Cultural and Creative Arts - Junior Secondary 1 - Consequences of using fake and adulterated goods

Consequences of using fake and adulterated goods

TERM: 3RD TERM

WEEK SEVEN

Class: Junior Secondary School 1

Age: 12 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: CULTURAL AND CREATIVE ARTS (CCA)

Topic: CONSEQUENCES OF USING FAKE AND ADULTERATED GOODS

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

I.) Identify the reasons why people produce and distribute fake and adulterated goods

II.)  Identify the ways to stop the sale of fake and adulterated goods

III.) Identify agencies responsible for fighting fake and adulterated goods.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures,

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S

ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher identify and discusses some of the reasons why people produce and distribute fake and adulterated goods

Students listens attentively to the teacher                                                                          

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher explains the ways to stop the sales of fake and adulterated goods.

Teacher highlights and state the role of the agencies responsible for fighting fake and adulterated goods

Students exhibit attentiveness and active engagement

STEP 3

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a summarized

note on the board

The students

copy the note in

their books

 

NOTE

CONSEQUENCES OF USING FAKE AND ADULTERATED GOODS

Why people produce and distribute fake and adulterated goods

People produce and distribute fake and adulterated goods for various reasons, including:

  1. Profit: Fake goods often yield high profits with lower production costs.
  2. Deception: Some aim to deceive consumers into believing they're purchasing genuine products.
  3. Lack of regulation: Weak enforcement of regulations allows for the proliferation of counterfeit goods.
  4. Criminal activity: Organized crime groups engage in counterfeiting as a lucrative enterprise.

Ways to stop the sale of fake and adulterated goods

To stop the sale of fake and adulterated goods, several measures can be implemented:

  1. Strengthening regulations and enforcement: Implement stricter penalties for those caught producing or distributing fake goods.
  2. Educating consumers: Raise awareness about the dangers and consequences of purchasing counterfeit products.
  3. Enhancing product authentication: Introduce advanced labeling or authentication technologies to distinguish genuine products from counterfeit ones.
  4. Collaboration: Foster cooperation between governments, law enforcement agencies, and businesses to combat counterfeiting collectively.

Agencies responsible for fighting fake and adulterated goods.

In Nigeria, several agencies are tasked with fighting against fake and adulterated goods. Some of these agencies include:

  1. Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON): Responsible for setting and enforcing standards for goods produced and sold in Nigeria.
  2. National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC): Regulates and controls the manufacture, importation, exportation, distribution, advertisement, and sale of food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, and chemicals in Nigeria.
  3. Nigeria Customs Service (NCS): Responsible for monitoring and controlling the importation and exportation of goods, including counterfeit and adulterated products, through Nigerian borders.

EVALUATION: 1. Mention 4 reasons why people produce and distribute fake and adulterated goods

  1. Identify 4 ways to stop the sale of fake and adulterated goods
  2. State and describe the role of agencies against fake and adulterated goods

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively