Drug Abuse Identifying and Classifying Modern Medicines Social Studies Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 10

Social Studies Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 10

Subject: Social Studies
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Week: 10
Age: 8 years
Topic: Identification of Modern Common Medicines or Drugs
Sub-topic: Classifying and Understanding Modern Common Drugs
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Identify modern common drugs used in our society.
2. Classify modern common drugs into tablets, syrups, ointments, and injections.
3. Mention the different forms of taking common modern drugs in our society.

Keywords: Modern Drugs, Tablets, Syrups, Ointments, Injections

Set Induction:
The teacher will show images of modern common medicines and ask pupils if they have seen or used any of these before.

Entry Behaviour:
Pupils have some knowledge of medicines, possibly from family experiences or school.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Pictures of modern common medicines
• Flashcards with names and types of medicines
• Samples of medicine packages (if available)

Building Background/Connection to prior knowledge:
The teacher will discuss any medicines the pupils have seen or used, such as for colds or headaches.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Observation
• Classification
• Communication

Learning Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Pictures and flashcards of medicines
• Samples of medicine packages

Instructional Materials:

• Pictures of drugs
• Flashcards
• Medicine samples

Content:

1. Identification of Modern Common Drugs:
   • Common drugs such as paracetamol, cough syrup, and antibiotic ointments.
2. Classification of Modern Common Drugs:
   • Tablets: Solid forms of medicine, such as paracetamol tablets.
   • Syrups: Liquid medicines taken by mouth, like cough syrup.
   • Ointments: Creams or gels applied to the skin, such as antibiotic ointments.
   • Injections: Medicines given through a needle, like vaccines.
3. Forms of Taking Common Modern Drugs:
   • Orally: Tablets and syrups taken by mouth.
   • Topically: Ointments applied directly to the skin.
   • Injection: Medicines given via needle into the body.

15 Fill-in-the-blank Questions:

1. Paracetamol in solid form is called a _____.
   a) tablet b) syrup c) ointment d) injection
2. Cough syrup is an example of a _____.
   a) syrup b) tablet c) ointment d) injection
3. Antibiotic ointments are applied to the _____.
   a) skin b) mouth c) eyes d) ears
4. Vaccines are given through an _____.
   a) injection b) tablet c) syrup d) ointment
5. Medicines taken by mouth are usually in the form of _____.
   a) tablets or syrups b) ointments c) injections d) creams
6. Paracetamol and antibiotics are examples of _____.
   a) tablets b) syrups c) ointments d) injections
7. Cough syrup is used to treat _____.
   a) cough b) skin rash c) headache d) sore throat
8. An example of a topical medicine is _____.
   a) ointment b) syrup c) tablet d) injection
9. A type of drug you take by mouth that is liquid is called a _____.
   a) syrup b) tablet c) cream d) injection
10. An injection is given through a _____.
    a) needle b) spoon c) cup d) tube
11. An ointment is used to treat conditions on the _____.
    a) skin b) stomach c) nose d) throat
12. Medicines in tablet form are also called _____.
    a) pills b) syrups c) ointments d) injections
13. Syrups are a type of _____.
    a) liquid medicine b) solid medicine c) topical medicine d) injection
14. What form of drug is commonly used to relieve pain and fever?
    a) tablet b) syrup c) ointment d) injection
15. A form of medicine applied directly to the skin is called a _____.
    a) ointment b) tablet c) syrup d) injection

15 FAQs with Answers:

1. Q: What is a tablet? A: A solid form of medicine taken by mouth.
2. Q: What is a syrup? A: A liquid medicine taken by mouth.
3. Q: How is an ointment used? A: It is applied directly to the skin.
4. Q: What is an injection? A: A medicine given through a needle.
5. Q: What are some common types of modern drugs? A: Tablets, syrups, ointments, and injections.
6. Q: What form does cough syrup take? A: It is a liquid form of medicine.
7. Q: How do you take a tablet? A: By swallowing it with water.
8. Q: What type of drug would you use for a skin rash? A: An ointment.
9. Q: What form of medicine might be used for a vaccine? A: An injection.
10. Q: What is a common way to relieve a headache? A: By taking a tablet such as paracetamol.
11. Q: How is medicine in syrup form administered? A: By drinking it.
12. Q: What type of medicine is used for treating colds? A: Syrups or tablets.
13. Q: What is the main purpose of an ointment? A: To treat conditions on the skin.
14. Q: How is an injection given? A: Through a needle.
15. Q: What is the difference between a tablet and a syrup? A: Tablets are solid, while syrups are liquid.

Meaning of Drug Abuse

Drug Abuse is the use of drugs without doctor’s advice. or is also the use of drugs without the instruction or prescription of a doctor . We can also say that drug abuse as the wrong and harmful intake of drugs especially without a doctor’s prescription.

Ways a person can abuse drugs:

1. a) taking drugs wrongly especially without doctor’s advice.
2. b) taking drugs when you are not sick.
3. c) taking more than what the doctor prescribes.
4. d) taking less than what the doctor prescribes
5. e) buying drugs from the bus, markets, road side or unregistered medicine stores.

Drugs that are commonly abused: it can be grouped into;

1. Common drugs: paracetamol and vitamin C
2. Legal drugs: Valium 5
3. Illegal drugs: Heroine and cocaine

Other substances that can be abused included: Alcohol, snuff, tobacco, kolanut, cigarette, etc.

Ways to know someone who abuse drugs

1. Untidy appearance
2. Drunken behaviour
3. Convulsion
4. Inattentiveness

Presentation:

• Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, “Identification of Modern Common Medicines.”
• Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, “Classifying Modern Common Drugs.”
• Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions and corrects them when and where necessary.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Show pictures of different modern drugs.
• Explain the classification of these drugs into tablets, syrups, ointments, and injections.
• Discuss how each form of drug is taken.

Learners’ Activities:

• Identify and name different drugs shown by the teacher.
• Classify drugs into their respective categories.
• Discuss the different forms of taking modern medicines.

Assessment:

1. Identify one common drug in tablet form.
2. Name a type of medicine used for skin conditions.
3. Describe how a syrup is taken.

Ten Evaluation Questions:

1. What is a tablet?
2. How is cough syrup used?
3. What is an ointment applied to?
4. How is an injection administered?
5. Name one common drug in syrup form.
6. What form of drug would you use for a headache?
7. Describe how to take a tablet.
8. What is an example of a drug in ointment form?
9. How do you use a cough syrup?
10. What form of medicine is used for a vaccine?

Conclusion: The teacher collects and reviews the pupils’ responses, provides feedback, and clarifies any misunderstandings about the classification and use of modern common medicines.