PRIMARY 3: SOCIAL STUDIES – THIRD TERM | WEEK 1

TOPIC: REVISION OF SECOND-TERM WORK

A: TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS

1. Drug-safety flashcards.
2. Health picture charts.
3. Pictures of common illnesses.
4. Pictures of clean and dirty environments.
5. Handwashing chart.
6. Revision question cards.
7. Pupils’ writing books and pencils.

B: REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. Scheme of work.
2. Recommended Social Studies textbook for Primary 3.
3. Online educational resources.

C: PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE

The pupils have learnt about drug abuse, signs and effects of drug abuse, ways of helping affected people, common illnesses, their symptoms, causes and prevention.

D: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

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

1. Explain the meaning of drug abuse.
2. Mention signs and effects of drug abuse.
3. State ways of helping people affected by drug abuse.
4. Mention common illnesses.
5. Identify symptoms of common illnesses.
6. State causes of common illnesses.
7. Mention ways of preventing common illnesses.

E: CONTENT

Revision of Drug Abuse

Drug abuse means using drugs or medicines wrongly or in a harmful way. Examples include:

• Taking medicine without proper instruction.
• Taking more medicine than directed.
• Taking another person’s medicine.
• Taking unknown substances.

Revision of Signs of Drug Abuse

Possible signs may include:

• Unusual changes in behaviour.
• Poor concentration.
• Frequent fighting.
• Neglect of responsibilities.
• Poor school performance.

Revision of Effects of Drug Abuse

Drug abuse may:

1. Harm the body.
2. Affect schoolwork.
3. Cause family problems.
4. Lead to accidents.
5. Damage friendships.

Revision of Common Illnesses

Common illnesses discussed include:

• Malaria.
• Diarrhoea.
• Dysentery.
• Cholera.
• Common cold.
• Cough.

Revision of Symptoms

Symptoms may include: 🤒 Fever. 🤕 Headache. 😴 Weakness. 🤢 Vomiting. 😷 Cough.

Prevention of Illness

Illness can be reduced by:

1. Washing hands with soap and clean water.
2. Drinking safe water.
3. Eating clean and properly prepared food.
4. Keeping the environment clean.
5. Removing stagnant water.
6. Seeking medical help when necessary.

F: LESSON PRESENTATION

F1: Teachers’ Activities

1. Revises the meaning of drug abuse.
2. Revises signs and effects of drug abuse.
3. Discusses ways affected people can receive help.
4. Revises common illnesses.
5. Revises symptoms and causes of illnesses.
6. Revises ways of preventing illnesses.
7. Gives oral and written exercises.

F2: Pupils’ Activities

1. Explain drug abuse.
2. Mention signs and effects of drug abuse.
3. Identify people who can provide help.
4. Mention common illnesses.
5. Identify symptoms.
6. Mention causes of illnesses.
7. State ways of preventing illnesses.

G: CONCLUSION

The teacher revises the major topics taught during the second term and corrects pupils where necessary. The teacher encourages pupils to avoid drug abuse, practise good hygiene and report illness or unsafe situations to responsible adults.

H: EVALUATION GUIDE

Pupils should be able to answer the following questions:

1. What is drug abuse?
2. Mention three signs of drug abuse.
3. State three effects of drug abuse.
4. Mention three people who can help someone affected by drug abuse.
5. Mention four common illnesses.
6. Mention four symptoms of illness.
7. State four ways of preventing common illnesses.