- Class: Primary 1
- Term: 3rd Term
- Week: 5
- Age: 6 years
- Period:
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Date:
- Subject: National Value Education
- Curriculum Theme: Security Education
- Topic: Intake Of Fake Drugs
- Content: Meaning Of Fake Drugs, Effects Of Taking Fake Drugs
Specific Objectives:
- Cognitive Domain: Pupils should be able to explain what fake drugs are.
- Affective Domain: Pupils should develop a sense of caution and responsibility towards the consumption of drugs.
- Psychomotor Domain: Pupils should be able to demonstrate how to check for signs of fake drugs.
- Social Domain: Pupils should be able to discuss the dangers of fake drugs with peers and family.
Reference Materials:
- 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
- Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
- Online Information
- Textbooks
Instructional Materials:
- Pictures of real and fake drugs
- Video clips showing the effects of fake drugs
- Posters with information on fake drugs
Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding the dangers of fake drugs is crucial for ensuring the health and safety of our pupils. By educating them on how to identify fake drugs and the consequences of taking them, we equip our children with the knowledge to make informed decisions and protect themselves and their communities.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils are expected to know basic health practices such as the importance of cleanliness and eating healthy food.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
Content Development: Intake Of Fake Drugs
| Content | Time | Teaching Method | Teaching Strategy | Teacher’s Activity | Pupil’s Activity | Learning Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1: Introduction | 5 mins | Lecture | ASEI (Activity, Strategy, Experiment, Improve) | Introduce the topic and objectives | Listen and respond to questions | Understanding the day’s topic |
| Step 2: meaning of fake drugs | 10 mins | Interactive Discussion | PDSI (Plan, Do, See, Improve) | Explain what fake drugs are using pictures and posters | Participate in identifying fake drugs using pictures | Identifying fake drugs |
| Step 3: Effects of taking fake drugs | 10 mins | Group Work | ASEI | Guide pupils in listing the effects of fake drugs on health and society | Work in groups to list effects based on a video clip | Learning the consequences of fake drugs |
| Step 4: Note Taking | 5 mins | Writing | PDSI | Write notes on the board for pupils to copy | Copy notes into their notebooks | Summarizing the lesson’s key points |
| Step 5: Evaluation | 5 mins | Question and Answer | ASEI | Ask questions based on the lesson to assess understanding | Answer questions based on the lesson | Assessing understanding |
| Step 6: Conclusion | 5 mins | Recap | PDSI | Summarize the lesson and reinforce the importance of the lesson | Listen and participate in recap | Reinforcing the day’s learning |
Classroom Note:
Meaning of fake drugs
Fake drugs are medications that are not what they claim to be. They may have incorrect ingredients, no active ingredient, or may be harmful.
Effects of taking fake drugs
- Can cause health complications or death.
- May worsen the illness it was meant to treat.
- Leads to loss of money.
- Increases resistance to genuine drugs.
- Can cause additional side effects or allergic reactions.
- Undermines confidence in health systems.
- Contributes to the growth of the illegal drug market.
Questions for Evaluation:
- What are fake drugs?
- Name three effects of taking fake drugs.
- How can you help in fighting against fake drugs in your community?
Note to Teachers:
Adjust the discussion points and activities to match the pupils’ level of understanding and the resources available. Ensure that the videos and pictures used are age-appropriate and clearly distinguish between real and fake drugs. Encourage pupils to ask questions and share their thoughts to foster an interactive learning environment.
