Class: Primary Two
Term: Third term
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Security Education
Previous Lesson: Security Agencies, Nigerian Army
Topic: NAFDAC
Content/Learning Area: Meaning of NAFDAC,Duties of NAFDAC,How NAFDAC Officials dress
Time Allocation: 40 minutes

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

1. Explain the meaning of NAFDAC.
2. List the duties of NAFDAC.
3. Identify how NAFDAC officials dress.

Psychomotor Domain:

1. Identify NAFDAC officials based on their uniform.

Affective Domain:

1. Appreciate the importance of NAFDAC in ensuring public health.

Social Domain:

1. discuss the importance of following safety rules.

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:

Whiteboard or chart
Markers or chalk
Pictures of NAFDAC officials

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding NAFDAC’s role is crucial for pupils’ health and safety. This lesson helps them recognize and appreciate the importance of food and drug safety.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have prior knowledge of the Nigerian Army and its role in national security.

Lesson Content

What is NAFDAC?

NAFDAC stands for the National Agency for Food and Drug Governance and Control. It is the agency responsible for ensuring the safety of food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, and packaged water in Nigeria.

Duties of NAFDAC

NAFDAC plays a vital role in safeguarding public health by regulating and controlling various products.

The following are duties of NAFDAC:

Checking and controlling the production, import, export, sale, and distribution of food, medicine, and beauty products.
Ensuring these products are safe for use.
Taking action against companies that do not follow safety rules.
Conducting laboratory tests and analysis to ascertain the quality and safety of regulated products.
Inspecting manufacturing facilities to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Educating the public on safe food and drug practices.

How NAFDAC Officials Dress

NAFDAC officials are easily identifiable by their distinct uniforms.

They are:

NAFDAC officials typically wear uniforms with the NAFDAC logo and carry identification cards.
The uniforms often include a combination of white, blue, or khaki colors, depending on their specific role and department.
Some officials may wear lab coats during inspections or laboratory work.
They usually have visible name tags and carry official identification for easy recognition.

Teaching Methods

To deliver this lesson,‌ ⁤the teacher will⁤ adopt⁤ the following methods: Clarification, Question and Answer, Discussion.

Instructional Procedures

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

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: Review the previous lesson on the Nigerian Army. Introduce NAFDAC and its importance.
Pupils’ Activity: Answer questions about the Nigerian Army and listen attentively to the introduction of NAFDAC.

Step 2: Explanation of Key Concepts

Time: 15 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Explain the meaning of NAFDAC and its duties.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively and ask clarifying questions.

Step 3: Presentation/Guided Practice

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: presentation
Teacher’s Activity: Show pictures of NAFDAC officials and describe their uniforms.Pupils’ Activity: Observe the pictures and identify key features of the uniforms.

Step 4: Independent Practice

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Guided Practice
Teacher’s Activity: Ask pupils to describe what they have learned.Pupils’ Activity: Answer questions about NAFDAC and its role.

Step 5: Note-Taking

Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Note-Taking
Teacher’s Activity: Guide pupils in taking notes on key points.
Pupils’ Activity: Write down significant information.

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Ask evaluation questions.
Pupils’ Activity: Answer the evaluation questions.

Objective-aligned checks:

Explain the meaning of NAFDAC.
List the duties of NAFDAC.
Identify how NAFDAC officials dress.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarizing
Teacher’s activity: Summarize the key points about NAFDAC and its importance.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen to the summary and ask any remaining questions.

Lesson Keywords

NAFDAC – National Agency for food and Drug Administration and Control
Regulation – controlling something through rules and laws
Safety – Being protected from harm or danger
Uniform – Special clothing worn by members of a group or institution
public Health – The health of the population as a whole

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning,the teacher asks pupils to:

What does NAFDAC stand for?
What are two things NAFDAC does to keep us safe?
Why is NAFDAC important for our health?
How can you tell a NAFDAC official?
what do you think would happen if we didn’t have NAFDAC?

Assignment/Homework

Draw a picture of a NAFDAC official in their uniform.
Ask your parents to show you a product label and identify if it has a NAFDAC registration number.
Write one sentence about why NAFDAC is important.

Differentiation

For slower learners: Provide one-on-one assistance and use visual aids to explain concepts.
For advanced learners: encourage them to research more about NAFDAC’s activities and present their findings to the class.
For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use pictures, videos, and interactive activities to engage different learning styles.

Note for teachers

Ensure to use real-life examples and visual aids to make the lesson engaging and relatable for the pupils. Emphasize the importance of NAFDAC in their daily lives and encourage them to ask questions.