Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary 1

TERM – 2^ND TERM

WEEK EIGHT

Class: Senior Secondary School 1

Age: 15 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: HEALTH EDUCATION

Topic: DRUG EDUCATION

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

I.) Define drug education

II.) Identify the importance of drug education.

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 introduces and explains the meaning of drug education	Students listens attentively to the teacher
STEP 2 EXPLANATION	Teacher discusses the importance drugs education.	Students exhibit attentiveness and active eng                                                                          agement
STEP 3 NOTE TAKING	The teacher writes a summarized note on the board	The students copy the note in their books

 

NOTE

DRUG EDUCATION

Drug education, also known as substance abuse education or drug prevention education, is a process of providing information, skills, and resources to individuals to prevent drug abuse and promote healthy behaviors related to drug use. It aims to raise awareness about the risks and consequences of drug abuse, empower individuals to make informed decisions, and develop strategies to resist peer pressure and temptation.

Importance of drug education

Drug education is crucial for several reasons:

1. Drug education raises awareness about the risks and consequences of drug abuse, helping individuals make informed decisions to avoid experimenting with drugs in the first place.
2. By educating individuals about the warning signs of drug abuse and addiction, drug education programs can facilitate early detection and intervention, preventing drug problems from escalating.
3. Drug education empowers individuals with knowledge, skills, and resources to resist peer pressure, make healthy choices, and cope with life's challenges without resorting to drug use.
4. Drug education helps reduce the stigma surrounding drug addiction by promoting understanding, compassion, and support for individuals struggling with substance abuse issues.
5. By promoting healthy behaviors and lifestyles, drug education contributes to better physical, mental, and emotional well-being, reducing the burden of drug-related health problems and injuries.
6. By addressing the root causes of drug abuse and addiction, drug education programs contribute to safer and more resilient communities, reducing crime, violence, and social disintegration associated with drug-related activities.
7. Investing in drug education programs can lead to significant cost savings by reducing healthcare expenses, criminal justice costs, lost productivity, and other economic burdens associated with drug abuse and addiction.

EVALUATION: 1. What is drug education?

2. Mention 5 importance of drug education.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively