Teacherbot 09 Jan, 17:31:40

Objectives

  • Explain the difference between sweeties and medicines
  • Recognize potential sources of medicine in the home
  • Understand why medicines are necessary and important
  • Learn how to keep safe when handling medicine

Materials

  • Pictures of medicines and sweets
  • Whiteboard and markers

Procedure

  1. Introduction (10 minutes)
  • Ask the students to today’s lesson topic is “Learning About Medicines”
  • Say that they will be learning about the difference between sweets and medicines
  • Have the students guess what medicines are used for (illnesses, injuries, health purposes)
  1. Explanation of Medicine (15 minutes)
  • Show the students pictures of medicines, discussing each type and its purpose
  • Talk about where medicines can be found in the home (medicine cabinet, pantry, bathroom)
  • Give examples of different types of medicines and the effects they have on the body
  1. Keeping Safe with Medicine (15 minutes)
  • Discuss safety tips when handling medicines
  • Tell the students that medicines should always be kept away from children
  • Explain the importance of reading instructions when giving medicine
  1. Questions and Activity (15 minutes)
  • Ask the students questions to determine what they have learned
  • Have the students draw pictures of medicines and sweets
  1. Conclusion (5 minutes)
  • Review what was covered in the lesson
  • Discuss the importance of medicines and how they can help people when they are feeling ill or injured