Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Primary 6

Term: 1^st Term

Week: 5

Class: Primary 6

Age: 11 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 3 periods

Date:

Subject: Basic Science and Technology

Topic:-       Drugs

          -        Personal healthcare

          -        Microsoft Paint

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

1. State the meaning of drugs
2. Describe the types of drugs
3. Analyse the importance of drugs
4. Explain the meaning of personal healthcare
5. Identify materials needed for personal healthcare
6. Investigate the causes and prevention of dental problems
7. Locate and launch Microsoft Paint

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

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: diagram of the tooth, materials used in taking care of the tooth, computer system, projector, sound system, a poster showing all kinds of drugs, salt, paracetamol,

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1: Drugs

NOTE

Meaning and types of drugs

Drug is any substance (other than food) that is used to prevent, diagnose, treat, or relieve symptoms of a disease or abnormal condition.

Types of drugs

1. Naturally occurring drugs- These are drugs obtained from nature. E.g. vegetable, kolanut, coffee.
2. Synthetic drugs: these are chemical substance produced by human being to prevent or cure diseases. E.g. aspirin, chloroquine, paracetamol..

Importance of drugs

1. lowering blood pressure
2. curing infection
3. relieving pain.

EVALUATION:    1. Define ‘drug’

2. List and explain the types of drugs. Give two examples of each
3. State three importance of drugs

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively

PERIOD 2 and 3: Personal care. Microsoft Paint

NOTE

PERSONAL HEALTHCARE

Personal Healthcare is the ability to take charge of your health by making conscious decisions to be healthy

Materials used for personal healthcare

Personal care includes products as diverse as cleansing pads, colognes, cotton swabs, cotton pads, deodorant, eye liner, facial tissue, hair clippers, lip gloss, lipstick, lip balm, lotion, makeup, hand soap, facial cleanser, body wash, nail files, pomade, perfumes, razors, shaving cream, moisturizer, baby powder,

Importance of personal healthcare

1. Hygiene is important to keep a happy and healthy frame of mind
2. It is one of the best ways to protect yourself from getting gastro or infectious diseases such as COVID-19, colds and flu.
3. It improves quality of life

Common causes of dental problems

Cavities, also called tooth decay or caries, are caused by a combination of factors, including

1. bacteria in your mouth
2. frequent snacking
3. sipping sugary drinks
4. not cleaning your teeth well

How to prevent dental problems

1. brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste at least twice a day.
2. floss at least once a day (one of the most beneficial things you can do to prevent disease in your oral cavity)
3. have your teeth cleaned by a dental professional every six months.
4. avoid tobacco products.

1. Visit your dentist one to two times a year for a cleaning and checkup.
2. Replace your toothbrush or toothbrush head every three to four months.
3. Brush your tongue to remove bacteria and freshen your breath.

8. Some people will benefit from fluoride treatments and mouth rinses.

EVALUATION:    1. Define Personal Healthcare

2. List six materials used in personal healthcare
3. Outline three causes of dental problems
4. Suggest three ways to prevent dental problems

CLASS ACTIVITY: Pupils as individuals, locate and launch Microsoft Paint

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively