Categories of Drugs – Legal, Social Acceptable and Illegal Drugs Social Studies Primary 2 Third Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Exploring Types of Medicines: What’s Allowed and What’s Not!

Lesson Plan: Social Studies Primary 2 – Third Term, Week 3

Subject: Social Studies

Class: Primary 2

Term: Third Term

Week: Week 3

Topic: Categories of Drugs – Legal, Social Acceptable and Illegal Drugs

Sub-topic: Understanding different types of drugs and their uses

Duration: 45 minutes

Behavioural Objectives: At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Define legal, socially acceptable, and illegal drugs.
2. Identify examples of each type of drug.
3. Explain why it’s important to be careful with medicines.

Key Words: Legal, Socially Acceptable, Illegal, Drugs, Medicine

Entry Behaviour: Students are expected to recall their previous knowledge about the different forms of drugs discussed in the previous lesson.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Textbooks
• Pictures of different drugs
• Wall charts illustrating the categories of drugs
• Flashcards with examples of drugs in each category

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Today, we will learn more about drugs, but this time we’ll focus on the different categories they belong to. Remember how we talked about different forms of drugs last time? Today, we’ll learn about the different types of drugs and why some are good for us while others are not.

Embedded Core Skills: Listening, Speaking, Critical Thinking

Learning Materials:

• Textbook: Chapter on “Categories of Drugs”
• Flashcards with examples of drugs
• Pictures of legal, socially acceptable, and illegal drugs

Content:

1. Introduction to Categories of Drugs:
   • Explain that drugs can be grouped into three categories: legal, socially acceptable, and illegal.
   • Define each category in simple terms.
2. Examples of Each Category:
   • Legal Drugs: Medicines we can buy at the pharmacy with a doctor’s prescription.
   • Socially Acceptable Drugs: Medicines we can take when we’re sick, but only with an adult’s permission.
   • Illegal Drugs: Drugs that are not allowed by law because they can be very harmful.
3. Importance of Being Careful:
   • Explain why it’s important to only take medicine when an adult says it’s okay.
   • Emphasize the dangers of taking drugs without permission.

Categories of Drugs:

1. Legal Drugs: 💊
   • These are medicines we can buy at the pharmacy with a doctor’s prescription.
   • Example: Paracetamol, which helps when we have a fever.
2. Socially Acceptable Drugs: 💊
   • These are medicines we can take when we’re sick, but only with an adult’s permission.
   • Example: Cough syrup, which helps when we have a cough.
3. Illegal Drugs: ❌
   • These are drugs that are not allowed by law because they can be very harmful.
   • Example: Cocaine or heroin, which can hurt our bodies.

Remember, it’s important to only take medicines when an adult says it’s okay

Class Activity Discussion

1. What are legal drugs?
   • Legal drugs are medicines we can buy at the pharmacy with a doctor’s note.
2. Can you give an example of a legal drug?
   • Yes, Paracetamol is a legal drug. It helps when we have a fever.
3. What are socially acceptable drugs?
   • Socially acceptable drugs are medicines we can take when we’re sick, but only with an adult’s permission.
4. Why do we need permission to take socially acceptable drugs?
   • We need permission because they can be strong and we need to take them correctly.
5. What happens if we take too much medicine?
   • Taking too much medicine can make us feel sick or hurt our bodies.
6. Are all drugs good for us?
   • No, some drugs are not good for us. Illegal drugs can be very harmful.
7. What are illegal drugs?
   • Illegal drugs are drugs that are not allowed by the law because they can be very dangerous.
8. Can you name one example of an illegal drug?
   • Cocaine is an example of an illegal drug. It can hurt our bodies and make us very sick.
9. Why is it important to only take medicine when an adult says it’s okay?
   • It’s important because adults know what’s best for us and can make sure we take the right medicine at the right time.
10. Do all medicines come from the pharmacy?
    • No, some medicines, like vitamins, can be bought at the store without a prescription.
11. Who should we ask before taking any medicine?
    • We should always ask an adult, like our parents or a teacher, before taking any medicine.
12. Can we take medicine from someone else without asking?
    • No, we should never take medicine from someone else without asking because it might not be safe for us.
13. What should we do if we’re not feeling well?
    • If we’re not feeling well, we should tell an adult so they can help us and give us the right medicine.
14. Why do we need to be careful with medicine?
    • We need to be careful because taking too much medicine or the wrong kind can make us feel worse instead of better.
15. What should we do if we see someone taking medicine without permission?
    • We should tell an adult right away so they can help and make sure the person is okay.

Evaluation

1. Legal drugs are medicines we can buy at the pharmacy with a __________.
   • a) toy
   • b) doctor’s note
   • c) book
   • d) snack
2. Paracetamol is an example of a __________ drug.
   • a) legal
   • b) social
   • c) illegal
   • d) tasty
3. Socially acceptable drugs are medicines we can take when we’re sick, but only with __________ permission.
   • a) our friends’
   • b) an adult’s
   • c) our pet’s
   • d) our teacher’s
4. Cocaine is an example of an __________ drug.
   • a) legal
   • b) social
   • c) illegal
   • d) healthy
5. We should always ask an __________ before taking any medicine.
   • a) animal
   • b) adult
   • c) object
   • d) insect
6. Taking too much medicine can make us feel __________.
   • a) happy
   • b) sick
   • c) sleepy
   • d) energetic
7. Illegal drugs are not allowed by __________.
   • a) our friends
   • b) the law
   • c) our parents
   • d) our teacher
8. Vitamins are an example of medicines we can buy at the store without a __________.
   • a) toy
   • b) doctor’s note
   • c) book
   • d) snack
9. We should never take medicine from someone else without __________.
   • a) asking
   • b) sleeping
   • c) playing
   • d) running
10. Why do we need to be careful with medicine?
    • Because taking too much medicine or the wrong kind can make us feel __________ instead of better.
      • a) worse
      • b) happy
      • c) sleepy
      • d) energetic
11. Socially acceptable drugs are okay to take when we’re sick, but we should still __________.
    • a) take them anytime
    • b) ask an adult first
    • c) give them to our friends
    • d) hide them from everyone
12. If we see someone taking medicine without permission, we should tell an __________.
    • a) insect
    • b) adult
    • c) object
    • d) animal
13. Why is it important to only take medicine when an adult says it’s okay?
    • Because adults know what’s best for us and can make sure we take the right __________ at the right time.
      • a) medicine
      • b) toy
      • c) book
      • d) snack
14. What should we do if we’re not feeling well?
    • We should tell an __________ so they can help us and give us the right medicine.
      • a) object
      • b) adult
      • c) animal
      • d) insect
15. Can we take medicine from someone else without asking?
    • No, we should never take medicine from someone else without __________.
      • a) asking
      • b) sleeping
      • c) playing
      • d) running

Presentation:

1. Step 1: Revision of Previous Topic:
   • Review the different forms of drugs discussed in the previous lesson.
   • Ask students to recall examples of drugs in each form.
2. Step 2: Introduction of New Topic:
   • Introduce the topic of categories of drugs, explaining the three categories: legal, socially acceptable, and illegal.
   • Use visual aids such as pictures and flashcards to illustrate each category.
3. Step 3: Student Contributions:
   • Encourage students to share their thoughts on each category of drugs.
   • Correct any misconceptions and reinforce key points.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Presenting information about categories of drugs in simple language.
• Engaging students through questions and discussions.
• Providing visual aids to aid understanding.

Learners Activities:

• Listening attentively to the teacher.
• Participating in discussions by sharing their thoughts and examples.
• Observing pictures and flashcards to identify different categories of drugs.

Assessment: Students will be assessed through:

• Observing their participation and engagement during discussions.
• Reviewing their ability to identify examples of each category of drugs.
• Checking their understanding through evaluation questions.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What are legal drugs?
2. Can you give an example of a socially acceptable drug?
3. Why is it important to only take medicine when an adult says it’s okay?
4. What happens if we take illegal drugs?
5. Who should we ask before taking any medicine?
6. Can you name one example of an illegal drug?
7. Why should we be careful with medicine?
8. What should we do if we’re not feeling well?
9. Can we take medicine from someone else without asking?
10. What should we do if we see someone taking medicine without permission?

Conclusion: The teacher goes round to mark students’ participation and understanding of the topic. Any misconceptions are addressed, and students are reminded of the importance of using medicines properly.