Social Studies Primary 3 Second Term Lesson Notes

WEEKLY LESSON PLAN

Subject: Social Studies

Class: Primary 3 (Basic 3)

Term: Second Term

Age: 8–9 years

WEEKLY BREAKDOWN

Week 1

Topic: Revision of First Term’s Work

• Objective: Summarize key topics covered in the first term, including family values, culture, and environmental care.
• Activities: Interactive questions and review games to recall prior knowledge.

Week 2

Topic: Meaning of Drug Abuse and Methods of Taking Drugs into the Body

• Objective: Define drug abuse and discuss common ways drugs are introduced into the body (e.g., oral, injection, inhalation).
• Activities: Teacher-led discussions, role-plays, and visual aids.

Week 3

Topic: Ways of Knowing Someone Who Has Abused Drugs

• Objective: Identify signs and behaviors of drug abuse in individuals.
• Activities: Use storytelling and case studies to illustrate scenarios.

Week 4

Topic: Effects of Drug Abuse

• Objective: Explain physical, emotional, and social consequences of drug abuse.
• Activities: Charts, discussions, and student presentations.

Week 5

Topic: Ways of Helping Someone Who Has Abused Drugs/Medicines

• Objective: Suggest steps to support individuals recovering from drug abuse, including seeking medical help.
• Activities: Brainstorming sessions and teacher demonstrations.

Week 6

Topic: Meaning of Illness

• Objective: Define illness and differentiate it from injury or wellness.
• Activities: Illustrated cards, group discussions.

Week 7

Topic: Common Illnesses in the Community

• Objective: List common illnesses (e.g., malaria, flu, cold).
• Activities: Picture identification and group research.

Week 8

Topic: Symptoms of Common Illnesses in the Community

• Objective: Discuss symptoms of illnesses such as fever, cough, or diarrhea.
• Activities: Role-playing as “doctors” and “patients.”

Week 9

Topic: Causes of Common Illnesses (e.g., Dysentery or Diarrhea)

• Objective: Explain factors that lead to illnesses, including poor hygiene and contaminated water.
• Activities: Experiments and group discussions.

Week 10

Topic: Prevention of Common Illnesses in the Community

• Objective: Identify steps to prevent illnesses, such as proper hygiene and vaccination.
• Activities: Posters, hygiene demonstrations, and games.

Week 11

Topic: Revision

• Objective: Review all topics from the second term.
• Activities: Quiz, group presentations, and revision exercises.

Week 12

Topic: Second Term Examination

• Objective: Assess students’ understanding of all second-term topics.

This format ensures all lessons align with the scheme of work and provides a cohesive plan for the second term. Let me know if you’d like specific lesson notes for any week!