Grade 10 Home Science End of Term 1 2026 Exam with Marking Scheme

• Duration: 2 Hours
• Total Marks: 80
• Number of Questions: 8

This paper covers the following topics:

• Foods and nutrition (importance of the study and related careers)
• Kitchen planning (kitchen layouts, identification of tools/equipment, and proper storage and care)
• Food hygiene (food spoilage versus food poisoning, and identifying spoiled food)
• Methods of cooking (classifying moist and dry heat methods, reasons for cooking, and safety precautions)
• Nutrients and balanced diets (food groups, functions of carbohydrates, sources of proteins, food fortification, and nutritional deficiency disorders)
• Puberty and personal hygiene (physical changes, hygiene practices for boys, and menstrual hygiene management for girls)
• First aid at home (contents of a first aid kit, causes of accidents, and safety precautions when giving first aid)
• Housing (the importance of housing to a family, types of houses, and functions of various rooms)