(A). Drugs that are commonly abused (B). Effect of drug abuse
Subject :
Civic Education
Topic :
(A). Drugs that are commonly abused
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(B). Effect of drug abuse
Class :
Primary 6 / Basic 6
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Term :
Third Term
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Week :
Week 6
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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
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Previous Knowledge :
The pupils have been taught the moral aspects of drug education
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Behavioural Objectives :Â 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
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Content :
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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.
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Examples of Drugs That Are Commonly AbusedÂ
- Agbo (herbal concoction)
- Igbo (Indian hemp)
- Weed (ewe)
- Cocaine (coke)
- Tobacco
- Alcohol
- Caffeine
- Menthol etc
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Effects of Drug Abuse
- Lose of concentration
- Weak limbs
- Blur sight
- Shaking hands and legs
- Nonsense talking
- Mentally sick
- Poor attitude towards work
- Aggressive behaviours
- Poor performance in school
- Kidney damage
- Lung problems
- Financial problems
- Social withdrawal
- Sleeplessness
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Presentation
The topic is presented step by step
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Step 1:
The class teacher revises the previous topics
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Step 2.
He introduces the new topic
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Step 3:
The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise
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Evaluation :
- What is drug abuse
- Mention four drugs that are commonly abused
- Mention five effects of drug abuse
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Conclusion :
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The class teacher ask the pupils some questions. He gives out and he goes round to mark
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Assignment :
Prepare for the next lesson by reading about
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Drug laws and their enforcement
(A). Meaning of drugs trafficking
(B). Consequences of drug trafficking
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