Lesson Plan for Primary Six (Age 6)
Subject: Civic Education
Class: Primary One
Week: Week 8 of the First Term
Topic: Public Health Enlightenment
Sub-Topic: Public Health Enlightenment Campaigns on HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse Education
Instructional Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Explain what public health enlightenment means.
- Identify two topics covered in public health campaigns.
- Mention one way to prevent HIV/AIDS and drug abuse.
Entry Behaviour:
Pupils should have basic knowledge of health practices and hygiene from previous lessons.
Instructional Materials:
- Posters with images showing public health campaigns (e.g. HIV/AIDS prevention, anti-drug abuse)
- Flashcards explaining simple health messages
- Videos or charts showing health professionals conducting awareness programs
Reference Materials:
Babalola, G. M. (2016). Civic Education for Primary Schools Book 1. Metropolitan Publishers. Lagos.
Content:
Definition of Public Health Enlightenment:
- Public health enlightenment refers to efforts by the government and health workers to inform people about diseases and unhealthy habits that can harm their health.
HIV/AIDS Education:
- HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system, and AIDS is the disease caused by HIV.
- Public health campaigns teach people how to avoid getting HIV, such as by not sharing needles and practicing safe habits.
Drug Abuse Education:
- Drug abuse means using drugs in a harmful way or using illegal drugs.
- Public health enlightenment teaches people about the dangers of drug abuse and how it can hurt their body and mind.
Ways to Prevent HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse:
- Avoid sharing sharp objects like needles.
- Say “no” to drugs and stay away from people who use illegal drugs.
Step 1: Introduction
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