JHS1 Religious And Moral Education · Term 3 Week 3: Substance Abuse

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.5.2.1.1 - Summarise the causes of substance abuse

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define substance abuse in their own words, distinguishing between misuse of prescribed drugs and use of banned hard drugs.
Identify at least four types of substances commonly abused, classifying them as common drugs, hard drugs, or stimulants.
Explain at least three major causes of substance abuse with clear examples.
Analyse a given scenario and identify which cause of substance abuse is at play.
Summarise the causes of substance abuse in a short written or oral presentation.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Ethics and Moral Life (Strand 5)
Sub-strand: Substance Abuse (5.2)
Content standard: B7.5.2.1 - Demonstrate the need to stay away from immoral thoughts and actions, with a key focus on substance abuse
Indicator: B7.5.2.1.1 - Summarise the causes of substance abuse
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 3 (Week 27 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: Religious and Moral Education, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 18
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Brainstorm on the meaning of substance abuse.
• Taking drugs without medical prescription or excessive use of drugs
2. Identify the types of substances that are often abused.
Types
• Common drugs such as paracetamol and vitamin B complex.
• Hard Drugs (these are legally banned) such as marijuana and cocaine.
• Stimulants such as alcohol and tramadol etc.
3. Discuss the causes of substance abuse.
Causes
• Ignorance
• peer group influence
• curiosity and adventure, etc.