Year 10 Home Economics

Budgeting

A personal plan to help people manage their finances involves prioritizing between needs and wants.
This lesson is about
– The importance of budgeting one’s income
– Sources of income
– The difference between gross and net income
– Priorities to be considered when planning the family budget
– Possible consequences of mismanagement

Shops and Shopping Practices

Shopping is a part of everyday life. Yet shopping practices have changed over the years. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each method of shopping? How can we as consumers maximise our shopping experience?
In this lesson is about:
• The different shops and methods of shopping available locally
• The main advantages and disadvantages of each

Waste Separation

Waste separation is simple to implement and will make the recycling process a lot easier.

This lesson is about:
• The difference between liquid and solid waste, organic and inorganic waste and the benefits of separating waste at source.
• the steps to follow when organizing waste for recycling and to be taken to bring-in sites.
• ways of how we can Reuse, Reduce, Recycle, Return and Refill.
• bi-products such as compost and bio-diesel that are being made from generated waste.

Food Commodities: Vegetables and Fruit

Exploring the role of vegetables and fruits as a food commodity.
This lesson is about:
– types of vegetables and fruits and their nutritional value.
– points to keep in mind when choosing, buying, storing, preparing and cooking vegetables and fruits.
– the importance of buying fresh, local and seasonal vegetables.
– the use of vegetables and fruits in cooking.
– healthy recipes using this food commodity as a main ingredient.