Kitchen Essentials · JHS3 Career Technology

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B9.3.4.1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of using mechanical or labour-saving kitchen essentials

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

define mechanical or labour-saving kitchen essentials and give at least four examples found in homes, schools, and communities in Ghana.
explain how at least three mechanical kitchen essentials work, identifying the energy source each uses.
discuss two advantages and two disadvantages of using mechanical or labour-saving kitchen essentials, supported by reasons.
classify a given list of kitchen items as either mechanical (labour-saving) or non-mechanical tools.
present findings from a small-group research task on mechanical kitchen essentials used in their school, home, or community, speaking clearly and in a logical order.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Tools, Equipment and Processes (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Kitchen Essentials (3.4)
Content standard: B9.3.4.1 - Demonstrate skills of selecting and purchasing kitchen essentials and understanding and skills in the choice of basic kitchen essentials
Indicator: B9.3.4.1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of using mechanical or labour-saving kitchen essentials
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 5 (Week 17 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. 97
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Explain what is meant by mechanical or labour-saving kitchen essentials and give examples
E.g., These are kitchen essentials that mostly use electricity to operate and are purposely for labour saving such as refrigerator, blender and food slicer.
2. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using mechanical or labour-saving kitchen essentials.
E.g.,
- Advantages- They help to save energy by speeding up the physical task involved in carrying out cooking process.
- Disadvantages-They are expensive.
3. In groups, undertake a research and present on the types of mechanical or labour-saving kitchen essentials used in the school, home and community for appraisal.
Note: Internet can also be used for the research.