Effects Of Overdose for Primary 1

Class: Primary One
Term: Second Term
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Social Studies
Previous Lesson: Meaning Of Overdose
Topic: Effects Of Overdose
Content/Learning Area: Effects of to much eating and drinking
Time Allocation: 40 minutes

Performance Objectives

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

• Cognitive Domain:

1. Identify seven effects of too much eating and drinking.

• affective Domain:

1. Appreciate the importance of moderation in eating and drinking.

• Psychomotor Domain:

1. Demonstrate how to use hand gestures to express overeating discomfort.

• Social Domain:

1. Discuss with peers the effects of overeating.

Reference Materials

• 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Abuja Educational resource Center scheme of work
• NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
• Online Data from: Healthline – 7 Ways That Overeating affects Your Body
• Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

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

• Flashcards showing overeating scenarios
• chart with illustrations of the effects of overdose
• Picture of a balanced meal
• Whiteboard and marker

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps children understand the consequences of overeating,promoting healthy eating habits and better self-care.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have a basic understanding of food and eating.

Lesson Content

Effects Of Overdose

When we eat or drink too much, it can harm our health. The following are some effects of too much eating and drinking:

1. Stomach ache – Eating too much can cause pain in the stomach.
2. Vomiting – Overeating can make us throw up.
3. Laziness – Too much food can make us feel lazy.
4. Obesity – Eating a lot regularly can make us overweight.
5. Indigestion – Our stomach may not digest the food well.
6. Breathing problems – Overeating can make it hard to breathe.
7. Tiredness – After eating too much, we may feel very tired.
8. Headache – Overeating can sometimes lead to headaches due to the strain on the digestive system.
9. Bloating – The stomach can become swollen and uncomfortable due to excess food intake.
10. Discomfort – General feeling of unease and physical discomfort after consuming too much food or drink.

Teaching Methods

To deliver this lesson,‌ ⁤the teacher will⁤ adopt⁤ the following methods: Set induction, Expository, Interactive, Inquiry, and Reinforcement.

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: Narrates a short story of someone who ate too much and got sick.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively to the story.
Learning Point: Overeating can cause discomfort.

Step 2: Explanation of Key Concepts

Time: 10 mins
Teaching Skill: Expository
Teacher’s Activity: Explains seven effects of overeating using flashcards and charts.
Pupils’ Activity: Observe the materials and ask questions.
Learning Point: Effects of overeating include stomach pain and laziness.

Step 3: Exhibition/Guided Practice

Time: 8 mins
Teaching Skill: Interactive
Teacher’s Activity: Encourages pupils to mimic overeating gestures and its effects.
Pupils’ activity: Act out the effects of overeating.
Learning point: Overeating has visible effects on the body.

Step 4: Self-reliant Practice

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: expository
Teacher’s Activity: Writes the short lesson note on the board.
Pupils’ Activity: Copy the note into their books.
Learning Point: Effects of overeating can be learned and remembered.

Step 5: Note-Taking

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Inquiry
Teacher’s Activity: asks pupils to list the effects of overeating.
Pupils’ Activity: Answer questions orally.
learning point: pupils can recall and explain effects of overeating.

Objective-aligned checks:

1. Identify seven effects of too much eating and drinking.
2. Demonstrate how to use hand gestures to express overeating discomfort.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Reinforcement
Teacher’s Activity: Recaps the effects of overeating and their importance.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen to the summary.
Learning Point: Overeating should be avoided for health reasons.

Lesson Keywords

• Overdose – Taking too much of something, like food or drink.
• Stomach ache – Pain in the tummy.
• Vomiting – Throwing up food.
• Obesity – Being very overweight.
• indigestion – Difficulty in digesting food properly.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

1. What is overdose?
2. Mention three effects of eating too much.
3. How does overeating make the stomach feel?
4. Why should we avoid eating too much?
5. Act out how someone feels after overeating.

Assignment/Homework

1. Draw a picture of a healthy meal.
2. Ask your parents about the right amount of food to eat.
3. Write down two reasons why overeating is bad for you.

Differentiation

• For slower learners: The teacher provides one-on-one assistance and uses simpler language.
• For advanced learners: Extension activities, such as drawing pictures of healthy eating habits, are provided.
• For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use visual aids, verbal explanations, and physical activities to cater to different learning styles.

Note for Teachers

Ensure to use real-life examples and relatable scenarios to explain the effects of overeating. Encourage pupils to share their experiences and ask questions.