Here's a detailed lesson plan tailored for teaching Basic Science and Technology to Nursery 1 students on the topic of Drug Abuse:
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### 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.
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#### **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
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#### **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.
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### **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.
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### **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.
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### **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.
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### **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.
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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.
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**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.