SYNTHETIC AND NATURALLY OCCURRING DRUGS

Subject:

Social Studies

Topic:

 SYNTHETIC AND NATURALLY OCCURRING DRUGS

Class:

Primary 6

Term: Second Term,

Week:

 WEEK 10

Reference Materials

• Scheme of Work
• Online Information
• Textbooks
• Workbooks
• 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum

SYNTHETIC AND NATURALLY OCCURRING DRUGS

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

At the end of this Unit, Pupils should be able to know:

1. Meaning of synthetic and naturally occurring drugs.
2. Examples of synthetic and naturally occurring drugs.

TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS

• Vegetable
•  Kolanut
• Syrup
• tablets
• Whiteboard/ chalkboard
• Interactive poster
• Interactive video

REFERENCE MATERIALS

• NERDC Basic Education Curriculum for primary school.
• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Unified Schemes of Work Primary Schools four Social Studies (MIDDLE BASIC)
• Internet.
• Social Studies Textbooks for Primary Schools.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR/ PREVIOUS LESSON: the students are familiar with peace education.

WORD FILE: legally, pharmaceutical, injection.                      

              CONTENT

Drugs are what we take to prevent or cure illness.

Synthetic and naturally occurring drugs are legal drugs that human take to get well and make us healthy. They are used in treating diseases and injuries.

Examples of synthetic drugs 

1. Prescription medications: These are synthetic drugs that are used to treat a variety of medical conditions. They are typically only available with a prescription from a doctor or other healthcare provider.
2. Recreational drugs: These are synthetic drugs that are used for their psychoactive effects. They may be illegal or legal depending on the specific drug and the laws of the country. Some examples of recreational drugs that may be used in Nigeria include amphetamines, ecstasy, and cocaine.
3. Over-the-counter medications: These are synthetic drugs that are available without a prescription. They are used to treat a variety of minor ailments and are generally considered safe when used as directed. Examples of over-the-counter medications include pain relievers, cold and flu medications, and allergy medications

Examples of Naturally occurring drugs

1. Traditional herbal remedies: These are drugs that are made from natural plant materials and are used to treat a variety of medical conditions. They may be used alone or in combination with other treatments.
2. Opium: This is a naturally occurring drug that is derived from the opium poppy. It is used to treat pain and is also sometimes used recreationally.
3. Cannabis: This is a naturally occurring drug that is derived from the Cannabis plant. It is often used recreationally for its psychoactive effects.
4. Khat: This is a naturally occurring stimulant that is derived from the leaves of the khat plant. It is commonly used in East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.
5. Coca: This is a naturally occurring drug that is derived from the leaves of the coca plant. It is the raw material for the production of cocaine, which is a powerful stimulant.

Examples of drugs that are commonly abused in Nigeria

1. Alcohol: Alcohol is the most commonly abused drug in Nigeria. It is legal and widely available, and it is often consumed in excess, leading to negative health consequences and social problems.
2. Opioids: Opioids are a class of drugs that are commonly abused in Nigeria. They are highly addictive and can be obtained both legally and illegally. Examples of opioids include prescription pain medications, such as morphine and oxycodone, and illegal drugs like heroin.
3. Cocaine: Cocaine is a powerful stimulant that is commonly abused in Nigeria. It is often obtained illegally and can be highly addictive.
4. Cannabis: Cannabis, also known as marijuana, is a psychoactive drug that is commonly abused in Nigeria. It is often smoked or consumed in food or beverages.
5. Amphetamines: Amphetamines are a class of drugs that are commonly abused in Nigeria. They are stimulants that can be highly addictive and are often obtained illegally.

Legal drug is divided into two

1. Naturally occurring drugs
2. Synthetic drugs
3. Naturally occurring drugs: these are chemical substance produce by living things. These are drugs obtained from nature. E.g. vegetable, kolanut, coffee.
4. Synthetic drugs: these are chemical substance produced by human being to prevent or cure diseases. E.g. aspirin, chloroquine, paracetamol

They are in the form of liquid (syrup) or solid (tablets) which a person can drink or swallow. Sometimes the liquid drug is taken through the use of injection. A person that sells drugs legally can be called any of these names; a druggist, a pharmacist, a chemist.

Legal drugs are gotten from a pharmaceutical store, hospital.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURE

• The Teacher revises the previous lesson (BASIC CONCEPT OF DRUG AND DRUG ABUSE, NATURE OF DRUG ABUSE).
• The Teacher introduces the topic (SYNTHETIC AND NATURALLY OCCURING DRUGS)
• The Teacher explains the lessons.

EVALUATIVE ACTIVITIES

• What are synthetic and naturally occurring drugs?
• Mention three Examples of synthetic and naturally occurring drugs.

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 are synthetic drugs? a) Drugs that are derived from plants or other natural sources b) Drugs that are produced using chemical reactions in a laboratory setting c) Drugs that are only available with a prescription from a doctor
2. Which of the following is an example of a synthetic drug? a) Opium b) Cannabis c) Cocaine
3. What are naturally occurring drugs? a) Drugs that are derived from plants or other natural sources b) Drugs that are produced using chemical reactions in a laboratory setting c) Drugs that are only available with a prescription from a doctor
4. Which of the following is an example of a naturally occurring drug? a) Opium b) Cannabis c) Cocaine
5. Alcohol is an example of a: a) Synthetic drug b) Naturally occurring drug c) Neither synthetic nor naturally occurring drug
6. Which of the following is a commonly abused drug in Nigeria? a) Alcohol b) Opioids c) Both alcohol and opioids
7. Which of the following is a class of drugs that are commonly abused in Nigeria? a) Opioids b) Cannabis c) Both opioids and cannabis
8. Cocaine is a: a) Synthetic drug b) Naturally occurring drug c) Neither synthetic nor naturally occurring drug
9. Amphetamines are a class of: a) Synthetic drugs b) Naturally occurring drugs c) Neither synthetic nor naturally occurring drugs
10. The abuse of any drug can have: a) Positive health and social consequences b) Negative health and social consequences c) No impact on health or social consequences

Theory

1. Explain the difference between synthetic and naturally occurring drugs.
2. Describe the different types of synthetic drugs that are available and provide examples of each.
3. Explain the potential health consequences of the abuse of synthetic drugs.
4. Describe the different types of naturally occurring drugs that are available and provide examples of each.
5. Explain the potential health consequences of the abuse of naturally occurring drugs.

Conclusion :

The class teacher wraps up or concludes the lesson by giving out a short note to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.

The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written by the pupils.

He or she makes the necessary corrections when and where the needs arise.