HOME SCIENCE SCHEMES OF WORK FORM ONE

TERM I

WK LSN TOPIC/S-TOPIC OBJECTIVES L/ACTIVITIES L/T AIDS REFERENCE REMARKS

1-4 REPORTING
5 1-2 Introduction to Home By the end of the lesson, the learner should be Charts Teacher-pupil discussion KLB F1 page 1
science able to Books -Note taking
-Definition Define home science Writing materials
-Importance Explain the importance of home science to:
An individual
Community
Nation
3-4 Personal hygiene By the end of the lesson, the learner should be Charts Identification using chart KLB F1 pg 6
definition able to Books Discussions
good grooming Define personal hygiene Writing materials Note taking
care of the body Explain good grooming
the skin. Draw and label the structure of the human skin
Explain the functions of different parts of the
skin
6 1-2 Care of different parts of By the end of the lesson, the learner should be Books Teacher/pupil discussion KLB F1 pg 10
the body able to Writing materials note taking
face Explain the care of hair, face, hands and nails,
hands and nails feet and eyes.
eyes
feet
3-4 Care of the teeth By the end of the lesson the learner should be Chart on structure Demonstrations KLB F1 pg 13
structure of the tooth able to books Teacher pupil discussions
care of the teeth draw and label the structure of the tooth writing materials -note taking
state dental rules -drawing
7 1-2 Enhancing personal State ways of enhancing personal appearance Assorted items -Note taking KLB F1 pg 16

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 appearance -Explain the care of handkerchiefs, towels, books -demonstrations
care of personal items combs and hair brushes writing materials
handkerchiefs
combs and hair brushes
towels
3-4 Figure types Explain the care of clothes and shoes Pictures Discussion KLB BK 1 pg
care of shoes Identify figure types books -Note taking 20
leather
canvas
care of clothes
8 1-2 Choice and use of By the end of the lesson learners should be able Learners pair up and Other learners H/science F1
clothes and accessories to identify partner’s figure pictures KLB pg19
factors to note State factors in choice of clothes and accessories type
Identify own figure type-
3-4 Cosmetics By the end of the lesson, the learner should be Identification of assorted Assorted cosmetics H/science F1 by
types able to cosmetics books KLB pg 23
choice Identify various types and examples of discussions
use cosmetics
misuse Explain choice and use and misuse of cosmetics
9 1-2 Adolescence By the end of the lesson, the learner should be Group discussions Books H/science F1 pg
changes in adolescence able to chalks 24
physical changes in boys State changes that occur to boys and girls B.B
and girls during adolescence
3-4 Emotional changes By the end of the lesson, the learner should be Teacher-pupil discussions Text books H/science by
social changes able to Chalk board EAEP pg 26
Safety in the home and identify common accidents in the home -B.B
first aid State common causes of accidents
common accidents
common causes of
accidents
10 1-2 First aid By the end of the lesson, the learner should be Assembling of a first aid Contents of a first aid kit H/science by
definition able to kit -empty box EAEP pg 26
contents of a first aid kit Define first aid
and their uses Assemble a first aid kit
3-4 Common accidents, their Explain the cause, prevention and first aid for: Demonstrations First aid kit H/science KLB
first aid prevention. Burns and scalds Group practical PG 28
burns and scalds Cuts and bruises
cuts and bruises Suffocation
suffocation
11 1-2 choking By the end of the lesson, the learner should be Demonstration First aid box H/science pg 30
fracture able to practice in groups books
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 shock state causes, prevention and first aid for -discussions
3-4 fainting choking, fractures, shock and fainting
12 1-2 Foreign bodies in the By the end of the lesson, the learner should be Discussions First aid box Focus on
eyes, ears and nose able to practice in groups H/science pg 35
Explain first aid for entry of foreign bodies into
the eye, ear and nose.
3-4 Nose bleeding By the end of the lesson, the learner should be Practice in groups First aid box Focus F2 pg 37
drowning able to discussions
insect sting and bites Explain first aid and prevention of nose
bleeding, drowning insect stings and bites
13 1-2 Medicine By the end off the lesson, the learner should be Teacher-pupil discussion Assorted medicine and KLB pg 50-51
use able to drugs
misuse explain the correct way to use medicine -text books
explain ways in which medicine is misused and
abused.

3-4 Housing the family By the end of the lesson, the learner should be Practical identification in Pictures Focus
Types of houses able to the compound/vicinity compound and environs H/science pg 59
essential areas and their Name types of houses discussions books
placement explain the essential areas in a house
methods of providing state factors to consider
shelter
-actors to consider
14 1-2 Bonding By the end of the lesson, the learner should be Discussion Pictures, text books, chalk, Focus on
advantages able to study examples of house B.B H/science pg 55
disadvantages State advantage s and disadvantages of renting, plans
room interrelationship building and buying shelter. draw house plans
buying explain room inter relationship in a house
renting
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 HOME SCIENCE SCHEMES OF WORK
FORM ONE
TERM II

REFERENCES:
1. Secondary Home Science KLB
2. Focus on Home Science

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WK LSN TOPIC/S-TOPIC OBJECTIVES L/ACTIVITIES L/T AIDS REFERENCE REMARKS
1 1-4 REPORTING AND REVISION OF LAST TERM’S EXAMS
2 1-2 Housing the family By the end of the lesson the learner should be Teacher- pupil discussions School compound & KLB Form 1
Common types of able to: Identifications surroundings pg 52-59
houses Identify common types of houses Books
Modern house State the advantages and disadvantages of
plans/designs modern house designs.
3&4 Essential areas and their By the end of the lesson, the learner should be Teacher-Pupil discussions Books KLB Form 1
placement in the house able to Chalk pg 59-64
Identify essential areas in a house Board
Explain the placement of essential areas in a pictures
house
3 1 Methods of providing State general factors to consider when providing study of house plans Books KLB Form 1
family shelter family shelter drawing of plans pictures Pg 65-67
factors to put in mind State factors to consider when building Group discussions & Chalk
specific methods State advantages & disadvantages of building presentations Board
building explain room interrelationship

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4 Buying of houses By the end of the lesson, the learner should be Teacher –pupil discussions Books Focus on
Renting able to: Group discussions Chalk H/Science
State factors to consider when buying/renting a Presentations Board Form 1
house KLB Form 1
State the advantages & disadvantages of Pg 67-69
buying/renting
4 1-4 Care of the Home By the end of the lesson, the learner should be Group Discussions & Assorted cleaning KLB Form 1
Classification of dirt able to presentations equipment & materials H/Science Pg
Basic cleaning Classify dirt Teacher- pupil discussions 80-82
equipment & materials State factors to consider in choice and cover of
cleaning equipment & materials

5 1 Improvising cleaning By the end of the lesson, the learner should be Practical improvising of Assorted equipment KLB Form 1
equipment & materials able to equipment & materials Raw materials H/Science Pg
Improvising various cleaning equipment & Discussions Books 80-82
materials
2&3 Reasons for cleaning a By the end of the lesson, the learner should be Teacher-pupil discussion Brooms KLB Form 1
house able to Demonstration Dusters/ Clothes Pg 83-85
State reasons for cleaning a house Books
Methods of removing Identify methods of removing dirt
dirt surfaces Explain sweeping and dusting
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 Sweeping
4 Dusting
6 1-4 Suction By the end of the lesson the learner should be Teacher- pupil discussions Books KLB Form 1
Scrubbing able to © Education Plus Agencies Chalk Pg 85-105
Wiping Explain suction, scrubbing and wiping Note taking Board
Cleaning different Write down the methods of cleaning different
rooms in the house rooms
Writing of methods
7 1-4 MID TERM BREAK
8 1 Kitchen equipment Classify kitchen equipment Teacher – pupil discussions Assorted large kitchen H/Science
Classification State general points to consider in choice of -Identification equipment KLB form I
General points to equipment pg 106-112
2&3 consider in choice Explain the care and use of large equipment
Large equipment

4 Small kitchen State points in choice of small kitchen Identification Assorted small kitchen H/Science
equipment equipment Teacher- pupil discussions equipment and tools KLB form I
General points to Choice, use and care for various small pg 113
consider when buying equipment
small equipment
Choice, use and care
9 1-2 Time and labour saving By the end of the lesson the learner should be Teacher-pupil discussions Assorted labour saving KLB form I
kitchen equipment able to Identification equipment pg 125-127
State the choice, use and care of kitchen
-Choice, use and care equipment (labour saving)
3&4 Kitchen equipment Identify types of plastics Identification Assorted plastic equipment KLB form I
made from Care and clean plastic equipment Discussions pg 127-128
Plastic
10 1 Common metals used to Identify equipment made from stainless steel, Identification Assorted kitchen equipment KLB form I
make kitchen aluminum and iron Discussions pg 129-131
equipment State points in care and cleaning of stainless
Stainless steel steel, aluminum and iron
Aluminum
Iron
2&3 Enamel
4 Wood Identify equipment made from enamel and wood Identifications Assorted kitchen equipment KLB form I
Mention various ways of finishing wooden Teacher – pupil discussions pg 131-136
equipment
Care for wooden equipment

11 1 Glass By the end of the lesson the learner should be Identification KLB form I pg 136-139 Assorted
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 Earthenware / ceramics able to; Teacher- pupil discussions equipment
Calabashes / gourds Explain the use, care and cleaning of glass, Demonstration and cleaning Books
2&3 Practical cleaning of earthenware and calabashes in groups
equipment Glass Assorted
Ceramics cleaning
4 equipment
12 1-4 Safety precautions and Teacher-pupil discussions Assorted kitchen equipment KLB form I
rules when handling State rules and precautions to observe when Demonstrations and practice ant tools pg 140 -142
kitchen equipment handling kitchen equipment Identification of available Books
improvised equipment Assorted equipment and
practical improvisation of materials
equipment( making)
13 1-4 Improvising kitchen By the end of the lesson, the learner should be Teacher-pupil discussions Assorted kitchen equipment KLB form I
equipment able to Demonstrations and practice ant tools pg 140 -142
Improvise kitchen equipment and tool Identification of available Books
improvised equipment Assorted equipment and
practical improvisation of materials
equipment( making)
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 HOME SCIENCE SCHEMES OF WORK
FORM ONE
TERM III

REFERENCES:
1. Secondary Home Science KLB
2. Focus on Home Science

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WK LSN TOPIC/S-TOPIC OBJECTIVES L/ACTIVITIES L/T AIDS REFERENCE REMARKS
1 1-4 REPORTNG AND REVISION OF LAST TERM’S EXAMS
2 1 Sewing equipment and By the end of the lesson the learner should be Identification Assorted sewing equipment H/scie fm I
tools able to; Teacher-pupil discussions ant tools by EAEP pg
Classification Identify equipment 113
Classify sewing tools
2-3 Choice use and care of State the choice, use and care of small Teacher-pupil discussions Assorted small equipment KLB fm 1 pg
small equipment equipment and tools Books 183

4 Large sewing By the end of the lesson the learner should be Identification -Sewing machine H/sc by
equipment able to Drawing -Other large equipment EAEP pg 118
Sewing machine Draw and label the parts of a sewing machine Demonstration KLB fm 1
Parts of a sewing H/scie
machine
3 1 Use of a sewing Wind and thread a sewing machine Demonstration Sewing machines KLB fm 1 pg
machine Practice in groups Threads and needles 193-195
2-3 By the end of the lesson the learner should be -Practice the use of a Sewing machine KLB fm 1
able to; sewing machine Fabrics H/scie pg 192
Stitch using a sewing machine
4 Faults in use of a By the end of the lesson the learner should be Teacher-pupil discussion Charts H/scie KLB
sewing machine able to; Books fm1 pg 196
State causes of problems and their remedies
4 1-2 Stitches By the end of the lesson the learner should be -Identification Samples H/scie by
-Classification able to; Discussions Books EAEP pg 124
Classify stitches
Name different stitches
3-4 Stitches By the end of the lesson the learner should be Demonstration Fabrics H/scie by
Working of different able to; Working of samples Sewing threads and needles EAEP pg 124
stitches Work temporally stitches
Temporary
5 1 Working of temporary By the end of the lesson the learner should be Demonstration Fabrics H/scie KLB
stitches able to; Working of samples Needles pg 200
Work assorted stitches Threads

2-4 Stitches By the end of the lesson the learner should be Demonstration Fabrics H/scie by
Working of different able to; Working of samples Sewing threads and needles EAEP pg 126
stitches Work permanent stitches
Permanent stitches

6 1-3 Stitches By the end of the lesson the learner should be -Demonstration -Fabrics H/scie by
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 -Working of different able to; -Working of samples -Sewing threads and needles EAEP pg 127
stitches -Work embroidery stitches
-Embroidery stitches

4 Mid term break

7 1 Mid term break

2-3 Environmental hygiene By the end of the lesson the learner should be Discussions School compound KLB fm 2 pg
Disposal of house hold able to; Observation/ identification Books 1-4
refuse Define environmental hygiene Chalk
Drainage Explain proper disposal of house hold refuse Board
Free open Explain free and open drainage

4 Drainage Explain concealed drains Discussions Books KLB fm 2 pg

Concealed drains State advantages and disadvantages of concealed Note taking Chalk 4-9
Disposal of sewage drains Board
8 1 Sanitation By the end of the lesson the learner should be Teacher-pupil discussions Books KLB fm 2 pg
Definition able to; Note taking Chalk 9-11
Causes of poor Define sanitation Board
sanitation State causes and dangers of poor sanitation
Dangers of poor
sanitation
2-3 Common By the end of the lesson the learner should be Group discussions and Note books KLB H/scie
communicable diseases able to; presentations Writing materials pg 11-15
and typhoid, malaria, -State causes, symptoms and management of Note taking -ext books
cholera, dysentery each disease
9 1 T.B By the end of the lesson the learner should be Group discussions and Note books KLB H/scie
Scabies able to; presentations Writing materials pg 11-15
Bilharzia State causes, symptoms and management of Note taking Text books
each disease

2-3 Worm infestation By the end of the lesson the learner should be Group discussions and Note books KLB fm 1 pg
able to; presentations Writing materials 17
State causes, symptoms and management of Note taking Text books
each disease

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 4 Food nutrients By the end of the lesson the learner should be Teacher-pupil discussions Charts Focus on
Definition able to; Note taking Books H/scie pg 65
Terms Define terms related to food nutrients
Classification of Classify nutrients
nutrients
10 1 Carbohydrates By the end of the lesson the learner should be Teacher-pupil discussions Charts KLB fm 2 pg
able to; -Note taking Books 112
State functions and classes of CHO’s Assorted foods

2-3 Lipids By the end of the lesson the learner should be Teacher-pupil discussions Pictures Focus on
Proteins able to; Charts H/scie fm 2
Water State functions of each nutrient Books pg 67
Identify food sources of lipids, water and Food sources
proteins
4 Micro-nutrients
Vitamins – B complex

11 1-2 Micro-nutrients By the end of the lesson the learner should be Identification of food Pictures Focus on
Vitamins able to; sources Charts H/scie pg 71
B complex Identify water soluble vitamins Discussions Books
Vitamin C State functions of vitamin D and C Board
Identify food sources of vitamin B and C
3-4 Vitamins A, D, E and K By the end of the lesson the learner should be Teacher-pupil discussions Pictures Focus on
able to; Identification of food Charts H/scie pg 74
State sources of each vitamin sources Books
State functions of each of the vitamins Note taking Food sources
12 1-4 Minerals By the end of the lesson the learner should be Teacher-pupil discussions Pictures Focus on
Calcium able to; Note taking Charts H/scie fm 2
Phosphorous Identify source of minerals Books pg 75
Iron State functions of minerals Board
Iodine
Fluorine
Sodium
Potassium

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