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TERM – 2ND TERM

WEEK TWO

Class: Senior Secondary School 3

Age: 17 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: HEALTH EDUCATION

Topic: NOSTRUM

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

I.) Define nostrum

II.) Identify the types of nostrums.

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 explains the meaning of nostrum

Students listens attentively to the teacher                                                                          

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher identify and describe the types of Nostrums.

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

NOSTRUM

Nostrum typically refers to a medicine, remedy, or solution, especially one that is not scientifically proven or regulated. It can also be said to be any remedy or solution, whether it is conventional or alternative, that is used to address a particular health issue.

Types of nostrums

The following are the most common types of nostrum

  1. Health Tonic: Health tonics are often marketed as nutritional supplements or beverages that claim to promote health and well-being. They may contain vitamins, minerals, herbs, or other ingredients believed to have health benefits. While some health tonics may provide nutritional support, others may make exaggerated claims about their effectiveness .
  2. Miracle Substances: Miracle substances are products that are often promoted as having extraordinary or miraculous healing properties. These substances may include rare herbs, minerals, or exotic ingredients, and they are typically marketed with extravagant claims about their ability to cure a wide range of ailments or achieve dramatic health improvements.
  3. Amulets and Talismans: Amulets and talismans are objects believed to possess magical or supernatural powers that can provide protection, healing, or other benefits to the wearer. In some cultures or belief systems, certain symbols, stones, or artifacts are considered to have spiritual significance and are worn or carried as protective charms.
  4. Magic Potions: Magic potions refer to concoctions or elixirs that are purported to have mystical or supernatural properties, often claimed to bring about love, wealth, health, or other desired outcomes. These potions may be made from a variety of ingredients, including herbs, spices, and other substances believed to have magical properties. However, their efficacy is typically based on superstition or folklore rather than scientific principles.

EVALUATION: 1. Define nostrum.

  1. Mention 3 nostrums you know and describe them

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively