Summary

The MS Word document comprises Grade 10 Home Science Lesson Plans Term 1 2026. The PDF version is also available upon your request.

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Lesson Plan Structure

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• Duration: 12 Weeks
• Mid-Term Break: Week 7
• Lessons per Week: 6
• Curriculum Alignment: KICD-approved CBE (formerly CBC)
• Focus: Balanced integration of theoretical knowledge with practical skills in the kitchen and home safety

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Document Content Overview

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Strand 1.0: Foods and Nutrition

Sub Strand 1.1: Overview

• Explaining the importance of foods and nutrition
• Identifying careers related to foods and nutrition
• Appreciating the role of foods and nutrition (Career Wheel project)

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Sub Strand 1.2: Kitchen Layouts and Equipment

• Analyzing kitchen layouts (L-shaped, U-shaped, Corridor/Galley, One-wall, Island)
• Describing tools and equipment used in the kitchen
• Classifying kitchen tools based on material
• Caring for wooden, plastic, metallic, and glass tools
• Improvising kitchen tools using local materials

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Sub Strand 1.3: Food Hygiene and Safety

• Explaining the importance of food hygiene
• Differentiating food spoilage and poisoning
• Identifying signs of food spoilage and causes of food poisoning
• Applying personal and kitchen hygiene practices
• Adopting high hygiene standards in food preparation

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Sub Strand 1.4: Methods of Cooking

• Classifying methods of cooking (Moist Heat vs Dry Heat)
• Preparing food for cooking (Cutting techniques and Mixing methods)
• Cooking food using boiling, stewing, steaming, frying (shallow/deep), roasting, and baking
• Adopting different cooking methods for meal planning

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Sub Strand 1.5: Nutritive Value of Foods

• Classifying food nutrients (Macronutrients vs Micronutrients)
• Analyzing the role of nutrients in the body
• Grouping nutrients by function (Energy giving, Body building, Protective)
• Explaining fortification and enrichment of foods
• Identifying nutritional deficiencies and disorders
• Planning meals for proper nutrition
• Appreciating local and indigenous foods

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Strand 2.0: Home Management

Sub Strand 2.1: Hygiene During Puberty

• Explaining personal hygiene practices during puberty
• Reviewing physical and emotional changes during puberty
• Applying hygiene practices (Personal hygiene logbook)
• Discussing menstrual hygiene and management

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Sub Strand 2.2: Safety in the Home

• Explaining causes of common home accidents
• Describing the First Aid kit and its contents
• Carrying out First Aid for burns, scalds, cuts, bruises, fractures, and sprains
• Carrying out First Aid for fainting and choking (Recovery position)
• Safely disposing of First Aid materials
• Appreciating safety measures in the home

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Strand: Revision and Assessment

Sub Strand: Term 1 Revision

• Reviewing theoretical concepts and practical skills

Sub Strand: End Term One Assessment

• End Term One Examination (Theory and Practical)

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Strand: Closing

Sub Strand: Reflect & Close

• Reflection on Term 1 performance