- Class: Primary 2
- Term: 3rd Term
- Week: 1
- Age: 7 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Subject: National Value Education
- Curriculum Theme: Social Studies
- Previous Lesson: Drugs
- Topic: Drug Abuse – 1
- Content/Learning Area: Meaning of Drug Abuse
Performance Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain: Describe what drug abuse is and list common examples of drugs.
- Affective Domain: Show understanding of the harmful effects of abusing drugs.
- Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate refusal skills when offered drugs.
- Social Domain: Discuss with peers why it is important to stay away from drugs.
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 National Institute on Drug Abuse
Instructional Materials:
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Charts showing different types of drugs and their effects
- Video clips demonstrating scenarios of drug abuse
- Role-play kits for demonstration
Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding what drug abuse is and its consequences is crucial for young children. This knowledge helps them make informed decisions and fosters a healthy lifestyle free from the influence of harmful substances.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils are expected to know basic information about drugs from the previous lesson on “Drugs.”
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
Learning Area: Drug Abuse
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 min | Interactive Talk | Set Induction | Introduce the topic, ask what they remember about the last lesson | Listen and respond to questions | Engaging pupils’ attention |
| Step 2: Explain Drug Abuse | 10 min | Lecture | Explanation | Explain the meaning of drug abuse using charts | Listen and observe charts | Understanding drug abuse |
| Step 3: Show Video Clips | 10 min | Multimedia | Demonstration | Show video clips illustrating scenarios of drug abuse | Watch attentively and discuss content in groups | Visualizing real-life implications |
| Step 4: Role-playing Activity | 10 min | Role Play | Active Participation | Guide pupils in role-playing refusal skills | Participate in role-playing scenarios | Practicing refusal skills |
| Step 5: Group Discussion | 3 min | Group Discussion | Collaborative Learning | Facilitate discussion on why staying away from drugs is important | Discuss in groups | Reinforcing social learning |
| Step 6: Conclusion and Recap | 2 min | Summation | Summary | Recap the lesson, emphasizing key points | Listen and ask questions if any | Ensuring retention of key information |
Classroom Note:
Meaning of Drug Abuse
Drug abuse means using drugs in a way they shouldn’t be used. This includes taking too much medicine, using someone else’s medicine, or using drugs just to feel good without a doctors permission. It’s important to stay away from drugs unless they are given to you by a doctor or your parents.
Lesson Evaluation:
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- Define drug abuse in their own words.
- Name two drugs that people commonly abuse.
- Explain why it is bad to abuse drugs.
- Demonstrate what to say if someone offers them drugs.
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!
