Classification of textile fibre, properties of cotton, linen, silk and wool, rayon, nylon, gold and silver, fibreglass. Functions of clothing, social and personal aspect. Selection of clothes in relation to complexion, body structure, season and cost.

Stages of pre-natal development, physical care of the mother, arrival of new born baby.

Care of new born baby : feeding , bathing , clothing , sleeping , toilet training and immunisation.

Habit Formation : Habit and habit formation.

PRACTICAL PAPER

CLASS XII

THEORY PAPER

Units

Digestion, Absorption and Metabolism of Carbo-hydrates, Proteins and Fats.

Food Spoilage-Causes.

Food Preservation-Principles, Methods-High temperature, low temperature and drying.

Food Adulteration - Foods commonly adulterated, measures to overcome.

Concept of family, value, goal, decision making. Home Decoration - Meaning and importance of good taste, importance of colour in borne decoration, selection of furniture and accessories for home decoration, flower arrangement-principles and different types. Use and mechanism of some common household appliances Refrigerator, pressure cooker, thermos flask, electric iron, grinder-cum-blender.

House Planning - factors, house plan for low and middle income families.

Study of laundry agents and equipments, blue and stiffening agents, washing and finishing of different types of fabrics by using water as a medium, stain removal - classification , general rules , dry cleaning process.

Laundry Water-softening of hard water for laundry purpose.

Body Measurement - correct ways of taking body measurement.

Development during childhood (1-12 years): Physical Development, Social Development, Motor Development, Emotional Development and Intellectual Development.

Common childhood ailments - First-aid measures of common cold , fever , influenza, measles , diarrhoea, worm infestations, constipation, convulsions and indigestion.

PRACTICAL PAPER

Books Recommended for Both Classes XI and XI[

1. Textbook of Home Science by R.P. Dev Das published by the Ministry of Food,

   Agriculture, Community Development and Co-operation, Government of India, New Delhi.

2. Elements of Home Science by Premlata Mullick published by Kalyani Publishers.
3. Food and Nutrition published by Arya Book Depot.
4. Home Management published by Arya Book Depot.
5. Household Textiles and Laundry Works by D. Deulkar published by Atma Ram& Sons.
6. Home Science for Class XI by Prof. Bedamani.
7. Home Science for Class Xll by Prof. Bedamani.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND EQUIPMENTS FOR HOME SCIENCE PRACTICAL OF CLASS XI AND XII

FOR CLASS XI

1. Compound Microscope ~ One or Two for testing the textile fibres.
2. Utenslis / Equipments required for Cooking Practical

1. Aluminium pots or saucepans with lids-

1. Small size ½ doz.
2. Medium size ½ doz.
3. Big size One

2. Saucepan with ebonite handle-

    a.    Medium Size  -  one

3. Kadai ( Khang )

1. Cast iron -

1.  Small size-Two

2. Medium size - Two

2. Aluminium-

1. Small size - Two
2. Medium size-Two

4. Kompak - Steel -

1. Small size Two
2. Medium size Four
3. Large size Two

5. Kompak perforated - Aluminium- Two
6. pressure Cooker -

1. Small size ( 2 or 3 litres capacity - Two
2. Medium size ( 4 or 5 litres) with separators - Two

7. Plate-

1. Steel Full Plate ½ doz.
2. Steel Quarter Plate ½ doz.

Or

1. China Clay Full Plate - ½ doz.
2. China Clay Half Plate- ½ doz.

8. Kettle - Steel or aluminium - One
9. Water jug - Plastic - One
10. Glass tumbler - ½ doz.
11. Steel glass ½ doz.
12. Spoon -

1. Teaspoon - One doz.
2. Table spoon - ½ doz.

13. Fork - ½ doz.
14. Knife - 1/2 doz.
15. Containers- Plastic-

1. Small size - for storing salt and spices
2. Medium size - for storing dais, rice, flour, sugar, etc.
3. Big size - for storing kerosene.

16. Big spoons/ laddles - for stirring -

1. Steel - ½ doz.
2. (b) Wooden - ½ doz.

17. Perforated laddles -for frying -

    (a) Steel - Two

18. Seive -
1. Plastic - One
2. Stainless Steel - medium size - Two

19. Tawa with handle - Iron - Two nos.
20. Serving spoon - Stainless Steel - Four
21. Water Filter - small size - One
22. Containers for storing water -

1. Bucket with cover (Plastic) - one
2. Steel bucket - One
3. Big Container with lid. Plastic or Tin - One

23. Floured Board and roller - Two pairs
24. Gas Table covered with aluminium sheet One or Two
25. Table ( sunmica One - for cutting , mining, chopping, grinding and serving.
26. Tea set -

1. Chinaware - 1 set

Or

2. Stainless Steel - 1 set

27. Bowls -

1. (a) China Clay –1/2 doz.
2. Stainless steel - ½ doz.

28. Grinder (stone or wooden) - One
29. Cooking gas oven with cylinder-one or Two

    Or

    Kerosene Stove - Four

30. Miscellaneous -
    1. Plate stand – One
    2. Towel&duster-Twoeach
    3. ) Waste Paper basket - One

31. Iron Knives - for cutting vegetable, fruits and fish - 3 nos.

3. Wooden rack/ cupboard/ almirah - Two
4. Laboratory room - 20'x 30' with sufficient lighting, ventilation and pucca floor.

For Class XII

1. Sewing Machine - One
2. Measuring tape - One ( a good oil cloth)
3. Scissors - For cutting cloths - Two
4. Yardstick and Foot ruller- Any brand with clear markings - One

5. Table - ( For spreading the cloth to be cut ) - One ( Sunmica Table for cooking Practical of class XI may be used)

6. Iron Electric or charcoal - One
7. Misc. - Tailor's chalk, Thimble, Needles, Thread etc.
8. Utensils/equipments required for cooking practical - same as Class XI

The following additions may be made.

1. Egg beater - Two
2. Glass bottles with cover - Four (for jam and jelly)
3. Containers (small) for storing preservatives.

9. Articles needed for preparing decorative articles- pottery, basketry, Indian Textiles, painting etc.

1. Small earthen pots of different shapes
2. Small basket - kharai
3. Different fabrics
4. Drawing paper/oil cloth
5. Water colour/oil paint/fabric paint
6. Dried twigs/Dried leaves/Cut bamboo and other artistic objects found in nature.
7. Plastic coils of different colours.
8. Aluminium, silver and golden threads
9. Small mirrors, kinars, fancy ribbons and other beautifying objects.

10. Alpins, thumb pins, fevicol and other fixers.

11. Laboratory room - Two ( One for cooking practical and the other for textile and home management )

Other requirements / equipments ( optional)

1. Refrigerator
2. Dinning Table with chair
3. Electric iron
4. Thermos flask
5. Electric mixer cum grinder
6. Milk cooker
7. Hot case