WEEK: THREE & FOUR (PRACTICAL WEEKS)
TOPIC: PRODUCTION OF CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES/CRAFTS
SUB-TOPIC: TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MAKING HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES
CONTENT
HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES/CRAFTS
Home economics teaches people to produce different types of articles or crafts for personal use or for the home. Students can produce some of these household crafts and sell them to make little pocket money.
SIMPLE RELEVANT HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES AND CRAFTS
- Apron
- Cap/head-tie
- Needle-Work bag
- Tray cloth
- Handkerchief
- Head-rest
- Table mat
- Purse curtain holder
- Bibs
- Arm-rest
- Shopping bag
- napkins
- Table cover
- Oven Gloves.
MATERIALS, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR PRODUCING
HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES/CRAFTS
- Plain or patterned cotton fabric
- Matching thread
- Needle
- Scissors
- Pieces of calico/baft cloth
- Sewing kit.
Evaluation & Assignment: students should produce different types of permanent, temporary and decorative stitches and also make simple household articles with the guidance of the teacher.