COMPLETE HOME ECONOMICS FOR J.S.S. 1

Subject: HOME ECONOMICS

Term        First Term

WEEK     1

TOPIC     BREAKDOWN

INTRODUCTION TO HOME ECONOMICS

I. Meaning of Home Economics

II. Areas of Home Economics

III. Relationship of Home Economics to Other Subjects

WEEK 2

HOME ECONOMICS AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

I. Career Opportunities in Home Economics

II. Career Requirements in Home Economics

III. Importance of Home Economics to the Individual, Family and Nation

WEEK     3

THE HUMAN BODY

I. Structure and Parts of the Hair and Eyes

II. Functions of the Hair and Eyes

III. Care and Grooming of the Hair and Eyes

WEEK     4

THE HUMAN BODY   

I. Structure and Parts of the Ears and Nose

II. Functions of the Ears and Nose

III. Care and Grooming of the Ears and Nose

WEEK     5

THE HUMAN BODY        

I. Structure and Parts of the Skin

II. Functions of the Skin

III. Care of the Skin

WEEK     6

THE HUMAN BODY        

I. Structure of the Teeth, Hands and Feet

II. Functions of the Teeth, Hands and Feet

III. Care of the Teeth, Hands and Feet

WEEK     7

GOOD POSTURE AND EXERCISE 

I. Meaning of Posture and Exercise

II. Importance of Good Posture and Exercise

III. Guidelines for maintaining Good Posture and Exercising the Body

WEEK     8

HEALTHY FEEDING AND EATING PRACTICES    

I. Healthy feeding practices include eat adequate diet, use of food in season etc.

II. Healthy Eating Habits like Washing hands before and after eating, keeping mouth closed while eating, Chewing food properly, etc.

WEEK     9

HEALTHY FEEDING AND EATING PRACTICES

I. Effects of Unhealthy Feeding

II. Practices e.g Margemus, Kwashiorkor, Obesity, etc.

III. Food Activities – Uses, Misuse and Defection

WEEK     10

HEALTHY FEEDING AND EATING PRACTICES    

I. Food Contaminants

II. Harmful Substances that should not be consumed, e.g. banned additives, spoilt fruits, undercooked food, etc.

III. Meaning of Drug Abuse

IV. Effect of Drug Abuse in the Body

WEEK     11

REVISION AND EXAMINATION