Drug Abuse for Nursery 1 Health Habits Nursery 1 Second Term
Lesson Notes: Drug Abuse (I)
Subject: Health Habits
Class: Nursery 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 2
Topic: Drug Abuse
Sub-topic: Understanding Drug Abuse
Behavioral Objectives
By the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Define drug abuse in simple terms.
- Identify why taking drugs without a doctor’s advice is bad.
- Understand the importance of not taking expired drugs.
Keywords
- Drug Abuse: Using drugs wrongly.
- Expired Drugs: Medicines that are too old to use safely.
- Doctor: A person who helps us when we are sick.
Set Induction
The teacher shows pictures of medicines and asks:
- “What do we use medicines for?”
- “Who gives us medicines when we are sick?”
Entry Behavior
Pupils already know that medicines are taken when they are sick.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Pictures of medicines and syringes.
- Empty drug containers (safe for classroom use).
- Posters with the message “Do not take drugs without a doctor.”
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge
The teacher reminds the pupils about healthy habits such as eating well and staying clean to avoid getting sick.
Embedded Core Skills
- Critical thinking
- Personal safety
Content
- What is Drug Abuse?
- Drug abuse is when we take drugs or medicine without waiting for the doctor to tell us.
- Taking drugs on our own can make us very sick.
- Why We Must Not Take Drugs by Ourselves:
- Only doctors know the right medicine for us.
- Taking the wrong medicine can harm us.
- Do Not Take Expired Drugs:
- Expired drugs are too old and can be dangerous.
- Always check with an adult or a doctor before taking any medicine.
Questions for Pupils
Fill in the Blanks
- We must not take _______ by ourselves.
a) toys
b) food
c) drugs
d) books
Answer: c) drugs - Taking _______ drugs is bad for our health.
a) new
b) expired
c) sweet
d) safe
Answer: b) expired - The person who gives us the right medicine is called a _______.
a) teacher
b) doctor
c) driver
d) friend
Answer: b) doctor
True or False Questions
- Taking drugs without a doctor is good.
Answer: False - Expired drugs can harm us.
Answer: True
Practical Questions
- Show how to ask an adult for help with medicines.
- Identify a picture of expired drugs and say why they are bad.
Presentation Steps
Step 1:
- Teacher revises the previous topic (Health Habits).
Step 2:
- Introduce the topic “Drug Abuse” with simple explanations.
Step 3:
- Show pupils pictures of medicines and explain the dangers of taking drugs without a doctor’s advice.
- Discuss the meaning of expired drugs.
Teacher’s Activities
- Explain drug abuse in simple terms.
- Show pictures and posters to emphasize the lesson.
- Guide pupils in identifying expired drugs and the importance of asking for adult help.
Learner’s Activities
- Listen to the teacher’s explanation.
- Participate in identifying medicines and discussing why we need a doctor.
Assessment
- Define drug abuse.
- List two reasons why we must not take drugs without a doctor.
- What are expired drugs?
Evaluation Questions
- Who should give us medicines when we are sick?
- Why should we not take expired drugs?
- What happens if we take the wrong medicine?
- Can children take medicines by themselves?
- Name one thing we should always do before taking drugs.
Conclusion
The teacher reviews the lesson by repeating the key points and asking the pupils to explain what they learned in their own words.
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Evaluation
Mention four drugs that are commonly abused
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