JSS3 Home economics Lesson Notes
FIRST TERM
1. Textiles 2. Reasons for the study of textiles 3. General uses of textiles (fabrics)4. Basic textile terms 5. Classes of fibers6. Properties of fibers 7. Manufacturing process of fibers 8. Reasons for care of clothing 9. Laundry agents and equipments10. Laundry equipment and tools 11. General guidelines for steps in laundering fabrics 12. Elements of design 13. The basic elements of design 14. Color wheel 15. Points to remember when choosing colors 16. Importance of color in design 17. Sewing machine 18. Types of sewing machine19. Parts of sewing machine 20. Guidelines for choosing sewing machines 21. Care and maintenance of sewing machine 22. Sewing machine faults, causes and remedies 23. Fullness 24. Types and uses of fullness
SECOND TERM
1. Meal planning 2. Factors that influence meal planning 3. Guidelines for meal planning 4. Procedures for meal planning 5. Food preparation methods6. Steps involved in food preparation 7. Reasons for cooking 8. Guidelines for choosing a cooking method 9. Marriage 10. Factors to consider when choosing marriage partner 11. Marriage system in Nigeria 12. Early marriage 13. Disadvantages of early marriage 14. Guidelines for a healthy and wholesome boy/girl relationship 15. Pregnancy 16. Signs and symptoms of pregnancy 17. Ante-natal care18. Guidelines for good nutrition during pregnancy 19. Preparation for child birth 20. Baby layette21. Suitable layette for a baby 22. Uses of baby layette 23. Post natal care24. Household budgeting 25. Household budgeting terms26. Sources of family income 27. Importance of family budget 28. Factors to consider in preparing a budget 29. Procedures in preparing a family budget