Drug Abuse – Wrong use of drugs
Subject : Social Studies
Topic : Drug Abuse – Wrong use of drugs
Class : Primary 5
Term : Third Term
Week : Week 6
Previous Knowledge : Pupils have previous knowledge of
Physical Fitness and Population
that have been taught in their former lessons and classes
Behavioural Objectives : At the end of the lesson , pupils should be able to
- say the meaning of drug abuse
- mention examples of drugs that are commonly abused
- list the sources of drugs that are commonly abused
- suggest ways by which government can cut off the supply chain of drugs that are commonly abused
Methods Of Teaching
- Discussion
- Explanation
- Dramatization
- Dialogue
- Story telling
- Questions and Answers
- Role Modelling
Instructional Materials
- Wall Charts
- Pictures
- Online materials
- Textbooks
- Scheme of work
- Workbooks
Content
What is drug abuse ?
Drug abuse is the use of naturally occurring drugs or synthetic drugs without a doctor consent or approval . It is also known as self medication in which individuals take drugs based on feelings , observations or comments by friends . Drug abuse is dangerous as it may lead to loss of life or mental illness .
Examples of Drugs That are commonly abused
- Pain reliever drugs
- Stimulant drugs
- Antibiotics
- Blood tonic
- Alcohol
- Tobacco
- Weed
Factors That Tempt People To Abuse Drug
- Ignorance
- Poverty
- Illiteracy
- Peer pressure
- Sheer Carelessness
- Indiscipline
- Readily Availability or such drugs at a very cheap price
Sources of Drugs that are Commonly Abused
- Hawkers
- Motor parks
- Under Bridges
- Parties
- Club Houses
- Hotels
- Motels
- Guest Houses
- Herbalists
Effects Of drug Abuse
- Restlessness’
- Uncoordinated movement of the limbs and hands
- Loss of appetite
- Loss of memory
- Mental Disorder
- Unnecessary aggressiveness
- Abnormal calmness
- Death
Ways by which Government can discourage Drug Abuse
- Government should enlighten the public on the dangers of drug abuse
- All drugs sellers must be made to register
- Establishment of bodies like NDLEA to monitor the circulation , sales and distribution of drugs nationwide
Presentation
The topic is presented step by step
Step 1 : He revises the previous topics
Step 2 : The class teacher introduces the new topic
Step 3 : The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions and he or she corrects them when the needs arise
Evaluation
- What is drug abuse
- Mention two reasons why people abuse drugs
- Write out two ways by which government can control the sales and circulation of illicit drugs that are commonly abuse
Conclusion
The class teacher gives out a short note and he or she goes round to do the necessary marking .
Assignment
Please kindly prepare for the next lesson by reading about
Prevention of Drug Abuse – Life – Coping Skills
