BUSINESS STUDIES
FORM 1
MID TERM 2
INSTRUCTIONS:
- This paper has Section A and B
- Answer all the questions in this paper.
SECTION A
Answer all the questions in this section
- Mention three dangers that may arise due to misuse of cosmetics. (3mrks)
- Name the three types of skin. (3mrks)
- Give three functions of teeth. (3mrks)
- List down any three parts of a tooth that you know. (3mrks)
- What is the difference between a burn and a scald? (2mrks)
- Mention six items found in the first aid kit. (3mrks)
- State three benefits of home science to an individual. (3mrks)
- What is manicure and pedicure? (2mrks)
- Explain three ways you can use to prevent athletes foot. (3mrks)
- Mention any two diseases associated with teeth. (2mrks)
- Explain how you would thoroughly clean your handkerchief. (8mrks)
- What are cosmetics? (2mrks)
- Give the meaning of the following terms:
- Accessories (2mrks)
- Adolescence (2mrks)
SECTION B:
Answer all the questions in this section
- List down five practices carried out in personal hygiene in order to take care of the skin. (5mrks)
- State five attributes of good grooming. (5mrks)
- Explain four practices we should avoid in order to care for our teeth. (4mrks)
- Suggest four ways of preventing cuts at home. (4mrks)
- State four courses related to home science in which one can pursue at the university level. (4mrks)
- State the function of the following parts of the skin:
- Sebaceous glands. (2mrks)
- Blood capillaries. (2mrks)
- Nerve endings. (2mrks)
- Explain three factors to have in mind while choosing clothes for a slim figure. (6mrks)
- Describe how you would thoroughly clean your natural hair. (8mrks)
- Suggest three ways of preventing young children from drowning. (6mrks)
- Explain four points on importance of the skin to our bodies. (8mks)
MARKING SCHEME
- Dangers due to misuse of cosmetics:
- Bleaching
- Skin irritation
- Pimples, rashes
- Wounds
- Cancer (skin)
- Kidney failure (due to mercury)
- Illness (3mrks)
- Types of skin:
- Normal
- Oily
- Dry (3mrks)
- Functions of teeth:
- Aids in speech
- Improves facial appearance
- Aids digestion (3mrks)
- parts of a tooth:
- Enamel
- Dentine
- Pulp cavity
- Cement (3mrks)
- Difference between a burn & and a scald:
- Burn is caused by dry heat while a scald is caused by moist heat. (2mrks)
- Items found in first aid kit:
- Sterilized dressing
- Scissors
- Clean water
- Safety pins
- Disposable gloves
- Creams
- Adhesive tape
- Bandages
- Methylated spirit
- Cotton wool e.t.c
(6x ½ =3mrks
- Benefits of home science to an individual:
- One gets knowledge and skills necessary to improve one’s life.
- One is able to engage in income generating activities.
- Helps one to adapt to environmental, social and economical changes in life.
- Improves one’s personal hygiene.
- It’s a career subject.
- One becomes a wise first aider/consumer/mother etc. (3mrks)
- Manicure & pedicure:
- Manicure is the care of finger nails while pedicure is the care of toe nails. (2mrks)
- Preventing athletes foot:
- Keep feet clean and dry especially between the toes.
- Wash feet in disinfected water and apply talcum powder.
- Avoid sharing shoes and socks.
- Avoid wearing wet shoes and socks. 1x3=3mrks
- Diseases associated with teeth:
- Dental cavities
- Sensitive teeth
- Gum disease (Gingivitis) (2mrks)
- Thorough cleaning a handkerchief:
- Remove any blood stain
- Briefly soak in cold salty water.
- Rinse out of salty water and wash in hot soapy water.
- Use friction method.
- Repeat until clean.
- Rinse in hot clean disinfected water.
- Remove excess water
- Dry in direct sunlight secured with pegs
- Iron with hot iron both sides.
- Air fold and store. (1x8=8mrks)
- What are cosmetics?
- Beauty preparations to enhance one’s appearance. (2mrks)
- Meaning of :
- Accessories – items worn with clothing to highlight points of interest. (2mrks)
- Adolescence – period between childhood and adulthood. (2mrks)
- Practices in self hygiene to take care of the skin:
- Wash body regularly.
- Use a towel/piece of cloth to dislodge dirt from the skin.
- Use cosmetics well.
- Eat a balanced diet rich in vitamins and minerals.
- Drink plenty of fluids.
- Don’t share personal items.
- Dry between toes well
- Use suitable deodorants.Rinsing body and drying well. e.t.c (1x5=5mrks)
- Attributes of good grooming:
- Eating a balanced diet
- Enough sleep
- Cleanliness
- Dressing well
- Good interpersonal skills
- Exercises
- Good posture e.t.c (1x5=5mrks)
- Practices to take care of our teeth:
- Avoid sugary foods
- Avoid eating refined foods as they stick to the teeth
- Don’t share tooth brushes
- Avoid use of tooth picks but use dental floss
- Don’t drink fizzy drinks
- Don’t open soft drinks with your teeth (4mrks)
- Ways of prevent cuts at home:
- Keep knives with handles facing you.
- Keep sharp objects away from children
- Keep compound free from sharp objects.
- Dispose broken pots bottles appropriately.
- Wash knives separately. (4mrks)
- Courses related to home science:
- B SC diatetics
- Bed home economics (teacher)
- Bachelor of home economics family and consumer studies.
- B A arts
- BSC in hotel management
- BSC food technology
- BSC clothing and textiles. (4mrks)
- Functions of the skin:
- Sebaceous glands – produce sebum/oil
- blood capillaries – supply oxygen to various body parts.
- supply nutrients to the various body parts.
- transport excess water and salts to the skin for elimination
- Nerve endings – sense stimuli from outside the body such as pain, touch, temperature, pressure
- Slim figure clothes should be:
- Light coloured
- Should be patterned
- Should have horizontal lines
- Should not be tight
- Should be bulky and fluffy
- Choose coloured and patterned tops that are different from the bottom 3x2=6mrks
- Cleaning natural hair:
- Wet hair with warm water
- Use shampoo/soap
- Massage scalp gently with finger tips
- Rinse thoroughly with warm water
- Apply hair conditioner
- Dry with clean dry towel
- Apply suitable hair oil/food
- Comb and set to preferred hair style 1x8=8mrks
- Ways of preventing drowning:
- Cover all stored water
- Drain all pods of water around the home
- Turn of water taps after use
- Keep bath tabs unplugged
- All manholes should be covered
- Caution children against playing with water
- Don’t leave children to swim alone 3x2=6mrks
- Importance of skin:
- Protection against injury and germs
- Stores fat
- Retains body fluids
- Sensory organ
- Maintains constant body temperatures
- Synthesis of vitamin D
- Excretory organ. 4x2 marks
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