Class: Primary One
Term: Third Term
Subject: national Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Security Education
Previous Lesson: Meaning and Causes of Contaminated Foods
Topic: Intake Of Fake Drugs
Content/Learning Area: Meaning Of Fake Drugs, Effects Of Taking Fake Drugs
Time Allocation: 40 minutes
Performance Objectives
by the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain:
- Explain what fake drugs are.
- Affective domain:
- Develop a sense of caution and obligation towards the consumption of drugs.
- Psychomotor Domain:
- Demonstrate how to check for signs of fake drugs.
- Social Domain:
- Discuss the dangers of fake drugs with peers and family.
Reference Materials
- 9 – Years Basic education Curriculum
- Abuja educational Resource Center Scheme of work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
- Online data
- Relevant Textbooks
Instructional Materials
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will use the following materials:
- Pictures of real and fake drugs
- Video clips showing the effects of fake drugs
- Posters with information on fake drugs
Rationale for the Lesson
This lesson is crucial for the pupils’ health and safety. Knowing about fake drugs empowers them to make responsible choices and protect themselves from harm.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
The teacher will begin by asking pupils if they no what medicine is and why people take it. A brief discussion about staying healthy will follow,leading into the topic of fake drugs and their dangers.
Lesson Content
Meaning of Fake Drugs
Fake drugs are medications that are not what they claim to be. They may contain incorrect ingredients, no active ingredient at all, or may even be harmful substances.
Effects of Taking Fake Drugs
Taking fake drugs can have serious consequences on one’s health and well-being. The following are some of the effects of taking fake drugs:
- Can cause health problems or even death.
- May worsen the illness they were meant to treat.
- leads to wasted money.
- Increases resistance to genuine drugs.
- can cause additional side effects or allergic reactions.
- Undermines trust in healthcare.
- Supports the illegal drug trade.
- May lead to organ damage.
- Can result in prolonged hospital stays.
- May cause permanent disability.
Teaching Methods
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following methods: Lecture, Interactive discussion, Group work, Question and Answer.
Instructional Procedures
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:
Step 1: introduction
Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: Introduce the topic and objectives. Ask pupils what they already know about medicine.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen and respond to questions.
Step 2: Meaning of Fake Drugs
Time: 10 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Explain what fake drugs are using pictures and posters.show examples of real vs.fake drugs.
Pupils’ Activity: Participate in identifying fake drugs using pictures.
Step 3: Effects of Taking Fake Drugs
Time: 10 mins
Teaching Skill: Facilitation
teacher’s Activity: Guide pupils in listing the effects of fake drugs on health and society using a video clip.
Pupils’ Activity: Work in groups to list effects based on the video clip.
Step 4: Note-Taking
Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Note-Taking
Teacher’s Activity: Write key points on the board for pupils to copy.
Pupils’ Activity: copy notes into their notebooks.
Step 5: Evaluation/review
Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Ask questions to assess understanding.
Pupils’ Activity: Answer questions based on the lesson.
Objective-aligned checks:
- Explain what fake drugs are.
- Demonstrate how to check for signs of fake drugs.
Step 6: Conclusion
Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: summarizing
Teacher’s Activity: Summarize the lesson and reinforce the importance of avoiding fake drugs.
Pupils’ Activity: listen and participate in recap.
Lesson Keywords
- Fake Drugs – Medications that are not genuine or contain harmful substances.
- Health Problems – Negative effects on the body caused by fake drugs.
- Illegal Drug Trade – The unlawful business of producing and selling fake drugs.
- Side Effects – Unintended and unwanted reactions to fake drugs.
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning,the teacher asks pupils to:
- What are fake drugs?
- Name three effects of taking fake drugs.
- How can you help in fighting against fake drugs in your community?
Assignment/Homework
- Ask your parents or guardians to show you examples of medicines in your home.
- Draw a poster showing the dangers of fake drugs.
- Discuss with your family how to identify fake drugs.
Differentiation
- For slower learners: Provide one-on-one assistance and use simpler language.
- For advanced learners: Encourage further research on the topic and presentation of findings.
- For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use visual aids, audio explanations, and hands-on activities to cater to different learning styles.
Note for Teachers
To conclude the lesson, the teacher will summarize the key points, emphasizing the importance of avoiding fake drugs and seeking help from trusted adults if they have any concerns about medication.

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