Lesson Note for PHE, Third (3rd) Term (Week 6) | NUE, NAPPS Scheme
Drug Education
LESSON NOTE – BASIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (PHE)
Class: Primary 5
Subject: Physical and Health Education
Topic: Drug Education
Sub-topics:
i. What Drugs Are Used For
ii. The Consequences of Using Drugs
Duration: 40 minutes
Term: 3rd Term
Week: 6
Date: 2nd June – 6th June
OBJECTIVES:
By the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to:
- Explain what drugs are.
- Identify the good uses of drugs.
- Mention the consequences of using drugs wrongly.
- Show understanding of why drugs must be taken with care and only when prescribed.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:
- Chart or pictures showing different types of drugs (pills, syrups, injections)
- Real (empty) drug containers (paracetamol, cough syrup)
- Flashcards with keywords (drug, doctor, overdose, health, etc.)
- Story or role-play script about safe drug use
ENTRY BEHAVIOUR:
Pupils have seen or taken medicines at home or in the hospital.
CONTENT:
1. What Drugs Are Used For
- Drugs are substances used to treat sickness or pain.
- Doctors give drugs to help people feel better.
- Examples:
- Paracetamol is used for headaches and fever.
- Cough syrup helps stop coughing.
- Antibiotics fight infections.
- Important Point: Drugs are helpful when used the right way.
2. The Consequences of Using Drugs (Wrongly)
- Taking drugs that are not given by a doctor can be harmful.
- Taking too much of a drug (called overdose) can make someone very sick or even cause death.
- Using drugs for fun or without reason can:
- Damage the brain, liver, or heart
- Make a person behave badly
- Cause addiction (can’t stop using the drug)
- Lead to poor school performance
- Cause accidents and fights
Here are important points to note:
- Always use drugs only when prescribed by a doctor or health worker.
- Never take another person’s medicine.
TEACHING METHODS:
- Discussion
- Question and Answer
- Storytelling/Role-play
- Demonstration with visual aids
PRESENTATION:
Step 1: Introduction
The teacher asks:
- “Have you ever taken medicine before?”
- “Who gave it to you?”
Pupils respond and share their experiences.
Step 2: Explanation of Drugs
Teacher shows pictures/real drug containers and explains what drugs are and what they are used for.
Step 3: Consequences of Wrong Drug Use
Teacher tells a short story or acts out a skit showing someone who took drugs without asking a doctor and got into trouble.
Teacher explains the dangers of drug abuse clearly.
Step 4: Class Discussion and Summary
- Pupils talk about what they learned.
- Teacher reminds them of the importance of taking drugs correctly.
EVALUATION/ASSESSMENT:
Ask the pupils:
- What are drugs?
- Who should give you drugs?
- What happens if you take drugs the wrong way?
- Can you take another person’s medicine?
(Expect oral or written answers depending on time and ability.)
CONCLUSION:
Teacher summarizes the lesson by saying:
“Drugs help us feel better when we are sick, but we must never use them on our own. Only doctors or nurses should tell us what to take. Wrong use of drugs can harm us.”
ASSIGNMENT:
Ask pupils to draw two kinds of drugs they have seen before and write one sentence about what each one is used for.