### Lesson Plan: Drug Trafficking
#### Subject: Social Studies
#### Grade Level: Junior Secondary 2
#### Duration: 60 minutes
##### Objectives:
- Understand the definition of drug trafficking.
- Explore the causes and effects of drug trafficking.
- Discuss the legal and social implications of drug trafficking.
- Identify preventive measures and strategies to combat drug trafficking.
##### Materials Needed:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector and laptop
- Printed handouts/worksheets
- Videos/documentaries related to drug trafficking
- Chart paper and colored markers for group activities
##### Lesson Outline:
1. **Introduction (10 minutes)**
- **Greeting and Attendance**: Brief welcome and attendance check.
- **Hook**: Show a short video clip (2-3 minutes) related to drug trafficking.
- **Objective Sharing**: Outline the learning objectives for the lesson.
2. **Definition and Overview (10 minutes)**
- **Definition**: Write the definition of drug trafficking on the whiteboard and discuss it.
- **Discussion**: Ask students what they know about drug trafficking. Where might they have seen or heard about it (news, movies, stories)?
- **Brief History**: Provide a brief historical context of drug trafficking.
3. **Causes and Effects (15 minutes)**
- **Brainstorming**: Divide students into small groups and ask each group to brainstorm causes of drug trafficking.
- **Group Presentation**: Each group presents their ideas briefly.
- **Teacher Input**: Summarize key causes not mentioned by students.
- **Effects Discussion**: Discuss the effects of drug trafficking on society, its impact on health, economy, and governance.
4. **Legal and Social Implications (10 minutes)**
- **Legal Framework**: Explain the laws and penalties related to drug trafficking. Refer to any local or international drug policies.
- **Social Implications**: Discuss the stigma and social issues faced by individuals involved in drug trafficking.
5. **Preventive Measures and Strategies (10 minutes)**
- **Community Efforts**: Discuss community and governmental efforts to combat drug trafficking.
- **Preventive Measures**: Talk about education, awareness campaigns, and rehabilitation programs.
- **Interactive Activity**: Have students create posters in groups advocating against drug trafficking.
6. **Conclusion and Assessment (10 minutes)**
- **Q&A**: Open the floor for any questions.
- **Recap**: Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson.
- **Exit Ticket**: Hand out quick worksheets with a few questions to assess understanding. Examples might include:
- Define drug trafficking in your own words.
- List two causes and two effects of drug trafficking.
- Name one law related to drug trafficking.
##### Homework Assignment:
- Write a short essay (1-2 pages) on how drug trafficking affects young people and suggest ways to protect them from getting involved.
##### Extension Activity:
- Encourage students to research a real-life case of drug trafficking and present their findings in the next class.
##### Notes for Teachers:
- Be sensitive to the fact that some students may have personal or familial experiences related to drug use.
- Ensure that discussions remain respectful and informative.
- Adapt the lesson based on time availability and students' engagement levels.