Public Enlightenment Campaign HIV/AIDS Education and Drug Abuse Civic Education Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 10
Lagos State Primary 1 Civic Education Lesson Plan
Subject: Civic Education
Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Week: 10
Age: 6 years
Topic: Public Enlightenment Campaign – HIV/AIDS Education and Drug Abuse
Sub-topic: Understanding HIV/AIDS and the Dangers of Drug Abuse
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives: By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Define what HIV/AIDS is.
- Understand basic ways to prevent HIV/AIDS.
- Identify the dangers of drug abuse.
- Recognize the importance of staying healthy and avoiding harmful substances.
Key Words: HIV, AIDS, disease, prevention, drugs, abuse, safety, health.
Set Induction: Start the lesson by asking the pupils if they have heard about staying healthy and avoiding bad habits. Discuss their answers and guide them to the topic.
Entry Behaviour: Pupils are familiar with the concept of staying healthy and following good habits.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Pictures depicting healthy habits and harmful substances.
- Flashcards with keywords.
- Chart paper and markers.
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Discuss how following good habits like eating healthy and washing hands keeps us well.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Health awareness
Learning Materials:
- Pictures
- Flashcards
- Chart paper
Reference Books:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Civic Education, Primary 1.
Instructional Materials:
- Pictures showing examples of healthy habits and harmful substances.
- Flashcards with key words.
Content:
- Meaning of HIV/AIDS:
- HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
- AIDS stands for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.
- HIV is a virus that can lead to AIDS, a disease that makes it hard for the body to fight infections.
- Prevention of HIV/AIDS:
- Avoid sharing sharp objects like needles.
- Be careful and stay clean.
- Get medical help if needed.
- Dangers of Drug Abuse:
- Drug abuse means using drugs in a way that is harmful to our health.
- It can make us very sick and cause many problems.
- Staying away from drugs is important to keep our bodies healthy.
- Examples in Everyday Life:
- Not sharing needles or sharp objects to prevent HIV.
- Saying no if someone offers harmful substances.
- Choosing healthy habits like eating well and exercising.
Questions:
- HIV stands for Human __________ Virus.
- a) Immunodeficiency
- b) Infection
- c) Influenza
- d) Immune
- AIDS stands for Acquired __________ Syndrome.
- a) Immunodeficiency
- b) Immunity
- c) Infection
- d) Influenza
- HIV makes it hard for the body to fight __________.
- a) food
- b) infections
- c) sleep
- d) exercise
- To prevent HIV, avoid sharing __________ objects.
- a) sharp
- b) round
- c) soft
- d) square
- Drug abuse means using drugs in a way that is __________.
- a) helpful
- b) harmful
- c) safe
- d) clean
- Saying no to harmful substances helps keep our bodies __________.
- a) dirty
- b) weak
- c) healthy
- d) hungry
- HIV/AIDS can be prevented by staying __________.
- a) clean
- b) dirty
- c) tired
- d) sad
- Drug abuse can make us very __________.
- a) happy
- b) strong
- c) sick
- d) healthy
- Staying away from drugs is important for our __________.
- a) health
- b) toys
- c) clothes
- d) shoes
- Eating well and exercising are __________ habits.
- a) bad
- b) lazy
- c) healthy
- d) harmful
Class Activity Discussion
- What is HIV?
- HIV is a virus that makes it hard for the body to fight infections.
- What does AIDS stand for?
- AIDS stands for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.
- How can we prevent HIV?
- By not sharing sharp objects and staying clean.
- What is drug abuse?
- Using drugs in a way that is harmful to our health.
- Why should we avoid drug abuse?
- It can make us very sick and cause many problems.
- What should you do if someone offers you harmful substances?
- Say no and stay away from them.
- Why is it important to eat well and exercise?
- These are healthy habits that keep our bodies strong.
- How does staying clean help prevent HIV?
- It helps prevent infections and keeps us safe.
- What is the best way to stay healthy?
- Follow good habits like eating well, exercising, and avoiding harmful substances.
- Why is it important to stay informed about health issues?
- So we can make good choices and stay healthy.
Presentation:
Step 1: Revision of Previous Topic
- The teacher revises the previous topic: “Public Enlightenment Campaign.”
Step 2: Introduction of the New Topic
- The teacher introduces the new topic: “Public Enlightenment Campaign – HIV/AIDS Education and Drug Abuse.”
- Explain what HIV/AIDS is and how to prevent it, as well as the dangers of drug abuse.
Step 3: Pupil Contributions
- The teacher allows the pupils to share their ideas on staying healthy and avoiding harmful substances.
- The teacher corrects and guides pupils where necessary.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Show pictures of healthy habits and harmful substances.
- Explain the meaning of HIV/AIDS and drug abuse and give examples.
- Use flashcards to introduce key words.
Learners’ Activities:
- Look at the pictures.
- Listen to the teacher’s explanations.
- Participate by sharing their own experiences and ideas.
Assessment:
- Ask pupils to mention some ways to stay healthy and avoid harmful substances.
- Observe if pupils can explain the importance of these actions.
10 Evaluation Questions:
- What does HIV stand for?
- How can we prevent HIV?
- What is AIDS?
- Why is it important not to share sharp objects?
- What does drug abuse mean?
- Why should we avoid drug abuse?
- What are some healthy habits?
- How can saying no to harmful substances help us?
- Why is it important to stay clean?
- What should we do to stay healthy?
Conclusion:
- The teacher goes around to check pupils’ work.
- The teacher gives praise and corrects any mistakes.
- The teacher summarizes the lesson, emphasizing the importance of understanding and following public enlightenment campaigns on HIV/AIDS and drug abuse.