Drugs
TOPIC: Drugs
SUBTOPIC: Types of Drugs (Synthetic and Natural)
CLASS: Primary 6
DATE: ____________________
PERIOD: ____________________
DURATION: 40 minutes
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Pupils should be able to:
- Explain the meaning of drugs.
- State the types of drugs (natural and synthetic).
- Give examples of each type.
- Analyze the importance of drugs in maintaining health.
KEY VOCABULARY WORDS
- Drugs
- Synthetic
- Natural
- Medicine
- Herbal
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
- Samples/pictures of drugs (paracetamol, antibiotics, herbs)
- Chart showing classification of drugs
INTRODUCTORY ACTIVITY
Teacher shows pupils a packet of paracetamol and asks:
👉 “What is this used for?”
👉 “Where do drugs come from?”
CONTENT OF LESSON
Meaning of Drugs
A drug is any substance that is taken into the body to:
- Prevent diseases
- Cure or treat sickness
- Reduce pain
- Kill germs
Some drugs help people feel better or stay healthy when they are sick.
Types of Drugs
There are two main types of drugs:
Natural Drugs
These come from plants or animals.
They are not made by people in a lab.
Examples:
- Ginger – helps with cold and cough
- Aloe vera – used on the skin
- Quinine – used for malaria
- Honey – soothes sore throat
Synthetic Drugs
These are made by scientists in laboratories using chemicals.
Examples:
- Paracetamol – for fever and pain
- Chloroquine – used to treat malaria
- Antibiotics – fight bacteria and infections
Importance of Drugs
Drugs are very helpful when used correctly. They can:
- They can Cure diseases
- They can Relieve pain
- They can Prevent infections
- They can Help in surgery (like sleeping drugs called anaesthetics)
- They can Save lives
CLASS EXERCISE 1
- Define a drug.
- List three natural drugs.
- Give two examples of synthetic drugs.
CLASS EXERCISE 2
Fill in the blanks:
- Drugs are substances used to ______ or cure diseases.
- Drugs from plants or animals are called ______.
- Drugs made in the laboratory are called ______.
- Paracetamol is a ______ drug.
- Aloe vera is a ______ drug.
CLASS EXERCISE 3
Draw a table showing two examples each of natural and synthetic drugs.
ASSIGNMENT (MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS)
- Which of these is a synthetic drug? (a) Honey (b) Ginger (c) Paracetamol (d) Aloe vera
- Drugs from plants and animals are called (a) Synthetic (b) Natural (c) Artificial (d) Fake
- Drugs are important because they (a) cause pain (b) cure diseases (c) make us weak (d) spoil food
- An example of a natural drug is (a) Chloroquine (b) Quinine (c) Panadol (d) Aspirin
- Where are synthetic drugs made? (a) Farms (b) Markets (c) Laboratories (d) Rivers