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TLE
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
Home Economics

Department of Education • Republic of the Philippines

TLE – Grade 6
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Quarter 1 – Module 4: Home Economics
First Edition, 2020

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TLE
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
Home Economics
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Introductory Message
For the parent:

This module was designed for your child to learn at his/her own with your strong
guidance and support. His/her success depends on you. However, do not hesitate to
contact his/her subject teacher to clear things for his proper understanding. Thank
you.

For the learner:

Happy learning!

This module was lovingly crafted just for you. In order for you to finish this
successfully, carefully understand and follow correctly all the directions. However,
you can ask for a support from your family members and most especially your
subject-teacher. Your success is the goal of this module.

Thank you and looking forward from you!

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in
the module.

What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to

check what you already know about the
lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%), you may decide to skip this
module.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link

the current lesson with the previous one.

What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be

introduced to you in various ways such as a
story, a song, a poem, a problem opener, an
activity or a situation.

What is It This section provides a brief discussion of

the lesson. This aims to help you discover
and understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent

practice to solidify your understanding and
skills of the topic. You may check the
 answers to the exercises using the Answer
Key at the end of the module.

What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank

sentence/paragraph to be filled in to process
what you learned from the lesson.

What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will

help you transfer your new knowledge or
skill into real life situations or concerns.

Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your

level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given

to you to enrich your knowledge or skill of
the lesson learned. This also tends retention
of learned concepts.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in

developing this module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any
part of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the
exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other
activities included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your
answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through
with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are
not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning
and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
TLE6 Manages family resources
HEOb- applying the principles of
1 home management

In this lesson, you are expected to:

1.1 Identifies family resources and needs (human, material, and

nonmaterial) TLE6HE-Oa-1
To do that, you will:

1. Identify family resources and needs;

2. Explain the importance of family resources and needs (human,
materials, and nonmaterial;
 What I need to Know

This module was designed to you to give you understanding and knowledge
about prioritizing needs over wants. It gives you the importance on how to manage
resources of your family.

In order for you to finish this module you have to understand purely and
follow what the given instructions or directions based on the activity.

Going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Identify family resources

2. Explain the importance of family resources
3. Manage family resources and needs
4. Priorities needs over wants (human, materials, and non-materials)

What I Know
Directions: 1. Enumerate the resources of your family.

2. Write the needs of your family

Family Resources can be defined as anything we use to achieve what we

want (our goals). These are materials and human attributes which satisfy
our wants.

Directions: Answer the following questions.

1.What is the meaning of family resources?

_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

2. What is the importance of family resources?

_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

What’s In
 Directions: What can I do
There is some task that require only little energy to accomplish.
Take these things into consideration when scheduling activities.
Household activities should be managed properly to lessen
unnecessary labor and help speed up work and reduce stress.

Work Schedule at home with the family.

Use the legends.

F- father M- mother B- brother

S- sister YB- younger brother

One Week Schedule of Work with the family

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1. Cooking __ __ __ __ __ __ __
2. Sweeping the floor __ __ __ __ __ __ __
3. Washing dishes __ __ __ __ __ __ __
4. Ironing clothes __ __ __ __ __ __ __

What’s New
Directions: What are the types of Family Resources
Family Resources can be defined as anything we use to achieve what we want (our
goals). These are materials and human attributes which satisfy our wants.
Emphasize the importance of management of resources in the context of family
which will be discussed in the lesson.

Types of Family Resources

1. Human Resources
Skills, Intelligence, and Capabilities
>Every person has his or her unique ability and intelligence in a way that improves
not only himself or herself but also others.
Energy or Strength
>Strength of a person does not only mean having good health and strong body. It
also having emotional ability, positive outlook, mental alertness, and reasonable
commitment. It refers to the physical and mental power of a person.
>Strength is also needed to accomplish task on time.
2. Material Resources
> House and lot, furniture, appliances, jewelry, automobile, and cash are referred
to as the family’s material resources.
>Jewelry and real properties increase in value while furniture, appliances, and
automobiles depreciate or go down as it gets old and worn out.
3. Non- Material Resources
> Health, and Time are intangible resources but these are also important.
> Without the non-material resources, members of the family will be unable to do
their duties and responsibilities at home and in school.

Directions: What are the types of Family Resources?

1. __________________________________________________________________

2. __________________________________________________________________

3. __________________________________________________________________

What is It

Family Resources

1. These are the things the family has, to achieve what they want.

2. It refers to the physical and mental power of a person to achieve goals.

3. These refers to the feelings of a person towards a thing which may hinder or
Family Needs

1. Food-is one of the fundamental pillars for the health of people 

2. Care and protection-family members need to be protected

3. Housing/shelter-is one of the fundamental elements to guarantee human dignity

4. Education-the family must be a forming nucleus so that its members can

introduce themselves correctly in society. Human beings are social beings by
nature

5. Affection-affective security is fundamental for the personality of individuals to

develop in a harmonious way
 What’s More
Directions: Place a check under a resource that you value for each row.

Legend:

T- Time S- Strength

M- Money C- Capability/Skills/Talent

T S M
C
1. Saving of small portion of allowance daily.
2. Resting after the assigned task.
3.Creating a recipe of a new food item
4.Buying clothes for a long-term use
5.Having recreation activities to forget problems.
6.Working according to the given task.

Directions: Identify and analyze the activity.

Not everything has to be done every day. There are activities that can
be done daily, weekly, or monthly.

The following is an example of how to plan activities so as not to

overwork the household and allow for other activities to be
included during the day.

Write the activity that can be done daily, weekly, or monthly.

Example: Home repair Dusting furniture Cooking

(monthly) (weekly) (daily)

Monthly Weekly Daily

1. __________ 1. __________ 1. __________

2. __________ 2. __________ 2. __________

3. __________ 3. __________ 3. __________

4. __________ 4. __________ 4. __________

5. __________ 5. __________ 5. __________

What I Have Learned

Directions: What can I do
There is some task that require only little energy to accomplish.
Take these things into consideration when scheduling activities.
Household activities should be managed properly to lessen
unnecessary
labor and help speed up work and reduce stress.

Work Schedule at home with the family. Use the legends.

F- father M- mother B- brother S- sister YB- younger brother

One Week Schedule of Work with the family

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1. Cooking __ __ __ __ __ __ __
2. Sweeping the floor __ __ __ __ __ __ __
3. Washing dishes __ __ __ __ __ __ __
4. Ironing clothes __ __ __ __ __ __ __

What I Can Do
Directions: Express what you have learned in this lesson by giving examples.

1. Human Resources
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
2. Material Resources
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________

3. Non-Material Resources
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________

Assessment
Directions: Read each item carefully. Choose the best answer from the
given choices. Write the letter that corresponds to your answer sheet.

1. A source of supply, support, or aid, especially one that can be readily drawn upon when
needed.
A. Management B. Resources C. Salary D. Money

2. The wise use of means to accomplish or achieve one’s purpose.

A. Energy B. Resources C. Time D. Management

3.An example of material resources is…

A. Energy B. Time C. House and Lot D. Talents

3. It is in the category of non-material resources. It is short and once lost, cannot be

regained.
A. Energy B. Time C. Work D. Savings

4. It is a resource that comes from within the people. It includes skills, knowledge, talents,
etc.
A. Human resources C. Non material resources
B. Material resources D. Cultural resources

6.These are the family needs, EXCEPT ONE

A. food B. shelter C. travels D. education

7. What resource is effectively managed when you are saving a part of your daily allowance
for future use?
A. finances B. energy C. time D. capacity

8. It refers to all wealth received over a period of time.

A. income B. needs C. education D. food
 9. Food, shelter and clothing are considered the __________________.
A. social needs of the family
B. family source of income
C. goal of the family
D. basic needs of the family

10. What attitude is needed to become successful in every undertaking?

A. Laziness B. Kindness C. negative attitude D. positive attitude

Answer Key:
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. B
5. A
6. C
7. A
8. C
9. B
10.D

Additional Activities
Interview your parents and 2-3 relatives regarding their family budget
how they manage.
References
Bantigue, R.M. and Pangilinan, J.P. (2014) Growing up with Home Economics and
Livelihood Education. FNB Educational, Inc. QC.
Life Skills Through TLE 6 Textbook

Prepared by:

Welfredo M. de Paz