- Class: Primary 2
- Term: 3rd Term
- Week: 4
- Age: 8 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Subject: National Value Education
- Curriculum Theme: Social Studies
- Previous Lesson: Drugs
- Topic: Meaning Of Harmful Substances
- Content: Meaning Of Harmful Substances
Performance Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive domain: Identify and define harmful substances.
- Affective domain: Develop a negative attitude towards the use of harmful substances.
- Psychomotor domain: Demonstrate ways to avoid harmful substances.
- Social Domain: Collaborate with peers to share strategies for avoiding 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 Understanding Harmful Substances (https://www.healthline.com/health/harmful-substances)
- Relevant Textbooks
Instructional Materials
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Charts of harmful substances
- Real-life pictures and videos showing effects of harmful substances
- Flashcards
Rationale for the Lesson
Understanding the meaning of harmful substances and how they affect us is crucial for maintaining a safe and healthy lifestyle. This lesson aims to equip pupils with the knowledge to identify these substances and understand the importance of avoiding them.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils have learnt about drugs in the previous lesson, which sets a foundational understanding that some substances can be harmful when misused.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
Learning Area: Harmful Substances And How To Avoid Taking Them
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:
| Content Development | Time | Teaching Method | Teaching Strategy | Teacher’s Activity | Pupil’s Activity | Learning Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1: Introduction | 5 min | Discussion | Question and Answer | Introduce the topic by asking what pupils remember about harmful substances from previous discussions. | Pupils respond to questions and engage in initial brainstorm. | Establishing connection to prior knowledge. |
| Step 2: Definition and Examples | 10 min | Lecture & Demonstration | Use of Visual Aids | Define harmful substances, show examples through charts and flashcards. | Listen and identify examples of harmful substances. | Understanding what harmful substances are. |
| Step 3: Group Discussion | 10 min | Group Work | Role Play | Divide pupils into groups to discuss scenarios where they might encounter harmful substances. | Discuss in groups and role-play how to say no. | Learning refusal skills in a practical context. |
| Step 4: Note Taking | 5 min | Writing | Summarization | Guide pupils to summarize the key points about harmful substances. | Pupils write down notes in their notebooks. | Reinforcing the lesson’s key points. |
| Step 5: Evaluation | 5 min | Oral Q&A | Recap & Reinforcement | Ask questions to assess understanding and clarify doubts. | Pupils answer questions based on the lesson. | Assessing knowledge retention and understanding. |
| Step 6: Conclusion | 5 min | Summary | Recap & Closure | Summarize the lesson, emphasizing the importance of avoiding harmful substances. | Listen and ask final questions. | Ensuring comprehension and closure of the topic. |
Classroom Note
Meaning Of Harmful Substances
Harmful Substances: Harmful substances are things that can be bad for our bodies or make us sick if we touch, eat, or smell them. They are not safe for us to play with or use without permission from an adult.
Some common harmful substances include drugs, alcohol, and some household chemicals like bleach.
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- Define what a harmful substance is.
- Give two examples of harmful substances.
- Explain why it is important to avoid harmful substances.
- Role-play a scenario where they refuse to use a harmful substance.
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!
