Class: Primary 3

Term: 1st Term

Week: 9

Age: 8 years

Duration: 40 minutes

Date: [Insert Date]

Subject: National Values Education

Curriculum Theme: Social Studies

Topic: Ways of Preventing or Controlling Drug Abuse

Content:

  • Identify ways of preventing or controlling the abuse of drugs

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

  • List 4 ways of preventing or controlling the abuse of drugs

Reference Materials:

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

Instructional Materials:

  • Charts
  • Video clips

Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding how to prevent and control drug abuse is crucial for the well-being and future of our pupils.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils should have a basic awareness of drugs and their potential harm.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

Content Development:

StepTimeTeaching MethodTeacher’s Points/ActivitiesPupils’ Activities
Step 1: Introduction5 minsDiscussionThe teacher explains the topic and its importance.Pupils listen and ask questions.
Step 2: Discussion10 minsDiscussionThe teacher discusses various ways of preventing or controlling drug abuse using charts and video clips.Pupils actively participate in the discussion and observe the materials.
Step 3: Group Activity10 minsGroup workThe teacher divides pupils into groups and asks them to brainstorm additional ways of preventing or controlling drug abuse.Pupils work in groups to generate ideas.
Step 4: Presentation5 minsPresentationEach group presents their ideas.Pupils listen to other groups’ ideas.
Step 5: Note Taking5 minsNote-takingThe teacher provides pupils with a list of the 8 ways discussed during the lesson.Pupils copy the list into their notebooks.
Step 6: Evaluation5 minsQuestion and answerThe teacher asks questions to test pupils’ understanding of the topic.Pupils respond to the questions.
Step 7: Conclusion5 minsDiscussionThe teacher summarizes the lesson and emphasizes the importance of drug abuse prevention.Pupils reflect on the lesson.

Note to Pupils:

Ways to Prevent Drug Abuse

Ways to prevent or control drug abuse includes;

  1. Say No to Peer Pressure
  2. Staying away from drugs
  3. Be Informed: Know the Dangers
  4. Build Strong Relationships with Family and Friends
  5. Engage in Positive Activities: Sports, Arts, Hobbies
  6. Seek Support from Teachers, Parents, or Counselors
  7. Avoid Stress: Practice Relaxation Techniques
  8. Be Assertive: Stand Up for Yourself
  9. Make Healthy Life Choices: Exercise, Nutrition, Sleep

Evaluation:

  1. What is the importance of preventing drug abuse?
  2. Can you list at least four ways to prevent or control drug abuse?

Note to Teachers:
Adapt the lesson content and activities as needed to suit your teaching style and available resources.