Access complete Home Economics lesson notes for Junior Secondary School (JSS1 to JSS3) based on the Nigerian school curriculum.
These notes cover essential topics such as family living, food and nutrition, clothing and textiles, personal hygiene, and home management.
They are ideal for students and teachers seeking clear, well-structured materials for both classroom use and self-study.
Check and study Home Economics lesson notes for JSS1, JSS2, and JSS3. Aligned with the Nigerian curriculum for Junior Secondary Schools.
MEANING OF ADOLESCENCE Adolescence is the period in every person’s life that lies between the end of childhood and the beginning of adulthood. It is a period of time a person matures and moves from childhood to adulthood. This is a period of life when you prepare to be an adult ADOLESCENT An adolescent boy […]
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HYGIENE Hygiene means one’s level of cleanliness. It is the practice of keeping yourself and other surroundings clean, especially in order to prevent illness or the spread of diseases. MEANING OF PUBERTY Puberty is the short span of time that marks the beginning of sexual maturation. This period differs between boys and girls. Boys generally
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Conflicts resolution is a process that occurs in five stages: Becoming aware of the conflict or problem Setting limits Arguing stage Negotiating and compromise Following up. SOME IMPORTANT GUIDELINES IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION Use words not fits Take a decision to resolve the conflict peacefully Try to talk in place other people will not distract you
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MEANING OF CONFLICT A conflict is a struggle between two or more people who disagree. That struggle may be verbal physical or both. Conflict range from little disagreements between friends, family members to violent battle between enemies. A family conflict is a struggle between two or more family members who disagree over issues. They could
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FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE VALUE AND LIFESTYLE Meaning of value Value is the worth placed on an item. Value cannot be seen. Values are beliefs, feelings or ideas of what is important, desirable and good. TYPES OF VALUES Intrinsic values: these are values that are important for their own sake. They are higher values e.g. love,
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Stir
Blend, mix, combine
Beat
Cream
Grate
Slice
Coat
Garnish
Grease
Seasoning
Strain
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Kitchen equipment and utensils are very important for food storage, preparation and cooking. Small kitchen tools such as knives and forks are called utensils while the large ones such as cookers and deep freezer are known as equipment.
Make a good shopping list
Keep to the shopping list when buying
Ensure that there are adequate storage facilities for the foodstuff to be purchased.
Buy foods that are in season
Judge the quality of food before buying
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The food must be rich in protein for body building, energy foods for their activities, minerals and vitamins for vitality.
Their food should be rich in milk, meat, fish, eggs, legumes
Meal times should be regular.
Their food must be cooked by the most easily digested methods
An excessive consumption of sweets and candies that may lead to tooth decay should be avoided.
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Meal planning involves choosing a menu or a list of foods that will be included in a meal.
FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE MEAL PLANNING
Age of family members
Occupation or activities of family members
Health condition of family members
Size of the family
Likes and dislikes of the family members
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