Second Term Lesson Note for Week Five
Class : Primary One
Subject : Social Studies
Topic : Meaning of overdose and symptoms
Duration : 40 Minutes
Period : Single Period
Reference Book :
Social Studies for Primary Schools, Book 1.
Lagos State Unified schemes of work for lower Primary, (Primary 1 – 3).
Online Resources
Instructional Material : Chart showing the meaning of overdose and its symptoms.
Learning Objectives : By the end of the lesson learners will be able to :
i. Explain the meaning of overdose.
ii. Mention the symptoms of overdose.
Content :
Meaning of overdose.
Overdose is simply taking too much of food, drink or substances into the body which may have bad effects on their body.
Symptoms of Overdose.
Symptoms are the signs seen when a person takes excess of food, drinks or substances. Some of the signs of overdose are :
1. Vomiting
2. Stomach ache
3. Coughing continuously
4. Fainting
5. Dizziness
6. Death
Presentation Steps :
Step 1 : Revises the previous lesson with the learners by asking questions orally.
Step 2 : Introduces the new Lesson to the learners by explaining the meaning of overdose.
Step 3 : Identify and mentions the symptoms of overdose.
Evaluation :
1. ____________ is taking excess of food, drinks and drugs. (a) Underdose (b) Overdose (c) Substance
2. Overdose of drugs can lead to death. (a) True (b) False
3. Eating too much food can lead to ___________. (a) vomiting (b) safety (c) good health
4. Overdose Symptoms are the signs observed for over feeding. (a) True (b) False
5. Mention three symptoms of overdose.
i. ________________________________________
ii. _______________________________________
iii. _______________________________________
Conclusion : At the end of the lesson learners were able to answer the questions correctly.