Categories of Drugs – Legal, Social Acceptable and Illegal Drugs
Subject :
Social Studies
Topic :
Categories of Drugs – Legal, Social Acceptable and Illegal Drugs
Class :
Grade 2 / Basic 2
Primary 2
Term :
Third Term
Week :
Week 3
Instructional Materials :
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- Online Resources
- Textbooks
- Workbooks
- Pictures
- Wall Charts
Previous Knowledge :
The pupils have been taught
that was taught in their previous lesson
Behavioural Objectives : At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
- Meaning of Drugs
- Mention examples of drugs
- Categories of Drugs
- Legal, Social Acceptable drugs
- Illegal Drugs
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
Examples of drugs are
Paracetamol
Daga
Dettol
Hand sanitizer
Yeastar
Elar Vit E
Categories mean the major classifications of drugs
Drugs may be classified as
legal drugs or illegal drugs
Legal Drugs : These are the socially and professionally accepted and recognized drugs that are used by professionals like doctors , nurses or pharmacist to prevent or treat diseases or illness
Illegal Drugs : These are drugs that are not legally approved for usage in the country . These drugs are usually smuggled into the country by drug baron or drug traffickers
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
- ___________ are used to cure disease or illness
- __________ drugs are used by doctors or nurses
- __________ drugs are smuggled into the country
- Keep all ________ out of the reach of children
- __________ drugs are dangerous
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
Meaning of Drug Abuse and Types of Drug Abuse