Home Management

Cleaning the House - Vacuum cleaners and squeegees
Cleaning the House - Sweeping, dusting and vacuum cleaning

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Describe choice, use and care of vacuum cleaners and squeegees
- Explain the working mechanism of vacuum cleaners
- Connect vacuum cleaner maintenance to efficient cleaning and equipment longevity

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss choice of vacuum cleaners and squeegees
- Watch video clips on use of vacuum cleaners
- Practise use and care of squeegees

How do vacuum cleaners and squeegees enhance cleaning efficiency?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 152
- Vacuum cleaner
- Squeegees
- Video clips
- Digital resources
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 155
- Brooms, dusters
- Dustpans

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Home Management

Cleaning the House - Wiping, scrubbing and mopping

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Describe procedures for wiping, scrubbing and mopping
- Demonstrate correct wiping, scrubbing and mopping techniques
- Apply appropriate cleaning methods based on surface type and degree of soiling

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Practise wiping surfaces using cloth wrung in warm soapy water
- Practise scrubbing floors using circular motions
- Practise mopping from farthest end towards the door

How do we properly wipe, scrub and mop different surfaces?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 156
- Cleaning cloths, mops
- Scrubbing brushes
- Buckets, detergent

- Practical assessment - Observation - Oral questions

Home Management

Cleaning the House - Cleaning the living room and dining room
Cleaning the House - Cleaning the bedroom

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Describe daily, weekly and special cleaning procedures for living room and dining room
- Demonstrate cleaning procedures for living room and dining room
- Apply cleaning schedules to maintain presentable living spaces for family and visitors

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss cleaning procedures for living room and dining room
- Practise daily cleaning of living room
- Practise cleaning dining table and chairs according to material

What procedures are followed when cleaning living and dining rooms?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 157
- Cleaning materials and equipment
- Furniture polish
- Vacuum cleaner
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 159
- Beddings, pillows
- Cleaning materials
- Brooms, dusters

- Practical assessment - Observation - Written assignments

Home Management

Cleaning the House - Cleaning the bathroom and bath shelter
Cleaning the House - Cleaning the toilet and pit latrine

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Describe daily, weekly and special cleaning procedures for bathroom and bath shelter
- Demonstrate cleaning procedures for bathroom fixtures
- Apply mould prevention techniques for healthy bathroom environments

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss cleaning procedures for bathroom and bath shelter
- Practise cleaning bathtub, shower, hand basin and mirror
- Discuss removal of mould and mineral build-up

How do we maintain cleanliness in the bathroom?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 161
- Scrubbing brush, detergent
- Disinfectant, vinegar
- Cleaning cloths
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 164
- Toilet cleaner, brush
- Gloves, disinfectant

- Practical assessment - Observation - Oral questions

Home Management

Cleaning the House - Cleaning the kitchen and store

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Describe daily, weekly and special cleaning procedures for kitchen and store
- Demonstrate cleaning procedures for kitchen surfaces, sink and appliances
- Apply kitchen hygiene practices to ensure food safety and prevent contamination

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss cleaning procedures for kitchen and store
- Practise cleaning cooker, refrigerator and sink
- Practise cleaning and organising food store shelves

What procedures ensure a clean and hygienic kitchen?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 166
- Kitchen cleaning materials
- Baking soda, vinegar
- Scouring pads

- Practical assessment - Observation - Written assignments

Home Management

Cleaning the House - Managing organic and inorganic waste
Cleaning the House - Importance of living in a clean house

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Differentiate between organic and inorganic waste
- Describe methods of managing waste at home including composting, reusing and recycling
- Apply waste segregation practices to reduce environmental pollution in homes and communities

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss classification of waste as organic and inorganic
- Discuss composting, reusing and recycling methods
- Practise sorting waste into appropriate categories

How can we effectively manage waste at home?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 169
- Waste samples
- Compost pit pictures
- Recycling bins
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 170
- Manila papers
- Markers, crayons
- Digital resources

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Practical assessment

Home Management

Laundry Work - Soaps and soapless detergents

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Classify laundry detergents as soaps and soapless detergents
- Differentiate between soaps and soapless detergents
- Select appropriate detergents based on water type and fabric requirements

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss meaning of detergents
- Use digital and print resources to find difference between soaps and soapless detergents
- Discuss advantages of soapless detergents

What is the difference between soaps and soapless detergents?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 172
- Samples of soaps and soapless detergents
- Digital resources
- Reference books

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Class discussions

Home Management

Laundry Work - Water and fabric conditioners
Laundry Work - Bleaches, stain removers and stiffeners

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Differentiate between soft water and hard water
- Explain the use of fabric conditioners in laundry work
- Connect water quality to detergent effectiveness and fabric care in household laundry

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss difference between soft and hard water
- Discuss effects of hard water on laundry
- Explain uses of fabric conditioners

How does water type affect laundry work?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 174
- Water samples
- Fabric conditioner samples
- Digital resources
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 176
- Samples of laundry agents
- Pictures of laundry agents

- Oral questions - Written tests - Class discussions

Home Management

Laundry Work - Laundry blue and organic solvents

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the uses of laundry blue and organic solvents
- Describe safety precautions when using organic solvents
- Apply laundry blue correctly to maintain brightness of white fabrics

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss uses of laundry blue in maintaining white fabrics
- Discuss uses and safety precautions for organic solvents
- Classify laundry agents according to their functions

When and how are laundry blue and organic solvents used?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 177
- Laundry blue samples
- Pictures of organic solvents
- Safety guidelines

- Oral questions - Written tests - Class discussions

Home Management

Laundry Work - Washing equipment
Laundry Work - Drying and finishing equipment

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify washing equipment including basins, buckets and washing machines
- Describe choice, use and care of washing equipment
- Apply proper care practices to extend lifespan of washing machines and other laundry equipment

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Observe pictures and identify washing equipment
- Discuss choice of washing machines
- Practise use and care of basins and buckets

How do we select and care for washing equipment?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 178
- Basins, buckets
- Pictures of washing machines
- Video clips
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 181
- Clotheslines, pegs
- Iron boxes, ironing boards
- Drying racks

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Home Management

Laundry Work - Storage equipment
Laundry Work - Laundry processes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify storage equipment including wardrobes, hangers and chest of drawers
- Describe choice, use and care of storage equipment
- Apply proper storage techniques to maintain garment condition and organisation

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss choice of storage equipment
- Discuss use and care of wardrobes, hangers and drawers
- Practise proper storage of clothes

How do we select and care for clothing storage equipment?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 186
- Pictures of storage equipment
- Hangers
- Storage materials
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 187
- Clothes for sorting
- Basins, water
- Flow chart materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Home Management

Laundry Work - Rinsing, drying and finishing

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain processes of rinsing, drying and finishing
- Differentiate between ironing and pressing
- Apply correct finishing techniques based on fabric type for wrinkle-free garments

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss importance of proper rinsing
- Practise drying clothes using clotheslines
- Discuss difference between ironing and pressing

How are rinsing, drying and finishing done correctly?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 188
- Clotheslines, pegs
- Iron boxes
- Ironing boards

- Observation - Practical assessment - Oral questions

Home Management

Laundry Work - Laundering white cotton shirts
Consumer Education - Importance of consumer education

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Describe the procedure for laundering white cotton shirts
- Launder white cotton shirts following correct procedures
- Apply friction washing method for effective stain removal on cotton fabrics

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss procedure for laundering white cotton shirts
- Practise laundering white cotton shirts including mending, soaking, washing and rinsing
- Practise ironing white cotton shirts

How do we properly launder white cotton shirts?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 189
- White cotton shirts
- Basins, soap, water
- Iron box, ironing board
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 194
- Digital resources
- Pictures on consumer education
- Reference books

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer assessment

Home Management

Consumer Education - Consumer rights and responsibilities

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain consumer rights including right to choose, safety, information and redress
- Describe consumer responsibilities
- Apply consumer rights knowledge when purchasing goods to avoid exploitation and fraud

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss consumer rights with examples
- Discuss consumer responsibilities
- Analyse scenarios on consumer rights and responsibilities

What are consumer rights and responsibilities?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 196
- Digital resources
- Case study scenarios
- Reference books

- Case study analysis - Oral questions - Written tests

Home Management

Consumer Education - Sources of consumer information
Consumer Education - Wise buying of goods and services

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify sources of consumer information including labels, advertisements and reviews
- Analyse information from different consumer sources
- Apply critical evaluation of advertisements and product labels before making purchases

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss sources of consumer information
- Analyse product labels and advertisements
- Complete crossword puzzle on sources of consumer information

Where can consumers obtain reliable information about products?

- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 199
- Product samples with labels
- Advertisement samples
- Digital resources
- MTP Home Science Learner's Book pg. 200
- Case study scenarios
- Product samples
- Market visit

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Crossword assessment

Clothing and Textiles

Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - Classification of sewing tools
Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - Cutting and marking tools
Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - Measuring and sewing tools
Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - Finishing and storage tools

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Classify sewing tools, equipment and materials according to their uses
- Categorise tools into cutting, marking, measuring, sewing, finishing and storage groups
- Relate sewing tools to everyday clothing repairs and construction at home

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Use print or digital resources to search for information on sewing tools used in clothing construction
- Draw a classification tree showing categories of sewing tools (cutting, marking, measuring, sewing, finishing, storage)
- Present findings in class

How are sewing tools classified according to their uses?

- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 203
- Digital resources
- Charts showing sewing tools
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 204
- Realia: cutting and marking tools
- Charts and pictures
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 205
- Realia: measuring and sewing tools
- Charts showing types of needles
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 207
- Realia: finishing and storage tools
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Clothing and Textiles

Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - Types of sewing machines
Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - Parts and functions of the sewing machine
Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - Threading and operating the sewing machine

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify types of sewing machines (treadle, hand-driven, motor-driven)
- Compare advantages and disadvantages of each type
- Relate different sewing machines to their use in homes, schools and tailoring shops

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Use print or digital resources to search for information on types of sewing machines
- Discuss parts, functions, advantages and disadvantages of each type
- Present findings in class

Which type of sewing machine is most suitable for different sewing needs?

- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 208
- Charts showing types of sewing machines
- Digital resources
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 209
- Sewing machine
- Charts showing machine parts
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 211
- Thread, bobbin, scissors, scrap fabric

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Clothing and Textiles

Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - Care of the sewing machine
Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - Machine faults and remedies

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Describe care practices for the sewing machine
- Demonstrate cleaning and oiling of the sewing machine
- Link proper machine care to prolonged lifespan and reliable performance

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Discuss care practices for the sewing machine (cleaning, oiling, replacing needles, proper storage)
- Observe demonstrations on machine care
- Practise cleaning and oiling the machine
- Discuss safety precautions when storing machines

How does proper care extend the life of a sewing machine?

- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 213
- Sewing machine
- Machine oil, cleaning brush
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 214
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Practical demonstration

Clothing and Textiles

Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - Choice, use and care of sewing tools
Textile Fibres - Meaning of textile terms
Textile Fibres - Classification of textile fibres

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain factors to consider when choosing sewing tools and equipment
- Describe how to use and care for different sewing tools
- Connect wise selection of tools to saving money and achieving quality work

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Discuss factors to consider when choosing sewing tools (dressmaker's shears, thimble, tape measure, bodkin, pins, tracing wheel)
- Describe how to use and care for each tool
- Share experiences on caring for sewing tools
- Visit shops that sell sewing tools and identify basic needlework items

What factors should be considered when selecting sewing tools?

- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 216
- Realia: various sewing tools
- Digital resources
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 220
- Digital resources
- Samples of fibres, yarn and fabric
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 221
- Charts showing classification of fibres
- Samples of fabrics

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Clothing and Textiles

Textile Fibres - Properties and uses of cotton
Textile Fibres - Properties and uses of silk
Textile Fibres - Properties and uses of wool

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Describe desirable and undesirable properties of cotton
- Identify uses of cotton
- Relate cotton properties to why cotton is used for school uniforms, towels and bedsheets

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Record properties of cotton (strong, resistant to high temperatures, absorbs moisture, absorbs dyes, resistant to moths, creases easily, non-resistant to mildew, burns readily)
- Classify properties as desirable or undesirable
- Study pictures of items made using cotton (towels, bedsheets, school uniforms)
- Discuss precautions for storing cotton fabrics

Why is cotton commonly used for everyday clothing and household items?

- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 222
- Samples of cotton fabric
- Pictures of cotton items
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 224
- Samples of silk fabric
- Pictures of silk items
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 226
- Samples of wool fabric
- Pictures of woollen items

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Clothing and Textiles

Textile Fibres - Properties and uses of linen
Textile Fibres - Properties and uses of nylon, polyester and acrylic
Textile Fibres - Properties and uses of viscose rayon and acetate rayon

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Describe desirable and undesirable properties of linen
- Identify uses of linen
- Relate linen's absorbency and durability to its use in tablecloths, napkins and dishcloths

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Use digital or print resources to find properties of linen (strong, lustrous, withstands high temperatures, absorbs moisture quickly, does not produce fluff, not damaged by alkalis, creases easily, frays readily, burns easily, attacked by mildew)
- Discuss uses of linen (shirts, dresses, tablecloths, napkins, dishcloths, bedsheets)
- Present findings in class

Why is linen suitable for kitchen and table items?

- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 227
- Samples of linen fabric
- Digital resources
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 228
- Samples of synthetic fabrics
- Pictures of items
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 231
- Samples of regenerated fabrics

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Clothing and Textiles

Textile Fibres - Physical and burning tests for identification
Textile Fibres - Characteristics for household articles
Stitches - Classification of stitches

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Carry out physical and burning tests to identify textile fibres
- Observe appearance, texture, flame colour, smell and residue
- Use identification tests to confirm fabric types when shopping for clothes

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Collect samples of natural and artificial fabrics
- Carry out physical tests (observe appearance, feel texture)
- Carry out burning tests observing colour of flame, smell and residue
- Record observations in worksheet
- Practise safety when burning (ventilation, use tongs, extinguish after use)

How can textile fibres be identified through physical and burning tests?

- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 234
- Fabric samples, candle, tongs
- Worksheet for recording
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 238
- Household articles from various fibres
- Folder for mounting
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 240
- Digital resources
- Charts showing types of stitches

- Observation - Practical assessment - Written report

Clothing and Textiles

Stitches - Even tacking, long and short tacking
Stitches - Thread marking and diagonal tacking
Stitches - Running stitches and backstitches

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the purpose of tacking stitches
- Make even tacking and long and short tacking stitches
- Use tacking stitches to hold fabric pieces together before permanent sewing

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Place fabric pieces together matching raw edges and stitching lines
- Pin through the stitching line
- Work even tacking stitches with equal size and spacing
- Work long and short tacking stitches alternating stitch length
- Fasten with double stitch at end
- Mount samples in folder

Why are tacking stitches removed after permanent stitching?

- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 241
- Fabric pieces, thread, needle
- Dressmaker's pins, thimble, scissors
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 242
- Paper patterns, dressmaker's pins
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 244
- Dressmaker's pins, scissors

- Observation - Practical assessment - Portfolio

Clothing and Textiles

Stitches - Machine stitches and oversewing
Stitches - Hemming, slip hemming and overcasting
Stitches - Loop stitches

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the purpose of machine stitches and oversewing
- Make oversewing stitches to join folded edges
- Apply oversewing to join selvedges when making items like curtains and table linens

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Practise machine stitches on sewing machine (begin and end with double stitches)
- Place fabric pieces with folded edges together
- Pin and tack
- Work oversewing from right to left putting needle through layers from top to back
- Keep stitches evenly spaced
- Mount samples in folder

When is oversewing used instead of machine stitching?

- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 246
- Fabric pieces, sewing machine
- Thread, needle, pins
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 247
- Fabric pieces, matching thread
- Needle, pressing iron, pins
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 250
- Fabric pieces, thread, needle
- Dressmaker's pins, scissors

- Observation - Practical assessment - Portfolio

Clothing and Textiles

Stitches - Chain stitch, stem stitch and satin stitch
Seams - Meaning and classification of seams
Seams - Factors to consider when choosing a seam

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the use of decorative stitches in embroidery
- Make chain stitch, stem stitch and satin stitch
- Use decorative stitches to embellish cushion covers, table linens and clothing

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Thread needle with embroidery thread
- Draw pattern on fabric
- Make chain stitch (loop thread under needle tip to form chain links)
- Make stem stitch (small diagonal stitches overlapping for curved lines)
- Make satin stitch (straight stitches close together to fill shapes)
- Mount samples in folder

Where can decorative stitches be used to enhance clothing and household articles?

- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 251
- Fabric, embroidery thread
- Embroidery needle, scissors
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 256
- Digital resources
- Samples of garments with different seams
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 257
- Video clips
- Samples of different fabrics

- Observation - Practical assessment - Portfolio

Clothing and Textiles

Seams - Open seam
Seams - French seam
Seams - Overlaid seam

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the characteristics of an open seam
- Make an open seam following correct procedure
- Use open seams when joining side seams of skirts, dresses and trousers

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Watch video clips or demonstrations on working open seams
- Place fabric with right sides together matching raw edges
- Pin, tack and stitch along seam line
- Press seam open
- Neaten raw edges using overcasting or loop stitches
- Mount sample in folder

Where is the open seam commonly used in garment construction?

- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 258
- Fabric pieces, thread, needle
- Sewing machine, pressing iron
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 259
- Fabric pieces, thread
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 260

- Observation - Practical assessment - Portfolio

Clothing and Textiles

Seams - Double-stitched seam
Seams - Evaluating qualities of a good seam
Seams - Safety practices and disposal of waste

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the characteristics of a double-stitched seam
- Make a double-stitched seam following correct procedure
- Apply double-stitched seams on jeans, work clothes and sportswear for extra strength

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Watch video clips or demonstrations on working double-stitched seams
- Place fabric with right sides together and stitch
- Press seam allowances to one side
- Stitch again through all layers close to first seam line
- Trim excess seam allowance
- Mount sample in folder

Why is the double-stitched seam used on jeans and work clothes?

- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 261
- Fabric pieces, thread
- Sewing machine, pressing iron
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 262
- Seam samples from previous lessons
- Quality checklist
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 263
- Waste disposal containers
- Cleaning materials

- Observation - Practical assessment - Portfolio

Clothing and Textiles

Management of Fullness - Meaning and types
Management of Fullness - Factors to consider
Management of Fullness - Knife pleats

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Define management of fullness
- Identify types of management of fullness
- Recognise fullness management techniques on skirts, blouses and dresses worn daily

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Brainstorm on the meaning of management of fullness
- Use print or digital resources to search for types of management of fullness (pleats, gathers, darts, tucks, elastic, easing)
- Examine garments to identify different methods of managing fullness
- Present findings in class

How does management of fullness improve garment fit and style?

- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 266
- Digital resources
- Samples of garments with fullness
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 267
- Video clips
- Samples of different fabrics
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 268
- Fabric pieces, thread
- Pressing iron, ruler, tailor's chalk

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Clothing and Textiles

Management of Fullness - Box and inverted pleats
Management of Fullness - Gathers
Management of Fullness - Single pointed darts
Management of Fullness - Double pointed darts

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the characteristics of box and inverted pleats
- Make box and inverted pleats following correct procedure
- Use box pleats on skirts and inverted pleats at centre back of jackets and coats

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Watch video clips or demonstrations on working box and inverted pleats
- Mark pleat lines on fabric
- Fold fabric to form box pleats (folds facing away from each other)
- Fold fabric to form inverted pleats (folds facing each other)
- Press, tack and stitch
- Mount samples in folder

What is the difference between box pleats and inverted pleats?

- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 269
- Fabric pieces, thread
- Pressing iron, ruler, tailor's chalk
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 270
- Needle, sewing machine
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 271
- Sewing machine, pressing iron
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 272

- Observation - Practical assessment - Portfolio

Clothing and Textiles

Management of Fullness - Tucks
Management of Fullness - Elastic

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the purpose of tucks
- Make tucks following correct procedure
- Use tucks for decorative effect on blouses, baby clothes and christening gowns

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Watch video clips or demonstrations on working tucks
- Mark tuck lines on fabric at even intervals
- Fold along marked lines and press
- Stitch tucks evenly at desired width
- Press tucks in one direction
- Mount sample in folder

How do tucks serve both functional and decorative purposes?

- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 273
- Fabric pieces, thread
- Sewing machine, pressing iron, ruler
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 274
- Fabric pieces, elastic
- Thread, bodkin, sewing machine

- Observation - Practical assessment - Portfolio

Clothing and Textiles

Management of Fullness - Easing
Management of Fullness - Evaluating qualities

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the purpose of easing in garment construction
- Demonstrate easing technique to join unequal fabric pieces
- Apply easing when setting in sleeves and attaching collars for smooth fit

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Watch video clips or demonstrations on easing technique
- Work small gathering stitches along longer fabric piece
- Gently pull thread to reduce fullness without visible gathers
- Pin eased piece to shorter piece matching edges
- Stitch and press
- Mount sample in folder

How does easing differ from gathering?

- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 275
- Fabric pieces, thread
- Needle, sewing machine, pressing iron
- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 276
- Samples from previous lessons
- Quality checklist

- Observation - Practical assessment - Portfolio

Clothing and Textiles

Management of Fullness - Simple garment or household article

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Choose and construct a simple garment or household article
- Apply stitches, seams and management of fullness techniques learned
- Create a functional item such as a skirt, apron or reflective jacket for personal use

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Choose a simple garment or household article to construct (skirt, short, night dress, apron, reflective jacket)
- Plan design incorporating stitches, seams and management of fullness
- Cut out pattern pieces
- Apply appropriate stitches, seams and fullness techniques
- Finish and press garment
- Display completed project

How can knowledge of clothing construction processes be applied to make functional garments?

- MTP Home Science Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 277
- Fabric, thread, sewing tools
- Sewing machine, pressing iron

- Observation - Practical assessment - Project evaluation