusion): Teacher goes over the topic ones again for better understanding

 EVALUATION/ASSIGNMENT

1. explain kitchen Apron and cap.
2. mention 5 materials needed in making apron.
3. prepare patterns and cut out apron and cap.
4. Produce apron and cap.