**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.