Meaning and Examples of Harmful Substances that are dangerous and should not be taken into the body Home Economics Primary 2 Third Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Subject: Home Economics
Class: Primary 2
Term: Third Term
Week: Week 6
Topic: Harmful Substances
Sub-topic: Meaning and Examples of Harmful Substances
Duration: 45 minutes

Behavioural Objectives: By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Identify harmful substances that should not be taken into the body.
2. Understand the dangers of consuming these substances.
3. Demonstrate awareness of how to avoid harmful substances.

Key Words: Harmful Substances, Dangerous, Not Taken into the Body, Examples.

Entry Behaviour: Students are expected to have some understanding of basic health and safety concepts.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Pictures or illustrations of harmful substances.
• Real-life examples of harmful substances.
• Whiteboard and markers.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Review with students the importance of staying healthy and making good choices. Connect this to the new topic by explaining that they will learn about substances that can harm their bodies and why they should avoid them.

Embedded Core Skills: Observation, critical thinking, communication.

Instructional Materials:

• Introduction to the topic.
• Presentation of pictures and examples.
• Interactive discussions.
• Group activities.

Content:

Harmful substances that should not be taken into the body:

1. Alcohol: Alcohol is a harmful substance found in drinks like beer and wine. 🍺
2. Tobacco: Tobacco is a dangerous substance found in cigarettes and cigars. 🚬
3. Drugs: Drugs are substances that can harm the body, such as cocaine and heroin. 💊
4. Poison: Poison is a harmful substance that can make you very sick or even cause death if ingested. ☠️
5. Chemicals: Chemicals found in cleaning products and pesticides can be harmful if they get into your body. 🧪

Remember, it’s important to stay away from these harmful substances to keep our bodies healthy and strong! 🚫

Evaluation :

1. Alcohol is a harmful substance found in ________. a) Apples b) Drinks like beer and wine c) Milk d) Water
2. Tobacco is a dangerous substance found in ________. a) Fruits b) Cigarettes and cigars c) Vegetables d) Bread
3. Drugs are substances that can harm the body, such as ________ and heroin. a) Sugar b) Salt c) Cocaine d) Tea
4. Poison is a harmful substance that can make you very sick or even cause ________ if ingested. a) Happiness b) Death c) Laughter d) Sleep
5. Chemicals found in cleaning products and pesticides can be harmful if they get into your ________. a) Clothes b) Body c) Shoes d) Hair
6. Alcohol is found in drinks like ________ and wine. a) Juice b) Tea c) Beer d) Milk
7. Tobacco is found in ________ and cigars. a) Books b) Pens c) Cigarettes d) Toys
8. Drugs like cocaine and heroin can harm your ________ if taken. a) Eyes b) Ears c) Body d) Hair
9. Poison can make you very sick or even cause ________ if ingested. a) Happiness b) Laughter c) Death d) Sleep
10. Chemicals found in cleaning products and pesticides can be harmful if they get into your ________. a) Body b) Shoes c) Hair d) Clothes
11. Alcohol is a harmful substance found in drinks like ________ and wine. a) Soda b) Juice c) Beer d) Water
12. Tobacco is a dangerous substance found in ________ and cigars. a) Books b) Pens c) Cigarettes d) Toys
13. Drugs like cocaine and heroin can harm your ________ if taken. a) Eyes b) Ears c) Body d) Hair
14. Poison can make you very sick or even cause ________ if ingested. a) Happiness b) Laughter c) Death d) Sleep
15. Chemicals found in cleaning products and pesticides can be harmful if they get into your ________. a) Body b) Shoes c) Hair d) Clothes

Class Activity Discussion :

Presentation :

1. Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic by asking students to recall what they learned about healthy eating. Importance of Eating Good Food Home Economics Primary 2 Third Term Lesson Notes Week 5
2. Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, explaining that they will learn about harmful substances that should not be taken into the body.
3. Step 3: The teacher presents pictures and examples of harmful substances, such as alcohol, tobacco, drugs, poison, and chemicals. Students are encouraged to identify these substances and discuss why they are dangerous.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Presenting pictures and examples.
• Guiding discussions.
• Providing explanations and corrections.

Learners’ Activities:

• Observing pictures and examples.
• Participating in discussions.
• Asking questions for clarification.

Assessment: Observation of students’ participation and understanding during discussions and activities.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What are harmful substances?
2. Name one harmful substance found in drinks like beer and wine.
3. What is tobacco, and where is it found?
4. Can drugs like cocaine and heroin harm our body?
5. What is poison, and what can it do if ingested?
6. Why should we be careful with chemicals found in cleaning products?
7. Where is alcohol found?
8. Why should we avoid tobacco?
9. What can drugs like cocaine and heroin do?
10. How can we avoid harmful substances?

Conclusion: The teacher assesses students’ understanding and provides necessary corrections. Reinforce the importance of avoiding harmful substances to stay healthy and strong.