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TLE Exploratory
Home Economics
Caregiving
Quarter 3 – Module 1:
The Use of Tools and Equipment
(Week 1)
 What I Need to Know

This lesson is designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
understand caregiving equipment, tools, and paraphernalia. The scope of this
module permits usage in many different learning situations. The language used
recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow
the standard sequence of the course.

At the end of this module, you should be able to:

1. identify caregiving tools, equipment, and apparatus applicable to a specific
job;
2. describe tools, equipment, and apparatus used in caregiving; and
3. classify tools, equipment, and apparatus according to types and functions
used in caregiving.

What I Know

Please do not forget to write the following on your answer sheet:

Name: _________________________________________ Yr. & Section: _____________
Yr. Level & Subject (Specialization): _____________ Module No: _______________
Name of Activity: What I Know Date: _____________________

Directions: Read each of the following statements carefully and choose the letter of
the correct answer.

1. What is used to hold liquid to maintain its hotness and coldness?

A. Airpot B. Blender C. Coffee maker D. Chopping board
2. What is used to mix and puree fruits, vegetables, and other substances?
A. Airpot B. Blender C. Coffee maker D. Chopping board
3. This is where vegetables and fruits can be cut.
A. Airpot B. Blender C. Coffee maker D. Chopping board
4. What tool is used to brew coffee instantly?
A. Airpot B. Blender C. Coffee maker D. Chopping board
5. What tool is used to scoop the dust when sweeping?
A. Dustpan B. Flat iron C. Hanger D. Laundry basket
6. What tool is used for pressing fabric or clothing?
A. Dustpan B. Flat iron C. Hanger D. Laundry basket
7. This is designed to hang garments or clothing.
A. Dustpan B. Flat iron C. Hanger D. Laundry basket
8. This is where dirty or soiled clothes are kept.
A. Dustpan B. Flat iron C. Hanger D. Laundry basket
9. What is used to measure body temperature?
A. Aneroid B. Stethoscope C. Thermometer D. Weighing scale

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 10. What is used to check the functionality of the heart, lungs, and other internal
organs?
A. Aneroid B. Stethoscope C. Thermometer D. Weighing scale

What’s New

Study the picture given. Name at least five (5) caregiving tools, materials,
equipment, and apparatus that you love using. Say something about them in two
sentences.

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 What Is It

Caregiving Tools, Equipment, and Apparatus

I. Tools, Equipment, and Paraphernalia Used in Meal Preparation

An Air pot is a vessel Blender is a kitchen
usually rounded and laboratory
which is used for appliance which is
holding liquid to used to emulsify, mix
maintain hotness or and puree food and
coldness. other substances.

Coffee maker is an Chopping board is

electric countertop a flat, wooden, or
appliance that brews plastic board
hot coffee where meats or
automatically vegetables can be
cut.

Electric knife is a Electric can opener

kitchen device that is is a useful device
used for slicing food. It that is used to open
requires less physical canned goods with
effort than an ordinary ease and accuracy.
knife and makes neater
slices.

Food processor is a multi-tasking tool Food tongs are the instrument with
that is used to slice, dice, or whip food two hinged or sprung arms for grasping
ingredients and holding.

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Ladle is a long- Microwave oven is an oven that uses a
handled spoon microwave to cook or heat food.
with a deep
bowl at the end
for serving food
especially broth
or soup.

Stove is an
appliance in which
electricity/gas is
utilized to supply
heat to be used for
cooking or
reheating.

II. Tools, Equipment, and Paraphernalia Used for Cleaning, Washing, and
Drying
Bottle sterilizer is Broom is a tool that
an apparatus that is used for sweeping
is used in dirt. It consists of
destructing twigs and bristles
microorganisms in bound together and
containers like attached to a
feeding bottles handle.
through boiling.

Dishwasher Hanger resembles

is a like person’s
mechanical shoulders and is
device for used to hang
cleaning garments on.
dishes, eating
utensils and
pots.

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Dryer is a machine or apparatus that Dustpan is a handled pan or scoop
removes moisture through ventilation or into which dust is
heat. swept.

Duster is a cloth or brush which is Clothes iron is an electric appliance

used in removing dirt and dust. that is used along with an ironing
board, to
iron or
press
clothing,
fabric, or
draperies.

Ironing board Laundry basket is used for holding

is a long, dirty or soiled
narrow padded clothes for
board, often washing or
with wet clothes
collapsible for drying. It
supporting may also be
legs, used as a used for
working surface for ironing. sorting clean
clothes to be folded.

Vacuum cleaner is Washing

an electrical machine is an
appliance that is electric
used for cleaning appliance for
floors, carpets, and washing clothes
furniture by and linen.
suction.

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A digital thermometer is used to take body
temperature.

A Stethoscope is used to check the functionality of

the heart, lungs, and other internal organs.

A Sphygmomanometer, together with the

Stethoscope will be able to take the person’s
blood pressure

What’s More

Please do not forget to write the following on your answer sheet:

Name: ________________________________________ Yr. & Section: _____________
Yr. Level & Subject (Specialization): ________________ Module No: _______________
Name of Activity: What’s More Date: _____________________

Word Arrangement
Directions: Arrange the jumbled letters to make a word. A description is given as a
clue in each item.
1. TOPRAI -
It is a vessel used to hold hot or cold liquid.
2. EVSTO -
It is an appliance that is gas or electricity operated used for cooking.
3. NOVE CROMIVEWA -
It is a device used to heat foods automatically.

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 4. RAMEKOCEFFE -
It is used to brew coffee instantly.
5. BERNDLE -
It is used to mix, puree, or emulsify food and other substances.
6. LDAEL –
A long-handled- tool used to serve soup or broth.
7. ROABD INGPOPCHI -
It is where fruits, meat, and vegetables are cut to avoid cuts.
8. DOOF NGOTS -
A two-hinged tool used to grasp and hold fried meat.
9. CAN ROPENER RTICELER -
An electrically operated device used to open canned goods with convenience.
10. DOOF ROSSECOP -
It is a multi-tasking tool that is used to slice, dice, or whip food ingredients
right away.

What I Have Learned

Please do not forget to write the following on your answer sheet:

Name: ________________________________________ Yr. & Section: _____________
Yr. Level & Subject (Specialization): ________________ Module No: _______________
Name of Activity: What I Have Learned Date: _____________________

Directions: Identify the tool, equipment, or paraphernalia being described or used

in the given specific task.

1. It is used for sorting clean clothes.

2. What is used for sweeping dirt on the floor?
3. What is used for measuring blood pressure?
4. It is used for checking body temperature.
5. It is used for scooping dust on the floor.

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 What I Can Do

Please do not forget to write the following on your answer sheet:

Name: _______________________________________ Yr. & Section: ________
Yr. Level & Subject (Specialization): _____________________ Module No: ___________
Name of Activity: What I Can Do Date: ________________

Directions. Draw or compile at least ten pictures of the different caregiving

equipment, tools, and apparatus. Make a handbook that will be useful for a
future caregiver like you. Provide a summary that presents the equipment,
tools, and paraphernalia based on their classification, use, and function. A
sample guide is provided for you.

Picture/Drawing with Classification Use Function

label
(For
cleaning, washing,
laundry, and
ironing)

• For cleaning • Used for • Removes

cleaning dust
Duster

Assessment

Please do not forget to write the following on your answer sheet:

Name: _______________________________________ Yr. & Section: ____________
Yr. Level & Subject (Specialization): _______________ Module No: _______________
Name of Activity: Assessment Date: _____________________

Directions: Read each of the following statements carefully and choose the letter of
the correct answer.

1. What tool is used for pressing fabric or clothing?

A. Dustpan B. Flat iron C. Hanger D. Laundry basket
2. This is designed to hang garments or clothing.
A. Dustpan B. Flat iron C. Hanger D. Laundry basket
3. This is where dirty or soiled clothes are kept.
A. Dustpan B. Flat iron C. Hanger D. Laundry basket
4. What is used to hold liquid to maintain its hotness and coldness?
A. Airpot B. Blender C. Coffee maker D. Chopping board

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 5. What is used to mix and puree fruits, vegetables, and other substances?
A. Airpot B. Blender C. Coffee maker D. Chopping board
6. This is where vegetables and fruits can be cut.
A. Airpot B. Blender C. Coffee maker D. Chopping board
7. What is used to measure body temperature?
A. Aneroid B. Stethoscope C. Thermometer D. Weighing scale
8. What is used to check the functionality of the heart, lungs, and other internal
organs?
A. Aneroid B. Stethoscope C. Thermometer D. Weighing scale
9. What tool is used to brew coffee instantly?
A. Airpot B. Blender C. Coffee maker D. Chopping board
10. What tool is used to scoop the dust when sweeping?
A. Dustpan B. Flat iron C. Hanger D. Laundry basket

Answer Key

10. Food Processor

Opener
Electric Can 9.
Food tongs 8.
Chopping Board 7.
Ladle 6.
Blender 5.
Coffeemaker 4. 5. Dustpan
Microwave Oven 3. 4. Thermometer
Stove 2. 3. Sphygmomanometer
Airpot 1. 2. Broom
1. Laundry Basket
What’s More What I Have Learned

References

Cruz, W. (2013). DepEd K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum, Technology and

Livelihood Education Learning Module Caregiving. NCR DepEd Bataan. Pages
1-17.

Zucker, E. (2009). The Caregiver’s Resource Book. South Asia PTE. LTD. 6th Edition
Pearson Education.

Online Sources:
http://www.depedbataan.com/resources/9/k_to_12_caregiving
learning_module.pdf, retrieved on January 19, 2020.

https://tinyurl.com/y44puo2b, retrieved on January 19, 2020.

https://tinyurl.com/y5errypy, retrieved on January 19, 2020.