Class: Primary 4
Term: 3rd Term
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Social studies
Previous Lesson: Meaning Of Physical Fitness
topic: meaning, Types Adn Causes Of Drug Abuse
Content/Learning Area: Meaning, types And Causes Of Drug Abuse
Time Allocation: 40 minutes

Performance Objectives

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

• Cognitive Domain: Explain the meaning of drug abuse.
• Affective Domain: show concern about the dangers of drug abuse.
• Psychomotor Domain: List examples of harmful drugs.
• Social Domain: Discuss the causes of drug abuse among peers.

Reference Materials

The following resources was 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: Healthdirect – Drug abuse
• relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will use the following materials:

• Chart showing types of drugs
• Real or dummy drug containers
• Posters on drug abuse
• Whiteboard and marker
• Pictures of drug abuse victims

Rationale for the lesson

This lesson helps pupils understand how drugs can be used wrongly and the dangers it causes to health and society.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have heard about medicine and may know that drugs are used when someone is sick.

Lesson Content

Meaning, Types and Causes Of Drug Abuse

Drug abuse means using drugs the wrong way. It also means taking drugs without a doctor’s instruction. It is harmful to the body and mind.

Types of Drugs People Abuse

Some drugs are used wrongly by people and can harm the body. The following are examples of drugs that people abuse:

1. Tramadol
2. Cocaine
3. Marijuana
4. Codeine
5. Tobacco
6. Alcohol
7. Cigarettes
8. Heroin
9. Amphetamines

Causes of Drug Abuse

People abuse drugs for different reasons. These causes can be personal or from others around them. The following are causes of drug abuse:

1. Bad friends
2. Curiosity
3. Peer pressure
4. Family problems
5. Lack of knowledge
6. Poverty
7. depression
8. Easy access to drugs
9. Stress
10. Emotional trauma

Teaching Methods

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

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: The teacher shows pictures of drug abuse victims and asks questions about them.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the pictures and respond to questions.

Step 2: Meaning of Drug Abuse

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains what drug abuse means in simple terms.
pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen carefully.

Step 3: Types of Drugs People Abuse

Time: 7 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation,Visual Aids
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays charts showing various abused drugs and names them.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify and repeat the names of drugs.

Step 4: Causes of Drug Abuse

Time: 7 mins
Teaching Skill: Group Work, Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher divides pupils into small groups to discuss why people abuse drugs.
Pupils’ activity: pupils discuss and share ideas.

Step 5: Note-Taking

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Writing
Teacher’s Activity: the teacher writes the note on the board and explains.Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy the notes into their books.

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks oral and written questions based on the lesson.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer the questions.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 6 mins
Teaching Skill: Cognitive, Social
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarizes the lesson and encourages pupils to avoid drug abuse.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and ask questions.

lesson Keywords

• Drug abuse – Using drugs wrongly
• Cocaine – A strong illegal drug
• Peer pressure – Influence from friends
• Codeine – A drug found in cough syrup
• Curiosity – Wanting to try something new
• Marijuana – Also known as cannabis or weed, is a psychoactive drug from the Cannabis plant used primarily for recreational or medical purposes.
• Depression – A common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

1. Explain what drug abuse means.
2. List five examples of abused drugs.
3. Mention four causes of drug abuse.
4. Say what they will do when offered harmful drugs.
5. Draw any two types of drugs that are abused.

Assignment/Homework

1. Research and write down three effects of drug abuse on the body.
2. Interview a healthcare worker about the dangers of drug abuse and write a short report.
3. Create a poster with a slogan against drug abuse.

Differentiation

• For slower learners: Provide simplified definitions and focus on identifying common abused drugs with visual aids.
• For advanced learners: Encourage them to research the long-term effects of specific drugs and present their findings.
• For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use videos, songs, and role-playing activities to reinforce the lesson.

Note for Teachers

Use real-life examples and visual aids to make the topic easier. Be sensitive when discussing drug use due to family backgrounds.