First Term Lesson Note for Week Eight
Class : Primary Five
Subject : Social Studies
Topic : Problems of Irresponsible parenthood
Duration : 40 Minutes
Period : Single Period
Reference Book :
Social Studies for Primary Schools, Book 5.
Lagos State Unified schemes of work for Upper Primary, (Primary 4 – 6).
Online Resources
Instructional Material : Chart showing the meaning of STDs and examples.
Learning Objectives : By the end of the lesson learners will be able to :
i. Explain the meaning of STDs and AIDS
ii. State the causes of STDs and AIDS.
iii. Identify the effects of STDs, HIV/AIDS on the victims.
Content :
Problems of irresponsible parenthood (STDs and AIDS)
Meaning of STDs, HIV and AIDS
STDs are sexually transmitted diseases, which mean that they can be contracted through sexual intercourse.
Examples of STDs are gonorrhea and syphilis. They may make it difficult for a woman to get pregnant in future.
Another STD that is deadly is HIV/AIDS.
HIV means Human Immunodeficiency Virus. This virus attacks the white blood cells, and causes Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). The virus normally damages the system that fights diseases in the human body.
Sources of HIV/AIDS infection
HIV/AIDS can be contracted through the following sources:
- Sexual intercourse.
- Sharing of body-piercing objects, such as pins, needles, syringes, clippers, and razors.
- Through the blood of an AIDS patient entering a cut or a wound of another person.
- Blood transfusions, i.e. passing of blood from one person to another. If the blood is infected with AIDS virus, the person who receives it could contract AIDS.
We cannot contract AIDS from food, water, handshake, toilet, furniture or telephone. There is no cure yet for AIDS.
The best way to prevent it is not to have sexual intercourse outside marriage. Antiviral drugs are also available to those who have AIDS, to help them reduce the effect of the disease.
Effects of STDs, HIV and AIDS on the family
i. Marriage failure: A man or woman can contract HIV/AIDS through any of the sources mentioned earlier. If either of them happens to get the infection, it might eventually lead to marriage failure or divorce.
ii. Reduction in family income: Another effect it would have on the family is the reduction in income, because a major part of the family income would be used to buy drugs and pay for treatments, in order to sustain the patient; and since there is no cure for HIV/AIDS, the family would have to keep spending money to keep the patent alive and healthy.
iii. Stigma from members of the community: Even though it is bad to neglect or look down upon anyone who is ill, some people still do this to HIV/AIDS patients. That is what stigma means. Such behavior is very bad.
Responsible sexual behaviour
It is very important for the husband and wife to live responsibly, and remain faithful to each other. In order to ensure a happy, peaceful and harmonious married life. People should not engage in sex outside marriage.
Values relevant to responsible sexual behaviour:
Faithfulness: The husband and wife should remain faithful to each other all their lives.
Discipline: The man and the woman should also be disciplined, and should not engage in extramarital affairs.
The fear of God: People should fear God, and always do the right things, as stipulated in the holy books.
Presentation Steps :
Step 1 : Revises the previous lesson with the learners by asking questions orally.
Step 2 : Introduces the new topic to the learners by asking, “what is STDs?”. “Give examples of STDs”.
Step 3 : The teacher then defines STDs and mentions some examples.
Step 4 : Identify the causes and state the effects of HIV /AIDS.
Evaluation :
1. What is the meaning of the following:
i. STDs – __________________________________
ii. AIDS – _________________________________
iii. HIVS – ________________________________
2. Mention three ways by which HIV/AIDS can be contracted.
i. __________________________________
ii. _________________________________
iii. ________________________________
3. Identify two effects of HiV/AIDS.
i. _________________________________________
ii. ________________________________________
Conclusion : Teacher asks questions from pupils based on the topic Wrap up and goes over the topic for better understanding.
Assignment :
1. Define HIV
2. HIV/AIDS can be contracted through Hand shake. (a) True (b) False (c) Not sure
3. Mention two values of responsible parenthood.
____________________. ____________________