B6 Our World And Our People · Term 1 Week 2: Myself

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B6.1.2.1.1 - Explain problems associated with adolescence

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

List at least five physical, emotional and social changes that occur during adolescence.
Identify and explain at least four problems or challenges associated with adolescence.
Use a Future’s Wheel to show the possible outcomes of risky behaviours such as engaging in sexual activity, drug use and negative peer pressure.
Discuss how problems such as teenage pregnancy, streetism, poverty and criminal activity can affect a young person’s life and future.
Demonstrate respect and empathy when discussing sensitive issues related to adolescence.

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Curriculum details

Strand: All About Us (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Myself (1.2)
Content standard: B6.1.2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of challenges that occur during adolescence
Indicator: B6.1.2.1.1 - Explain problems associated with adolescence
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 2 (Week 2 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Our World and Our People Curriculum (Basic 4-6), 2019, p. 45
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Learners talk about and list changes that occur during adolescence
Learners think-pair-share on challenges associated with adolescence
Learners illustrate challenges facing adolescence using the Future's Wheel e.g.
i. engaging in sexual activity can result in
ii. acquiring sexually transmitted infections
(STIs) including HIV
iii. teenage pregnancy and parenthood
iv. streetism and poverty
v. drug use and abuse
vi. negative peer pressure leading to criminal activities