PROBLEMS OF PARENTHOOD – THE CONCEPT OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES (STDS) AND HIV/AIDS
TITLE: NOTE OF LESSON ON SOCIAL STUDIES
SUBJECT: BASIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
TERM: FIRST TERM
THEME: HEALTH ISSUE
WEEK: WEEK 7
CLASS: PRIMARY 5
NAME OF TEACHER:
DATE:
AGE OF STUDENTS:
CLASS COMPOSITION: Slow and fast learners.
PERIOD:
TIME: 40 MINUTES
TOPIC: PROBLEMS OF PARENTHOOD – THE CONCEPT OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES (STDS) AND HIV/AIDS
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
At the end of this lesson, Pupils should be able to know:
- Meaning of STDS/HIV/AIDS
- Types of STDS
- Effects of STDS/HIV/AIDS
- Responsible sexual behavior
- Values relevant to parenthood
TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS
- Whiteboard/Chalkboard
- Explanatory posters/pictures showing the human reproductive system
- Explanatory videos on human reproductive system
TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS
- Explanation
- Discussion
- Questions and answer
REFERENCE MATERIALS
- NERDC Basic Education Curriculum for primary schools.
- Universal Basic Education Curriculum for primary schools.
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Basic Science and Technology.
- Unified Schemes of Work for Lagos State Primary Schools (MIDDLE BASIC)
- Online Materials.
- Edudelight Basic Science and Technology for Primary Schools.
ENTRY BEHAVIOUR/ PREVIOUS LESSON: the students are familiar with RESPONSIBLE PARENTHOOD.
WORD FILE: Sexually, transmitted, disease, immune, system.
LESSON CONTENT
What are STDS and HIV/AIDS?
STD simply means Sexually transmitted disease. It can be contracted mostly through sex between a male and female.
HIV means Human immune- deficiency virus.
VIRUS is the virus destroys parts of the white blood cells, the body diseases fighting immune system.
AIDS means acquired immune deficiency syndrome. It is an illness that attacks the body and prevents the body from being able to resist other infections. Aids has no cure. It leads to death.
STIS – Sexually transmitted infections
TYPES OF STDS
SOME OF THE STDS ARE:
- Gonorrhea,
- Syphilis.
- HIV/AIDS
Sources of hiv/aids
People can contact hiv/aids through the following:
- Through sexual intercourse
- Using unsterilized needles
- Exchange of body piercing objects
- Syringes
- Toothbrush
- Through pregnancy, breastfeeding from mother to child
EFFECT OF STDS/HIV/AIDS ON FAMILY
The effect of STDS/HIV/AIDS on family may lead to the following:
- Marriage failure.
- Reduction in family income.
- Break in family relationship.
- Lead to stigmatization
- Malnutrition
- Loss of love ones
- Orphans
- Miserable life
- Emotional stress
- It brings shame and reproach to the victim and family
EFFECT OF STDS/HIV/AIDS ON LABOUR FORCE
- It reduce our population
- Children of victim may start crime in the society.
- It leads to loss of job.
- It leads to prostitution
- Stewardship
- begging
HOW TO PREVENT HIV/AIDS INFECTION
- Avoid pre-marital sex.
- Condom should be used during sexual intercourse.
- Wait until you are married before having sex.
- Do not share sharp objects like needles, blades.
- Blood should be properly checked before transfusion.
VALUES RELEVANT TO PARENTHOOD
- Faithfulness
- Honesty
- Discipline
- Fear of God
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURE
- The Teacher revises the previous lesson (RESPONSIBLE PARENTHOOD).
- The teacher introduces the lesson through question and answer (PROBLEMS OF PARENTHOOD – THE CONCEPT OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES (STDS) AND HIV/AIDS).
- The Teacher explains the lessons.
- The Teacher
write the note on the board.
LEARNERS ACTIVITIES
Learners participate in the class discussion
LESSON EVALUATION
Teacher ask the learners to:
- Wat is the Meaning of STDS/HIV/AIDS
- List the Types of STDS
- Mention three Effects of STDS/HIV/AIDS
- Mention three Responsible sexual behavior
- Identify three Values relevant to parenthood
CONCLUSION: the teacher summarize the lesson.
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