GRADE 6 KLB VISIONARY HOME SCIENCE
SCHEME OF WORK TERM 1 2023
SCHOOL |
GRADE |
LEARNING AREA |
TERM |
YEAR |
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GRADE 6 |
HOME SCIENCE |
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2023 |
Week |
Lesson |
Strand /Theme |
Sub-strand |
Specific-Learning outcomes |
Key Inquiry Question(S) |
Learning/ Teaching Experience |
Learning Resources |
Assessment Methods |
Reflection |
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Healthy living |
Meaning of adolescents |
By the end of the sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
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Who is an adolescent? |
In pairs, learners are guided to identify adolescents in the environment. |
KLB Visionary Home Science Learner’s Book Grade 6 pg. 1-2 |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation |
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2 |
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By the end of the sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
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What changes to adolescents? |
Learners are guided to identify changes that occur to adolescents at this stage. |
KLB Visionary Home Science Learner’s Book Grade 6 pg. 2-4 |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation |
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3 |
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Good grooming |
By the end of the sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
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What are some of the grooming routines you do on a daily basis? |
In groups, learners are guided to identify some of the routine grooming practices In groups, learners are guided to demonstrate how perform good grooming |
KLB Visionary Home Science Learner’s Book Grade 6 pg. 4-5 |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation |
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2 |
1 |
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Healthy eating habits for adolescents |
By the end of the sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
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What is a balanced diet? |
In pairs, learners are guided to discuss importance of healthy eating In groups, learners are guided to prepare a balanced diet meal |
KLB Visionary Home Science Learner’s Book Grade 6 pg. 5-7 |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation |
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2 |
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Daily physical exercise as a healthy habit |
By the end of the sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
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What is physical exercise? |
Learners are guided to identify different games played in his/her locality In groups, learners are guided to role play a game of his/her choosing. |
KLB Visionary Home Science Learner’s Book Grade 6 pg. 7-8 |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation |
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3 |
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Safety in the environment |
By the end of the sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
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What are some of the safety measures in the environment? |
In groups, learners are guided to dangers that might happen to adolescents in the environment In groups, learners are guided to demonstrate how Practice safety precautions to avoid danger. |
KLB Visionary Home Science Learner’s Book Grade 6 pg. 8-10 |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation |
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3 |
1 |
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Accessories and cosmetics |
By the end of the sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
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What is an accessory? |
In pairs, learners are guided to define cosmetics In groups, learners are guided to use accessories correctly |
KLB Visionary Home Science Learner’s Book Grade 6 pg. 11-12 |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation |
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2 |
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Misuse of accessories by adolescents |
By the end of the sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
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Why is it important to accessorize correctly? |
Learners are guided to identify ways in which accessories can be misused In groups, learners are guided to properly accessorize themselves |
KLB Visionary Home Science Learner’s Book Grade 6 pg. 13-14 |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation |
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3 |
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Misuse and dangers of cosmetics |
By the end of the sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
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How should one use cosmetics? |
In groups, learners are guided to identify factors to consider when using cosmetics In groups, learners are guided to demonstrate how to properly use cosmetics |
KLB Visionary Home Science Learner’s Book Grade 6 pg. 14-15 |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation |
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4 |
1 |
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Non -communicable diseases and disorders |
By the end of the sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
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What are non-communicable diseases/disorder? |
In pairs, learners are guided Identify non-communicable diseases and disorders In groups, learners are guided to Share experience on non-communicable diseases and disorders |
KLB Visionary Home Science Learner’s Book Grade 6 pg. 16-17
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Oral questions Oral Report Observation |
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2 |
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Causes, prevention and management of common non-communicable diseases-diabetes, obesity and hypertension
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By the end of the sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
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How can we prevent getting obese? |
Learners are guided to identify causes of diabetes, obesity and hypertension In groups, learners are guided to Discuss how diabetes , obesity and hypertension can be prevented and managed |
KLB Visionary Home Science Learner’s Book Grade 6 pg. 17-20
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Oral questions Oral Report Observation |
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3 |
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Epilepsy and asthma |
By the end of the sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
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What is epilepsy |
In groups, learners are guided to identify causes, signs and symptoms of epilepsy In groups, learners are guided to Role play performing first aid for an epileptic patient |
KLB Visionary Home Science Learner’s Book Grade 6 pg. 20-23
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Oral questions Oral Report Observation |
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5 |
1 |
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Heart diseases |
By the end of the sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
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How do we prevent heart diseases? |
In pairs, learners are guided to Discuss causes, signs and symptoms of heart diseases In groups, learners are guided to Watch a video of patients with heart diseases |
KLB Visionary Home Science Learner’s Book Grade 6 pg. 24
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Oral questions Oral Report Observation |
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2 |
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Cancer |
By the end of the sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
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What is cancer? |
Learners are guided to Discuss causes and prevention of cancer In groups, learners are guided to Create awareness of common preventable cancer |
KLB Visionary Home Science Learner’s Book Grade 6 pg. 25-27
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Oral questions Oral Report Observation |
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3 |
Consumer education |
Budgeting |
By the end of the sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
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What is budget? |
In groups, learners are guided to Prepare a shopping list |
KLB Visionary Home Science Learner’s Book Grade 6 pg. 28-30
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Oral questions Oral Report Observation |
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6 |
1 |
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Importance of budgeting |
By the end of the sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
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Why do we prepare a budget? |
In pairs, learners are guided to List factors to consider when making a budget In groups, learners are guided to Make a simple budget for personal effects |
KLB Visionary Home Science Learner’s Book Grade 6 pg. 30-32
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Oral questions Oral Report Observation |
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2 |
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Revision |
By the end of the sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
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Learners are guided to Answer topical questions correctly |
KLB Visionary Home Science Learner’s Book Grade 6 pg. 32
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Oral questions Oral Report Observation |
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3 |
Food and nutrition |
Food nutrients-minerals (iodine and iron) |
By the end of the sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
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What is a mineral? |
In groups, learners are guided to Identify foods rich in iodine and iron In groups, learners are guided to Discuss importance of iron and iodine in our bodies |
KLB Visionary Home Science Learner’s Book Grade 6 pg. 33-34
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Oral questions Oral Report Observation |
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1 |
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Importance of different minerals in the body |
By the end of the sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
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What mineral can one get from meat? |
In pairs, learners are guided to explain importance of different minerals in our bodies In groups, learners are guided to Prepare foods rich in iron |
KLB Visionary Home Science Learner’s Book Grade 6 pg. 34-35
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Oral questions Oral Report Observation |
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2 |
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Keeping a daily log of foods rich in minerals |
By the end of the sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
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What are the essential minerals required by our bodies? |
Learners are guided to Discuss importance eating foods rich in essential minerals In groups, learners are guided to Prepare a daily log of foods rich in minerals |
KLB Visionary Home Science Learner’s Book Grade 6 pg. 36-37
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Oral questions Oral Report Observation |
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3 |
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Preservation and storage of meat |
By the end of the sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
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Where do we get meat from? |
In groups, learners are guided to identify sources of meat that we eat. In groups, learners are guided to demonstrate how to take care of common sources of meat at home |
KLB Visionary Home Science Learner’s Book Grade 6 pg. 38-39
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Oral questions Oral Report Observation |
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1 |
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Importance of preserving and storing meat |
By the end of the sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
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How do you preserve meat at home? |
In pairs, learners are guided to Explain reasons for preserving meat In groups, learners are guided to Demonstrate how to preserve meat by smoking |
KLB Visionary Home Science Learner’s Book Grade 6 pg. 39-41
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Oral questions Oral Report Observation |
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Safety storage of meat |
By the end of the sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
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What factors do you consider when choosing a method of preserving meat? |
Learners are guided to list factors to consider when choosing a method of preserving meat In groups, learners are guided to watch a video showing different ways of preserving meat. |
KLB Visionary Home Science Learner’s Book Grade 6 pg. 41
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Oral questions Oral Report Observation |
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3 |
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Ways of preserving meat at home-sun drying |
By the end of the sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
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What are disadvantages of preserving meat by sun drying? |
In groups, learners are guided to Discus advantages and disadvantages of preserving meat by sun drying In groups, learners are guided to Demonstrate how to preserve meat at home by drying |
KLB Visionary Home Science Learner’s Book Grade 6 pg. 42
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Oral questions Oral Report Observation |
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9 |
1 |
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Ways of preserving meat at home-refrigeration |
By the end of the sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
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What are advantages of preserving meat by refrigeration? |
In pairs, learners are guided to Discus advantages and disadvantages of preserving and storing meat by refrigeration In groups, learners are guided to Demonstrate how to preserve meat at home by refrigeration
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KLB Visionary Home Science Learner’s Book Grade 6 pg. 43
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Oral questions Oral Report Observation |
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2 |
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Ways of preserving meat at home-smoking |
By the end of the sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
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What are advantages of preserving meat by smoking? |
Learners are guided to Discus advantages and disadvantages of preserving meat by smoking In groups, learners are guided to Demonstrate how to preserve meat at home by smoking |
KLB Visionary Home Science Learner’s Book Grade 6 pg. 44
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Oral questions Oral Report Observation |
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3 |
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Ways of preserving meat at home-salting |
By the end of the sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
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Have you ever preserved meat by salting? |
In groups, learners are guided to Discus advantages and disadvantages of preserving meat by salting In groups, learners are guided to Demonstrate how to preserve meat at home by salting
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KLB Visionary Home Science Learner’s Book Grade 6 pg.44-45
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Oral questions Oral Report Observation |
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1 |
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Hygiene measure while preserving meat |
By the end of the sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
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What are the safety measure to consider when storing meat? |
In pairs, learners are guided to Identify hygiene measures to observe when storing meat In groups, learners are guided to Showcase safety hygiene measures when storing meat |
KLB Visionary Home Science Learner’s Book Grade 6 pg. 45-46
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Oral questions Oral Report Observation |
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How to store preserved meat at home |
By the end of the sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
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What is the use of a freezer? |
Learners are guided to Name storage equipment’s used to store food at home In groups, learners are guided to Demonstrate how to store food in a freezer |
KLB Visionary Home Science Learner’s Book Grade 6 pg. 46-47
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Oral questions Oral Report Observation |
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3 |
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Revision |
By the end of the sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
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In groups, learners are guided to answer all questions correctly |
KLB Visionary Home Science Learner’s Book Grade 6 pg.48
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Oral questions Oral Report Observation |
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