Class: Primary 5
Term: 3rd Term
Subject: Basic Science And Technology
Curriculum Theme: Physical And health Education
Previous Lesson: Ways Of Taking Drugs
Topic: Meaning, Types And Effects of Alcohol And Tobacco
Content/Learning Area: Meaning of alcohol and tobacco, types of alcoholic drinks, Types of tobacco, Reasons for drinking or smoking, Effects of drinking alcohol and smoking tobacco
Time Allocation: 40 minutes

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain: Explain the meaning of alcohol and tobacco
Affective Domain: show awareness of the dangers of smoking and drinking
Psychomotor Domain: Identify types of alcoholic drinks and tobacco from pictures or real objects
Social Domain: Demonstrate refusal skills towards peer pressure to smoke or drink

Reference Materials

the following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 years Basic Education Curriculum
Abuja Educational Resource Center Scheme of Work
NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
Online Information from: Wikipedia – Alcohol (drug)
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional materials

to deliver this lesson, the teacher will employ the help of the following materials:

Charts showing types of alcohol and tobacco
Real or empty alcohol bottles and cigarette packs (for exhibition only)
Flashcards with keywords
Picture illustrations showing effects of alcohol and smoking
Whiteboard and marker

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is significant to help pupils understand the harmful effects of alcohol and tobacco, enabling them to make better health decisions and resist peer pressure.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have been exposed to the concept of healthy and harmful substances and have basic knowledge of personal health habits.

Lesson content

Meaning, Types And Effects Of Alcohol And Tobacco

alcohol is a liquid drink that can change how people feel and behave when taken.
Tobacco is a plant that is smoked or chewed and contains a harmful chemical called nicotine.

Types of Alcoholic Drinks

There are different drinks that contain alcohol.
The following are types of alcoholic drinks:

Beer
Wine
Gin
Brandy
Whisky
Rum
Vodka

types of Tobacco

Tobacco can be used in manny forms. These include:

Cigarette
Snuff
Pipe tobacco
Chewing tobacco
Cigars
Shisha
E-cigarettes

Reasons People Drink or Smoke

Some people start drinking or smoking for different reasons.
They are:

To feel happy or excited
To copy friends
To reduce stress
To feel brave
Because they see adults do it
To fit in with a group
Due to advertising influences

Effects of drinking alcohol and Smoking Tobacco

Using alcohol or tobacco can harm the body.
The following are effects of alcohol and tobacco:

Damage to the lungs
Weakness and tiredness
Poor school performance
Bad smell and stained teeth
Fighting and poor behavior
Increased risk of cancer
Heart problems

Teaching Methods

To deliver this lesson,‌ ⁤the teacher will⁤ adopt⁤ the following methods: Discussion, Lecture, Storytelling, Explanation, Visual Aids, Group Work

Instructional Procedures

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

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5min
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: Tells a short story of a boy who fell sick after smoking and asks pupils questions
Pupils’ Activity: Listen to the story and answer questions

Step 2: Meaning of Alcohol and Tobacco

Time: 5min
Teaching Skill: Explanation
teacher’s Activity: Explains the meaning of alcohol and tobacco with simple terms
Pupils’ Activity: Listen and ask questions

Step 3: Types of alcoholic Drinks

Time: 6min
Teaching Skill: Description
Teacher’s Activity: Shows pictures or empty bottles and explains types of alcoholic drinks
Pupils’ Activity: Observe materials and mention familiar ones

Step 4: types of Tobacco

Time: 6min
Teaching Skill: Visual Aids
Teacher’s Activity: Displays real samples or pictures and explains different forms of tobacco
Pupils’ Activity: Participate by naming or pointing to types of tobacco

Step 5: Reasons People Smoke or Drink

Time: 5min
Teaching Skill: Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: Discusses reasons why people start drinking or smoking
Pupils’ Activity: Suggest reasons and give opinions

Step 6: Effects of Alcohol and Tobacco

Time: 6min
teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Explains health and social effects of using alcohol and tobacco
Pupils’ Activity: Listen carefully and respond to questions

Step 7: Note-Taking

Time: 2min
Teaching Skill: Writing
Teacher’s Activity: Guides pupils to write the topic and key points in their notes
Pupils’ Activity: Copy notes correctly in their exercise books

Step 8: Evaluation/Review

Time: 3min
Teaching Skill: Assessment
Teacher’s Activity: Asks pupils questions to check their understanding
Pupils’ Activity: Answer questions orally

Objective-aligned checks:

Explain the meaning of alcohol and tobacco.
show awareness of the dangers of smoking and drinking.
Identify types of alcoholic drinks and tobacco from pictures or real objects.

Step 9: Conclusion

Time: 2min
Teaching Skill: Cognitive, Social
Teacher’s Activity: Summarises the lesson, encourages pupils to stay healthy and avoid bad habits
Pupils’ Activity: Repeat key points, promise to avoid alcohol and tobacco

Lesson Keywords

Alcohol – a drink that can change how a person behaves
Tobacco – a plant that is smoked or chewed
Nicotine – a harmful chemical in tobacco
Cigarette – a common form of tobacco people smoke
Effect – what happens as an inevitable result of something

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Say what alcohol and tobacco mean
Name three types of alcoholic drinks
List two types of tobacco
Mention two reasons why people smoke or drink
State two effects of smoking or drinking

Assignment/Homework

Research and write down five additional effects of alcohol and tobacco use.
Interview a healthcare professional or a counselor about the dangers of alcohol and tobacco.
Create a