### Lesson Plan: The Categories of Drugs
**Grade Level:** Primary 2
**Subject:** Social Studies
**Duration:** 45 minutes
**Topic:** The Categories of Drugs
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#### 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.
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#### Assessment:
- Observe students during the sorting activity and group discussion.
- Check the "Safe Drug Use" handout for understanding of the safe use of drugs.
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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.