(A). Drugs that are commonly abused (B). Effect of drug abuse

Subject :

Civic Education

Topic :

(A). Drugs that are commonly abused

(B). Effect of drug abuse

Class :

Primary 6 / Basic 6

Term :

Third Term

Week :

Week 6

Instructional Materials :

• Cardboard
• Wall charts displaying pictures of drug addicts
• Pictures of drugs that are commonly abuse
• Charts
• YouTube videos of reformed and rehabilitated drugs addicts

Previous Knowledge :

The pupils have been taught the moral aspects of drug education

Behavioural Objectives :  At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to

• Define drug abuse
• Say the bad effects of abusing drugs
• Mention some drugs that are commonly abused

Content :

Drug abuse simply refers to the use of both traditional and orthodox drugs without doctor’s advice or prescription. It is a common practice among most people to take drugs without prescription as such drugs may cause serious health problems later in life.

Examples of Drugs That Are Commonly Abused 

1. Agbo (herbal concoction)
2. Igbo (Indian hemp)
3. Weed (ewe)
4. Cocaine (coke)
5. Tobacco
6. Alcohol
7. Caffeine
8. Menthol etc

Effects of Drug Abuse

1. Lose of concentration
2. Weak limbs
3. Blur sight
4. Shaking hands and legs
5. Nonsense talking
6. Mentally sick
7. Poor attitude towards work
8. Aggressive behaviours
9. Poor performance in school
10. Kidney damage
11. Lung problems
12. Financial problems
13. Social withdrawal
14. Sleeplessness

Presentation

The topic is presented step by step

Step 1:

The class teacher revises the previous topics

Step 2.

He introduces the new topic

Step 3:

The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise

Evaluation :

1. What is drug abuse
2. Mention four drugs that are commonly abused
3. Mention five effects of drug abuse

Conclusion :

The class teacher ask the pupils some questions. He gives out and he goes round to mark

Assignment :

Prepare for the next lesson by reading about

Drug laws and their enforcement

(A). Meaning of drugs trafficking

(B). Consequences of drug trafficking