Lesson Plan for Primary 2 - Social Studies - The Categories Of Drug

### Lesson Plan: The Categories of Drugs **Grade Level:** Primary 2 **Subject:** Social Studies **Duration:** 45 minutes **Topic:** The Categories of Drugs --- #### Objectives: - Students will understand the basic concept of drugs. - Students will learn the difference between medicines and harmful drugs. - Students will identify common categories of drugs. - Students will understand the importance of using drugs safely. #### Materials: - Chart paper - Markers - Picture cards of different types of drugs (medicines and harmful substances) - Safe drug use handout for each student - Storybook about health and safety (optional) #### Introduction (10 minutes): 1. **Greeting and Warm-Up:** - Begin the class with a friendly greeting. - Ask the students if they know what drugs are. Allow them to share their thoughts briefly. 2. **Introduction to Topic:** - Explain that today’s lesson is about different types of drugs and their effects. #### Direct Instruction (15 minutes): 1. **What are Drugs?** - Define "drug" in simple terms: "A drug is any substance that changes how your body works." - Explain that drugs can be helpful but can also be harmful if not used correctly. 2. **Categories of Drugs:** - Use the chart paper and markers to list two main categories of drugs: - **Medicines**: Drugs that are given by doctors or bought at a pharmacy to make us feel better when we are sick. - **Harmful Drugs**: Dangerous substances that can hurt our bodies and minds, and are often illegal. 3. **Examples and Discussion:** - Show picture cards of common medicines (like cough syrup, aspirin) and harmful substances (like cigarettes, alcohol). - Ask students what they know about these items and their experiences with or understanding of them. #### Activity (10 minutes): 1. **Sorting Game:** - Distribute picture cards of different substances (both medicines and harmful substances) to students. - Have a large chart with two columns: "Medicines" and "Harmful Drugs." - Ask students to come up one by one and place their picture card in the correct column. 2. **Group Discussion:** - Discuss why it’s important to use medicines correctly and only when given by an adult like a doctor or parent. - Talk about the dangers of harmful drugs and why we should avoid them. #### Application (5 minutes): 1. **Safety Rules:** - Hand out a "Safe Drug Use" sheet to each student. - Read through the safety rules together: - Only take medicines given by an adult. - Never share your medicines with others. - Say no to harmful drugs. - Have students draw a picture of someone using medicine safely. #### Conclusion (5 minutes): 1. **Review and Recap:** - Summarize what the students learned about the two categories of drugs. - Ask a few questions to check for understanding: - What is the difference between medicines and harmful drugs? - Why is it important to use medicines safely? 2. **Closing:** - Praise students for their participation. - Inform them about the importance of talking to a trusted adult if they have questions about drugs. --- #### Assessment: - Observe students during the sorting activity and group discussion. - Check the "Safe Drug Use" handout for understanding of the safe use of drugs. --- This lesson plan aims to introduce young students to the concept of drugs in a simple, understandable way, while emphasizing safety and making healthy choices.