Class: Primary 6

Term: 1st Term

Week: 3

Age: 12 years

Period:

Duration: 40 minutes

Date:

Subject: Pre-vocational studies

Curriculum Theme: Home Economics

Topic: Healthy Home Environment 3

Content:

  • Guideline for cleaning the home and its surroundings.
  • Daily cleaning, e.g., opening all windows and sweeping.

Specific Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

  • List 5 guidelines for daily cleaning of the home and its surroundings.

Reference Materials:

  • 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
  • Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of work
  • NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
  • Online Information
  • Textbooks

Instructional Materials:

  • Broom
  • Dustpan
  • Charts with cleaning guidelines
  • Pictures showing a clean home
  • Worksheet for pupils

Rationale for the Lesson:
Maintaining a clean home environment is essential for good health and well-being. Teaching pupils effective cleaning guidelines promotes a healthy lifestyle.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils are expected to have basic knowledge of personal hygiene and the importance of cleanliness.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

Content Development: Guideline for Cleaning the Home

StepTimeTeaching MethodTeacher’s Points/ActivitiesPupils’ Activities
1. Introduction5 minsQuestion and Answer– The teacher introduces the topic “Guideline for Cleaning the Home” and asks pupils about their daily cleaning habits.– Pupils share their cleaning habits and experiences.
2. Importance of Daily Cleaning5 minsExplanation– The teacher explains the importance of daily cleaning for a healthy home environment.– Pupils listen and ask questions.
3. Guidelines for Daily Cleaning15 minsDiscussion and Demonstration– The teacher discusses and demonstrates eight guidelines for daily cleaning, including opening windows, sweeping, and organizing personal belongings.– Pupils actively participate in the discussion and observe the teacher’s demonstration.
4. Note Taking5 minsNote Taking– The teacher provides a note summarizing the eight guidelines for daily cleaning.– Pupils copy the note into their notebooks.
5. Evaluation5 minsQuestion and Answer– The teacher asks questions to assess pupils’ understanding of the guidelines for daily cleaning.– Pupils respond to the questions.
6. Conclusion5 minsRecap– The teacher summarizes the key points of the lesson and emphasizes the importance of maintaining a clean home.– Pupils actively participate in the recap and ask final questions.

Note to Pupils:

Guideline for Cleaning the Home

To maintain a healthy home, remember to:

  1. Open windows daily for fresh air.
  2. Sweep the floors regularly.
  3. Organize your personal belongings.
  4. Clean surfaces with a damp cloth.
  5. Dispose of waste properly.
  6. Wash dishes and utensils after use.
  7. Keep food storage areas clean.
  8. Empty trash bins regularly.

Evaluation:

  1. What are the benefits of daily cleaning?
  2. List four guidelines for daily cleaning.
  3. How often should windows be opened for fresh air?

Note to Teachers:
Customize the lesson content, teaching methods, and pupil activities to suit your teaching style, curriculum, and available resources.