Revision Basic Science and Technology Primary 6 Week 11 First Term Lesson Notes / Plans
Subject: Basic Science
Topic: Revision – Drugs that are commonly abused and Effects of drug abuse
Duration: 40 minutes
Term: First Term
Week: 11
Previous Lesson: Recap on the classification of drugs and their effects on the body.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify commonly abused drugs.
- Understand the effects of drug abuse on the body and society.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Problem-solving
Learning Materials:
- Chart showing common drugs of abuse
- Diagram illustrating the effects of drug abuse
- Real-life examples and case studies
Teaching Methods:
- Interactive discussion
- Visual aids presentation
- Group activities
Content:
- Definition of Key Words:
- Drug abuse: the misuse or overuse of drugs leading to harmful effects.
- Commonly abused drugs: substances frequently used in ways not intended for medical purposes.
- Lesson Content:
- Overview of commonly abused drugs (e.g., alcohol, tobacco, prescription drugs).
- Discussion on the short-term and long-term effects of drug abuse.
- Real-life examples to emphasize the impact on health and relationships.
Presentation:
- Step 1 – Introduction (5 minutes):
- Briefly review the previous lesson.
- Explain the importance of understanding drug abuse.
- Step 2 – Main Content (25 minutes):
- Display visual aids of common drugs.
- Discuss each drug, its effects, and reasons for abuse.
- Present case studies illustrating real-life consequences.
- Step 3 – Group Activity (10 minutes):
- Divide students into small groups.
- Assign each group a drug to research and present its effects.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Facilitate discussions and group activities.
- Provide additional information and clarification.
Learners’ Activities:
- Engage in discussions.
- Participate actively in group activities.
Evaluation Questions:
- What is drug abuse?
- Name three commonly abused drugs.
- Explain the short-term effects of alcohol abuse.
- How does drug abuse affect relationships?
- Describe the long-term effects of tobacco use.
- Provide an example of a prescription drug and its potential for abuse.
- Discuss why understanding drug abuse is important.
- How can society address the issue of drug abuse?
- Identify a real-life consequence of drug abuse.
- Share one way to prevent drug abuse.
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