Meaning of Drug Abuse and Types of Drug Abuse
Subject :
Social Studies
Topic :
Meaning of Drug Abuse and Types of Drug Abuse
Class :
Grade 2 / Basic 2
Primary 2
Term :
Third Term
Week :
Week 4
Instructional Materials :
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- Online Resources
- Textbooks
- Workbooks
- Pictures
- Wall Charts
Previous Knowledge :
The pupils have been taught
Categories of Drugs – Legal, Social Acceptable and Illegal Drugs
that was taught in their previous lesson
Behavioural Objectives : At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
- Meaning of Drug Abuse
- Types of Drug Abuse
Content
Meaning of Drugs
Drugs are medicine
Drugs are taken when we are sick
Drugs may be solid
Drugs maybe liquid
Some drugs are in powder forms
Drugs in solid forms are called tablets
Drugs in liquid forms are called syrups
Other drugs are in capsules
What is drug Abuse
Drug abuse means taking drug without doctor advice
Drug abuse means that someone is taking drugs and he or she has not visited the hospital to see the doctor
Drug Abuse is a dangerous and deadly guess that involves someone taking drugs without doing all the necessary tests
Drug Abusers always take clues from friends and family .
They will say when I had this type of symptoms , I used this and that types of drugs , This is dangerous . Before taking any drugs , a medical practitioner must be visited and all the necessary tests must be done
Types of Drug Abuse
Abuse simply means the misuse or bad use of something that is good .
Drug Abuse may be in the following forms
Excessive intake of alcohol
Too much of salt consumption
Drinking palm wine
Smoking cigarette
Smoking weed
Unregulated drinking of local herbs ( Agbo)
Abuse of pain relivers
Taking of stimulants
Abuse of steroids
Presentation :
The Topic is presented step by step
Step 1 : The class teacher revises the previous topics with them pupils
Step 2 : The class teacher introduces the new topic to the pupils
Step 3 : The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions and he or she corrects the pupils when the needs arise
Evaluation
- ___________ are medicines ( Paper , Drugs )
- ___________ are used to cure disease or illness (Cup , Drugs)
- __________ drugs are used by doctors or nurses to treat disease or illness ( Drugs , Pencil)
- __________ drugs are smuggled into the country (Illegal , Legal )
- Keep all ________ out of the reach of children ( Battery , Drugs)
- __________ drugs are dangerous ( Illegal , Legal )
- __________ means taking drugs without doctors advice ( Drug Abuse , Child Abuse )
- Weed is an example of substance that is commonly abused ( True / False )
- When ever we are sick , we must take agbo because there is no need to see the doctor ( True , False )
- Always drink alcohol when you are driving ( True / False )
Useful Links
Conclusion
The class teacher gives out a brief note of the topic that has just been taught and he or she goes round to mark
Summary: Teacher goes over the topic once again to enhance better understanding
Assignment
Effects of Drug Abuse
