Lesson Plan for Nursery 1 - Basic Science and Technology - Drug Abuse

Here's a detailed lesson plan tailored for teaching Basic Science and Technology to Nursery 1 students on the topic of Drug Abuse: --- ### Lesson Plan: Introduction to Medicine Safety **Grade Level:** Nursery 1 (Ages 3-4) **Subject:** Basic Science and Technology **Duration:** 30 minutes **Objective:** Students will understand the basic concepts of medicine safety, recognizing that only trusted adults should administer medication, and the importance of not consuming unknown substances. --- #### **Materials Needed:** - Storybook or visual aid about medicine safety (e.g., "Benny Bunny Learns about Medicine") - Flashcards with pictures of medicine, water, food, and other household items - A toy doctor's kit - Poster board and markers - Stickers or small rewards - Chart paper --- #### **Preparation:** - Set up a comfortable seating area with a storybook and visuals. - Prepare the flashcards and toy doctor's kit for activities. - Draw a simple poster with a picture of a child and an adult caregiver next to medicine. --- ### **Lesson Activities:** #### **1. Introduction (5 minutes):** - **Greeting and Warm-Up:** Begin with a greeting song to capture attention. - **Introduction to Topic:** - Show a picture of medicine and ask the children if they know what it is. - Briefly explain that medicines are special substances that doctors give us to help when we're sick, but they should always be taken with an adult's help. #### **2. Storytime (10 minutes):** - **Read-Aloud:** - Read a story from a book like "Benny Bunny Learns about Medicine" or a similar child-friendly narrative. - Pause to discuss key points, such as who gave Benny the medicine and why it's important not to take medicine without asking an adult. #### **3. Discussion (5 minutes):** - **Interactive Discussion:** - Show the flashcards with pictures of medicine, food, water, and household items. Ask the children to identify each item. - Discuss which items are okay to eat/drink by themselves (food and water) and which ones need an adult's help (medicine). #### **4. Role-Playing (5 minutes):** - **Toy Doctor's Kit Activity:** - Use the toy doctor's kit to show how adults are the ones who give medicine. - Role-play a scenario where a child (using a doll) feels unwell, and an adult (teacher/volunteer) uses the kit to "give" the doll medicine. #### **5. Poster Making (5 minutes):** - **Group Activity:** - Create a simple poster together showing a child asking an adult for help with medicine. - Give each child a turn to come up and draw something (like a sun, house, or the child holding the adult’s hand) to contribute to the poster. --- ### **Conclusion:** **Recap and Reinforcement (3 minutes):** - Recap the main points discussed. - Emphasize that medicines are not candies and should always be taken with the help of a trusted adult. - Praise the children for their participation and understanding. **Reward Time:** - Give out stickers or small rewards for active participation. - Display the poster in the classroom as a reminder. --- ### **Follow-Up Activities:** - Encourage parents to discuss medicine safety at home. - Share a simple flyer with parents about the importance of keeping medicines out of reach and explaining medicine safety to their children. --- ### **Assessment:** - **Observation:** During activities and discussion, observe if children understand and can articulate that medicine should only be taken with an adult's help. - **Questions:** Ask questions such as, “What should you do if you find some medicine?” to reinforce the lesson. --- By making the lesson interactive, engaging, and simple, young students will grasp the basic concept of medicine safety and the importance of adult supervision when it comes to medicines. --- **Note:** This lesson is designed to be age-appropriate and avoids the in-depth discussion of drug abuse. The focus is on safety and building a foundation for understanding responsible behavior regarding medicine.