Abstract
The study examined the strategies for enhancing environmental awareness
through Home Economics Education at Junior Secondary School (JSS) level in
Lagos State. The design used for the study was a descriptive survey design. The
population of the study was 470 and the sample size was 250. Purposive sampling
technique was adopted. Structured Questionnaires were the instrument for data
collection. Data collected was analyzed using mean. Findings revealed physical
components of the environment, environmental resources, environmental
management are some of the environmental awareness concepts that can be
taught in Home Economics, teaching environmental awareness in all areas of
Home Economics, including the concept of environmental awareness in Home
Economics textbooks and excursion to dumpsite, gas – flaring plant market, rigid
nature of curriculum review and update, not promoting jingles on radio and
television concerning the importance of safe environment and regular curriculum
review, curriculum flexibility and active involvement of important stake holders in
curriculum review are ways of removing challenges to environmental awareness at
Junior Secondary School Level.