Symptoms of Overdose Social Studies Primary 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 5
Social Studies Primary 1 Second Term Lesson Notes – Week 5
Subject: Social Studies
Class: Primary 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 5
Age: 6-7 years
Topic: Meaning and Symptoms of Overdose
Sub-topic: What Happens When You Take Too Much Food, Drink, or Smoke
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioral Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- State the meaning of “overdose.”
- Demonstrate the signs and behaviors of people who take too much food, drink, or smoke.
- Understand the effects of taking too much food, drink, or smoke on the body.
Keywords
- Overdose
- Symptoms
- Food
- Drink
- Smoke
- Too much
- Health
- Behavior
Set Induction
- Show the students pictures of a person eating, drinking, and smoking. Ask: “What do you think happens if someone takes too much of these things?”
- Discuss briefly that taking too much of food, drink, or smoke can make us sick and feel bad.
Entry Behavior
- Pupils should already know about food, drinks, and smoke from previous lessons.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Flashcards with pictures of food, drinks, and smoking activities.
- Whiteboard and markers.
- Chart showing symptoms of overdose.
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge
- Review the previous lesson about the effects of taking substances into the body.
- Link it to today’s lesson by explaining that taking too much of certain things can cause harm to the body.
Embedded Core Skills
- Health Awareness: Identifying when we take too much of something.
- Critical Thinking: Understanding how overdose affects the body.
- Communication: Expressing how overdose can change our behavior and health.
- Decision Making: Learning to make healthy choices about what to consume.
Learning Materials
- Flashcards and pictures of food, drinks, and smoking behaviors.
- Chart showing the symptoms of overdose.
Reference Books
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary Schools
- Social Studies Primary 1 Textbook
Instructional Materials
- Flashcards with images of food, drinks, and smoking.
- A chart to display overdose symptoms.
Content
Definition and Explanation of Overdose:
- What is an Overdose?
- Overdose happens when someone takes too much food, drink, or smoke.
- When we take too much of something, it can make us sick and cause harm to the body.
- Symptoms of Overdose:
- Feeling dizzy or weak.
- Stomach pains or cramps.
- Feeling tired or sleepy.
- Having trouble breathing or feeling sick in the stomach.
- Vomiting or throwing up.
Examples of Overdose:
- Eating Too Much Food: If you eat too much candy or cake, you may feel sick, get a stomach ache, or feel tired.
- Drinking Too Much Soda: Drinking too much soda can make your tummy hurt and make you feel weak.
- Drinking Too Much Water: Although water is good, drinking too much can make you feel uncomfortable or bloated.
- Smoking: Smoking too many cigarettes can cause serious health problems like difficulty breathing or feeling dizzy.
- Overeating at Meals: Eating too much rice, beans, or other foods during meals can make you feel uncomfortable and tired.
Evaluation Questions (Fill-in-the-Blank)
- Overdose happens when we take too ________ food, drink, or smoke.
a) Little
b) Much
c) No
d) Some - Taking too much ________ can make you feel sick in the stomach.
a) Vegetables
b) Soda
c) Water
d) Milk - One symptom of overdose is ________.
a) Feeling strong
b) Feeling sleepy
c) Feeling happy
d) Feeling smart - Eating too much food can cause ________ pain.
a) Stomach
b) Leg
c) Back
d) Head - Drinking too much soda can make you feel ________.
a) Strong
b) Weak
c) Happy
d) Tired - Taking too many ________ can hurt your lungs.
a) Vegetables
b) Cigarettes
c) Fruits
d) Water - Feeling ________ is a symptom of overdose.
a) Energized
b) Dizzy
c) Excited
d) Healthy - Taking too much food can make you feel ________.
a) Sick
b) Good
c) Strong
d) Fresh - Smoking too much can cause ________ problems.
a) Heart
b) Stomach
c) Breathing
d) Eye - A sign of overdose is ________.
a) Playing games
b) Vomiting
c) Laughing
d) Running - Drinking too much water can make you feel ________.
a) Comfortable
b) Full
c) Uncomfortable
d) Energized - ________ is not good for your health if you take too much.
a) Food
b) Water
c) Cigarettes
d) All - Taking too much of anything can make you feel ________.
a) Happy
b) Sick
c) Strong
d) Excited - Smoking too much can make you feel ________.
a) Tired
b) Healthy
c) Playful
d) Active - When you take too much of something, your body might ________ it.
a) Like
b) Reject
c) Accept
d) Enjoy
Class Activity Discussion (FAQs)
- Q: What does it mean to have an overdose?
A: An overdose happens when you take too much food, drink, or smoke and it makes you feel sick. - Q: What happens when you eat too much candy?
A: You might get a stomach ache and feel tired or weak. - Q: Can you drink too much water?
A: Yes, drinking too much water can make you feel uncomfortable or bloated. - Q: What are some signs of overdose?
A: You might feel dizzy, sick, or have stomach pains. - Q: Is smoking good for you?
A: No, smoking too much can hurt your breathing and make you feel dizzy. - Q: How do we know when we’ve eaten too much food?
A: You might feel a stomach ache or feel tired and weak. - Q: What happens when someone drinks too much soda?
A: They can feel weak and have a tummy ache. - Q: Why is it bad to smoke too much?
A: Smoking too much can hurt your lungs and make it hard to breathe. - Q: How can we avoid overdose?
A: We should eat and drink the right amounts and avoid smoking. - Q: Can drinking too much water hurt us?
A: Yes, it can make you feel uncomfortable. - Q: What are some signs of overdose from food?
A: You can have a stomach ache and feel tired or sleepy. - Q: Is it okay to eat too much?
A: No, eating too much can make you sick. - Q: What happens if someone eats too much and feels sleepy?
A: This is a sign that they may have eaten too much food. - Q: Can drinking too much soda make you sick?
A: Yes, it can hurt your stomach and make you feel weak. - Q: Why is it important to take the right amount of food and drink?
A: It helps you stay healthy and feel good.
Teacher’s Activities
- Begin by reviewing the previous lesson on the effects of overdose.
- Introduce the new topic by explaining what overdose is and how it happens.
- Use flashcards and visuals to show examples of overdose symptoms.
- Engage the students with questions and correct their answers.
- Provide examples and ask the pupils to act out the symptoms of overdose (e.g., feeling dizzy, weak).
Learners’ Activities
- Participate in class discussions and answer questions.
- Demonstrate the symptoms of overdose (e.g., acting weak or dizzy).
- Complete the evaluation questions to show understanding.
Assessment (Evaluation Questions)
- What is overdose?
- What are some symptoms of overdose?
- What happens when you eat too much food?
- Can you drink too much soda?
- How do you feel if you smoke too many cigarettes?
Conclusion
- Review the key points of the lesson.
- Go around the classroom to mark the pupils’ work and provide feedback.