Grade 9

Concept and Scope of Home Science
(i) Introduction to the four streams in Home Science, and how they integrate to form a
meaningful whole.
(ii) Importance and relevance of the study of Home Science.
(iii) Career options in Home Science.

Food and Health
(i) Importance of food and balanced diet, the relationship between food and health, food
fads, basic food groups and their functions, methods of cooking foods to preserve
nutritive content.
(ii) Eating disorders.

The Family
(i) What is a family; importance of a family.
(ii) Changes in families, relationship between family and other organizations in society.
(iii) Position of the child in a family.

Growth and Development of Children from Birth to Five Years
(i) Milestones of development with respect to physical, social-emotional, cognitive and
language development.
(ii) Importance of the family for the growth and development of the young child, the role of
culture and community in development of the under five-year-olds.
(iii) The importance of preschool for the young child.

The Home and its Management
(i) Choosing a home.
(ii) Gas, electricity and water utilization in the home.
(iii) Recycling of waste.
(iv) Safety considerations in the home.

Selection of Clothing
(i) Types of fabric available in the market.
(ii) Factors influencing choice of clothing.