Oswal CBSE Home Science (Including Practicals) For Class XI

The purpose of this book is to initiate the understanding about Home Science. In the past years, Home Science has undergone various changes in its content and focus. This book is written on the basis of the new syllabus recommended by C.B.S.E. for class XI students. It has brought togeteher latest concepts of Home Science and the ways to impart the subject in a technical way. Home Science as a discipline, incorporates in its curriculum pertinent life skills that help students succeed independent of their chosen career paths. The most important aspect of a Home Science education is that students not only learn about the subject matter that has relevance to their present lives, but will constantly be of use as they continue to grow.

Home Science is a mix of theory and practical. The book is divided into six units. To make it more interactive, diagramatic representations of theoretical concept and tools for self analysis are provided at the end of each chapter. These will help students during the course of the preparation for the examination. This book also provides interactive practical assignments as per the syllabus.

1. Concept of Home Science and its Scope

2. Infancy (Birth to 2 years)

3. Childhood

4. Protection from Preventable Diseases

5. Substitute Care at Home and Outside

6. Managing Emergencies

7. Concept of Food, Nutrition and Health

8. Selection of Food for Optimum Nutrition and Good Health

9. Vitamins

10. Minerals

11. Food Selection, Purchase and Storage

12. Food Preservation and Processing

13. Principles, Methods and Reasons for Cooking

14. Family and Community Resources

15. Management

16. Time, Energy and Space Management

17. Space Management and Elements of Art

18. Introduction of Fibre Science

19. Fabric Construction

20. Fabric Finishes

21. Respect for Girl Child

22. Media : Concept, Classification, Function

23. Communication

24. Keeping Community Spaces Clean