JSS1 - SS3 Lesson Notes
Lesson Notes, Audio Lessons, Exam Questions
Lesson Notes, Audio Lessons, Exam Questions
Budgeting is the process of preparing a budget. Household budget is a plan for future expenditures of a given household. Good budgeting leads to wise management or use of a family income. Poor budgeting leads to wasteful expenditure of income.
Food nutrients are the chemical substances in the food we eat. The various food nutrients differ from each other in their physical properties and chemical properties.
FOOD CONTAMINANTS AND HARMFUL SUBSTANCES Harmful substances refer to contaminated drinks, foods and drugs which are unfit for human consumption. EXAMPLES HARMFUL SUBSTANCES EFFECTS OF HARMFUL SUBSTANCES IN THE BODY MEANING OF DRUG ABUSE Drug abuse is the abnormal intake…
MEANING OF FEEDING HABITS Feeding or eating habits are your everyday patterns of eating. It involves the tendency to reach out for foods whenever you are hungry. These habits vary from one person to another and from one locality to…
Definition and Meaning of Good Posture Posture means keeping the natural balance of the body aligned. It is the way the body parts are held up or carried when we walk, stand, sit or work. In good posture, the back…
Human beings grow two sets of teeth. The first is the milk or temporary teeth (during childhood) These are 24 in number. They loosen and fall out. They are replaced by permanent teeth (in adulthood). The permanent teeth are usually…
The skin is the outer covering of the body. It performs a very important function, it is necessary to understand the structure of the skin and how to take care of it. The skin is made up of two main…
The Nose and Ear The nose is the organ of smell. The very top of the nose consists of bone. The rest is made of cartilage, small muscles and skin lined with a fine moist mucous membrane. The lining of…
Structures, Parts and Functions of The Human Body The human body is made up of different parts. Some parts are inside the body while others are outside. Some parts of the body are the head, eyes, nose, ears, teeth, skin,…
Careers in Home Economics Home Economics Career Requirements Home economics careers require education at different levels of education. Home economics is offered as a single subject at the Basic Education level (Basic 1-9 / Primary and Junior Secondary School) At…
Meaning of Home Economics Home Economics can also be defined as a field of study which teaches us how to manage ourselves, our resources and our household. It therefore deals with the management of material and non-material things in the…
Methods of Storing Family Clothing Family clothing can be stored in the following storage spaces: Wardrobe or Closet Storing clothes in the wardrobe with the use of good quality plastic hangers is the best method of storing clothes. Some wardrobe…
Garments repair involves two methods. They are darning and patching. DARNING: Darning is a method of repairing or mending thin pieces and small holes in garments. This process involves weaving strong thread into the material to replace or strengthen worn…
Household linen is a term used collectively to include a variety of textile articles used in the home. A good supply of household linen is a very necessary item in the home; they are expensive and require good care. Types…
Uses of Flower in the Functional Areas of the Home Types of Flower Arrangement There are different types of flower arrangements, which are suitable for different places and occasions. Some of them are: Materials Needed for Flower Arrangement Assignment Draw…
Materials Needed for Household Maintenance Guidelines for Household Maintenance GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR HOUSEHOLD MAINTENANCE Daily Cleaning of Sitting Room Daily Cleaning of Dining Room Daily Cleaning of Kitchen Daily Cleaning of Bathroom & Toilet Daily Cleaning of the Bedroom Evaluation…
Family house is a place usually a building where family members live together as one. In any family house, there are different rooms or areas. Each room or area is usually used for different purposes or activities or functions. The…
A home maker is someone who is responsible for the proper management of the home. A home maker can either be a man or a woman but mostly, a home maker is always a woman. The job of a home…
SEWING MACHINE FAULTS, CAUSES AND REMEDIES FAULTS CAUSES REMEDIES 1. Upper thread breaking Machine not properly threaded, needle bent or blunt Thread machine properly check the machine needle and change it if bent or blunt. 2. Lower thread breaking i)Tension…
The sewing machine is major sewing equipment. It is very important in successful sewing. There are different types and makes of sewing machines. The following are common types of sewing machines. HAND SEWING MACHINE: This is a simply, it is…