- Class: Primary 3
- Term: 3rd Term
- Week: 4
- Age: 9 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Subject: Basic Science and Technology
- Curriculum Theme: Basic Science
- Previous Lesson: The Human Body
- Topic: Dangers Of Taking Harmful Drugs
- Content: Dangers Of Taking Harmful Drugs, reasons why people take harmful substances
Performance Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive domain: Identify at least three dangers of taking harmful drugs.
- Affective domain: Express why it is important to avoid harmful substances.
- Psychomotor domain: Demonstrate how to say “No” to harmful substances.
- Social domain: Discuss with peers the reasons why people might take harmful substances.
Reference Materials:
The following resources were used in planning this lesson:
- 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
- Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
- Online Information from taborgroup.ie
- Relevant Textbooks
Instructional Materials:
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Flashcards with pictures of harmful drugs
- Charts showing the effects of harmful drugs on the body
- A short video clip on the dangers of drugs
- Role-playing props for demonstrations
Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding the dangers of taking harmful drugs is crucial for the pupils’ safety and well-being. It helps them make informed decisions, avoid peer pressure, and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils have basic knowledge of the human body and its functions from the previous lesson.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
Learning Area: Dangers Of Taking Harmful Drugs
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:
| Content Development | Time | Teaching Method | Teaching Strategy | Teacher’s Activity | Pupils’ Activity | Learning Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1: Introduction | 5 minutes | Discussion | Questioning | Ask pupils about what they know regarding drugs and their effects. | Pupils respond and share their ideas. | Activating prior knowledge. |
| Step 2: Explanation of the dangers of taking harmful drugs | 10 minutes | Lecture | Visual aids | Use flashcards and charts to explain the dangers of harmful drugs. | Pupils observe and listen attentively. | Understanding the negative impacts of harmful drugs. |
| Step 3: Reasons why people take harmful substances | 8 minutes | Storytelling | Real-life examples | Share a short story or video clip showing why people might take harmful substances. | Pupils watch and listen, then discuss the story. | Recognizing different reasons behind drug abuse. |
| Step 4: Demonstration on saying “No” | 5 minutes | Role-playing | Demonstration | Demonstrate how to say “No” to harmful substances using role-play. | Pupils participate in role-playing. | Learning practical refusal skills. |
| Step 5: Note taking | 4 minutes | Direct instruction | Writing | Guide pupils to copy notes on the topic. | Pupils copy notes in their notebooks. | Reinforcing the lesson content. |
| Step 6: Evaluation | 5 minutes | Questioning | Oral questions | Ask questions based on the lesson objectives. | Pupils answer the questions. | Assessing understanding of the topic. |
| Step 7: Conclusion | 3 minutes | Recap | Summarization | Summarize the key points of the lesson. | Pupils listen and ask final questions. | Reinforcing the lesson content. |
Classroom Note:
Dangers Of Taking Harmful Drugs
Taking harmful drugs can be very dangerous to your health and well-being. These are some dangers of taking harmful drugs, some of which include:
- Health Problems: Harmful drugs can cause serious health issues like heart disease, liver damage, and mental health problems.
- Addiction: People can become addicted, meaning they feel like they cannot live without the drug.
- Poor Decisions: Drugs can make it hard to think clearly, leading to bad decisions that can hurt you or others.
- Legal Trouble: Taking harmful drugs is illegal and can lead to being arrested and having a criminal record.
- Family and Relationship Issues: Drug abuse can create problems within families and destroy relationships with friends.
Reasons Why People Take Harmful Substance
- Peer Pressure: Friends or people around them encourage them to try drugs.
- Curiosity: They want to know what it feels like to take drugs.
- Stress Relief: Some people take drugs to cope with stress or problems.
- Boredom: They might use drugs because they are bored and looking for excitement.
- Influence from Media: Movies, music, or social media can sometimes make drugs seem cool or acceptable.
Lesson Evaluation:
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- Name three dangers of taking harmful drugs.
- Explain why it is important to avoid harmful substances.
- Show how they would say “No” if someone offers them drugs.
- Discuss with a classmate one reason why people might take harmful substances.
Note for teachers using my lesson plan:
Hi there, remember that I didn’t make this lesson plan with any particular class or teacher in mind and I tried as much as possible with my experience and expertise to deliver this plan in a standard and effective style utilizing the best strategy and methods. Nevertheless, you are free to customize the lesson content, teaching methods, timing and pupil activities to suit your teaching style, pupils comprehension, curriculum, and resources available to you. Happy teaching!
