Substance Abuse · JHS1 Religious And Moral…

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.5.2.1.3 - Demonstrate knowledge of teachings from the three religions on defensive skills in protecting yourself against substance abuse

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

State the specific teachings from Christianity, Islam, and Indigenous African Religion regarding substance abuse.
Explain the moral lessons derived from these religious teachings in their own words.
Identify at least three defensive skills they can use to protect themselves when offered drugs or alcohol.
Demonstrate through role-play or discussion how they would apply religious teachings to resist peer pressure.
Justify the importance of seeking help from trusted adults when faced with situations involving substance abuse.

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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: B7.5.2.1.3 - Demonstrate knowledge of teachings from the three religions on defensive skills in protecting yourself against substance abuse
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 5 (Week 29 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. 20
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Identify and explain the teachings of the major religions on the need to avoid substance abuse.
Teachings:
• Christianity Bible (Proverbs 20:1 and 1 Corinthians 6: 19-20)
• Islam: Qur'an (2:219 and 5: 90-91)
• Indigenous African Religion: Oral traditions "A man is called a drunkard when he misbehaves, not when he drinks" etc.
Moral Lesson:
• Adherence to the teachings of one's religion
• Say no to drugs when offered
• Seek help from a counsellor, religious teacher, elders or any trusted adult
• Avoid bad company of friends, etc.
Learners dramatise the effects of drug abuse and how they will apply lessons from the religious teachings on substance abuse in their life.