Lesson Plan for Junior Secondary 1 - Basic Science and Technology - Family Health (iii) Drug Abuse

**Lesson Plan: Basic Science and Technology** **Grade Level:** Junior Secondary 1 **Topic:** Family Health (III) - Drug Abuse **Duration:** 45 minutes **Objectives:** By the end of the lesson, students will be able to: 1. Define drug abuse. 2. Identify common types of drugs that are often abused. 3. Understand the short-term and long-term effects of drug abuse on the body and mind. 4. Discuss preventive measures against drug abuse. **Materials Needed:** - Whiteboard and markers - Projector and laptop for video presentation - Handouts with information about drug abuse - Pictures or posters showing the effects of drug abuse - Small group discussion questions **Lesson Procedure:** **1. Introduction (5 minutes)** - Greet the students and take attendance. - Briefly introduce the topic of Family Health with a focus on Drug Abuse. - Ask if anyone has heard the term "drug abuse" before and allow a few students to share their thoughts. **2. Definition and Types of Drugs (10 minutes)** - Define drug abuse: the misuse of drugs, usually for non-medical reasons, that can negatively affect the user's health and daily life. - Use the whiteboard to list common types of drugs that are often abused (e.g., alcohol, nicotine, cocaine, marijuana, prescription medication, etc.). - Provide examples and images to help students recognize these substances. **3. Short-term and Long-term Effects (10 minutes)** - Show a short 3-5 minute video that illustrates the impact of drug abuse on the body and mind. - Discuss the short-term effects (e.g., impaired judgment, dizziness, nausea) and long-term effects (e.g., addiction, heart disease, mental illness). - Use posters to visually demonstrate these effects. **4. Group Activity: Preventive Measures (10 minutes)** - Divide the class into small groups. - Provide each group with a handout that includes discussion questions, such as: - What are some reasons people might start using drugs? - How can drug abuse be prevented in families and communities? - What should you do if you or someone you know is facing drug abuse? - Allow groups to discuss and then share their responses with the class. **5. Conclusion and Q&A (5 minutes)** - Summarize the key points of the lesson: definition of drug abuse, types of commonly abused drugs, effects of drug abuse, and preventive measures. - Open the floor for any questions from the students. - Remind students about the importance of making healthy choices and supporting family and friends in avoiding drug abuse. **Assessment:** - Participation in group discussion. - Observe students' engagement and understanding during the Q&A session. **Homework:** - Ask students to interview a family member or friend about their thoughts on drug abuse and write a short paragraph summarizing their conversation. - Encourage students to read a health brochure or article about drug abuse and bring one interesting fact they learned to the next class. **Closure:** - Thank the students for their participation. - Remind them of the importance of maintaining family health and making informed decisions regarding drug use. - Dismiss the class.