Home Economics - Junior Secondary 2 - Resources

TERM: 3^RD TERM

WEEK: 1

CLASS: Junior Secondary School 2

AGE: 13 years

DURATION: 40 minutes each for 2 periods

DATE:

SUBJECT: Home economics

TOPIC: Resources

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, the learners should be able to

1. ) Define resources, family resources and resources management
2. ) Explain the classification of resources
3. ) Highlight the characteristics of resources
4. ) Outline the steps in resources management

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, story-telling, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Recommended Home economics textbooks for Junior Secondary School 2

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES: PERIOD 1-2:

NOTE

FAMILY NEEDS, GOALS AND STANDARDS

Resources: Resources refer to any assets, materials, or means that can be used to accomplish a goal or fulfill a need. They can be physical, financial, human, or natural in nature.

Family Resources: Family resources refer to the various assets or tools that a family uses to achieve its goals and meet its needs. These resources can include money, time, energy, skills, knowledge, relationships, and physical assets such as homes and vehicles.

Resource Management: Resource management involves the process of planning, organizing, and utilizing resources effectively and efficiently to achieve specific goals. It ensures that resources are used wisely, without waste, and are allocated to the most important areas of need.

Classification of Resources:

Resources can be classified into different categories based on their nature and usage. The main classifications are:

• Human Resources: These include the skills, knowledge, abilities, and labor that family members contribute to achieving goals. This also encompasses family members’ time, energy, and talents.
• Material Resources: These are the physical assets or goods that a family possesses, such as food, clothing, furniture, vehicles, and housing.
• Financial Resources: This category includes money, savings, investments, and any other form of capital or income that the family can use for its goals.
• Natural Resources: These are resources that are found in the environment, such as water, land, energy, and raw materials, which can be used by the family for farming, cooking, or building.
• Time Resources: Time is a crucial resource for any family, and managing it effectively ensures that family members can prioritize important tasks, rest, and recreation.
• Social Resources: These include the relationships, networks, and community support that a family can rely on. Social capital helps families in times of need, like when seeking advice, assistance, or emotional support.

Characteristics of Resources:

The key characteristics of resources are:

• Scarcity: Resources are limited, and their availability is finite. This necessitates careful management to avoid waste and ensure their sustainability.
• Utility: Resources should have practical value and contribute to achieving a goal or fulfilling a need. A resource must be useful in the context of the family’s needs.
• Transferability: Some resources can be transferred or shared within the family or with external parties, like lending money, sharing time, or exchanging skills.
• Interdependence: Many resources are interrelated. For instance, the effective management of human resources (skills and time) often affects how material resources (money and assets) are utilized.
• Renewability: Some resources, such as human skills, time, and energy, can be renewed through effort, training, or rest. However, other resources, such as money or natural resources, may be non-renewable.
• Value: Resources have value, and their worth can vary depending on how effectively they are managed or utilized. Some resources may hold higher value in specific circumstances.

Steps in Resource Management:

Effective resource management involves a structured approach. The key steps are:

1. Identifying Resources: The first step is to assess and identify the resources available to the family, including financial, human, material, and time-based resources.
2. Setting Goals and Priorities: Determine the family’s needs and goals. Prioritize which goals are most important and allocate resources accordingly.
3. Planning: Develop a plan for how to use the resources efficiently. This could involve budgeting money, allocating time for family activities, or setting goals for how to improve family skills.
4. Allocating Resources: Distribute resources among various family goals and activities. This might mean allocating more time to education or more financial resources to healthcare.
5. Monitoring and Evaluating: Continuously monitor the use of resources to ensure they are being used effectively. Assess if the goals are being met and if any adjustments are needed.
6. Adjusting and Refining: If necessary, make adjustments to the resource allocation based on changes in family circumstances or goals. This ensures that resources are continuously optimized.
7. Sustainability: Plan for the sustainable use of resources. This involves making sure that resources are not overused and that future generations in the family can still access them.

EVALUATION:

1. What are the different types of family resources, and how does each contribute to achieving the family's goals?
2. Explain the importance of resource management for a family, and discuss how poor resource management can affect a family's well-being.
3. How does the classification of resources (e.g., human, material, financial) influence the way a family plans and sets priorities?
4. Describe the characteristics of resources and explain how scarcity and interdependence affect resource allocation in a family.
5. Outline the steps in resource management and explain how each step contributes to effective resource utilization in the family. 

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher marks their books and commends them positively