### Lesson Plan: Human Body – The Teeth + Drug Education
#### **Grade Level:** Primary 4
#### **Subject:** Basic Science and Technology
#### **Duration:** 60 minutes
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#### **Lesson Objectives:**
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Identify the different types of teeth and their functions.
2. Understand the importance of dental hygiene.
3. Recognize common substances that qualify as drugs.
4. Appreciate the importance of drug safety and the dangers of misuse.
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#### **Materials Needed:**
- Flashcards of different types of teeth
- Poster of a human mouth showing the arrangement of teeth
- Toothbrushes and toothpaste samples
- Charts showing common drugs and their uses
- Video clips on dental hygiene and drug education
- Coloring sheets of teeth and toothbrushes
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#### **Lesson Procedure:**
**Introduction (10 minutes):**
1. **Greeting and Warm-up:**
- Greet the class and do a quick warm-up activity to get the students engaged. For instance, you could ask, "Who brushed their teeth this morning?" and "What do you think are the purposes of our teeth?"
2. **Stating Objectives:**
- Explain to students what they will learn today: the types and functions of teeth and the basics of drug education.
**Human Teeth (20 minutes):**
1. **Types of Teeth:**
- Show flashcards of the different types of teeth (incisors, canines, premolars, and molars).
- Explain the function of each type: Incisors (cutting food), Canines (tearing food), Premolars and Molars (crushing and grinding food).
- Use a poster of a human mouth to show the arrangement of these teeth.
2. **Dental Hygiene:**
- Discuss the importance of taking care of our teeth: brushing twice a day, flossing, and regular dentist visits.
- Demonstrate proper brushing and flossing techniques using a large toothbrush and a model of teeth.
- Show a short video on the importance of dental hygiene.
3. **Class Activity:**
- Hand out coloring sheets of teeth and a toothbrush.
- While students color, walk around and ask them questions about the types of teeth and their functions to reinforce learning.
**Drug Education (20 minutes):**
1. **What Are Drugs?:**
- Define drugs: substances that can change how your body works.
- Show a chart with pictures of common drugs: medicines, coffee, tobacco, etc.
- Discuss why some drugs are helpful (medicine) and others are harmful (illegal drugs).
2. **Drug Safety:**
- Discuss the importance of using medicines properly: only take prescribed medication, follow the dosage instructions, and always ask an adult before taking any medicine.
- Show a short video on drug safety.
3. **Class Discussion:**
- Ask students to share any experiences they have had with medicines (e.g., taking cold medicine).
- Discuss why it’s important to avoid substances like tobacco and alcohol.
**Wrap-up and Review (10 minutes):**
1. **Q&A Session:**
- Allow students to ask questions about the lesson.
- Review key points about teeth types and functions, dental hygiene, and drug safety.
2. **Activity Sheets:**
- Hand out a simple worksheet with questions related to the lesson (e.g., labeling different types of teeth, a matching activity for safe and unsafe drug practices).
- Go over the answers collectively to reinforce learning.
3. **Conclusion:**
- Summarize what was learned during the lesson.
- Emphasize the importance of taking care of their teeth and being cautious about drug use.
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#### **Assessment:**
- Observe participation during class activities and discussions.
- Evaluate completed worksheets and coloring sheets.
- Ask oral questions throughout the lesson to check for understanding.
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#### **Homework/Extension Activity:**
- Ask students to write a short paragraph on how they take care of their teeth at home.
- Have students draw a poster that shows safe practices with medicines, to share with the class in the next lesson.
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This lesson plan covers essential topics of dental health and basic drug education, catering to the cognitive level of Primary 4 students with interactive and visual learning strategies.