Responsible Ways to Take Medication: Ensuring Safe Drug Use Physical and Health Education Primary 5 Third Term Lesson Notes Week 10

Subject: Physical and Health Education
Class: Primary 5
Term: Third Term
Week: 10
Topic: Ways of Taking Drugs
Duration: 45 minutes
Behavioural Objectives:

• Students will understand different methods of drug administration.
• Students will learn two responsible ways of taking drugs.
• Students will comprehend the importance of adult supervision when taking drugs.

Key Vocabulary Words:

• Drugs
• Injection
• Inhalation
• Eye drops
• Abusing
• Prescription

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Whiteboard and markers
• Visual aids (pictures of different drug administration methods)
• Examples of drugs (not real)
• Handouts on responsible drug use

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Recall previous lessons on drug use and its effects on the body. Connect with students by discussing their understanding of how drugs can be taken.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Critical thinking: Analyzing responsible drug use scenarios.
• Communication: Expressing thoughts on safe drug practices.

Content:

 WAYS OF TAKING DRUGS

Drugs can be taken in different ways such as:

1. Through the mouth
2. Through injection
3. Rubbing of creams and ointments on the body like rob, Chinese balm, aboniki
4. By Inhalation using inhalers
5. Through the eyes like eye drops.

Mention two ways of taking drugs without abusing them 

• Drugs must not be taken without doctor’s advice
• Do not patronize street hawkers when you want to buy drugs
• Buy drugs from licensed pharmacists or registered doctors
• Do not take drugs without parents around .
• Always show your drugs to teachers , parents or adults before taking them

Presentation :

1. Introduction (5 minutes):
   • Review previous lessons on drug use.
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   • Introduce the topic: “Today, we will learn about the different ways drugs can be taken.”
2. Exploring Different Ways of Taking Drugs (10 minutes):
   • Present visual aids showing various methods of drug administration.
   • Discuss each method:
     • Through the mouth (swallowing)
     • Through injection
     • Rubbing creams and ointments on the body
     • Inhalation using inhalers
     • Through the eyes using eye drops
3. Two Responsible Ways of Taking Drugs (10 minutes):
   • Discuss responsible drug use:
     • Always follow the doctor’s advice and prescription.
     • Purchase drugs from licensed pharmacists or registered doctors.
4. Importance of Adult Supervision (5 minutes):
   • Emphasize the significance of adult supervision when taking drugs.
   • Highlight the risks of taking drugs without proper guidance.
5. Teacher’s Activities:
   • Facilitate discussions.
   • Provide examples and explanations.
   • Monitor students’ understanding.
6. Learners’ Activities:
   • Engage in discussions.
   • Ask questions for clarification.
   • Participate in group activities.
7. Assessment (5 minutes):
   • Pose questions related to responsible drug use.
   • Evaluate students’ understanding through class participation.
8. Ten Evaluation Questions:
   1. How can drugs be taken through the mouth?
   2. What is the responsible way to take drugs?
   3. Why should drugs only be bought from licensed pharmacists or doctors?
   4. What is the risk of taking drugs without adult supervision?
   5. Name two methods of drug administration.
   6. How should drugs be used according to the doctor’s advice?
   7. What should you do before taking drugs?
   8. Why is it important to follow a doctor’s prescription?
   9. How can drugs be administered through inhalation?
   10. What should you avoid when buying drugs?
9. Conclusion (5 minutes):
   • Recap key points learned.
   • Encourage students to practice responsible drug use.
   • Provide feedback and corrections.