JHS2 Career Technology · Term 3 Week 7: Planning for Making Artefacts/products

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B8.5.3.1.4 - Planning to set a table

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Explain what is meant by table setting and a cover in their own words.
Identify at least six tools and equipment used in table setting.
Discuss at least three reasons why table setting is important before eating.
Demonstrate the correct arrangement of a cover using available classroom materials.
Reflect on their own table-setting work and suggest one improvement to their arrangement.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Designing and Making of Artefacts/products (Strand 5)
Sub-strand: Planning for Making Artefacts/products (5.3)
Content standard: B8.5.3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of planning for making artefacts/products and table setting
Indicator: B8.5.3.1.4 - Planning to set a table
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 7 (Week 31 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Career Technology, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 69
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Explain what is meant by table setting/laying.
E.g., Is the arrangement of the eating equipment used in eating at a table.
2. Identify table setting tools and equipment.
E.g., Table cloth, serviette, cutlery, crockery (plates and glass) flowers.
3. Discuss the importance of table setting.
E.g.,
- It stimulates appetite
- It makes eating pleasant
4. Discuss what is meant by a cover.
E.g. It is the table space in front of a person's seat.
Note: Use ICT tools and other sources to further explain table setting and a cover.