NIOS Class 10 Home Science Activity 1.1 Solutions - What is Home Science

This activity helps us understand how our daily household tasks combine both art and science. In this activity, we will complete different tasks and analyze them.

Chapter -1- What is Home Science? Activity Solutions

 This activity has been taken from Chapter 1 – What is Home Science of NIOS Class 10 Home Science Module 1 – Home Science in Daily Life.

Aim

To identify and differentiate the artistic and scientific aspects of various household activities performed in daily life

Materials Required

   1.  Notebook or activity sheet

   2. Pen or pencil

Procedure

We will list the common activities that we perform at home, like taking a bath, preparing food, etc.

Now we think about which part of each activity shows ‘art’ and which one shows ‘science’ involved. We will record them in a table.

Observation

Activity	Art	Science
To have a bath	Feel fresh and clean	Dirt and germs are removed, and the pores of the  skin open
Prepare breakfast	Serve attractively	Food selection, cooking method, and nutrition preservation
Wash clothes	Wash, dry, and fold neatly	Correct detergent, proper water temperature, and sunlight
Clean the house	Keep neat, tidy,   and well-arranged	Disinfectants kill germs, and ventilation removes dust
Make grocery purchases	Choose fresh and good-looking items	Knowledge of nutrition, packing, and expiry date
Use household appliances	Operate efficiently	Electric safety and functioning of appliances
Caring for children	Show love, care,   and patience	Apply knowledge of child growth, nutrition, and hygiene

 

Explanation

Every household activity reflects both art and science.  The art shows how creatively, neatly we perform an activity.

The science part involves correct principles of hygiene, nutrition, health, and energy conservation.

Conclusion

This activity explains that art and science go together in household activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

    1. Why is home management called both art and science?

Answer – Because it requires creativity and systematic knowledge of principles.

    2. How does art make home tasks better?

Answer – Art adds beauty, satisfaction, and comfort in tasks.

   3. How can science help in improving household tasks?

Answer – Knowledge of correct methods, principles, and safety improves household tasks, and for science helps us.