Social Studies – Primary 6 Weekly Short Class Lesson Notes for Second Term

WEEK 11 – DRUGS II

MEANING OF NATURALLY OCCURRING DRUGS

Naturally occurring drugs are drugs that come directly from plants, animals, or minerals in nature.

EXAMPLES OF NATURALLY OCCURRING DRUGS

1. Cannabis / marijuana (from a plant)

2. Opium (from poppy plant)

3. Cocoa leaves (used in some medicines)

MEANING OF SYNTHETIC DRUGS

Synthetic drugs are drugs made by humans in a laboratory using chemicals.

EXAMPLES OF SYNTHETIC DRUGS

1. Paracetamol (pain reliever)

2. Tramadol (painkiller)

3. Codeine syrup (cough medicine)

4. Antibiotics like Amoxicillin

SOLUTIONS TO THE PROBLEMS of DRUG ABUSE

1. Education – Teach children and adults about the dangers of drug abuse

2. Avoid peer pressure – Say NO to friends who encourage drug use

3. Parental guidance – Parents should monitor their children’s activities

4. Seek help – Go to health workers or counsellors if addicted

5. Law enforcement – Government should ban illegal drugs and punish offenders

6. Healthy lifestyle – Engage in sports, hobbies, and productive activities

10 MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON NATURALLY OCCURRING DRUGS AND SYNTHETIC DRUGS

INSTRUCTION – Choose the correct answer from the options A – D.

1. A drug that comes from plants, animals, or minerals is called _____. 

A. synthetic drug   B. illegal drug   C. harmful substance   D. naturally occurring drug

2. Cannabis and opium are examples of _____. 

A. naturally occurring drugs   B. synthetic drugs   C. vitamins   D. harmless substances

3. Drugs made by humans in a laboratory are called _____. 

A. naturally occurring drugs   B. synthetic drugs   C. herbal medicine   D. illegal drugs

4. Paracetamol and Tramadol are examples of _____. 

A. naturally occurring drugs   B. alcohol   C. tobacco   D. synthetic drugs

5. Drug abuse means _____. 

A. using drugs properly   B. misusing drugs or taking them without advice   C. treating sickness with medicine   D. eating healthy foods

6. One effect of drug abuse is _____. 

A. good health   B. addiction and poor performance   C. happiness   D. wealth

7. Saying “NO” to friends who encourage drug use helps to _____. 

A. abuse drugs   B. increase drug addiction   C. create quarrels   D. prevent drug abuse

8. Education about the dangers of drugs is a solution to _____. 

A. drug abuse   B. good health   C. natural medicine   D. peace building

9. Engaging in sports and hobbies can help to _____. 

A. encourage drug abuse   B. make people sick   C. prevent drug   D. create fights

10. The government can help reduce drug abuse by _____. 

A. ignoring drug problems   B. selling more drugs   C. banning illegal drugs   D. rewarding drug users

Answer Keys – 1. D 2. A 3. B 4. D 5. B 6. B 7. D 8. A 9. C 10. C

WEEK 12 AND 13 – REVISION AND EXAMINATION