JSS1 Home Economics Scheme of Work
Home Economics focuses on learning essential skills to enhance everyday life at home. This interdisciplinary field covers a range of practical abilities such as cooking nutritious meals, sewing clothes, budgeting money, maintaining a clean and organized home, and understanding family dynamics.
In Junior Secondary School 1, students embark on their journey into Home Economics, where they acquire fundamental concepts and hands-on skills crucial for effective household management and personal development.
Through a combination of theoretical teachings and practical exercises, this JSS1 Home Economics curriculum aims to equip students with vital life skills applicable both within the home environment and in broader societal contexts.
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Download the Lagos State Unified Scheme of Work for JSS1 Home Economics below.
JSS1 First Term Scheme of Work for Home Economics
| LAGOS STATE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION: UNIFIED SCHEMES OF WORK FOR JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL | ||
| Home Economics Scheme of Work for JSS 1 | ||
| Class | J.S.S.1 | |
| Subject | Home Economics | |
| Term | First Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| 1 | INTRODUCTION TO HOME ECONOMICS | I. Meaning of Home Economics II. Areas of Home Economics III. Relationship of Home Economics to Other Subjects |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 5 | THE HUMAN BODY | I. Structure and Parts of the Skin II. Functions of the Skin III. Care of the Skin |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 11 | REVISION AND EXAMINATION | |
JSS1 Second Term Scheme of Work for Home Economics
| Term | Second Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| 1 | REVISION OF LAST TERM’S WORK | I. Introduction to Home Economics II. The Human Body III. Good Posture and Exercise IV. Healthy Feeding and Eating Practices |
| 2 | THE FAMILY | I. Meaning of the Family II. Types of Family III. The Family Tree |
| 3 | THE HOME | I. Meaning and Characteristics of a Home II. Difference between a Home and a House III. Explain the Meaning of Domestic Violence IV. Guide against Domestic Violence |
| 4 | CARE OF THE FAMILY HOUSE | I. Reasons for Care of the House II. Equipment, Tools and Materials needed to Care for the House III. Daily and Weekly Care of the Family IV. Waste Disposal |
| 5 | PRODUCTION OF CLEANING AGENTS, DEODORANTS, COSMETICS | I. Types of Home Made Cleaning Agent II. Uses of Cleaning Agents III. Preparation of Cleaning Agents – Prepare Home Made Polish and different Types of Cleaning Agents |
| 6 | USES OF HOME MADE POLISH AND CLEANING AGENTS | I. Types of Cosmetics II. Materials and Tools required for Making Cosmetics, e.g. Pomade, Cream and Deodorants III. Production of Cosmetics |
| 7 | PRODUCTION OF HOME – MADE CLEANING AGENTS | I. Safety, Quality and Regulatory Control of Cosmetics Products in Nigeria II. Roles of Regulatory Bodies of NAFDAC, Son, etc. |
| 8 | FAMILY NEEDS, GOALS AND STANDARDS | I. Meaning and Types of Family Needs and Wants II. Meaning of family Goals and Standards III. List Family Needs, e.g. Food, Clothing, Shelter, etc |
| 9 | FAMILY NEEDS, GOALS AND STANDARDS | I. Relationship among Family Needs, Goals and Standards II. Explain Family Resource Management III. Uses of Family Needs, goals and Standard in Resource Management |
| 10 | DECISION MAKING IN THE FAMILY | I. Meaning and Steps in Decision Making II. Simple Personal and Family Decisions |
| 11 | REVISION | |
| 12 | EXAMINATION |
JSS1 Home Economics Scheme of Work for Third Term
| Term | Third Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| 1 | BASIC SEWING PROCESSES | I. Permanent Stitches II. Temporary Stitches III. Make Different Types of Temporary Stitches, e.g. tailor’s tacking, oven hasting, etc. IV. Make Different Permanent stitches e.g. Running, Tack, Hemming, etc. |
| 2 | BASIC SEWING PROCESSES | I. Decorative stitches e.g. satin II. Stem, herringbone, cross, etc. III. Seams |
| 3 | PRODUCTION OF CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES/CRAFTS | I. List and explain simple relevant household articles and crafts II. Tools, Equipments and Materials for making a Simple Relevant Articles and Crafts |
| 4 | PRODUCTION OF CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES/CRAFTS | I. Construction of Simple Relevant, e.g. apron, cap, needlework, bag, headrest, table mat, puffs, purse, curtain holder, bibs, armrest, shopping bag, napkins, handkerchief, headtie., etc. II. Production of income yielding crafts e.g tie/dye, batik fabrics. |
| 5 | PUBERTY, ADOLESCENCE, SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS (STIs), HIV/AIDS AND HUMAN RIGHTS | I. Meaning of Puberty and Adolescence II. Describe the signs of puberty in boys and girls |
| 6 | ADOLESCENCE, HUMAN RIGHTS | I. Needs and Challenges of the Adolescence II. Fundamental Human Rights and Rights of the Child |
| 7 | SEXUALITY TRANSMITTED INFECTION (STIs, HIV/AIDs) | I. Explain the Meaning of STIs and HIV/AIDs II. Explain the Causes, Signs and Prevention of STIs, HIV/AIDs |
| 8 | FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHT | Fundamental Human Right and Rights of the Child |
| 9 | ENTERTAINMENT IN THE HOME | I. Meaning of Entertainment, Host/Hostess and Guests II. Writing of Invitation Letter III. Table Laying (Lay Table for Entertainment) |
| 10 | ENTERTAINMENT IN THE HOME/ PREPARATION FOR ENTERTAINMENT | I. Importance of Entertainment and Table Laying II. Types of Entertainment Styles e.g. Buffet, Cocktail, Tray Service, and Table Service III. Explain different Types of Entertainment Styles |
| 11 | REVISION |
Recommended Home Economics Textbooks for JSS 1
- Fundamental Home Economics for upper basic Schools with workbook By Onyekaonwu J.C et al – Noble Publishers JSS 1-3 N1,000 2
- UBE Edition Basic Home Economics By D.O Oseni – Learn Africa
- Home Economics for Junior Secondary Schools By Elizabeth Anyakoha – Africana First Publishers Plc JSS 1
- Exploring Catering Craft and Hotel for Skills Acquisition Management By A.E McDonald and I.K Anigbata – Science Explorers Nig Ltd. JSS 1
- Home Economics for Junior Secondary Schools Book 1By Ogunleke Grace Adejoke – Longman Nigeria PLC