Third Term Lesson Note for Week Three
Class : Primary 3
Subject : Home Economics
Topic : Cleaning of the toilet and bathrooms.
Duration : 40 minutes
Period : Single Period
Reference Book :
- Home Economics for Primary Schools , Book 3
- Lagos State Unified Schemes of Work for Primary Schools (Primary 1 – 3)
- Online Resources
Instructional Material : Chart showing types of toilet and bathrooms and materials for cleaning.
Learning Objectives : By the end of the lesson learners will be able to :
Content :
There are different types of toilets used in Nigeria today. The common ones are :
1. Pit toilet
2. Semi – water closet
3. Water Closet
Bathrooms : This is a room where we take our bath. There are three types of bathrooms:
a. The Local bathroom
b. The bathroom with concrete floor without shower and basin.
c. The Modern bathroom with water shower, bath-tub and washing hand basin.
Reasons for cleaning the toilet and bathroom .
A clean toilet and clean bathroom are very important for many reasons :
1. To prevent germs and bacteria which can easily breed into our body.
2. To avoid being infected with germs and diseases.
3. To keep away bad odour and smell.
4. To use them with comfort.
5. To maintain good health.
Materials used in cleaning the toilets and bathrooms.
1. Brush
2. Sponge
3. Soap ( Liquid and detergent)
4. Stain Remover (Hypo, bleach)
5. Disinfectants ( Dettol, Septol, Nittol)
Presentation Steps :
Step 1 : Revision of the previous topic with the learners by asking questions orally.
Step 2 : Introduces the new topic by describing the different types of toilet and bathrooms.
Step 3 : Identify and list the materials used in cleaning the toilet and bathrooms.
Evaluation :
1. In Nigeria, mention three things that can be found in a modern bathroom.
_______________, ______________ and __________
2. Mention the types of toilets that you know.
i. ___________________ ii. ____________________
3. Identify three materials used for cleaning the toilet and bathrooms.
______________________, _____________________
______________________ _____________________
Conclusion : At the end of the lesson, learners were able to answer the questions correctly while the teacher makes some corrections
Assignment :
State four reasons for cleaning the toilet and bathrooms.