Class: Primary 5
Term: 3rd Term
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Security Education
Previous lesson: Security On Government Properties
Topic: Security Against Drug Traffickers
Content/Learning Area: Security Against Drug Traffickers
Time Allocation: 40 minutes
Performance Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain: Explain the meaning of drug trafficking and who drug traffickers are.
- affective Domain: Show concern for the harmful effects of drug trafficking in society.
- Psychomotor Domain: Identify and list ways to avoid and report drug traffickers.
- Social Domain: Participate in group discussions on how to stay safe from drug traffickers.
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 – Illegal drug trade
- Relevant Textbooks
Instructional Materials
To deliver this lesson,the teacher will use the following: Charts showing drug trafficking routes,posters showing drug traffickers and their effects,cardboard signs with safety tips,short videos on drug abuse awareness,real-life stories or articles about victims of drug trafficking.
Rationale for the Lesson
Understanding how to stay safe from drug traffickers helps pupils avoid perilous activities and promotes a secure society.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils have basic understanding of safety and danger in the habitat and can identify suspicious behavior.
Lesson Content
Security Against Drug Traffickers
Drug traffickers are people who sell or move illegal drugs from one place to another.
Dangers of Drug Trafficking
drug trafficking causes harm to people and communities. It leads to crime and health problems. The following are dangers of drug trafficking:
- It destroys lives and health
- It increases crime in the society
- It makes young people drop out of school
- It brings shame to families
- It leads to imprisonment or death
Ways to Curb Drug Trafficking
We must be smart and careful to avoid drug traffickers. These include:
- Avoid strange gifts or packages from unknown people
- Report suspicious people to parents or teachers
- do not accept drugs or pills from strangers
- Stay away from bad friends or gangs
- Say no to illegal offers from anyone
Teaching Methods
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following methods: Discussion, Lecture, Explanation, Storytelling, group Work, Visual Aids
Instructional Procedures
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:
Step 1: Introduction (The Teaching Skill for this step MUST be “Set Induction”)
Time: 5 min
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: Tells a short story of a boy caught with drugs and asks questions about it
Pupils’ Activity: Listen and respond with answers
Step 2: Meaning of Drug Traffickers
Time: 7 min
Teaching Skill: explanation, Lecture
Teacher’s Activity: Explains who drug traffickers are and what they do using real examples
Pupils’ Activity: listen and ask questions
Step 3: Dangers of Drug Trafficking
Time: 8 min
Teaching Skill: Visual Aids, Lecture
Teacher’s Activity: Displays charts and explains dangers using posters and pictures
Pupils’ Activity: Observe the materials and list dangers
Step 4: Ways to stay Safe from Drug Traffickers
Time: 10 min
Teaching Skill: Group work, discussion
Teacher’s Activity: Leads class in a group activity to list and discuss ways to avoid drug traffickers
Pupils’ activity: Work in groups and share ideas
Step 5: Note-Taking
Time: 3 min
Teaching Skill: Writing, Guidance
Teacher’s Activity: Guides pupils to write the class note properly
Pupils’ Activity: Copy note neatly into books
Step 6: Evaluation/Review
Time: 5 min
Teaching Skill: Assessment
Teacher’s Activity: Asks questions and gives tasks to check understanding
Pupils’ Activity: Answer questions and perform tasks
Objective-aligned checks:
- Explain the meaning of drug trafficking and who drug traffickers are.
- Show concern for the harmful effects of drug trafficking in society.
- Identify and list ways to avoid and report drug traffickers.
Step 7: conclusion
Time: 2 min
Teaching Skill: Closure (Cognitive)
Teacher’s Activity: Reviews lesson and connects to how to protect their future
Pupils’ Activity: Reflect and respond
Lesson Keywords
- Drug Trafficking: Moving or selling illegal drugs
- Trafficker: A person who moves or sells drugs illegally
- Illegal: Not allowed by law
- Suspicious: Something strange or not right
- Report: To tell someone in authority what is happening
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- Who is a drug trafficker?
- Mention two dangers of drug trafficking
- List three ways to stay safe from drug traffickers
- What should you do if someone gives you drugs?
- say one reason why drug trafficking is bad for nigeria
Assignment/Homework
- Research and write about a famous case of drug trafficking in Nigeria.
- Create a poster with safety tips to avoid drug traffickers.
- Interview a family member about their understanding of drug trafficking and its effects.
Differentiation
- For slower learners: Teacher provides pictures and guides slower learners through repetition and questioning.
- For advanced learners: fast learners are grouped to lead discussions and share ideas.
- For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use visual aids, storytelling, and role-playing to cater to different learning styles.
Note for Teachers
Use real-life stories to make the lesson relatable. Emphasize how pupils can stay safe and the importance of speaking up against bad actions.

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