Meaning of Drug Abuse and Hard Drugs – Drugs that are Mostly Abused | Effects of Drug Abuse on Man and to the Societies Primary 6 (Basic 6) Term 1 Week 8 Basic Science and Technology
BASIC SCIENCE
BASIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
FIRST TERM WEEK 8
PRIMARY 6 (BASIC 6)
THEME – DRUGS
PREVIOUS LESSON – MID TERM TEST AND BREAK
TOPIC – DRUG ABUSE (HARD DRUGS)
LEARNING AREA
1. Meaning of Drug Abuse
2. Drugs that is Commonly Abuse (Hard Drugs)
3. Effects of Drug Abuse to Man and the Society
5. Revision, Lesson Evaluation and Weekly Assessment (Test)
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
By the end of the lesson, most of the pupils should have attained the following objectives –
1. explain the meaning of drug abuse.
2. mention/enumerate drug that are mostly/commonly abuse.
3. appraise the effects of drug abuse to man and the society.
educate others on drug abuse.
ENTRY BEHAVIOR
The pupils can identify and demonstrate the effects of some commonly drug abuse in their societies.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of samples of chart showing some of the mostly drug abuse.
METHOD OF TEACHING
Choose a suitable and appropriate methods for the lessons.
Note – Irrespective of choosing methods of teaching, always introduce an activities that will arouse pupil’s interest or lead them to the lessons.
REFERENCE MATERIALS
1. Scheme of Work
2. 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
3. Basic Science and Technology for Book 6
4. All Relevant Materials
5. Online Information
CONTENTS OF THE LESSON
LESSON 1 – INTRODUCTION
A drug is a substance that can affect the activities of the body. Drugs can be natural or chemical in nature. The normal use of drugs makes you well, if taken according to the doctor’s instructions. Some drugs when taken without the doctor’s prescription are dangerous to the body. Examples are aspirin, valium and antibiotics. Also, some substances when taken change the action of the body. For examples, drug such as heroine, cocaine, cannabis or indian hemp. This kind of substance is known as hard drug.
MEANING OF DRUG ABUSE
Any drugs that are not used for medical purposes are known as drug abuse. What is drug abuse? Drug abuse is when a person uses drugs in a harmful or dangerous way. This can include taking more than the recommended dose, using drugs that are not prescribed to them, or using drugs to try to escape problems or feelings. Drug abuse can have serious negative consequences on a person’s health and life.
MEANING HARD DRUGS
Hard drugs are also known as illegal substances. These drugs are most harmful and dangerous drugs that can affect the brain and body negatively. What is hard drugs? Hard drugs are drugs that are very harmful and addictive. Examples of hard drugs include heroine, cocaine, cannabis or indian hemp. These drugs can have severe negative effects on a person’s health and can be very dangerous to use. It is important to stay away from hard drugs and only use medication that is prescribed by a doctor.
HOMEWORK – Fine out the effect of drugs abuse on man.
LESSON 2 – DRUGS THAT ARE MOSTLY/COMMONLY DRUG ABUSE
The commonly abuse drugs in Nigeria are as follows –
1. Alcohol
2. Tobacco and cigarettes
3. Heroin
4. Cocaine
5. Valium
5. Madrax
6. Indian hemp
7. Cannabis
EFFECTS OF DRUG ABUSE TO MAN
Drug abuse can have many negative effects on a person’s health, relationships, and life. Here are some key points to include in a kid-friendly lesson about the effects of drug abuse:
1. Drug abuse can harm the body and brain.It can lead to physical health problems like heart disease, lung damage, and liver damage. It can also cause mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and memory problems.
2. Drug abuse can make it hard to focus and do well in school or at work.It can also lead to missing school or work due to feeling sick or being in trouble with the law.
3. Drug abuse can harm relationships with family and friends.People who abuse drugs may push away loved ones and have trouble making new friends.
4. Drug abuse can lead to legal trouble.Possessing or using illegal drugs can result in arrest and fines. It can also lead to a criminal record, making it harder to find a job or rent a home.
5. Continued drug abuse can lead to addiction, where a person feels like they need the drug to function. It can be very hard to break free from addiction and may require professional help.
HOMEWORK – Find out the effects of drug abuse on the society.
LESSON 3 – EFFECTS OF DRUG ABUSE ON THE SOCIETY
Drug abuse can have widespread and negative effects on society as a whole. The effects of drug abuse on society are as follows –
1. It increases crime rates. Drug abuse is often linked to criminal activity, such as drug trafficking, theft, and violence.
2. It increases healthcare costs for society as a whole.
3. It reduces productivity of workers.
4. It tears apart families, even friendship.
5. It leads to societal breakdown.
5. It increases demand social services such as addiction treatment programs, mental health services, and homelessness support.
HOMEWORK – Find out the meaning of reproduction system.
RECONMENDATION
Different drug abuse can have different effects on man and the society at large. Some effects include health consequences that are long-lasting, even permanent. The effects of some drug abuse on the other hands can continue even after the person has stopped taking them.
It’s important for you to understand the risks and consequences of drug abuse so they can make smart choices and stay healthy and safe. Encouraging open communication and providing accurate information about drugs can help prevent drug abuse in children.
HOMEWORK – Find out the meaning of reproduction system.
PRESENTATION
To deliver the lesson, the teacher adopts the following steps:
1. To introduce the lesson, the teacher revises the previous lesson. Based on this, he/she asks the pupils relevant questions on lesson taught or learn.
2. Teacher organizes the pupils into two or more groups depending on the size of the class.
3. Teacher displays chart showing people using drugs and other substances for recreational and nonmedical purposes for identify and describe their activities. Or plays short video on the effects of drug abuse on man and to the society.
4. Teacher uses the chart/video and the pupils relevant responses to introduce the lesson, leads a class discussion on the meaning of drugs, drug abuse, commonly drug abuse and hard drugs.
5. Teacher leads a class discussion on effects of drug abuse on man and to the society.
6. Teacher organizes a short drama on the effects of drug abuse on man and to the society. Or Tells children stories about people who abuse drugs or Arrange for a guest talk on drug/substance abuse.
Pupil’s Activities – The pupils participate actively in the short drama, listen and learn from the stories and guest talk; Tell some stories about victims of drug abuse in their societies.
7. Teacher guides the pupils to make poster showing Say No to Drug Abuse.
Pupil’s Activities – The pupils make posters for campaigning against drug abuse and educating others against drug abuse.
8. Teacher summarizes the lesson on the board with appropriate evaluation.
Pupil’s Activities – The pupils participate actively in the summary of the lesson by responding correctly to most of the questions write as instructed.
CONCLUSION
To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson.
LESSON EVALUATION
Teacher ask the pupils to:
1. define drug abuse and hard drugs.
2. state 5 drugs that are mostly abused in their societies.
3. mention 5 effects of drug abuse on man.
4. state 5 effects of drug abuse on the society.
5. display posters and use them to educate against drug abuse.
WEEKLY ASSESSMENT TEST
INSTRUCTION – Answer any 13 questions only. Questions 23, 24 and 25 are compulsory.
1. A substance that can affect the activities of the Body is known as ______.
A. drug
B. food
C. drink
2. Drugs can be chemical or natural in ______.
A. nature
B. physical
C. everywhere
3. Any drugs that are not used for medical purposes are known as ______.
A. drug taken
B. drug fun
C. drug abuse
4. ______ is when a person uses drugs in a harmful or dangerous way.
A. Hard drug
B. Drug abuse
C. Drug taken
5. Drug abuse can have serious ______ consequences on a person’s health and life.
A. negatively
B. Positively
C. A and B
6. Hard drugs are also known as ______ substances.
A. legal
B. illegal
C. law
7. Hard drugs are most harmful and dangerous drugs that can affect the ______ and ______ negatively.
A. heart and blood
B. brain and body
C. hands and legs
8. ______ are drugs that are very harmful and addictive.
A. Hard Drugs
B. Soft drugs
C. Normal drugs
9. Hard drugs can have severe negative effects on a person’s health and can be very dangerous to use. True/False
10. Drug abuse cannot harm the body and brain. True/False
11. Drug abuse can make it hard to focus and do well in school or at work. True/False
12. Drug abuse can harm relationships with family and friends. True/False
13. Drug abuse cannot lead to legal trouble. True/False
14. Continued drug abuse cannot lead to addiction, where a person feels like they need the drug to function. True/False
15. Drug abuse reduces crime rates. True/False
16. Drug abuse is often linked to criminal activity, such as drug trafficking, theft, and violence.
17. Drug abuse decreases healthcare costs for society as a whole. True/False
18. Drug abuse increases productivity of workers. True/False
19. Drug abuse put families and friendship together. True/False
20. Drug abuse leads to societal breakdown. True/False
21. Drug abuse decreases demand social services such as addiction treatment programs, mental health services, and homelessness support. True/False
22. Some drugs when taken without the doctor’s prescription are good to the body. True/False
23. What is drug abuse? 2 marks
24. State 5 drugs that are mostly abused. 5 marks
25. mention 3 effects of drug abuse on man. 3 marks
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