Lesson Note for Home Economics, Third (3rd) Term (Week 5) | NUE, NAPPS Scheme
Practical: Cleaning Agents for Cooking Tools & Equipment: Using pawpaw leaves, ashes, eggshell and fine sand for washing cooking tools and equipment.
LESSON NOTE ON PVS – HOME ECONOMICS (WK 5)
Subject: Home Economics
Class: Grade 5
Week: 5
Topic: Practical: Cleaning Agents for Cooking Tools and Equipment
Sub-topic: Using pawpaw leaves, ashes, eggshell, and fine sand for washing cooking tools and equipment
Duration: 40 minutes
Content:
Introduction to Local Cleaning Agents:
Cleaning agents are materials used to wash and remove dirt from tools and equipment used for cooking. Some local abrasives used in the home include:
- Pawpaw Leaves – contain natural soap for washing greasy pots.
- Ashes (Wood Ash) – good for scrubbing and removing stubborn stains.
- Eggshells (Crushed) – help to scrub surfaces without scratching them.
- Fine Sand – useful for scrubbing pots and spoons clean.
Class Fun (Class Work):
Each pupil will choose one tool and one cleaning agent to clean with, then share with the class what they used and how well it worked.
Home Fun (Home Work):
Ask your parent or guardian to help you wash one cooking pot or plate at home using any of the local cleaning agents. Write two sentences about your experience.
Conclusion:
Local cleaning agents like pawpaw leaves, ashes, crushed eggshells, and fine sand are useful, natural, and cost-effective ways to wash cooking tools. They help keep our utensils clean and safe for cooking and eating.