DECISION MAKING IN THE FAMILY
MEANING OF DECISION MAKING Decision making is the act of making a choice from alternatives courses of actions or things. Decision making can only take place when there are two… Read More »DECISION MAKING IN THE FAMILY
JSS 1 Home Economics Notes (1st, 2nd & 3rd Term)
Welcome to the complete JSS 1 Home Economics notes for first, second, and third term. These notes are carefully prepared according to the latest Nigerian school curriculum, making it easy for students to study, revise, and perform excellently in their exams.
It covers a wide range of topics such as food and nutrition, family living, clothing, and home management, each lesson is structured to provide clear explanations and real-life applications.
Whether you are a student, teacher, or parent, these notes are a reliable resource to enhance understanding and improve academic performance.
See our JSS 1 Home Economics notes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd term based on the Nigerian school syllabus. Well-organized topics for easy study and exam success.
FAMILY NEEDS, GOALS AND STANDARDS
Family needs are essential things, that is, very important for family members’ health and they cannot do without it. The family members have physical, emotional, mental and social needs. Wants… Read More »FAMILY NEEDS, GOALS AND STANDARDS
COSMETICS PRODUCTS IN NIGERIA | SAFETY, QUALITY AND REGULATORY CONTROL
STANDARD OF ORGANIZATION OF NIGERIA (SON) The Nigerian Standard Organization Acts 1971, established as an integral part of the Federal Ministries of Industries are to carry out the following functions:… Read More »COSMETICS PRODUCTS IN NIGERIA | SAFETY, QUALITY AND REGULATORY CONTROL
COSMETICS AND DEODORANTS
Cosmetics are make-ups or substances applied on the body, mainly on the face to improve the natural features of the body. Deodorants are substances applied on the skin to prevent… Read More »COSMETICS AND DEODORANTS
PRODUCTION OF CLEANING AGENTS
TYPES OF HOMEMADE CLEANING AGENTS Fine sand: this can be used as an abrasive for cleaning pots. It should not be used on smooth surfaces to avoid scratching. Edo powder:… Read More »PRODUCTION OF CLEANING AGENTS
CARE OF THE FAMILY HOUSE
Reasons for care of the family house:
To maintain clean appearance,
To maintain good hygiene,
To maintain good health,
To prevent the spoilage of household equipment, tools, furniture, linen e.t.c.
THE HOME
A home is a house in which a family lives. A home is therefore an abode or dwelling place for a family. It is more than a house. A home… Read More »THE HOME
THE FAMILY
A family is a group of persons who live together as one and are united by ties of marriage, blood or adoption. Family members are each other kin. TYPES OF… Read More »THE FAMILY
HEALTHY FEEDING AND EATING PRACTICES
FOOD CONTAMINANTS AND HARMFUL SUBSTANCES Harmful substances refer to contaminated drinks, foods and drugs which are unfit for human consumption. EXAMPLES HARMFUL SUBSTANCES Fake products Expired products Exposed and uncovered… Read More »HEALTHY FEEDING AND EATING PRACTICES
HEALTHY FEEDING AND EATING PRACTICES
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… Read More »HEALTHY FEEDING AND EATING PRACTICES
GOOD POSTURE AND EXERCISE
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… Read More »GOOD POSTURE AND EXERCISE
THE TEETH, HANDS AND FEET
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… Read More »THE TEETH, HANDS AND FEET
STRUCTURE OF THE SKIN
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… Read More »STRUCTURE OF THE SKIN
NOSE AND EAR
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… Read More »NOSE AND EAR
THE HUMAN BODY
SRUCTURES, 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… Read More »THE HUMAN BODY
HOME ECONOMICS AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
CAREERS IN HOME ECONOMICS Foods and Nutrition: Nutritionist Food technologist Dieticians Caterers Bakers Food researchers Home Management: Home keepers Welfare workers Teachers Interior decorator Researchers Counsellors Laundry specialist. Clothing and… Read More »HOME ECONOMICS AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
INTRODUCTION TO HOME ECONOMICS
DEFINITIONS 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… Read More »INTRODUCTION TO HOME ECONOMICS
DECISION MAKING IN THE FAMILY
Decision Making is the act of making choices. It is the process of selecting option from alternatives.It is the ability to make up one’s mind as regard a particular issue… Read More »DECISION MAKING IN THE FAMILY
THE FAMILY NEEDS, GOALS AND STANDARDS
Needs are those things we require or crave to have. Family Needs are the requirement or the necessities required by family members so that they can live conveniently. Family needs… Read More »THE FAMILY NEEDS, GOALS AND STANDARDS
PRODUCTION OF CLEANING AGENT
Cleaning Agents are chemicals that aid the removal of dirt from a surface. They produce cleaning effect. CLASSES OF CLEANING AGENTS Solvents: They are substances which remove dirt by liquefying… Read More »PRODUCTION OF CLEANING AGENT