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Basic 8 Career Technology Term 1 Week 10 Lesson Plan

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Week 10: Lesson Plan
Subject: Career Technology
Class: Basic 8

Component 1

Measuring & Marking Out

Topic: Take measurements of products/artefacts/articles

Strand: ToolsSub-strand: Measuring & Marking Out
Indicator: B8.3.1.1.2: Take measurements of products/artefacts/articlesContent Standard: B8.3.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of measuring and marking out tools and equipment for production
Performance Indicator: Learners can take measurements of products/artefacts/articlesT.L.R.(s): Tape measure, Metre rule, Tailor's chalk
Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning
Using questions and answers, find out what learners already know about measuring and marking out in the sewing laboratory.
Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment
Concrete-resource task: Set out these resources for each group: Tape measure; Metre rule; Tailor's chalk. Learners inspect and safely handle each item, then use the items in the practical health, food, materials, or workshop task below.
(A) Take body measurements
Discuss the importance of taking body measurements in sewing: Discuss the guidelines for taking body measurements. E.g. - Take measurements over well-fitted foundation garment - Use a firm tape measures for accurate measurements - Record all measurements taken Take each other’s body measurements for garment construction. E.g., bust, waist, hips, across back, chest Note: - Boys should take measurements of boys and girls should take measurements of girls. - Check for accurate measurements and record.
(B) Take measurements of artefacts/products
Demonstrate how to handle the tape measure to take measurements in millimetres, in groups. Demonstrate how to mark out measured part(s), in groups. Demonstrate how to record measured part(s), in groups.
Phase 3plenary / reflections
Use peer discussion and effective questioning to find out from learners what they have learnt during the lesson. Take feedback from learners and summarize the lesson.

Component 2

Measuring & Marking Out

Topic: Use appropriate techniques to measure

Strand: Equipment & ProcessesSub-strand: Measuring & Marking Out
Indicator: B8.3.1.1.3: Use appropriate techniques to measureContent Standard: B8.3.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of measuring and marking out tools and equipment for production
Performance Indicator: Learners can use appropriate techniques to measureT.L.R.(s): Measuring cup, Kitchen scale, Wooden spoon
Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning
Introduce the lesson by sharing the performance indicators.
Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment
Concrete-resource task: Set out these resources for each group: Measuring cup; Kitchen scale; Wooden spoon. Learners inspect and safely handle each item, then use the items in the practical health, food, materials, or workshop task below. Demonstrate how to indicate dimensions on marked out part(s), in groups. Demonstrate how to care for and maintain measuring and marking out tools and equipment. Discuss portion control, equipment used and reasons E.g., Portion control is the art of controlling the size or quantity of ingredients for meal preparation and food to be served per a person. Equipment: scales and handy measures such as spoons, jugs etc. Reasons: it reduces waste of food, helps in food cost Plan how to apply portion control in meal preparation and service E.g. 8oz (226.80 g/0.227kg) yam per person 4oz (113.40 g/0.113kg) rice per person 2 ladles of soup/porridge per person Discuss the inaccuracies in using measuring tools and equipment that are faulty or tampered with and how this affects individuals and others. E.g., It affects quantity and quality of products/works/produce Measure the ingredients for pancake, and make the pancake. measure objects or materials, and make models/mock-ups using compliant and resistant materials. Display pancakes and artefacts for appraisal. Develop a plan and organize a community education on addressing the issues of using measuring tools that are faulty or tampered with, in groups E.g. Message to deliver, target groups
Phase 3plenary / reflections
Ask learners how the lesson will benefit them in their daily lives.

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