Helping People with Overdose Social Studies Primary 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Social Studies Primary 1 Second Term Lesson Notes – Week 8

Subject: Social Studies
Class: Primary 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 8
Age: 6-7 years
Topic: How to Help People Suffering from Food or Drug Overdose
Sub-topic: Ways to Help People Who Have Taken Too Much Food, Drink, or Inhaled Harmful Substances
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Suggest ways to help people suffering from food, drink, or drug overdose.
2. Demonstrate helpful actions to take when someone has overdosed.
3. Understand the importance of seeking adult help during an overdose situation.

Keywords

• Overdose
• Help
• First Aid
• Doctor
• Sick
• Rest
• Water
• Care
• Breathing

Set Induction

• Show a picture of a person who looks sick after eating too much food or drinking too much soda. Ask the pupils, “What can we do to help this person feel better?”
• Briefly explain that sometimes people eat, drink, or inhale too much of something and need help to feel better.

Entry Behavior

• Pupils should have an understanding of what overdose is, from the previous lesson on the effects of overdose.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Flashcards of food, drinks, and harmful substances.
• Picture cards showing first aid steps.
• Chart of helpful actions to take in case of an overdose.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

• Review the previous lesson about the effects of food or drug overdose.
• Build on the understanding that overdoses can cause sickness and that we can help by taking certain actions.

Embedded Core Skills

• Empathy: Understanding how to care for others during times of need.
• Problem-Solving: Deciding the best way to help someone who has overdosed.
• Communication: Expressing how to provide help in emergency situations.
• Critical Thinking: Knowing when to seek adult or professional help.

Learning Materials

• Flashcards with pictures of foods, drinks, and drugs.
• Chart showing steps to take in case of overdose (e.g., calling a doctor, giving water, resting).
• Whiteboard and markers.

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary Schools
• Social Studies Primary 1 Textbook

Instructional Materials

• Flashcards
• Picture chart of first aid steps for overdose situations

Content

Definition and Explanation of Helping People with Overdose:

1. What is Overdose?
   • Overdose happens when someone takes too much food, drink, or harmful substances, making them feel sick or uncomfortable.
2. What to Do When Someone Has an Overdose:
   • Give Water: Offer water to help the person feel better and stay hydrated.
   • Rest the Person: Let the person rest in a safe place to recover from the overdose.
   • Call for Help: Get an adult or a doctor if the person feels very sick or is having trouble breathing.
   • Do Not Force Them to Eat or Drink More: If someone has overeaten or drunk too much, do not give them more food or drink to try and help.
   • Stay Calm: Stay calm and encourage the person to stay calm too.

Examples of Helping with Overdose:

1. If someone eats too much rice and feels sick, you can give them water and let them rest.
2. If someone drinks too much soda and feels dizzy, give them water and tell them to rest.
3. If someone smokes too much and feels weak, help them sit down and rest.
4. If someone eats too many candies and gets a stomach ache, give them water and stay with them until they feel better.
5. If someone inhales too much smoke or air freshener, get them fresh air and call an adult for help.

Evaluation Questions (Fill-in-the-Blank)

1. Overdose happens when someone takes too ________ of something.
   a) Little
   b) Much
   c) Good
   d) Fast
2. When someone has an overdose, you should give them ________ to help.
   a) Soda
   b) Water
   c) Milk
   d) Juice
3. If someone eats too much food, you should let them _________.
   a) Run
   b) Rest
   c) Play
   d) Laugh
4. If someone is having trouble breathing, you should _________.
   a) Tell them to stop breathing
   b) Get an adult or doctor
   c) Give them more food
   d) Ask them to jump
5. If a person feels dizzy from drinking too much soda, you should give them ________.
   a) More soda
   b) Water
   c) A toy
   d) Nothing
6. When someone has overdosed on candy, you should not give them ________.
   a) More candy
   b) Water
   c) Juice
   d) Food
7. In case of overdose, it is important to stay ________.
   a) Calm
   b) Angry
   c) Nervous
   d) Sad
8. If someone inhales too much smoke, you should help them get ________.
   a) Water
   b) Air
   c) Soda
   d) Food
9. Overdose can make a person feel ________.
   a) Strong
   b) Sick
   c) Happy
   d) Excited
10. If someone eats too much food, you should not make them ________.
    a) Laugh
    b) Eat more
    c) Play
    d) Sleep
11. After giving water, the person should ________.
    a) Run
    b) Rest
    c) Eat more
    d) Jump
12. You should always ________ an adult when someone has an overdose.
    a) Call
    b) Ignore
    c) Tell
    d) Sing
13. If someone feels weak after smoking too much, you should let them ________.
    a) Jump
    b) Run
    c) Rest
    d) Dance
14. When someone eats too much food, they should not _________.
    a) Go to school
    b) Eat more food
    c) Sit down
    d) Drink water
15. Overdose can be dangerous, so it is important to _________.
    a) Ignore it
    b) Help the person and call for help
    c) Laugh
    d) Play games

Class Activity Discussion (FAQs)

1. Q: What should I do if someone eats too much food?
   A: You can give them water, let them rest, and make sure they are comfortable.
2. Q: If someone feels dizzy after drinking soda, what should I do?
   A: Give them water and tell them to rest.
3. Q: What if someone has trouble breathing after smoking too much?
   A: Get help from an adult or a doctor.
4. Q: Can I give more candy to someone who has a stomach ache from eating too much?
   A: No, you should not give them more candy. Let them rest and give them water.
5. Q: How can I help someone who feels weak after inhaling smoke?
   A: Get them fresh air and call for help from an adult.
6. Q: Why is it important to stay calm if someone overdoses?
   A: Staying calm helps the person feel better and helps you think clearly about what to do.
7. Q: What if I don’t know how to help someone with an overdose?
   A: Always ask an adult or call for help from a doctor.
8. Q: Can I make someone eat more if they ate too much food?
   A: No, you should let them rest and not make them eat more.
9. Q: What should I do first if someone drinks too much soda?
   A: Give them water and let them rest.
10. Q: How do I know if someone is having an overdose?
    A: They might feel sick, dizzy, or weak. If they can’t breathe properly, get help immediately.
11. Q: How does giving water help someone with an overdose?
    A: Water helps them feel better and keeps them hydrated.
12. Q: What if someone refuses to rest after eating too much?
    A: Gently encourage them to rest and remind them that it will help them feel better.
13. Q: Is it okay to make a person with overdose laugh?
    A: No, it is more important to help them rest and feel comfortable.
14. Q: If someone feels sick after eating too much food, can I make them walk?
    A: No, they should rest and not walk around if they feel sick.
15. Q: What should I do if I am scared when someone has an overdose?
    A: Stay calm, give them water, and ask an adult for help.

Teacher’s Activities

1. Start by revisiting the effects of overdose.
2. Introduce the new topic by explaining how we can help someone who has overdosed.
3. Ask the pupils to share ideas of what they think can help.
4. Correct misunderstandings and guide the class in learning practical help for overdose cases.
5. Demonstrate with examples how to offer help (e.g., giving water, calling for help).

Learners’ Activities

1. Participate in discussions about what they would do to help someone suffering from overdose.
2. Role-play situations where they help someone who has overdosed.
3. Answer the evaluation and activity questions.

Assessment (Evaluation)

1. What should you give someone who has eaten too much food?
2. If someone feels dizzy after drinking too much soda, what should they do?
3. How should you help someone who has inhaled harmful substances?
4. What is the first thing to do when someone cannot breathe after an overdose?
5. Explain what to do when someone has a stomach ache from eating too much food.
6. How can you stay calm in an overdose situation?
7. Why should you not give more food or drink to someone who has overdosed?
8. What is the best way to help someone after an overdose?
9. Why is it important to call an adult during an overdose?
10. What should be done if someone is weak after smoking too much?

Conclusion

• The teacher marks the students’ answers and provides feedback.
• Encourage pupils to always get help from adults when needed and make healthy choices.