TOPIC: REVISION – DRUG TRAFFICKING, TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION
A: TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS
- Revision charts.
- Pictures of hospitals and pharmacies.
- Counselling posters.
- Flashcards.
- Worksheets.
B: REFERENCE MATERIALS
- Scheme of work.
- Recommended Social Studies textbook for Primary 6.
- Online educational resources.
C: PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE
The pupils have learnt about safe medicine sources, drug trafficking, treatment, counselling and rehabilitation.
D: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Identify safe sources of medicine.
- Explain drug trafficking.
- State dangers of drug trafficking.
- Explain treatment.
- Explain rehabilitation.
- State the importance of family and professional support.
E: CONTENT
Revision of Safe Medicine Sources
Safe sources include:
- Registered pharmacies.
- Hospitals.
- Approved health centres.
- Qualified health professionals.
Revision of Drug Trafficking
Drug trafficking is the illegal production, movement, sale or distribution of prohibited drugs.
Effects of Drug Trafficking
It may lead to:
- Crime.
- Violence.
- Addiction.
- Insecurity.
- Family problems.
- Poor health.
Revision of Treatment
Treatment is the medical and professional care given to help a person recover.
Revision of Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation helps a person recover from harmful behaviour and return to healthy living.
Importance of Support
Support from families and professionals can: ❤️ Encourage recovery. 🏥 Promote proper treatment. 🗣️ Provide counselling. 🤝 Reduce isolation. 📚 Help the person return to responsible activities.
F: LESSON PRESENTATION
F1: Teachers’ Activities
- Revises medicine sources.
- Reviews drug trafficking.
- Reviews its effects.
- Revises treatment.
- Revises rehabilitation.
- Discusses the importance of support.
F2: Pupils’ Activities
- Mention safe medicine sources.
- Define drug trafficking.
- State dangers.
- Explain treatment.
- Explain rehabilitation.
- Complete revision exercises.
G: CONCLUSION
The teacher reminds pupils that illegal drug trafficking is harmful and that people affected by drug abuse should receive proper treatment and support.
H: EVALUATION GUIDE
Pupils should be able to answer the following questions:
- Mention three safe sources of medicine.
- What is drug trafficking?
- State four dangers of drug trafficking.
- What is treatment?
- What is rehabilitation?
- Mention three ways families can support recovery.