Term: 1^st Term

Week: 5

Class: Senior Secondary School 1

Age: 15 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 2 periods each

Date:

Subject: Home management

Topic:- Household equipment

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

Define household equipment
Outline different types of household equipment e.g. mechanical equipment and electrical equipment.
Show the uses of household equipment.
Care for .household equipment.

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

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

PRESENTATION	TEACHER’S ACTIVITY	STUDENT’S ACTIVITY
STEP 1 INTRODUCTION	The teacher reviews the previous lesson on family resources	Students pay attention
STEP 2 EXPLANATION	She explains the meaning and states the types of household equipments	Students pay attention and participates
STEP 3 DEMONSTRATION	She shows how to use and care for household equipments	Students pay attention and participate
STEP 4 NOTE TAKING	The teacher writes a summarized note on the board	The students copy the note in their books

NOTE

HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENTS

Appliances which help you in doing household work are known as equipment.

TYPES OF EQUIPMENT

(a) Electrical: These are equipment which need electricity to work. Items like toaster, mixer, immersion rod, iron, refrigerator, washing machine, geyser, etc.

(b) Non-electrical: There is another category of equipment which does not need electricity to run. This category consists of kitchen utensils and tools, sewing machine, cooking stove, solar cooker etc.

IMPORTANCE OF HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT

It saves time and energy
Improves the efficiency of work
Reduce the drudgery of home makers
Makes the life comfortable and convenient
Helps in improving quality of life
Reduce work of home makers and allows one to enjoy leisure time
Helps in serving variety of food

USES AND CARE OF SOME HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT

1.) Toaster

The toaster is a equipment used to toast bread in order to make it crisp. It has two slots which can hold two or four slices of bread.

CARE

) The appliance is intended for toasting bread only.
) Do not put any other ingredient in toaster.
) Do not use a fork to remove the toast. Because you may get an electric shock since the coils are not insulated.
) Do not place the bread with filling in the toaster. Because the filling will melt and catch fire.
) Do not drop or shake it to remove the crumbs, slide the crumb tray and empty it.
) Before cleaning, disconnect the toaster from the electric supply and let it cool down.
) Never immerse the appliance in water.
) Do not put the dust cover on toaster when the appliance is switched on

2.) MIXER/GRINDER

The mixer grinder is an equipment which saves a lot of our time and labour. The mixer has two basic functions:

a) Dry grinding – this is to do dry grinding of melon seeds, Ogbono seeds, coffee seeds, cereals etc.

b) Wet grinding – this operation needs some amount of liquid like making tomatoes, beans, smoothies, milk shakes etc.

CARE

) Use the mixer with three-pin plug and at the correct wattage and voltage as indicated to avoid overheating of the motor.
) While the food should be enough to cover the blades, it should not fill more than ¾ of the bowl/jar; the motor will be strained and may burn out.
) Use crushed ice instead of whole pieces. As big pieces may break the blades.
) For longer life of the mixer, do not run the motor continuously for long periods. Always give break after some time, and increase or decrease the speed gradually.
) For removing sticky food clean by adding warm water, some detergent and turning on the blender.
) To prevent injury, rotating part of a food processor must be fixed securely. Ensure that the container lid is closed and secured before switching on.
) Do not try to rotate the cutter by hand it will cut your fingers.
) Unplug the power supply while replacing a rotating part. Use the safety manual for more instructions.

3.) MICROWAVE OVEN

Microwaves are attracted to and absorbed by fat, sugar and water molecules in the food, causing them to move, producing friction and heat which cooks the food.

CARE

) Do not lean on or allow children to swing on the oven door.
) Do not operate oven when it is empty.
) The turntable must be in place and correct side up when oven is in use. Do not use if turntable is chipped or broken. Baby bottles and baby food jars should not be heated in oven.
) Clothes, flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, gourds, paper, including brown paper bags and newspaper, should not be dried in oven. Do not use the oven for canning, sterilizing or deep frying.
) Use gloves when removing containers from oven.
) Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven.
) Remove the plastic wrapping from food before cooking.
) If smoke is observed, switch off or disconnect the oven.

4.) Electric kettles/water pots

They are used to boil water.

CARE

) Make sure that electric kettles operate on a stable surface and that their flexible cords are properly tucked away.
) Do not expose the connector socket of an electric kettle to water.
) Do not fill water beyond the maximum level stated by the manufacturer. Stop using an electric kettle if the connector of its flexible cord shows signs of overheating.
) Avoid leaving an operating electric kettle unattended, and unplug it after use.
) Unplug electric kettles before cleaning and do not immerse them in water.
) Dry your hands before plugging in/out an electric kettle.

5.) Refrigerator

The refrigerator (called a ‘fridge’ by most people) is equipment which uses electricity to keep the temperature inside the box lower than the atmosphere outside.

CARE

) Do not open the refrigerator door too often. Because opening the door raises the temperature inside and the refrigerator becomes less efficient.
) Leave some space at the back and sides for free circulation of air over the condenser coils at the back.
) Never place the hot food inside the refrigerator as this raises its temperature and decreases its efficiency.
) Defrost the freezer compartment periodically to remove the ice over the tubes. This is not needed in the frost free models available today.
) Disconnect the plug before cleaning the refrigerator with soap and water, to avoid getting an electric shock.
) Keep the refrigerator clean and dry.
) Clean the food spilled inside immediately and keep the shelves and walls free from moisture.
) Empty the ice trays and wash before new ice is frozen

6.) Washing machine

A washing machine (laundry machine, clothes washer, washer, or simply wash) is a home appliance used to wash laundry.

CARE

) Have a regular cleaning schedule for your machine.
) Rinse it once monthly at the highest water fill setting, highest temperature and longest cycle time to clean without using detergents.
) Avoid product, which is abrasive or contain baking soda, as it reduces the life of your machine.
) Ensure that machine is standing in a balanced manner on the floor without any movement during the washing.
) Schedule regular maintenance with the local service team to ensure that machine is kept in good condition.
) Don't leave the water source on when the machine is not going to be in use for a prolonged period.

7.) Pressing iron

It helps us to press our clothes and give them a good shine

CARE

) Keep the bottom of the iron clean and shining.
) A clean iron moves easily over the clothes and irons them properly. If needed, wipe the bottom with a damp cloth only, iron with an unclean bottom will Leave marks on the cloth.
) Do not leave the iron on the cloth when the switch is still on for a very long time. This will burn the cloth.
) Do not touch the iron with hand to see if it is hot because you can get an electric shock. Wait for the neon indicator-lamp to light up before starting ironing.
) Use a three-pin plug to connect the iron to the mains. This ensures proper earthing of the equipment. Ensure that the cord is cotton wrapped and properly insulated.

8.) Fans

It is a machine or device that is used to move the air and make people or things cooler

CARE

) Install or place fans at locations where there is sufficient space for free movement.
) The metal guard around the blade should be designed to prevent accidental damage to fingers.
) Place fans on a stable surface. Avoid placing fans close to curtains, loose papers, clothing, etc.
) Keep children away from operating fans.
) Stop using a fan if abnormal operating conditions occur, such as not starting smoothly, being too noisy or having signs of overheating.
) Arrange for repairs by qualified persons.
) Clean fans regularly.
) Unplug fans before cleaning and prevent the internal parts from contact with water

9.) Vacuum cleaner

It is used to clean the different surfaces

CARE

) Before using remove sharp objects from the floor.
) Never allow cleaner to pick up wet dirt or burning ashes, as it damages the motor. Do not run the blower end for more than half an hour.
) Never step on cord or allow the cleaner to run over it.
) Regular emptying of dust bag increases the efficiency of cleaner.
) Clean the brushes regularly and store properly in a bag.
) While storing cleaner wind the cord loosely around the clips.
) Keep the cleaner away from heat sources.
) Do not wash and dry cloth filter in washer and dryers.
) Always switch off before pulling out the plug.
) Service the motor regularly to increase its life.

EVALUATION: 1. Explain the meaning of household equipments

Enumerate the importance of household equipments
Outline five household equipments. State their uses and how to care for them

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively

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