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PRIMARY 6: SOCIAL STUDIES – THIRD TERM | WEEK 1

Updated April 6, 2026Primary 6, Social Studies, Third Term

TOPIC: EFFECTS OF SUBSTANCE AND DRUG ABUSE

A: TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS

  1. Health education charts.
  2. Pictures showing healthy and unhealthy behaviour.
  3. Flashcards.
  4. Posters on drug-abuse prevention.
  5. Chalkboard or whiteboard.

B: REFERENCE MATERIALS

  1. Scheme of work.
  2. Recommended Social Studies textbook for Primary 6.
  3. Online educational resources.

C: PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE

The pupils have learnt the meaning of drugs, drug abuse and the difference between proper use and misuse of medicines.

D: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

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

  1. Explain substance abuse.
  2. Mention examples of substances that may be abused.
  3. State physical effects of substance abuse.
  4. State emotional and social effects of substance abuse.
  5. Explain effects of drug abuse on the family.
  6. State reasons pupils should avoid harmful substances.

E: CONTENT

Meaning of Substance Abuse

Substance abuse means the harmful or improper use of drugs, medicines or other substances. A substance becomes harmful when it is used wrongly or without proper medical guidance.

Examples of Substances That May Be Abused

Examples include:

  1. Alcohol.
  2. Tobacco.
  3. Some medicines.
  4. Illegal drugs.
  5. Harmful chemical substances.

Physical Effects of Drug Abuse

Drug abuse may cause:

  1. Weakness.
  2. Poor health.
  3. Damage to body organs.
  4. Poor coordination.
  5. Loss of appetite.
  6. Sleep problems.
  7. Serious illness.

Emotional and Mental Effects

Drug abuse may cause: 😟 Anxiety. 😠 Aggressive behaviour. 😢 Sadness. 🧠 Poor concentration. 😵 Confusion.

Social Effects

Drug abuse may lead to:

  1. Poor school performance.
  2. Fighting.
  3. Loss of friendships.
  4. Disobedience.
  5. Crime.
  6. Dropping out of school.

Effects on the Family

Drug abuse can cause:

  1. Family conflict.
  2. Financial problems.
  3. Loss of trust.
  4. Fear and sadness.
  5. Neglect of responsibilities.

Avoiding Substance Abuse

Pupils should:

  1. Refuse harmful substances.
  2. Avoid bad peer influence.
  3. Take medicines only under proper guidance.
  4. Speak to trusted adults when pressured.
  5. Choose healthy activities.

F: LESSON PRESENTATION

F1: Teachers’ Activities

  1. Revises the meaning of drug abuse.
  2. Explains substance abuse.
  3. Lists commonly abused substances.
  4. Discusses physical and emotional effects.
  5. Explains effects on the family and society.
  6. Encourages healthy choices.

F2: Pupils’ Activities

  1. Define substance abuse.
  2. Mention examples of substances that may be abused.
  3. State physical effects.
  4. Mention social effects.
  5. Explain how families may be affected.
  6. Answer questions.

G: CONCLUSION

The teacher explains that substance and drug abuse can harm the body, mind, family and society. The teacher encourages pupils to avoid harmful substances and seek help from trusted adults whenever necessary.

H: EVALUATION GUIDE

Pupils should be able to answer the following questions:

  1. What is substance abuse?
  2. Mention four substances that may be abused.
  3. State four physical effects of drug abuse.
  4. Mention three social effects.
  5. State three effects of drug abuse on the family.
  6. Mention three ways pupils can avoid substance abuse.