Lesson Plan

POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES College of Education Anonas St., Sta. Mesa, Manila

LESSON PLAN IN: HOME ECONOMICS

DATE: AUGUST , 2012

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TARGETS At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to: 1. Identify sewing tools and equipment correctly. 2. Classify different sewing tools and equipment. 3. Discuss the advantages of a complete set of sewing tools and equipment. 4. Study uses of different sewing tools and equipment. 5. Demonstrate uses of tools properly.

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CONCEPT: BASIC CLOTHING SUBCONCEPTS: 1. Classification of sewing tools and equipment. 2. Advantages of a complete set of sewing tools and equipment. 3. Uses of sewing tools and equipment. MATERIALS: 1. Visual Aids 2. Actual tools and equipments in sewing REFERENCE: EFFECTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND HOME ECONOMICS I By Dr. Cristina A. Villanueva et al, Page 78-80

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STRATEGIES A. PREPARATION 1. Prayer, arranging the chairs, setting the mood of the students, checking of attendance. 2. Review using the following questions: a. What is family? b. What are the basic needs of the family? c. Why is that basic clothing needed in the family? 3. For motivation. Students must determine when the clothes are appropriate to use.

B. PRESENTATION -

Explains the different classification of sewing tools and equipments. Discuss’ what are the advantages of a complete set of sewing tools and equipments. Posts visual aids on tools and equipments. Defines uses of sewing tools and equipments Shows different tools and equipments during discussion.

Sewing Tools and Equipment A. Uses of Sewing Tools and Equipment 1. Measuring Tools a. b. c. d.

Tape Measure Ruler Seam Gauge Hem Marker

2. Drafting Tools a. L Square or Tailor’s Square b. Hip Curve c. French Curve 3. Cutting Tools a. Shears b. Scissors c. Seam Ripper 4. Marking Tools a. Tracing Wheel b. Tailor’s Chalk c. Dressmaker’s carbon paper B. Advantages of a Complete Set of Sewing Tools and Equipment A complete set of sewing tools and equipment facilitates work. Borrowing tools from others is a waste of time. Complete tools and equipment give you more time to learn the sewing skills and to produce and finish your projects. Using the tools and equipment enables you to follow the step by step procedure in constructing garments. Work done continuously; appropriate tools and equipment help you achieve good results. Tools and equipment should be available when needed. A sewing box where tools are kept should be placed near the sewing center to enable you to locate them fast when you need them

C. APPLICATION -

The students will get ½ crosswise and will make an essay using the following guide questions:

1. Why clothing is a family need? 2. What are the advantages having a complete set of sewing tools and equipments? 3. What is the importance of having knowledge in using sewing tools? D. EVALUATION See attachment

E. AGREEMENT 1. What are the parts of the sewing machine and their functions? 2. What is upper and lower threading? 3. What are the safety habits in using the sewing machine? EFFECTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND HOME ECONOMICS I By Dr. Cristina A. Villanueva et al, Page 81-83

POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES College of Education Anonas St., Sta. Mesa, Manila

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Direction: Match items in Column A with items in Column B.

1. It is used to make a clean direct marking on the fabric for accuracy in the marking. 2. It refers to a sharp and close fitting blade. 3. It is used to rip improperly machinestitched seams. 4. It has a small opening in one handle for the thumb and one larger opening in the other handle for two or more fingers. 5. It is an accurate guide for measuring and marking hem-lines. 6. It is used with the tailors chalk and dressmaker’s carbon paper to transfer pattern marking to the cloth. 7. It is used in taking body measurements, for drafting patterns, altering, laying out patterns on the fabric and in actual sewing. 8. It is a guide in drawing lines and marking fabrics. 9. It is used to draw perpendicular lines, determining square corners and dividing measurements.

10. It is used to shape necklines, collars and armhole

A. Tape Measure B. Ruler C. L square D. French curve

E. Shears

F. Seam ripper G. Tracing wheel H. Tailor’s Chalk I.

Scissors