Learning About Drug Use for Nursery 1 Health Habits

Lesson Notes: Drug Use

Subject: Health Habits
Class: Nursery 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 3
Topic: Drug Use
Sub-topic: Safe and Proper Use of Drugs

Behavioral Objectives

By the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Understand that drugs are also known as medicine.
2. Identify when and how to use drugs properly.
3. Learn the dangers of drug abuse.
4. Understand the importance of avoiding injuries to reduce the need for medicine.

Keywords

• Drugs/Medicine: Substances we take to feel better when sick.
• Drug Abuse: Using drugs the wrong way.
• Administer: To give someone medicine properly.
• Hospitalized: To stay in the hospital for treatment.

Set Induction

The teacher shows pictures of different types of medicines and asks pupils:

• “What do you see in the pictures?”
• “Who gives us medicine when we are sick?”

Entry Behavior

Pupils already know that medicine is used when we are unwell.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Pictures of medicines and a first aid kit.
• Flashcards with safety rules about drugs.
• Posters showing a child taking medicine with an adult.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher reminds pupils about the dangers of drug abuse discussed in the previous lesson and asks:

• “What happens if we take drugs by ourselves?”

Embedded Core Skills

• Safety and self-awareness
• Responsibility

Content

1. What are Drugs?
   • Drugs are also called medicine.
   • We take drugs when we are sick to feel better.
2. Safe Use of Drugs
   • Only adults, like parents or doctors, should give us medicine.
   • Do not use drugs all by yourself.
   • Always keep medicine out of the reach of children.
3. Why We Should Avoid Injuries
   • If we play rough and get injured, we may need medicine to heal.
   • Avoid playing rough to stay safe.
4. Dangers of Drug Abuse
   • Taking drugs without being told by an adult can make us very sick.
   • Drug abuse may lead to:
     • Madness
     • Loss of life
     • Staying in the hospital for a long time (hospitalization).
5. Expired Drugs
   • Never take expired drugs; they are harmful and can make us sick.

Drug Abuse/Addiction/Misuse and Sources of Drugs

Drug Abuse

Safe Use Of Drugs or Medicine 

1. We use drugs to cure diseases

2. We use medicine to treat injuries or wounds

3. We need medicine and medication to heal our wounds

4. At times we need some medication or drugs to prevent sickness or illness

5.When adults are stressed out, they need some special treatment or medication for relaxation

6. Some people take drugs to sleep

Who are the people that can take drugs or medicine? 

Anybody, be it

Men,

Women,

Boys.

Girls,

Grannies.

Or children

can take drug but it must be

TAKEN UNDER ADULTS OR NURSE OR DOCTOR SUPERVISION 

Evaluation

Mention four drugs that are commonly abused

1. ____________________________________
2. ____________________________________
3. ____________________________________
4. ____________________________________

Questions for Pupils

Fill in the Blanks

1. Drugs are also called _______.
   a) toys
   b) food
   c) medicine
   d) sweets
   Answer: c) medicine
2. Only _______ should give us medicine.
   a) adults
   b) friends
   c) classmates
   d) pets
   Answer: a) adults
3. Playing rough can make us _______.
   a) strong
   b) sick
   c) happy
   d) clean
   Answer: b) sick
4. Expired drugs are _______ for us.
   a) good
   b) harmful
   c) sweet
   d) helpful
   Answer: b) harmful
5. Drug abuse may lead to _______.
   a) good health
   b) madness
   c) happiness
   d) fun
   Answer: b) madness

True or False Questions

6. We should always take medicine by ourselves.
   Answer: False
7. Expired drugs can make us sick.
   Answer: True
8. Rough play can cause injuries.
   Answer: True
9. Drug abuse may lead to loss of life.
   Answer: True
10. Keeping drugs away from children is not important.
    Answer: False

Practical Questions

11. Show how to ask an adult for medicine.
12. Demonstrate how to avoid rough play.
13. Identify where to keep medicines safely in the house.

Presentation Steps

Step 1:

• Revise the previous topic (Drug Abuse).

Step 2:

• Introduce the topic “Drug Use” with simple explanations and examples.

Step 3:

• Discuss the importance of using medicine properly and the dangers of drug abuse.
• Use flashcards and posters to reinforce key points.

Teacher’s Activities

• Explain the correct way to use medicine.
• Show pictures of proper drug administration.
• Discuss safety rules, such as keeping medicines away from children.

Learner’s Activities

• Listen and answer the teacher’s questions.
• Participate in role-play on asking adults for medicine.

Assessment

1. What are drugs also called?
2. Why should we not play rough?
3. Name two dangers of drug abuse.
4. Who should give us medicine?
5. Why is it important to avoid expired drugs?

Evaluation Questions

1. What is another name for drugs?
2. What should we do if we feel sick?
3. Name one danger of taking drugs by yourself.
4. Why should we avoid rough play?
5. Where should we keep medicines at home?

Conclusion

The teacher recaps the lesson by asking pupils to repeat key points and praises them for understanding the importance of using drugs safely.