Class: Primary 5
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 7
Age: 10 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Security Education
Previous Lesson: Types Of Common Crimes: Fraud And Assault
Topic: Types Of Common Crimes: Drug And Food Adulteration
Content: Drug And Food Adulteration

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain: Define drug and food adulteration and list two examples.
Affective Domain: Discuss why it is important to avoid drug and food adulteration.
Psychomotor Domain: Identify and explain signs of adulterated products from illustrations.
Social Domain: Collaborate in groups to share knowledge on the effects of adulteration.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of Work
NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
Online information from: Wikipedia – Adulterant
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Posters or charts showing examples of drug and food adulteration.
Sample products for demonstration (e.g., expired drugs or tampered packaging).
Markers and whiteboard.
A short video clip about adulteration.

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding drug and food adulteration helps pupils avoid harmful substances, safeguard their health, and make informed decisions about products they consume.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have been introduced to common crimes like fraud and assault and can list examples of crimes in their community.

Instructional Procedures

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:

Content Development	Time	Teaching Method	Teaching Strategy	Teacher’s Activity	Pupils’ Activity	Learning Point
Step 1: Introduction	5 mins	Set Induction	Questioning	Ask pupils to list crimes they know and introduce drug and food adulteration as examples of common crimes.	Respond to the teacher’s questions and listen to the introduction.	Introduction to the topic.
Step 2: Explanation	10 mins	Discussion	Direct instruction	Explain the meaning of drug and food adulteration with examples (e.g., selling fake drugs or tampered food items).	Listen attentively, ask questions, and take notes.	Understanding the meaning and examples.
Step 3: Demonstration	8 mins	Demonstration	Visual aids	Show posters and sample products to illustrate signs of adulteration.	Observe the demonstration and participate by identifying adulterated products.	Recognizing signs of adulteration.
Step 4: Group Work	7 mins	Group Activity	Collaborative learning	Divide pupils into groups to discuss the effects of drug and food adulteration and share findings.	Collaborate in groups, discuss, and share their findings.	Sharing and learning collaboratively.
Step 5: Note Taking	5 mins	Note Writing	Guided instruction	Guide pupils to write short, clear notes based on the lesson content.	Copy the notes as directed by the teacher.	Retention of key concepts.
Step 6: Evaluation	3 mins	Assessment	Questioning	Ask pupils questions to test their understanding of the topic.	Answer the questions and clarify any doubts.	Evaluating understanding.
Step 7: Conclusion	2 mins	Recap	Reinforcement	Summarize the key points and emphasize the importance of avoiding adulterated products.	Listen and reflect on the summary.	Reinforcement of key points.

Lesson Content

Types Of Common Crimes: Drug And Food Adulteration

Crime is an act that is harmful to individuals and society. Drug and food adulteration are examples of common crimes that can harm people.

Drug Adulteration: This means altering or tampering with drugs by adding harmful substances or reducing the active ingredients. For example:
- Selling fake painkillers.
- Mixing expired drugs with new ones.
Food Adulteration: This involves adding unsafe substances to food to increase quantity or improve appearance, which makes the food harmful. For example:
- Mixing chalk powder in flour.
- Using harmful dyes to make food look fresh.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Define drug and food adulteration.

Give two examples of drug adulteration.
State one harmful effect of food adulteration.
Describe a sign of an adulterated product.
Why is it important to avoid adulterated products?

Note for Teachers Using This Lesson Plan

When teaching this lesson, ensure you create a safe space for pupils to share their ideas. Encourage them to ask questions and actively participate in discussions. Use relatable examples to maintain their interest.
Happy teaching!

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Types Of Common Crimes: Drug And Food Adulteration (Primary 5)