PRIMARY 6: SOCIAL STUDIES – THIRD TERM | WEEK 8

TOPIC: REVISION – MODES AND CONSEQUENCES OF DRUG ABUSE

A: TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS

1. Revision flashcards.
2. Health posters.
3. Safe-medicine-use charts.
4. Worksheets.
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 about proper and improper medicine use and the consequences of drug abuse.

D: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

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

1. Identify safe medicine practices.
2. Identify unsafe drug-use practices.
3. State short-term consequences of drug misuse.
4. State long-term consequences of drug misuse.
5. Explain effects on school and family life.
6. Answer revision questions correctly.

E: CONTENT

Revision of Safe Medicine Use

Safe medicine use includes:

1. Following instructions.
2. Using the correct amount.
3. Keeping medicines properly.
4. Avoiding expired medicine.
5. Never sharing prescribed medicines.

Revision of Unsafe Practices

Unsafe practices include:

1. Taking unknown drugs.
2. Taking excessive amounts.
3. Sharing medicine.
4. Mixing medicines without medical advice.
5. Taking medicines prescribed for another person.

Short-Term Consequences

Drug misuse may cause:

1. Dizziness.
2. Vomiting.
3. Poor coordination.
4. Confusion.
5. Accidents.

Long-Term Consequences

Long-term misuse may lead to:

1. Dependence.
2. Damage to body organs.
3. Poor mental health.
4. Poor school performance.
5. Family problems.

Effects on Education

Substance abuse may cause: 📚 Poor concentration. 📝 Poor examination performance. 🏫 Absence from school. 🚫 Dropping out of school.

Effects on Family Relationships

It may cause:

1. Loss of trust.
2. Arguments.
3. Financial difficulties.
4. Neglect of responsibilities.

F: LESSON PRESENTATION

F1: Teachers’ Activities

1. Revises proper drug use.
2. Lists unsafe practices.
3. Reviews short-term effects.
4. Reviews long-term effects.
5. Discusses educational and family effects.
6. Gives exercises.

F2: Pupils’ Activities

1. Identify safe practices.
2. Identify unsafe practices.
3. Mention consequences.
4. Explain effects on school.
5. Complete revision exercises.
6. Answer questions.

G: CONCLUSION

The teacher explains that the misuse of medicines and other substances can have both immediate and long-term consequences. The teacher encourages pupils to make safe and responsible choices.

H: EVALUATION GUIDE

Pupils should be able to answer the following questions:

1. Mention four safe medicine practices.
2. Mention four unsafe drug-use practices.
3. State three short-term effects of drug misuse.
4. State three long-term effects.
5. Mention three effects on school performance.
6. Mention three effects on family relationships.