SECONDARY SCHOOL REFORM PROJECT

HOME ECONOMICS

CLOTHING & TEXTILES

FOOD & NUTRITION
MANAGEMENT

LEVEL 7 CURRICULUM GUIDE

DRAFT
 CONTENT

Page

Introduction i
Acknowledgement ii
Section 1 – Clothing & Textiles

- Cover Page 1
- Introduction to Clothing 2
- Definition of terms used in Textiles/Fabric Construction 3
- Classification of Textile Fibres/Cotton Fabric 5
- Sewing Equipment and Tools 7
- Measuring and Measurement/Stitches 8
- Seams/Understanding Colour 10
- Designing 12
- Good Grooming 13

Section 2 – Food & Nutrition

- Cover Page 15
- Principles of Nutrition/Terms associated with Nutrition
Introduction to Home Economics 16
- Food Groups/The Nutrients 17
- Equipment and Utensils for Food Preparation and Service 19
- Basic Food Preparation Skills 21
- Food Preparation and Service/Food Preparation Methods/
Rubbed-in Method/Cold Beverage 22
- Safety in the Food Laboratory 24
Section 3 – Management

- Cover Page 25
- Introduction to Home Management 26
- Resources 27
- Laundry Work 28
- Water 30
- Family 31
- Dust 32
- Detergents 34
- Dirt 35
- Brooms and Brushes 36
 INTRODUCTION

This is a first draft of the Home Economics Curriculum Guide for Level 7 prepared by Specialist Home Economics
Teachers in collaboration with the Secondary School Reform Project. This document falls within the framework of making
Home Economics accessible to all students at Level 9 and hence teachers of Level 7 students should make a conscious
effort to see how best they could utilize the ideas contained to plan for instruction. This document can serve as a focal
point for departmental and regional sub committee meetings, where methodologies and strategies for both teaching and
assessing are deliberated on. Lessons should be delivered in an environment in which there is opportunity for active and
creative participation by both students and teacher. This guide has a direct focus on an integrated approach to curriculum
delivery, in which the teacher is not unduly restricted by the subject content. The student’s total development as a person
should be of foremost concern to the teacher. It is anticipated that school managers, teachers, students and parents will
be very critical in their evaluation of this draft as it relates directly to the teaching and assessment strategies suggested,
and indirectly to other issues contingent upon the goals of education. The evaluation can be shared with curriculum
supervisors during the process of interaction in the implement phase.

MOHANDATT GOOLSARRAN

Head, Curriculum Development and Implementation Unit

August 2002.
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The following persons contributed to the preparation of this document:-

(a) CLOTHING & TEXTILES

Leslyn Edwards-Charles
Lorraine Ross-Fernandes
Carren Peterkin
Indranie Dalchan
Corrine Rutherford
Yvonne Rose
- Convenor, Hopetown P.I.C.
- Curriculum Writer, Wismar Hill Primary
- Curriculum Writer, Golden Grove Secondary
- Curriculum Writer, Cotton Field Secondary
- Curriculum Writer, Mahaica P.I.C.
- Curriculum Writer, New Amsterdam P.I.C.

(b) FOOD & NUTRITION

Eleen Payne - Convenor, Cyril Potter College of Education
Barbara Dowding - Curriculum Writer, The Bishops High School
Marilyn Blucher - Curriculum Writer, Abram Zuil Secondary
Dolores Benjamin - Curriculum Writer, Golden Grove Secondary
Murlin English - Curriculum Writer, Mahaicony Secondary

(c) MANAGEMENT
Dianna Wharton - Convenor, Christ Church Secondary
Kathy Simon - Curriculum Writer, St. Joseph’s High
Thelma Holder-Bess - Curriculum Writer, Charity Secondary (Retired)
Audrey Campbell - Curriculum Writer, Mahaicony Secondary
Arlene Hicks - Curriculum Writer, Mackenzie High
Desiree John - Curriculum Writer, Charity Secondary
Michelle Moore - Curriculum Writer, Annandale Secondary

Hazel Moses - Editor

Edward Williams - Curriculum Co ordinator
HOME ECONOMICS
CLOTHING & TEXTILES

LEVEL 7

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Topic Skills Knowledge Understanding Attitude Content Materials Methods/ Evaluation Area of
Strategies Integration
Introduction to Define the 1. Discuss the 1. Select 1. Definition of Flash cards Discussion Prepare a Art-Drawing
Clothing term basic principles suitable terms: – with Field trip to scrap book Garments for
(i) Clothing which should clothing for (i) Clothing definitions stores entitled different
(ii) Textiles guide the formal and (ii) Textiles Pictures of Display of “Clothing for occasion
(iii) State the selection of informal persons garments different
reasons for appropriate occasions 2. Reasons for dressed for Fashion parade occasions” Social
wearing clothing for wearing different Role Playing Studies
clothes different 2. Develop clothes occasions Commence -examining
(iv) Identify occasions an interest in (i) Protection Actual preparation clothing worn
clothing Clothing and (ii) Modesty samples of of dictionary by different
suitable for 2. Explain the textiles (iii) Attraction clothing for of textile cultural groups
different meaning of (iv) Identifica- different terms
occasions (i) Clothing 3. Apprecia- tion occasions Reading
(ii) Textiles ting clothing (v) Status Fashion Report on
worn by magazine field trip English
different 3. Classifica- Language
cultures tion Home -Writing
Economics Definitions of
(i) Formal for Terms
-ceremonial Secondary
evening work School BK 1
wear. Caribbean
Home
(ii) Informal Economics
-casual in Action
-sleep Bk 1
-sports
-swim/beach

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Topic Skills Knowledge Understanding Attitude Content Materials Methods/ Evaluation Area of
Strategies Integration
Definition of 1. Examine a (i) Define the 1. Differentiate Definition of Woven Discussion Label a Reading
Terms used sample of term - between warp terms: fabric piece of Definitions
in Textiles woven fabric to textiles, fibre, and weft grain on (i) Textiles Viewing Chart woven fabric
determine its yarn, fabric woven fabric (ii) Fibre Text Book showing Visual Arts
composition grain, warp (iii) Yarn Examining weft/warp Examining
weft, selvedge (iv) Fabric Home fabrics and yarns
2. Use woven (v) Grain Economics selvedge
fabric on the (ii) Recoginse (vi) Warp for Ravelling wool to
correct grain the direction of (vii) Weft Secondary examine yarns
when the grain on (viii) Selvedge Schools and bires
constructing woven fabric BK 1
articles and
garments Caribbean
Home
Economics
in action
BK 1

Chart
depicting
samples of
fabric with
the various
grain

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Topic Skills Knowledge Understanding Attitude Content Materials Methods/ Evaluation Area of
Strategies Integration
Fabric 1. Examine (i) Name the 1. Differentiate Methods of Samples of Display of fabric Prepare an Visual Arts
Construction fabric to methods of between plain, Construction fabrics or articles made item by - Weaving
determine the fabric basket and twill (i) Weaving produced by from fabrics using the - Braiding
method of construction weave (ii) Knitting the various constructed by weaving or
construction (iii) Knotting methods of various methods braiding Science
(ii) List 2. Recognise the (iv) Netting construction techniques - Examination
2. Use materials importance of (v) Bonding Cardboard, Demonstration of learned of fibres
technique to suitable for warp and weft (vi) Laminating strips of weaving and Identify
prepare plain, constructing thread in fabric (vii) Felting paper, braiding fabrics made Mathematics
basket and fabrics construction (viii)Braiding coconut techniques by different Measuring
twill weave branch, weaves cardboard for
samples wool, Working on samples
microscope Dictionary
3. Prepare Display and Reading
samples of discussion
simple braiding on Practical English
work done Language

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Topic Skills Knowledge Understanding Attitude Content Materials Methods/ Evaluation Area of
Strategies Integration
Classification 1. Test fibres 1. Classify 1. Distinguish Select Classification Match, metal Discussion Produce a Science
of Textile to determine fibres between natural fabrics of Fibres: plate written Tests for
Fibres the source according to and manmade based on the (i) Natural – acentone, Observation report of fabrics
sources or fibres results of Animal Wool samples of results of
origin tests carried Silk fabrics-wool, Note taking tests Reading
out linen, cotton, Report writing
Plant Cotton silk English
Linen Language
Home
(ii) Man Made- Economics History
Synthetic for Origin of
Cellulosics/ Secondary fabrics
Regenerated Schools
BK 1
Testing Caribbean
Fabrics – Home
Burning tests Economics
Chemical in Action
Tests BK 1

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Topic Skills Knowledge Understanding Attitude Content Materials Methods/ Evaluation Area of
Strategies Integration
Cotton 1. Obtain 1. State a brief 1. Explain the 1. Develop Brief History World map Discussion Insert areas Geography
Fabric general History of processes in the the ability to of Cotton fabric (blank) Map work in which Map reading
information on cotton fabric production of care cotton Source of Samples of cotton is
cotton as a cotton fabric fabrics Cotton fabric cotton Simple burning produced on History
textile fibre 2. Name and Countries in fabrics the world
identify cotton 2. Select cotton which cotton is Caribbean Test map English
2. Use correct producing fabric with the produced Home Language
procedure for countries appropriate finish Process of Economics Report writing Selecting
laundering for the garment Manufacture/ in Action cotton Reading
cotton fabrics or article to be Production Home fabrics from
made Economics an
Properties of for assortment
Cotton fabric Secondary
Finishes given Schools Prepare a
to cotton fabric BK 1 folder with
Uses of cotton Metal Plate, different
fabric fabrics cotton
Caring cotton matches fabrics
fabrics Bk 1
Burning test

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Topic Skills Knowledge Understanding Attitude Content Materials Methods/ Evaluation Area of
Strategies Integration
Sewing 1. Use sewing Define the 1. Classify 1. Care for - Definition – Actual Demonstration of Grouping Visual Arts
Equipment equipment and term - sewing sewing tools (i) Equipment equipment basic use of Equipment
and Tools tools for the (i) Equipment equipment and and (ii) Tools and tools equipment and
correct (ii) Tools tools according equipment tools Sketching English
purpose to specific use so as to - Classifica- Pictures of and Language
acquire tion/Groups tools and Display of tools Labelling
maximum equipment and equipment Equipment Reading
use for Measuring – and tools
money e.g. tape Home Discussion Mathematics
2. Manipulate 2. Differentiate invested measure Economics Preparing
sewing tools or between sewing for Sewing Kit
equipment for equipment and 2. Develop Marking – e.g. Secondary
maximum tools the habit of dressmakers Schools
results using sewing shears BK 1
effective and tools and
efficient use equipment Sewing – e.g. Needlework
for the sewing for Schools
correct machine
purposes Caribbean
Finishing – e.g. Home
iron Economics
in Action
-Use of tools BK 1
and equipment

- General care
of sewing tools
and equipment

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Topic Skills Knowledge Understanding Attitude Content Materials Methods/ Evaluation Area of
Strategies Integration
Measuring 1. Manipulate 1. List the tools 1. Select the 1. To Definition of Tape Display of tools Measuring Mathematics
and measuring tools used for correct tools for appreciate the terms: measure, Demonstration items around
Measurement for measuring measuring the particular value of (i) Measur-ing metre of use of tools room
various measurement to accurate (ii) Measure- stick, hem
articles/body 2. Name and be taken measurements ment guage, Drawing Working in
parts identify the in clothing ruler, skirt pairs to take
parts of the 2. Decide the construction Uses of marker Viewing and record
2. Use body to be correct measuring display of body each other’s
measuring tools measured techniques to tools in Pictures of chart body
to record when making use in order to clothing tool measure-
accurate various take accurate construction ments
measurements garments body
measurements Tape measure
3. Demonstrate Metre stick –
how to measure Rule –
the body for Hem Guage –
various garments Skirt
marker –
Taking Body
Measurements

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Topic Skills Knowledge Understanding Attitude Content Materials Methods/ Evaluation Area of
Strategies Integration
Stitches 1. Use correct 1. Classify 1. Differentiate 1. Observe Definition of Caribbean Work samples of Preparing Visual Art
methods for stitches stitches the rules for stitches Home stitches on sampler of
working according to according to use working Rules for Economics sampler stitches Mathematics
stitches groups stitches working in Action Demonstration of
Name/Identify when Classification BK l the methods Making Reading
2. Transfer 2. Define the stitches producing a Definition of Flash Cards simple
patterns term ‘stitches’ according to project each class Instruction articles English
correctly onto groups Types and Cards using Language
fabric 3. Define examples Diagrams of various
stitches methods of stitches
according to steps in
class working
(i) Temporary stitches
(ii) Permanent Home
Name/Identify Economics
stitches for
according to Secondary
groups Schools
BK 1

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Topic Skills Knowledge Understanding Attitude Content Materials Methods/ Evaluation Area of
Strategies Integration
Seams 1. Manipulate 1. Define the 1. Differentiate 1. Observe Definition of Instruction Discussion Working Mathematics
tools and term ‘seams’ between the the general ‘seams’ cards samples of
materials to various types of rules, when Display and Flat open Reading
make a flat 2. Name the seam working Generals rules Actual viewing of Seams
open seam types of seams seams for working garments garments and Visual Arts
2. Choose the articles Neaten
3. Identify the correct seam for Choice Samples of seam using English
types of seams the fabric and the seams Demonstration various Language
garment or article Types methods
to be made Specimens
Flat open on “Finishes
3. Select the seam of Flat open
correct method (working) Seams”
for neatening
seam-according Methods of Needlework
to the fabric used neatening Flat for school
Open Seam Home
Economics
for
Secondary
Schools
BK 1

Caribbean
Home
Economics
in Action
BK 1

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Topic Skills Knowledge Understanding Attitude Content Materials Methods/ Evaluation Area of
Strategies Integration
Understanding 1. Assemble 1. Define the 1. Illustrate the 1. Use 1. Definition of Powder Discussion Make a colour Reading
Colour colour patches term colour, difference colours ‘colours’ paint wheel using
to make the hue tint, shade between tints effectively to Drawing water colours Art
colour wheel and shades create 2. Classifica- Paint brush
2. Classify desirable tion of colours Demonstration Make an article English
2. Blend colours 2. Explain how colour (i) Primary/ Fabric which Language
colours to colours are schemes Hues Viewing demonstrates
produce a 3. Identify grouped (ii) Secondary Crayons, display of use the use of
place mat analogous and (iii) Tertiary markers, of colour in colour to show
which shows complement- 3. Outline the paint set designing and (i) Tints
either tary hues reason why 3. Colour decorating (ii) Shades
(i) Comple- colours are groups or Colour
mentary classified as clans wheel chart
primary (i) Warm
(ii) Analogous (ii) Cool Caribbean
hues Describe (iii) Neutral Home
- Primary Economics
- Secondary 4. Tints and in Action
- Analogous Shades BK 1
- Tertiary colours
Fashion
Magazines

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Topic Skills Knowledge Understanding Attitude Content Materials Methods/ Evaluation Area of
Strategies Integration
Designing 1. Use the 1. Define the 1. Judge the 1. Select 1. Definition of Pencils, Demonstration Prepare a Visual Arts
principles of term ‘design’ suitability of suitable ‘design’ paper, ruler, scrapbook on
Design to designs for designs for dress Role Play “Good Health
produce simple 2. Use articles or articles 2. Elements of makers, Grooming” Education
patterns elements of garments design carbon, Discussion
design to 2. Decide (i) Line training Make a good Integrated
2. Examine create patterns 2. Practice using which (ii) Colour wheel, Viewing grooming Science
garments and the elements and designs are (iii) Texture fabric, corner
articles to 3. State the principles of appropriate scissors Display Reading
identify Principles of design to create for a Principles of
principles or Design patterns particular Design Home English
elements used purpose (i) Proportion Economics Language
(ii) Rhythm for
(iii) Balance Secondary
(iv) Emphasis Schools
BK 1

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Topic Skills Knowledge Understanding Attitude Content Materials Methods/ Evaluation Area of
Strategies Integration
Good Grooming 1. Practice 1. Define the 1. Explain the 1. Select 1. Definition of Home Demonstration Prepare a Visual Arts
good posture – term ‘good importance of and use good Economics scrapbook on
standing, grooming’ good grooming good ‘grooming’ for Role Play “Good Health
sitting, walking grooming Secondary Grooming” Education
2. Recoginse 2. Recognise aids wisely 2. Care of the Schools Discussion
the relationship that good body BK 1 Make a good Integrated
between good groming entails 2. Value the (i) Skin Viewing grooming Science
posture and the general care importance (ii) Hair Resource Display corner
good grooming of the body and of keeping (iii) Teeth Personnel Reading
good posture the body (iv) Hands and
Define the well Nails Dolls English
term launder groomed (v) Good Language
posture Display of
pictures of
3. Aids to good well
grooming groomed
individuals

Corner-good
grooming
aids

Video
recorder

Cassette on
Good
grooming

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Topic Skills Knowledge Understanding Attitude Content Materials Methods/ Evaluation Area of
Strategies Integration
Good Grooming Define the Soiled
term launder garments
water,
detergent
washing
equipment

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HOME ECONOMICS

FOOD & NUTRITION

LEVEL 7

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Topic Skills Knowledge Understanding Attitude Content Materials Methods/ Evaluation Area of
Strategies Integration
Principles of Develop skills Define specific Discuss the Be aware of Definition of Posters Questions Reading
Nutrition in recording terms importance of the specific Brainstorming
summaries commonly Food to The importance nutrition terms: Text Books Recording of Spelling
Terms used in Body of good ƒ Food Discussion concepts
Associated with Nutrition nutrition ƒ Malnutrition Integrated
Nutrition ƒ Starvation Lecture Matching items Science
Foster an
appreciation Observation
for
orderliness
in work
presentation
Introduction Acquire Definition of Relate aspects of Foster an 1. The study of Posters Brainstorming Oral questions English A
to Home general the term the Home appreciation Home Spelling
Economics knowledge of “Home Economics for Home Economics Flip Charts Discussion Recording of Social Studies
Home Economics” programme that Economics involves concepts
Economics are crucial to the training in Flash Cards Film Strips presented Agriculture
Identify individual family Food &
careers that and community Nutrition, Film Strips Science
can be Textiles and
persued with a Clothing; Industrial Arts
foundation in Home
Home Economics
Economics Management.
It draws
List subject knowledge
areas that are from all of the
related to subjects listed
Home in the school’s
Economics curriculum

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Topic Skills Knowledge Understanding Attitude Content Materials Methods/ Evaluation Area of
Strategies Integration
Introduction to 2. Importance
Home of Home
Economics Economics to
individual
families and to
the community
Food Groups Collect food Identify the Categories foods Develop an The foods we Basic Foods Observation Puzzles Agricultural
items under sources of according to their awareness eat Group Chart Science
the headings foods sources of selecting - names of the Lecture Food Playing
foods from foods Cards Art and Craft
- animal foods Name the Explain the each of the - the basic Discussion
- staple etc sources of functions of each food groups food groups Matching Integrated
foods food group on a daily - functions of Display of Items Science
basis each food Food items
Name the food group Spelling
groups Grouping of
Food Items

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Topic Skills Knowledge Understanding Attitude Content Materials Methods/ Evaluation Area of
Strategies Integration
The Nutrients Improve Define the Discuss the Develop a 1. The Real food Discussion Short Oral Agricultural
recording skills term Nutrition “Sources of more nutrients found items Questions Science
-reading Nutrients” positive in foods are Role Play
- presentation Name the attitude carbohydrates, Textbooks Students’ Integrated
of facts nutrients found towards the fats, proteins, Reading of Group Science
in foods choice of vitamins, Students texts Assignment
foods minerals and Pie Chart Social
water Field Trip Studies
Nutrient Cards
2. Sources of Art & Craft
nutrients in the Crossword
diet Puzzle

3. Functions of
Nutrients in the
diet

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Topic Skills Knowledge Understanding Attitude Content Materials Methods/ Evaluation Area of
Strategies Integration
The Nutrients 4. Signs of
good health
and wellness
-good posture
-correct weight
for height
-alertness
-good
resistance to
communicable
diseases
- smooth,
unblemished
skin

Equipment and Use equipment Identify, name Choose Be aware 1. Identification Display of Viewing Playing Art & Craft
Utensils for for the correct and classify equipment in that correct of kitchen Equipment Cards
Food purposes equipment relation to the choice and equipment/ute Identifying English A
preparation and food item to be use of nsils used in Flip Chart Crossword
Service prepared/dish to equipment:- preparation Discussing Puzzle Spelling
be served -helps to and service of Text Books
prolong the meals Listing Find Word Mathematics
life of the Guidance Puzzles
equipment Cards Grouping

-Can help to Demonstration

guarantee
good results
in food
preparation

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Topic Skills Knowledge Understanding Attitude Content Materials Methods/ Evaluation Area of
Strategies Integration
Equipment and 2. Classifica- Exercises to
Utensils for tion of include
Food equipment measuring
preparation and according to dry/liquid
Service size and use ingredients
e.g. Size: using
- large imperial and
- small metric
Time and systems
labour
saving/utensils

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Topic Skills Knowledge Understanding Attitude Content Materials Methods/ Evaluation Area of
Strategies Integration
Basic Food Demonstrate List Basic Explain Basic Demonstrate 1. Some basic Text Books Compilation Art
Preparation Basic Food Food Food Preparation due care food Brainstorming of a
Skills Preparation Preparation Skills and attention preparation Dictionary Glossary of English A
Skills Skills when skills are Discussion terms –
practicing blending, Kitchen illustrations Spelling
Food creaming, Equipment Demonstration to be
Preparation shredding, included Reading
Skills dicing, sieving Dictionary
exercises
2.Deinitions of
skills

3. Reasons for
practicing and
mastering
skills

4. Suitable
foods/items for
the application
of skills

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Topic Skills Knowledge Understanding Attitude Content Materials Methods/ Evaluation Area of
Strategies Integration
Food Demonstrate 1. Define Explain reasons Be aware 1. Definition of Text Books Discussion Short answers Art & Craft
Preparation and practical food “cooking” and for cooking that correct terms: oral/written
Service preparation cooking food cooking, Charts English A
skills methods preparation baking, frying Compilation of
skills must etc. a folder Int. Science
2. Classify be applied to 2. Reasons for “Methods of
methods of ensure a cooking Cooking” Spelling
cooking good end
product 3. Description Reading
of cooking
methods
moist/dry
methods

4. Interpretat-
ion of
language of
recipes e.g.
tsp, g, kg, 1
cup

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Topic Skills Knowledge Understanding Attitude Content Materials Methods/ Evaluation Area of
Strategies Integration
Food Demonstrate Read recipe Follow steps as Be aware of 1. A successful Recipe Books Assessment Mathematics
Preparation Rubbed in demonstrated for the end-product Discussion of students’
Methods method of Select correct the preparation importance depends on Ingredients work:- Integrated
cake preparation of a simple snack of correct our ability to Demonstration -during the Science
Rubbed-in preparation and service preparation read recipes, Equipment process
Method equipment and understanding Practical English A
Present food presentation steps and Group work -finished
Cold Beverage attractively of a snack apply skills Measuring, items
learnt rubbing-in etc.
Serve cold
beverage 2. Preparation
correctly of work area

3. Cake
preparation
using the
rubbed-in
method

4. Preparation
of a cold
beverage

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Topic Skills Knowledge Understanding Attitude Content Materials Methods/ Evaluation Area of
Strategies Integration
Safety in The Practice care State the The importance Demonstrate 1. There are Posters Role Play Group Integrated
Food and attention cause of of safety due care some specific Assignments Science
Laboratory when in the accidents practices in the and attention rules we must Public Health Lecture
food lab food laboratory when observe which Officials Matching Items English A
working in can help to Text Books Viewing of
How to the food lab reduce the A/V tapes Picture Study
administer incidence of
treatment and accidents e.g. Field Trips to Completion
render simple keep Restaurants, Items
assistance to appliances in Food
injuries good working Safety Officers Vendors
order
Picture
2. Measures to Study
ensure safety
in the food lab

3. Types of
accidents that
occur in the
food lab

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HOME ECONOMICS
MANAGEMENT
LEVEL 7

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Topic Skills Knowledge Understanding Attitude Content Materials Methods/ Evaluation Area of
Strategies Integration
Introduction to Define Home Recognise the To recognize job Demonstrate Definition Career chart in Brain Folder on Social
Home Economics various areas, opportunities respect for Home Home Storming A. Careers in Studies
Economics Management which are available in persons and Economics Management Home
Management involved in Home their Management Story Telling Management English
List areas in Home Economics occupation involves the Home Language
Home Economics Management wise use of Economics for Picture B. Job
Management Management locally and resources to Secondary Study Opportunities Reading
which will Internationally achieve School BK 1 in Home
improve the Identify job desired goals Discussion Management
relationship opportunities Caribbean
within the related to Areas of Home Home Role Play Quiz
family and Home Management Economics in
community e.g. Management -Housewifery Action BK 1 Description of
-entertainment e.g. Hotelier, -Laundry work three careers
-effective - Interior -First Aid in Home
communication Decorator -Child Care Economics
–budgeting -Consumerism Management
-sanitation, etc.

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Topic Skills Knowledge Understanding Attitude Content Materials Methods/ Evaluation Area of
Strategies Integration
Resources Define Use resources Identify and use Working Definition Home Group Quiz Social
to achieve resources cooperatively Resources Economics Discussion Studies
1. Resources goals effectively to to make are the Management Structured
achieve specific appropriate assets that for Secondary Demonstration Essays English
2. Goals goals selection of can be used Schools BK 2 Language
resources to achieve Picture Study
Recognise the goals Caribbean Principles of
relationship Home Business
between Types of Economics in
resources and resources Action BK 1 Reading
goals
1. Human Certificate
resources Management
e.g. Time,
energy Charts

2. Non-
Hman
resources
e.g. money,
fuel, etc.

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Topic Skills Knowledge Understanding Attitude Content Materials Methods/ Evaluation Area of
Strategies Integration
Laundry Work Define the Identify and Select the Use laundry Laundry work Washing Displaying Quiz Social
term Laundry use laundry appropriate work equipment wisdom laundry work Studies
Work work method for equipment equipment and Poster
equipment and laundering correctly Select Better Home aid English
List reasons materials specific fabrics appropriate Management Language
for laundering method for Demonstration
Equipment: laundering Variety of Integrated
State the Washing specific fabric laundry Discussion Science
methods of machine, materials and
laundering rubbing board, Reasons for equipment Reading
laundry brush, Laundering
wash tubs etc. - to improve Garments
good health
Materials:
Detergent, - to prolong the
blue, fabric life of clothing
softener, water and house
softener hold articles

Group Laundry Laundry work

work equipment and
Equipment materials
based on
major laundry
process
- washing
- drying
- finishing

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Topic Skills Knowledge Understanding Attitude Content Materials Methods/ Evaluation Area of
Strategies Integration
Laundry Work Washing
process
involves
sorting,
mending,
removal of
stains, empting
pockets,
washing
methods,
whitening,
stiffening, etc.

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Topic Skills Knowledge Understanding Attitude Content Materials Methods/ Evaluation Area of
Strategies Integration
Water List the Make water Differentiate Use the Sources of Home Group Illustrate Agricultural
sources of soft for between hard most Water Economics for Activities explain the Science
water laundering e.g. and soft water appropriate Secondary water cycle
boiling type of water Types of water Schools BK 1 Experiment Social Studies
Identify ways Recognise the when Quiz
of softening Use of economic laundering Hard Water: Samples of Demonstration English
hard water implications of Water that water from the Language
i. chemicals using hard/oft forms a scum different
e.g. washing water when sources Integrated
soda detergent is Science
added
ii. water Geography
softener Soft Water:
Does not form Reading
iii. soapless scum
detergents
Composition of
water:
H2O
- hydrogen
- oxygen

The water
cycle

Ways of
softening hard
water

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Topic Skills Knowledge Understanding Attitude Content Materials Methods/ Evaluation Area of
Strategies Integration
Family Define the Identify types The roles of Appreciate Definition of Certificate Picture Study Project on Social Studies
term “family” of families from “each family the value of Family Management the different
which they member” cooperation Role play on types of English
Recognise the belong among Composition of Pictures of the roles of family family Language
different family family a Family different types
structures e.g. members of Families Group Reading
single parents, Types of discussion
extended Families
nuclear
Families are
Describe the alike and
types of family different

Family roles

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Topic Skills Knowledge Understanding Attitude Content Materials Methods/ Evaluation Area of
Strategies Integration
Dust Define the Remove dust Differentiate Ensure that Definition Home Discussion on Exercise Integrated
term “Dust” from different between dust dust is Economics for “nature of sweeping Science
surfaces and dirt removed Dust is tiny Secondary Dust?” and dusting
Identify the from particles which Schools BK 1 English
characteristics Use equipment Select brooms surfaces float about and Demonstrate Language
of dust for sweeping for appropriate within the also settles on Home the sweeping
and dusting surfaces home surfaces Economic in of a room Reading
List ways of effectively Action BK 1 using the
removing dust List composition Characteristics correct
of dust – organic Can be procedures
and inorganic detected if
substances dense Display
- it floats only equipment
for a certain used for
length of time removing dust

Reasons for
removing dust
- To produce
and maintain
good health

- To protect
household
furnishing

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Topic Skills Knowledge Understanding Attitude Content Materials Methods/ Evaluation Area of
Strategies Integration
Dust Ways of
removing
- Dispersal
- Beating
- Shaking
- Collecting
- Use of
vacuum

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Topic Skills Knowledge Understanding Attitude Content Materials Methods/ Evaluation Area of
Strategies Integration
Detergents Define the Select Identify and Follow the Definition Empty Experiment Folders on English
term detergents in classfy instructions Detergents are detergent the type of Language
“Detergent” relation to type detergents given by substances containers and Washing detergents
of fabrics according to their manufacture which when wrappers pieces of
List the forms (solids, r on the use added to water fabrics: Reading
substances Read labels liquids) etc of various improve the Home One in plain
present in and use detergents cleaning action Economics for water, another
detergents detergents in Secondary in water to
relation to Types of Schools Bk 2 which a
fabrics detergents soapless
- soap Caribbean detergent has
- soapless Home been added
Economics in and one in
Brand names Action BK 1 soapy water

Properties of Better Home Discussion on

detergents Management the types of
detergent
Suitability of Garments and
fabric Household Oral summary
Articles
Points to
observe before
using
detergents

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Strategies Integration
Dirt Definition of Remove direct Select and use Take care of Definition Home Demonstration Remove dirt English
dirt from the most surfaces Dirt can be Economics for the removal of from Language
unfinished appropriate defined as Secondary dirt unfinished
wooden method for the fixed dust Schools BK 1 wooden Social Studies
surfaces removal of dirt attached to Suggest surfaces e.g.
surfaces by materials, pastry Integrated
moisture, equipment board, Science
grease, etc. needed to wooden
remove dirt spoon Reading
Removal of
Dirt Chart on
Do’s and
Dirt can be Don’t ‘s in
removed by cleaning
cleaning with unfinished
water and surfaces
soap or
soapless
detergent,
scrubbing, use
of abrasive
substances
etc.

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Topic Skills Knowledge Understanding Attitude Content Materials Methods/ Evaluation Area of
Strategies Integration
Brooms and Identify Identify parts Select the Care brooms - Materials Home Draw and label Choice of Art and Craft
Brushes brooms and of brooms and appropriate and brushes used in the Economics for brooms and brooms and
brushes brushes broom/brush for construction of Secondary brushes brushes
the specific task brooms and Schools BK 1 English
List materials Suggest uses and surface brushes Identify parts Folder as Language
used in the of Display of of brooms and brooms and
construction of 1. Brooms - Choice of brooms and brushes brushes
1. brooms 2. Brushes brooms and brushes Reading
2. brushes brushes Define brooms
Use brooms and brushes
Describe a and brushes to - Parts of a
broom and a clean specific broom and a
brush surfaces brush

- Care of
brooms and
brushes

- Use of
broomes and
brushes

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