Home science subject consists of fivespecialisations,(1) Food and nutrition(2) Human Development(3) Family Resource Management(4) Textile and Apparel Science.(5) Extension and Communication.Fivespecialisationsintegrate the life skills which equip the learner to face the challenges of life in changing scenario of eating habit, health, fashion, child care, family dynamics, market, media, mobile apps, entrepreneurship, laws & regulations etc. The learner finds his or her path to walk upon in future.Sky is limit for Home Science learners. The learner gains the knowledge, skills and abilities in each field of specializations. The learner with creative bend of mind may find career in planning and cooking healthy meals, fabric weaving and printing, work for play school, making utility articles. The learners are made sensitive towards their food habits, cooking practices and health of the all family members, care and selection of clothes, environment, safety, cleanliness, hygiene & sanitation in houses, role of ethics, values and positive attitude in people as well as consumer rights and responsibilities in the marketLearners develop managerial skills through time, energy and money & resource management. Home Science equips the learner in all aspects of life.
Overview
Syllabus
Lesson No.
Lesson Name
Weeks
1
What is Home Science
Week-1
2
Food and its Nutrients
Week-2
3
Food Groups
Week-3
4
Methods of Cooking Food
Week-4
5
Preservation of Food
Week-5
6
Environment
Week-6
7
Health
Week-7
8
Communicable and Life Style diseases
Week-8
9
Care and Maintenance of Fabric
Week-9
10
Fibre to Fabric
Week-10
11
Fabric Finishes
Week-11
12
Housing
Week-12
13
Safety in Home
Week-13
14
Introduction to Resources
Week-14
15
Managing Time & Energy
Week-15
16
Managing Income
Week-16
17
Life Begins
Week-17
18
Concept of Development
Week-18
19
My family and I
Week-19
20
Adolescence : Charms and Challenges
Week-20
21
Ethics in Daily Life
Week-21
22
Consumer! Beware, Be Aware
Week-22
Taught by
Dr. Sandhya Kumar
