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Wool What is wool? Wool is the hair or fur from animals such as sheep, goats or camels. Desirable Properties of Wool  It has a natural crimp which makes it warm… Read More »WOOL, ASBESTOS AND VISCOSE RAYON

Cotton is absorbent making it suitable for towels and undergarments. Cotton is a strong fibre and can withstand the friction required in laundry work. This makes it suitable for school… Read More »COTTON

Roasting Method Cooking food using direct source of heat which can be done using an oven or over a charcoal fire. Ensure frequent basting or turning of food to keep… Read More »ROASTING AND BAKING METHODS

The following sub-topics will be covered under this topic: Classification of Textile Fibres Properties of Textile Fibres Fibres Fibres are classified into two main groups: Natural 2.  Man-made 3.  Wool… Read More »TEXTILE FIBRES

This is cooking food using steam from boiled water. Steaming can be done directly or indirectly. Have water boiling prior to steaming. The steamer must have a tight fitting lid… Read More »STEAMING METHOD

Stewing is cooking food in a measured amount of liquids. Once the food has boiled it is allowed to simmer. Sufficient amount of liquid water or stock should be added… Read More »STEWING METHOD

Boiling is cooking food completely immersed in boiling water. General Rules  Moist foods should be put in cold water and then heated to boil.  The water should be at the… Read More »BOILING METHOD

What is cooking? Cooking is a process of preparing food by applying heat. Discuss reasons for cooking food. Identify different methods of cooking. State general rules for different methods of… Read More »METHODS OF COOKING

What is Food spoilage?  Food spoilage is the deterioration of food, making it unfit for human consumption. Food poisoning is the illness caused by eating contaminated food. Causes of Food… Read More »FOOD HYGIENE, FOOD SPOILAGE AND FOOD POISONING

Kitchen equipment is categorized into 3 main groups mainly:   Small equipment   Large equipment Small Kitchen Equipment These are usually classified according to their functions namely:  Measuring and weighing… Read More »TYPES OF KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND THEIR USE

Modern houses are more durable as they are made using strong materials like stones, cement, bricks, metal, and concrete hence making them permanent. Examples of modern houses include:   Bungalow… Read More »MODERN HOUSES

 Cleaning Equipment The home should be kept clean at all times. In order to maintain the cleanliness of the home, constant removal of dirt is important. The following equipment is… Read More »CARE OF THE HOME

What is First Aid? First Aid is the immediate help given to a person who has had an accident or sudden illness before being placed under medical care. It is… Read More »FIRST AID

Some insects such as bees, wasps and scorpions sting while others such as mosquitoes, ticks, lice and cockroaches bite. Keep the environment clean. Do not disturb bees and hornets. Air… Read More »INSECT STINGS AND BITES

Drowning is the blockage of air passages by liquids when swimming or if one falls into water bodies such as lakes, rivers and basins. A child bending into a bucket… Read More »DROWNING

It occurs due to temporary loss of blood flow in the brain causing a brief loss of consciousness.  Illness such as anemia  After receiving bad or good news  Hunger  Overworking… Read More »FAINTING

This happens when blood comes out of the nose. It may be caused by an injury, blowing the nose forcefully and picking the nose. Someone pinching the nose to prevent… Read More »NOSE BLEEDING

A foreign body is anything undesirable that enters into the body such as dust, insects and seeds (common with children). A child putting a bean in the nose and then… Read More »FOREIGN BODIES IN THE EARS, EYES AND NOSE

 Choking Choking is when one is not able to breathe. Choking is caused by food or foreign objects such as seeds, bones and coins stuck in the throat or air… Read More »CHOKING, SUFFOCATION AND SHOCK