• Class: Primary 2
  • Term: 2nd Term
  • Week: 9
  • Age: 6 years
  • Period:
  • Duration: 40 minutes
  • Date:
  • Subject: National Values Education
  • Curriculum Theme: Social Studies
  • Topic: Drugs
  • Content: Categories Of Drugs

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

  1. Mention the different categories of drugs.

Reference Materials:

  • 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
  • Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of work
  • NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
  • Course Book
  • Online Information
  • Textbooks (List your relevant textbook here)

Instructional Materials:

  • Pictures or illustrations of various drugs
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Flashcards with drug categories
  • Interactive charts

Rationale for the Lesson:


Understanding drug categories is crucial for promoting awareness and making informed choices in daily life.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:


Basic awareness of medicines and substances.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

Content Development: Categories Of Drugs

ContentTimeTeaching MethodTeacher’s Point/ActivitiesPupils’ Activities
Introduction 10 minsIntroduce the lesson Engage pupils with a question: “What are medicines or substances we use?”Respond to the question and share ideas.
Categories of Drugs 10 minsDiscussionDiscuss various categories of drugs: medicinal drugs, recreational drugs, and harmful drugs.Listen and participate in the discussion.
Examples 10 minsVisual AidShow pictures or flashcards representing each drug category. Discuss examples.Identify and discuss examples of each category.
Note Taking 5 minsWriting Provide a brief summary of the key points on the board.Take notes in their notebooks.
Evaluation 3 minsQuestion and AnswerAsk questions like: “Can you name a medicinal drug?” “What are harmful drugs?”Answer questions individually.
Conclusion 2 minsRecap and SummarySummarize the lesson and emphasize the importance of making healthy choices.Share thoughts on what they learned.

Note to Pupils:

Categories Of Drugs

  1. Medicinal Drugs:
  • These are medicines prescribed by doctors to make us feel better when we are sick.

2. Recreational Drugs:

  • These are substances used for fun and enjoyment, like candies and treats.

3. Harmful Drugs:

  • These are substances that can be dangerous or unhealthy for our bodies. Examples include some strong medicines not taken under a doctor’s guidance.

Evaluation:

  1. Name one example of a medicinal drug.
  2. What is the purpose of recreational drugs?
  3. Why should we avoid harmful drugs?

Note to Teachers:


Customize the lesson content, teaching methods, and pupil activities to suit your teaching style, curriculum, and available resources.