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    HOME SCIENCE SCHEMES OF WORK FORM ONE TERM 1-3 LATEST

    ByHillary Kangwana

    Mar 24, 2025

    HOME SCIENCE SCHEMES OF WORK

    FORM ONE

    TERM I

    REFERENCES:

    1. Secondary Home Science KLB
    2. Focus on Home Science
    WKLSNTOPIC/S-TOPICOBJECTIVESL/ACTIVITIESL/T AIDSREFERENCEREMARKS
    1-4 REPORTING 
    51-2Introduction to Home science

    -Definition

    -Importance

    By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

    Define home science

    Explain the importance of home science to:

    An individual

    Community

    Nation

    Charts

    Books

    Writing materials

    Teacher-pupil discussion

    -Note taking

    KLB F1 page 1 
     3-4Personal hygiene

    definition

    good grooming

    care of the body

    the skin.

    By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

    Define personal hygiene

    Explain good grooming

    Draw and label the structure of the human skin

    Explain the functions of different parts of the skin

    Charts

    Books

    Writing materials

    Identification using chart

    Discussions

    Note taking

    KLB  F1 pg 6 
    61-2Care of different parts of the body

    face

    hands and nails

    eyes

    feet

    By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

    Explain the care of hair, face, hands and nails, feet and eyes.

    Books

    Writing materials

    Teacher/pupil discussion

    note taking

    KLB F1 pg 10 
     3-4Care of the teeth

    structure of the tooth

    care of the teeth

    By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to

    draw and label the structure of the tooth

    state dental rules

    Chart on structure

    books

    writing materials

    Demonstrations

    Teacher pupil discussions

    -note taking

    -drawing

    KLB F1 pg 13 
    71-2Enhancing personal appearance

    care of personal items

    handkerchiefs

    combs and hair brushes

    towels

    State ways of enhancing personal appearance

    -Explain the care of handkerchiefs, towels, combs and hair brushes

    Assorted items

    books

    writing materials

    -Note taking

    -demonstrations

    KLB F1 pg 16 
     3-4Figure types

    care of shoes

    leather

    canvas

    care of clothes

    Explain the care of clothes and shoes

    Identify figure types

    Pictures

    books

    Discussion

    -Note taking

    KLB BK 1 pg 20 
    81-2Choice and use of clothes and accessories

    factors to note

    By the end of the lesson learners should be able to

    State factors in choice of clothes and accessories

    Identify own figure type-

    Learners pair up and identify partner’s figure typeOther learners

    pictures

    H/science F1

    KLB pg19

     
     3-4Cosmetics

    types

    choice

    use

    misuse

    By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

    Identify various types and examples of cosmetics

    Explain choice and use and misuse of cosmetics

    Identification of assorted cosmetics

    discussions

    Assorted cosmetics

    books

    H/science F1 by KLB pg 23 
    91-2Adolescence

    changes in adolescence

    physical changes in boys and girls

    By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

    State changes  that occur to boys and girls during adolescence

    Group discussionsBooks

    chalks

    B.B

    H/science F1 pg 24 
     3-4Emotional changes

    social changes

    Safety in the home and first aid

    common accidents

    common causes of accidents

    By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

    identify common accidents in the home

    State common causes of accidents

    Teacher-pupil discussionsText books

    Chalk board

    -B.B

    H/science by EAEP  pg 26 
    101-2First aid

    definition

    contents of a first aid kit and their uses

    By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

    Define first aid

    Assemble a first aid kit

    Assembling of a first aid kitContents of a first aid kit

    -empty box

    H/science by EAEP pg 26 
     3-4Common accidents, their first aid prevention.

    burns and scalds

    cuts and bruises

    suffocation

    Explain the cause, prevention and first aid for:

    Burns and scalds

    Cuts and bruises

    Suffocation

    Demonstrations

    Group  practical

    First aid kitH/science KLB PG 28 
    111-2

     

     

    3-4

    choking

    fracture

    shock

    fainting

    By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

    state causes, prevention and first aid for choking, fractures, shock and fainting

    Demonstration

    practice in groups

    -discussions

    First aid box

    books

    H/science pg 30 
    121-2Foreign bodies in the eyes, ears and noseBy the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

    Explain first aid for entry of foreign bodies into the eye, ear and nose.

    Discussions

    practice in groups

     

    First aid boxFocus on H/science pg 35 
     3-4Nose bleeding

    drowning

    insect sting and bites

    By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

    Explain first aid  and prevention of nose bleeding, drowning insect stings and bites

    Practice in groups

    discussions

    First aid boxFocus F2 pg  37 
    131-2Medicine

    use

    misuse

     

     

     

     

    By the end  off the lesson, the learner should be able to

    explain the correct  way to use medicine

    explain ways in which medicine is misused and abused.

    Teacher-pupil discussionAssorted medicine and drugs

    -text books

    KLB pg 50-51 
     3-4Housing the family

    Types of houses

    essential areas and their placement

    methods of providing shelter

    -actors to consider

    By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

    Name types of houses

    explain the essential areas in a house

    state factors to consider

    Practical identification in the compound/vicinity

    discussions

    Pictures

    compound and environs

    books

    Focus H/science pg 59 
    141-2

     

     

     

     

     

    3-4

    Bonding

    advantages

    disadvantages

    room interrelationship

    buying

    renting

    By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

    State advantage s and disadvantages of renting, building and buying shelter.

    explain room inter relationship in a house

    Discussion

    study examples of house plans

    draw house plans

     

    Pictures, text books, chalk, B.BFocus on H/science pg 55 
    15END OF TERM EXAMINATIONS 

     

     

     

     

     

     

    HOME SCIENCE SCHEMES OF WORK

    FORM ONE

    TERM II

     

     

     

    REFERENCES:

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

     

     

    WKLSNTOPIC/S-TOPICOBJECTIVESL/ACTIVITIESL/T AIDSREFERENCEREMARKS 
    11-4REPORTING AND REVISION OF LAST TERM’S EXAMS 
    21-2Housing the family

    Common types of houses

    Modern house plans/designs

    By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:

    Identify common types of houses

    State the advantages and disadvantages of modern house designs.

    Teacher- pupil discussions

    Identifications

    School compound & surroundings

    Books

    KLB Form 1 pg 52-59 

     

     
    3&4Essential areas and their placement in the houseBy the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

    Identify essential areas in a house

    Explain the placement of essential areas in a house

    Teacher-Pupil discussionsBooks

    Chalk

    Board

    pictures

    KLB Form 1 pg 59-64  
    31

     

     

     

     

     

    2&3

    Methods of providing family shelter

    factors to put in mind

    specific methods building

    State general factors to consider when providing family shelter

    State factors to consider when building

    State advantages & disadvantages of building

    explain room interrelationship

    study of house plans

    drawing of plans

    Group discussions & presentations

    Books

    pictures

    Chalk

    Board

    KLB Form 1 Pg 65-67  
    4Buying of houses

    Renting

    By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

    State factors to consider when buying/renting a house

    State the advantages & disadvantages of buying/renting

    Teacher –pupil discussions

    Group discussions

    Presentations

    Books

    Chalk

    Board

    Focus on H/Science Form 1

    KLB Form 1 Pg 67-69

      
    41-4Care of the Home

    Classification of dirt

    Basic cleaning equipment & materials

    By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

    Classify dirt

    State factors to consider in choice and cover of cleaning equipment & materials

     

    Group Discussions & presentations

    Teacher- pupil discussions

    Assorted cleaning equipment & materialsKLB Form 1 H/Science Pg 80-82

     

      
    51Improvising cleaning equipment & materialsBy the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

    Improvising various cleaning equipment & materials

    Practical improvising of equipment & materials

    Discussions

    Assorted equipment

    Raw materials

    Books

    KLB Form 1 H/Science Pg 80-82  
    2&3

     

     

     

     

     

    4

    Reasons for cleaning a house

     

    Methods of removing dirt surfaces

    Sweeping

    Dusting

    By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

    State reasons for cleaning a house

    Identify methods of removing dirt

    Explain sweeping and dusting

    Teacher-pupil discussion

    Demonstration

    Brooms

    Dusters/ Clothes

    Books

    KLB  Form 1 Pg 83-85  
    61-4Suction

    Scrubbing

    Wiping

    Cleaning different rooms in the house

    Writing of methods

    By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to

    Explain suction, scrubbing and wiping

    Write down the methods of cleaning different rooms

    Teacher- pupil discussions

    © Education Plus Agencies

    Note taking

    Books

    Chalk

    Board

     

    KLB Form 1 Pg 85-105  
    71-4MID TERM  BREAK 
    81

     

     

    2&3

    Kitchen equipment

    Classification

    General points to consider in choice

    Large equipment

     

    Classify kitchen equipment

    State general points to consider in choice of equipment

    Explain the care and use of large equipment

    Teacher – pupil discussions

    -Identification

    Assorted large kitchen equipmentH/Science KLB form I pg 106-112  
    4Small kitchen equipment

    General points to consider when buying small equipment

    Choice, use and care

    State points in choice of small kitchen equipment

    Choice, use and care for various small equipment

    Identification

    Teacher- pupil discussions

    Assorted small kitchen equipment and toolsH/Science KLB form I pg 113  
    91-2Time and labour saving kitchen equipment

     

    -Choice, use and care

    By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to

    State the choice, use and care of kitchen equipment (labour saving)

    Teacher-pupil discussions

    Identification

    Assorted labour saving equipmentKLB form I pg 125-127

     

      
    3&4Kitchen equipment made from

    Plastic

    Identify types of plastics

    Care and clean plastic equipment

    Identification

    Discussions

    Assorted plastic equipmentKLB form I pg 127-128  
    101

     

     

     

     

     

    2&3

    Common metals used to make kitchen equipment

    Stainless steel

    Aluminum

    Iron

    Enamel

    Identify equipment made from stainless steel, aluminum and iron

    State points in care and cleaning of stainless steel, aluminum and iron

    Identification

    Discussions

    Assorted kitchen equipmentKLB form I pg 129-131  
     4WoodIdentify equipment made from enamel and wood

    Mention various ways of finishing wooden equipment

    Care for wooden equipment

     

    Identifications

    Teacher – pupil discussions

    Assorted kitchen equipmentKLB form I pg 131-136  
    111

     

     

    2&3

     

     

    4

    Glass

    Earthenware  / ceramics

    Calabashes / gourds

    Practical cleaning of equipment

    By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to;

    Explain the use, care and cleaning of glass, earthenware and calabashes

    Glass

    Ceramics

     

    Identification

    Teacher- pupil discussions

    Demonstration and cleaning in groups

    KLB form I pg 136-139

     

     

     

    Assorted equipment

    Books

     

    Assorted cleaning equipment

      
    121-4Safety precautions and rules when handling kitchen equipment

     

     

    State rules and precautions to observe when handling kitchen equipment

     

    Teacher-pupil discussions

    Demonstrations and practice

    Identification of available improvised equipment

    practical improvisation of equipment( making)

    Assorted kitchen equipment ant tools

    Books

    Assorted equipment and materials

    KLB form I pg 140 -142

     

      
    131-4Improvising kitchen equipmentBy the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

    Improvise kitchen equipment and tool

    Teacher-pupil discussions

    Demonstrations and practice

    Identification of available improvised equipment

    practical improvisation of equipment( making)

    Assorted kitchen equipment ant tools

    Books

    Assorted equipment and materials

    KLB form I pg 140 -142

     

      
    14 END OF TERM EXAMS  
       

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    HOME SCIENCE SCHEMES OF WORK

    FORM ONE

    TERM III

     

     

     

    REFERENCES:

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

     

     

    WKLSNTOPIC/S-TOPICOBJECTIVESL/ACTIVITIESL/T AIDSREFERENCEREMARKS
    11-4REPORTNG AND REVISION OF LAST TERM’S EXAMS
    21Sewing equipment and tools

    Classification

     

    By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to;

    Identify equipment

    Classify sewing tools

    Identification

    Teacher-pupil discussions

    Assorted sewing equipment ant toolsH/scie fm I by EAEP pg 113 
    2-3Choice use and care of small equipmentState the choice, use and care of small equipment and toolsTeacher-pupil discussionsAssorted small equipment

    Books

     

    KLB fm 1 pg 183 
    4Large sewing equipment

    Sewing machine

    Parts of a sewing machine

    By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to

    Draw and label the parts of a sewing machine

     

    Identification

    Drawing

    Demonstration

    -Sewing machine

    -Other large equipment

    H/sc by EAEP pg 118

    KLB fm 1 H/scie

     
    31Use of a sewing machineWind and thread a sewing machine

     

    Demonstration

    Practice in groups

    Sewing machines

    Threads and needles

    KLB fm 1 pg 193-195 
    2-3 By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to;

    Stitch using a sewing machine

    -Practice the use of a sewing machineSewing machine

    Fabrics

     

    KLB fm 1 H/scie pg 192 
    4Faults in use of a sewing machineBy the end of the lesson the learner should be able to;

    State causes of problems and their remedies

    Teacher-pupil discussionCharts

    Books

    H/scie KLB fm1 pg 196 
    41-2Stitches

    -Classification

    By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to;

    Classify stitches

    Name different stitches

    -Identification

    Discussions

    Samples

    Books

    H/scie by EAEP pg 124 
    3-4Stitches

    Working of different stitches

    Temporary

    By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to;

    Work temporally stitches

    Demonstration

    Working of samples

    Fabrics

    Sewing threads and needles

    H/scie by EAEP pg 124 
    51Working of temporary stitchesBy the end of the lesson the learner should be able to;

    Work assorted stitches

    Demonstration

    Working of samples

    Fabrics

    Needles

    Threads

    H/scie KLB pg 200 
    2-4Stitches

    Working of different stitches

    Permanent stitches

     

    By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to;

    Work permanent stitches

     

    Demonstration

    Working of samples

    Fabrics

    Sewing threads and needles

    H/scie by EAEP pg 126 
    61-3Stitches

    -Working of different stitches

    -Embroidery stitches

     

    By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to;

    -Work embroidery stitches

     

    -Demonstration

    -Working of samples

    -Fabrics

    -Sewing threads and needles

    H/scie by EAEP pg 127 
    4Mid term break

     

    71Mid term break

     

     2-3Environmental hygiene

    Disposal of house hold refuse

    Drainage

    Free open

     

    By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to;

    Define environmental hygiene

    Explain proper disposal of house hold refuse

    Explain free and open drainage

    Discussions

    Observation/ identification

    School compound

    Books

    Chalk

    Board

    KLB fm 2 pg 1-4 
    4Drainage

    Concealed drains

    Disposal of sewage

    Explain concealed drains

    State advantages and disadvantages of concealed drains

    Discussions

    Note taking

    Books

    Chalk

    Board

    KLB fm 2 pg 4-9 
    81Sanitation

    Definition

    Causes of poor sanitation

    Dangers of poor sanitation

    By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to;

    Define sanitation

    State causes and dangers of poor sanitation

    Teacher-pupil discussions

    Note taking

    Books

    Chalk

    Board

    KLB fm 2 pg 9-11 
    2-3Common communicable diseases and typhoid, malaria, cholera, dysenteryBy the end of the lesson the learner should be able to;

    -State causes, symptoms and management of each disease

    Group discussions and presentations

    Note taking

    Note books

    Writing materials

    -ext books

    KLB H/scie pg 11-15 
    91T.B

    Scabies

    Bilharzia

    By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to;

    State causes, symptoms and management of each disease

     

    Group discussions and presentations

    Note taking

    Note books

    Writing materials

    Text books

    KLB H/scie pg 11-15 
    2-3Worm infestationBy the end of the lesson the learner should be able to;

    State causes, symptoms and management of each disease

    Group discussions and presentations

    Note taking

    Note books

    Writing materials

    Text books

    KLB fm 1 pg 17 
     4Food nutrients

    Definition

    Terms

    Classification of nutrients

    By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to;

    Define terms related to food nutrients

    Classify nutrients

     

    Teacher-pupil discussions

    Note taking

    Charts

    Books

    Focus on H/scie pg 65 
    101CarbohydratesBy the end of the lesson the learner should be able to;

    State functions and classes of CHO’s

    Teacher-pupil discussions

    -Note taking

    Charts

    Books

    Assorted foods

     

    KLB fm 2 pg 112 
    2-3Lipids

    Proteins

    Water

    By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to;

    State functions of each nutrient

    Identify food sources of lipids, water and proteins

    Teacher-pupil discussions

     

    Pictures

    Charts

    Books

    Food sources

    Focus on H/scie fm 2 pg 67 
    4Micro-nutrients

    Vitamins – B complex

     

    111-2Micro-nutrients

    Vitamins

    B complex

    Vitamin C

     

    By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to;

    Identify water soluble vitamins

    State functions of vitamin D and C

    Identify food sources of vitamin B and C

    Identification of food sources

    Discussions

    Pictures

    Charts

    Books

    Board

    Focus on H/scie pg 71 
    3-4Vitamins A, D, E and KBy the end of the lesson the learner should be able to;

    State sources of each vitamin

    State functions of each of the vitamins

    Teacher-pupil discussions

    Identification of food sources

    Note taking

    Pictures

    Charts

    Books

    Food sources

    Focus on H/scie pg 74 
    121-4Minerals

    Calcium

    Phosphorous

    Iron

    Iodine

    Fluorine

    Sodium

    Potassium

    By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to;

    Identify source of minerals

    State functions of minerals

    Teacher-pupil discussions

    Note taking

     

    Pictures

    Charts

    Books

    Board

    Focus on H/scie fm 2 pg 75