ways of preventing intake of harmful substances for Primary 2

class: Primary Two
Term: Third Term
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Social Studies
Previous Lesson: Examples Of Harmful Substances
Topic: Ways Of Preventing Intake Of Harmful Substances
Content/Learning Area: Listing ways to prevent harmful substance intake,Explaining the importance of avoiding harmful substances,Demonstrating how to refuse harmful substances,Discussing the importance of saying no to harmful substances
Time Allocation: 40 minutes

Performance Objectives

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

• Cognitive Domain:

1. List five ways to prevent the intake of harmful substances.
2. Explain why it is indeed crucial to avoid harmful substances.

• Affective domain:

1. Discuss with peers the importance of saying no to harmful substances.

• Psychomotor Domain:

1. Demonstrate how to refuse harmful substances when offered.

• Social Domain:

1. Cooperate with peers during group discussions.

Reference Materials

• 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Abuja Educational Resource Center Scheme of Work
• NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
• Online Information
• Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

to deliver this lesson, the teacher will use a whiteboard or chart paper, markers, and relevant pictures or illustrations.

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is crucial for equipping pupils with the knowledge and skills to make informed choices about their health and well-being. Understanding how to avoid harmful substances is essential for their safety and future progress.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have prior knowledge of harmful substances.

Lesson Content

Ways Of Preventing Intake Of Harmful Substances

Staying away from harmful substances keeps our bodies and minds healthy. Here are some ways to prevent taking harmful substances:

Saying No

This involves confidently refusing harmful substances when offered.

The following are ways to confidently refuse harmful substances:

1. Always say no if someone offers you harmful substances. Be firm and confident. You can say, “No, thank you. I don’t want that.”
2. Avoid places where harmful substances are used.
3. Encourage your friends to also say no to harmful substances.

Medication

This involves taking only prescribed drugs.

The following are guidelines on medication:

1. Only take medicine prescribed by a doctor. doctors know what’s best for your body.
2. Always follow the doctor’s instructions when taking medicine.
3. Never share your medicine with others.

Expired Drugs

This involves avoiding the use of drugs that are past their expiration date.

The following are guidelines on expired drugs:

1. Avoid taking expired drugs. They can be harmful.
2. Always check the expiration date before taking any medicine.
3. Dispose of expired drugs properly.

Friends

This involves associating with friends who make healthy choices.

The following are ways to choose friends wisely:

1. Be friends with people who avoid harmful substances. Your friends influence your choices.
2. Choose friends who respect your decisions.
3. Avoid friends who pressure you to do things you are not agreeable with.

Activities

This involves engaging in positive and healthy activities.

These include:

1. Participate in sports, hobbies, and other positive activities. Staying busy helps you avoid harmful substances.
2. Join clubs or organizations that promote healthy living.
3. spend time with family and friends who support your well-being.

Trusted Adults

This involves seeking guidance from reliable adults when unsure.These include:

1. If you’re unsure or pressured,talk to a trusted adult like a parent or teacher. They can definately help.
2. Talk to a counselor or religious leader.
3. Seek advice from older siblings or relatives.

Unripe Fruits

This involves avoiding the consumption of fruits that are not yet ripe.

These include:

1. Do not eat unripe fruits. They can contain harmful substances.
2. Always wash fruits thoroughly before eating them.
3. Buy fruits from trusted sources.

Teaching Methods

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following methods: Discussion, question and Answer, Role-playing.

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 previous lesson on harmful substances. Introduce the topic: Ways of preventing Intake of Harmful Substances.
Pupils’ Activity: Participate in the review and listen attentively to the introduction.

Step 2: Description of Key Concepts

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explaining
Teacher’s Activity: Explain the different ways to prevent the intake of harmful substances.
Pupils’ activity: Listen attentively and ask clarifying questions.

Step 3: Demonstration/Guided Practice

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstrating
Teacher’s Activity: Demonstrate how to refuse harmful substances thru role-playing.
Pupils’ Activity: Observe the demonstration and participate in role-playing activities.

Step 4: Autonomous Practice

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Monitoring
Teacher’s Activity: Guide pupils as they work independently on the evaluation questions.
Pupils’ Activity: Answer the evaluation questions individually.

Step 5: Note-Taking

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarizing
Teacher’s Activity: summarize the key points of the lesson.
Pupils’ Activity: Take notes on the key points.

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Assessing
Teacher’s Activity: Review the answers to the evaluation questions.
pupils’ Activity: Share their answers and participate in the review.

Objective-aligned checks:

1. List five ways to prevent the intake of harmful substances.
2. Explain why it is indeed crucial to avoid harmful substances.
3. Demonstrate how to refuse harmful substances when offered.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Closure
Teacher’s Activity: Summarize the lesson and assign homework.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen to the summary and note the assignment.

Lesson Keywords

• Harmful Substances – Substances that can cause damage to the body or mind.
• Prevention – Taking action to stop something from happening.
• Refusal Skills – Techniques for saying no to unwanted offers.
• Medication Safety – Using medicines correctly and safely.
• Trusted Adult – A reliable adult who can provide guidance and support.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

1. List three ways to prevent the intake of harmful substances.
2. Why is it meaningful to avoid harmful substances?
3. Role-play refusing a harmful substance.
4. Discuss with a partner why staying away from harmful substances is good.

Assignment/Homework

1. Write down five ways you can avoid harmful substances in your daily life.
2. Talk to a family member about the dangers of harmful substances and share what you learned in class.

Differentiation

• For slower learners: Provide one-on-one assistance and simplified explanations.
• For advanced learners: Encourage them to research additional ways to prevent the intake of harmful substances and share their findings with the class.
• for visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use visual aids, auditory explanations, and hands-on activities to cater to different learning styles.

Note for Teachers

Ensure to create a supportive and non-judgmental environment where pupils feel comfortable asking questions and sharing their thoughts. Use real-life examples and scenarios to make the lesson relatable and engaging.