Hello, young learners! Welcome back to Primary 3 National Values Education. In our previous lesson, we learned about Food Poisoning. Today, we’re going to learn about DRUGS.
Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
- Define drugs, list the two types of drugs with examples
- Explain the concept of medicine and hard drugs
- List the differences between medicine and hard drugs
Understanding Drugs
Drugs are substances that can change how our body works. They can be natural (from plants) or synthetic (human-made).
There are two main types of drugs:
- Synthetic drugs: These are man-made drugs, such as painkillers.
- Natural drugs: These are drugs derived from plants, such as herbs.
Difference between Medicine and Hard Drugs
- Medicine: Medicine helps us get better when we’re sick. It’s given by doctors. Some examples of medicine include painkillers, malaria drugs, supplements, drugs for colds and coughs, etc.
- Hard Drugs: These are harmful and can make people sick. They are not given by doctors. Some examples of hard drugs include cocaine, heroin, marijuana, crystal meth, codeine, tramadol, Indian hemp, crack coke, etc.
Evaluation Questions
Now that you’ve learned about drugs, let’s see if you can answer these questions:
- Define drugs and give an example.
- Explain the difference between synthetic and natural drugs with examples.
- What is the concept of medicine? Provide an example.
- What are hard drugs, and why are they harmful?
- Why is it important to understand the difference between medicine and hard drugs?
- What are some ways to stay safe from hard drugs?
Conclusion
We learned about the different types of drugs and the importance of understanding the difference between medicine and hard drugs. Remember, it’s crucial to make informed choices about the substances we put into our bodies. Don’t forget to check the comments section if you have any questions, and use the navigation to move to the next lesson. See you in the next lesson!
