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:

1. Define what HIV/AIDS is.
2. Understand basic ways to prevent HIV/AIDS.
3. Identify the dangers of drug abuse.
4. 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:

1. 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.
2. Prevention of HIV/AIDS:
   • Avoid sharing sharp objects like needles.
   • Be careful and stay clean.
   • Get medical help if needed.
3. 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.
4. 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:

1. HIV stands for Human __________ Virus.
   • a) Immunodeficiency
   • b) Infection
   • c) Influenza
   • d) Immune
2. AIDS stands for Acquired __________ Syndrome.
   • a) Immunodeficiency
   • b) Immunity
   • c) Infection
   • d) Influenza
3. HIV makes it hard for the body to fight __________.
   • a) food
   • b) infections
   • c) sleep
   • d) exercise
4. To prevent HIV, avoid sharing __________ objects.
   • a) sharp
   • b) round
   • c) soft
   • d) square
5. Drug abuse means using drugs in a way that is __________.
   • a) helpful
   • b) harmful
   • c) safe
   • d) clean
6. Saying no to harmful substances helps keep our bodies __________.
   • a) dirty
   • b) weak
   • c) healthy
   • d) hungry
7. HIV/AIDS can be prevented by staying __________.
   • a) clean
   • b) dirty
   • c) tired
   • d) sad
8. Drug abuse can make us very __________.
   • a) happy
   • b) strong
   • c) sick
   • d) healthy
9. Staying away from drugs is important for our __________.
   • a) health
   • b) toys
   • c) clothes
   • d) shoes
10. Eating well and exercising are __________ habits.
    • a) bad
    • b) lazy
    • c) healthy
    • d) harmful

Class Activity Discussion 

1. What is HIV?
   • HIV is a virus that makes it hard for the body to fight infections.
2. What does AIDS stand for?
   • AIDS stands for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.
3. How can we prevent HIV?
   • By not sharing sharp objects and staying clean.
4. What is drug abuse?
   • Using drugs in a way that is harmful to our health.
5. Why should we avoid drug abuse?
   • It can make us very sick and cause many problems.
6. What should you do if someone offers you harmful substances?
   • Say no and stay away from them.
7. Why is it important to eat well and exercise?
   • These are healthy habits that keep our bodies strong.
8. How does staying clean help prevent HIV?
   • It helps prevent infections and keeps us safe.
9. What is the best way to stay healthy?
   • Follow good habits like eating well, exercising, and avoiding harmful substances.
10. 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:

1. What does HIV stand for?
2. How can we prevent HIV?
3. What is AIDS?
4. Why is it important not to share sharp objects?
5. What does drug abuse mean?
6. Why should we avoid drug abuse?
7. What are some healthy habits?
8. How can saying no to harmful substances help us?
9. Why is it important to stay clean?
10. 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.