- Class: Primary 4
- Term: 2nd Term
- Week: 8
- Age: 9 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Subject: Pre-Vocational Studies
- Curriculum Theme: Home Economics
- Previous Lesson: Clothes For Different Occasions: Sleeping And Traveling Clothes
- Topic: Reasons For Laundering Personal Clothes
- Content: Tidiness, good appearance, and personal hygiene.
Performance Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain: Identify and list seven reasons for laundering personal clothes.
- Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of cleanliness and tidiness.
- Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate how to fold and store clean clothes.
- Social Domain: Encourage others to maintain cleanliness by laundering personal clothes regularly.
Reference Materials
The following resources were used in planning this lesson:
- 9–Years Basic Education Curriculum Abuja
- Educational Resource Centre Scheme of Work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
- Online Information from: Samyx Cleaning – Importance of Regular Laundry in Maintaining Health
- Relevant Textbooks
Instructional Materials
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Pictures showing clean and dirty clothes.
- Sample laundered clothes.
- A washing basin, detergent, and a drying rack.
- Chart illustrating steps in laundering clothes.
Rationale for the Lesson
Understanding the reasons for laundering personal clothes helps pupils maintain personal hygiene, appear tidy, and develop habits that promote good health and social acceptance.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils have basic knowledge of clothing types and have been taught the importance of wearing appropriate clothes for different occasions.
Instructional Procedures
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:
| Content Development | Time | Teaching Method | Teaching Strategy | Teacher’s Activity | Pupils’ Activity | Learning Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1: Introduction | 5 mins | Set induction | Question and discussion | Asks pupils why we need to wash clothes and listens. | Pupils share their ideas. | Cleanliness is essential for health and appearance. |
| Step 2: Explanation | 10 mins | Lecture | Interactive discussion | Explains laundering and its benefits using visuals. | Listen and ask questions. | Pupils understand what laundering means. |
| Step 3: Demonstration | 10 mins | Practical | Guided demonstration | Demonstrates how to properly launder clothes. | Observe and assist during the demonstration. | Pupils learn the process of laundering. |
| Step 4: Note Taking | 5 mins | Note writing | Guided writing | Guides pupils to copy the lesson content. | Write down key points in their notebooks. | Pupils retain key concepts from the lesson. |
| Step 5: Evaluation | 5 mins | Oral questioning | Question and answer | Asks evaluation questions to assess comprehension. | Answer questions. | Pupils recall reasons for laundering clothes. |
| Step 6: Conclusion | 3 mins | Summarization | Summary discussion | Summarizes the lesson by reviewing key points. | Listen and ask follow-up questions. | Pupils reinforce what they have learned. |
Lesson Content
Reasons For Laundering Personal Clothes
Laundering clothes means washing them to remove dirt, stains, and germs, ensuring they are clean and fresh.
Below are some reasons for laundering personal clothes:
- Tidiness: Clean clothes help us appear neat and organized.
- Good Appearance: Wearing clean clothes enhances our overall look.
- Personal Hygiene: Laundering removes germs that can cause illness.
- Comfort: Freshly washed clothes feel more comfortable to wear.
- Prevention of Odor: Regular washing prevents bad smells from developing.
- Durability: Proper washing extends the life of clothes.
- Social Acceptance: Clean clothes help us fit in and avoid embarrassment.
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- Define laundering.
- Mention three benefits of laundering personal clothes.
- List five reasons why it is important to launder clothes.
- Explain how cleanliness affects personal hygiene.
- Demonstrate folding clean clothes.
Note for Teachers Using This Lesson Plan
Encourage active participation by letting pupils share personal examples of tidiness. Emphasize the health benefits of cleanliness and hygiene. Happy teaching!
