Education resource centre

Convenience foods.

• 
  Definition of convenience foods.
  
• 
  Preserving foods.
  
• 
  Types of convenience foods.
  
• 
  Advantages and disadvantages of convenience.
  

• 
  Explain the meaning of convenience foods.
  
• 
  Explain preserving food in relation to convenience.
  

1. 
   Frozen foods.
   
2. 
   Dehydrated foods.
   
3. 
   Tinned or canned foods.
   
4. 
   Processed foods.
   

• 
  Mention the various types of convenience foods.
  

1. 
   Participate in class discussion.
   
2. 
   Identify convenience foods.
   
3. 
   Ask and answer questions.
   

A chart showing a table of advantages and disadvantages of convenience foods.

• 
  Convenience foods.
  
• 
  Advantages and disadvantages.
  
• 
  Guidelines for selecting convenience food.
  
• 
  Practical on the use of convenience in food preparation.
  

Leads discussion on:

• 
  Types of food preservation.
  
• 
  Methods of food preservation.
  
• 
  Guidelines for selecting convenience.
  
• 
  Prepares food for preservation.
  
• 
  Supervises the students work in groups.
  

Demonstrate the use of convenience foods.

Charts

• 
  Storage equipments.
  
• 
  Storage of perishable and non-perishable foods.
  
• 
  Factors affecting food selection.
  

• 
  Lead discussion on equipment.
  
• 
  Explain the different between perishable and non-perishable examples.
  
• 
  Explain the various factors affecting food selection.
  

Copy the chalk/white board summary in their notebooks.

Charts showing perishable foods.

• 
  Bulk purchasing.
  
• 
  Shopping list market survey cost analysis.
  
• 
  Storage method.
  

• 
  Explain the meaning of bulk purchase.
  
• 
  Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of bulk purchase.
  
• 
  Explain the following term in relation to
  

1. 
   Shopping list.
   
2. 
   Market survey.
   
3. 
   Cost analysis.
   

Participate in class discussion.

Draw up a good shopping list.

Learning materials

Samples of shopping list.

• 
  Meaning of common terms.
  
• 
  Price list.
  
• 
  Food list.
  
• 
  Bulk buying.
  
• 
  Commercial foods.
  
• 
  Home made foods.
  
• 
  Brand name.
  
• 
  Net weight.
  
• 
  Gross weight.
  

• 
  Lead in discussion.
  
• 
  Explain the meaning of the various terms and their functions to food storage and food stuff.
  

Participate in class discussion.

Copy the chalk/white board summary in their notebooks.

Learning materials

Samples of food/ shopped items.

• 
  Meaning of food budgeting.
  
• 
  The family budget.
  
• 
  Types of family budget e.g. primary and secondary budget.
  
• 
  Factors influencing food budgeting.
  

• 
  Explains the meaning of food budgeting.
  
• 
  Discuss family and their types (primary and secondary budget).
  
• 
  Explains the factors influencing food budgeting.
  

Participate in class discussions.

A chart showing a family budget.

• 
  Types of food budgeting.
  
• 
  Factors to consider when budgeting our food.
  
• 
  Shopping list.
  
• 
  Petty cash.
  
• 
  Food cost.
  
• 
  Making a price list.
  

Lists the various types of food budgeting.

Explain the factor to consider when …………….

Students

Write an imaginary budget for a family of four.

A chart showing an imaginary food budget.

• 
  Meaning of the nutritional needs.
  
• 
  Nutritional need of different e.g. infants and children
  
• 
  Adolescents
  
• 
  Adults and the aged
  
• 
  Pregnant and lactating mother.
  

Plan a simple and adequate meal for a family.

Listen and participate in discussion.

Food items, dishes cooking utensils etc.

• 
  Factors affecting meal planning.
  
• 
  Planning of adequate diet.
  

Explain meal planning

• 
  Discuss the factor affecting meal planning.
  

Participate in the class discussion.

Sample of planned meal.

• 
  Taking of body measurement
  
• 
  Drafting of bodice block – male and female
  

Resources: Paper patterns, tape measure, pencil, block pattern, ruler

• 
  Drafting of block for skirt or short
  

Resource: Brown paper, ruler, tape measure, pencil

• 
  Drafting of block for sleeve
  

Resource: Brown paper, ruler, tape measure, pencil

1. 
   Definition
   
2. 
   Adaptation of block patterns to different style of choice and fit.
   

Resources: Ruler, pencil, brown paper, charts on pattern adaptation.

1. 
   Definition – addition or reduction
   
2. 
   Alteration for fit and style – commercial or drafted.
   
3. 
   Advantages and disadvantages of using pattern in garment construction
   

Resources: Block pattern, tape measure, ruler, pencils etc

1. 
   Cutting of bodice front and back
   
2. 
   Skirt front and back
   
3. 
   Sleeve
   
4. 
   Advantages and disadvantages of free hand cutting.
   

Resource: Scissors, pins, tailor’s chalk, thread, needle etc.

• 
  Practical – construction of a simple baby dress
  

RESOURCE: Catalogue, pencil, tape measure, brown paper

Arrangement of Fullness

• 
  Gathers
  
• 
  Pleats – knife, box
  

RESOURCES: Garment with different styles and features, catalogue, tape, measure, pencil, eraser etc.

Arrangement of Fullness

• 
  Smocking for children
  
• 
  Shirring
  

RESOURCES: Same as above

Arrangement of Fullness

• 
  Tucks
  
• 
  Darts – waist, bust etc
  

RESOURCES: Same as above

Trends In Fashion

1. 
   Definition of fashion and fashion designing
   
2. 
   Trace and compare fashion trend over the years.
   
3. 
   Distinguish between fashion and fashion fad.
   

RESOURCES: Photographs of parents, grandparents, old magazine, catalogue.

1. 
   Sketching appropriate styles for costume designing using different style features to flatter the design e.g. collar, sleeve
   
2. 
   Cutting out patterns
   
3. 
   Adaptation of basic blocks for costume.
   

RESOURCES: tape, material, block patterns, sewing machine, pins etc.

• 
  Drafting patterns for collars and cuffs
  

Resources: Garment with different style features, brown paper, pencils, tape measure

• 
  Drafting patterns for yokes and pockets
  

Resources: Garment with different style features, brown paper, pencils, tape measure

• 
  Drafting patterns for Belts and frills
  

Resources: Garment with different style features, brown paper, pencils, tape measure

1. 
   Embroidery work-decorative stitches e.g. satin stitches stem stitch etc.
   
2. 
   Points to consider when planning embroidery work
   
3. 
   Types of embroidery design e.g. self made, iron on, transfer etc.
   

Resources: Pressing iron, album, samples of embroidery threads etc.

Materials for Embroidery

1. 
   Threads – anchor, raffene
   
2. 
   Needles – Crewel, sharp
   
3. 
   Types of embroidery work e.g. household articles
   
4. 
   Transferring designs unto fabric – using tracing paper.
   

Resources: Embroidery machine, samples of embroidery needles, textbook.

Traditional Designs

1. 
   Traditional background of beads and sequins
   
2. 
   Methods of designing beads e.g. bead stitched down separately. Beads/sequins thread linked and sewn down.
   

Resources: Samples of beads, sequins, embroidery thread and needle.

Needle Craft

1. 
   Definition and uses
   
2. 
   Tatting
   
3. 
   Crochet
   

RESOURCES: Tatting tool kit, pair of scissors, crochet hooks, chart showing picture of needle craft.

Needle Craft

1. 
   Appliqué
   
2. 
   Patch work e.g. baby cot cover, pillowcase etc.
   

Resources: Charts showing pictures of appliqué, patchwork, tape measure, etc.

1. 
   Macramé
   
2. 
   Making decorative articles using the needle craft e.g. table dolly, centre piece.
   

Resources: Macramé twine, pair of scissors, tape measure etc.

Needle Craft

• 
  Making of soft toys – duck, dog, teddy bear etc.
  

Resources: Different materials, pair of scissors, tracing paper, tracing wheel, pencil, tape measure.

Dry Cleaning

1. 
   Definition and importance
   
2. 
   Methods of dry cleaning
   
3. 
   Dry cleaning agents e.g. French chalk, talcum powder, kerosene etc
   

Resources: Samples of dry cleaning agents.

Dry Cleaning

1. 
   Types of dry cleaning – home and commercial
   
2. 
   General rules for removing stains during dry cleaning.
   
3. 
   Advantages of dry cleaning
   

Resources: Samples of dry cleaning agents, samples of soiled George wrapper, textbook.

Clothing Repair

1. 
   Meaning of repairs
   
2. 
   Types of repairs – patching, darning etc
   

Resources: Samples of torn garment, pieces of plain fabric, needle, threads, sewing machine, textbook.

Clothing Repair.

1. 
   Other simple repairs e.g. loose buttons, broken zippers, slack elastic
   

Resources: Buttons, zipper, elastic, pieces of fabric, needle etc.

Renovation Processes

1. 
   Meaning of renovation
   
2. 
   Reconstruction/Remodelling
   

Resources: Samples of torn materials, faded garment, scissors, etc.

Renovation Process

Dyeing

1. 
   Definition
   
2. 
   Types of dye e.g. acid, vat, basic etc
   
3. 
   Methods of dyeing e.g. tie-dye, batik
   

Resources: Samples of different dyes, plastic basin, wooden stick, water, scissors, needle and thread, nylon twine etc

Good grooming

1. 
   Meaning of good grooming
   
2. 
   Principles of good grooming e.g. exercise, relaxation, sleep etc
   

Resources: magazines showing picture of a well groomed individual

Good grooming

Harmonization of colours

1. 
   Primary, secondary and tertiary colour
   
2. 
   Group of colours – warm, cool, contrast etc.
   

Resources: Colour wheel chart, colour triangle.

Wardrobe planning

1. 
   Meaning of wardrobe
   
2. 
   Principles of wardrobe planning – basic rules
   
3. 
   Clothes for different occasions
   

Resource: A wardrobe or cupboard, hangers.

Wardrobe planning

• 
  Factors influencing decision to buy or make clothes.
  
• 
  Selecting and purchasing readymade cloths
  

Resources: Sample of different dresses, textbooks.

Dress Accessories

1. 
   Definition of dress accessories
   
2. 
   Types of dress accessories e.g. handbags, shoes, ties etc.
   
3. 
   Factors to consider when choosing accessories.
   
4. 
   Making simple accessories e.g. hat, necklace, earning.
   

Resources: Samples of beads, necklace, earring. Charts showing different accessories, textbooks.