Meaning of Overdose – Basic 1 Social Studies Lesson Note (Second Term)

Class: Primary 1
Subject: Social Studies
Topic: Meaning of Overdose and Symptoms of Overdose
Duration: 30 minutes

Lesson objectives

By the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to:

• Say what overdose means
• Tell signs of overdose
• Know when to call for help

Lesson content

What is Overdose?

Overdose means taking too much of something into your body.

When we take too much medicine, food, or drinks, it can hurt our body.

Examples:

• Taking too many sweets can hurt your teeth

• Taking too much medicine can make you sick

• Eating too much food can hurt your stomach

Symptoms (Signs) of Overdose:

When someone takes too much of something, these things happen:

1. Stomach Pain

• The person’s tummy hurts badly

2. Vomiting (Throwing Up)

• The person feels sick and throws up

3. Dizziness

• The person feels like spinning or falling

4. Feeling Very Weak

• The person cannot stand or walk well

5. Sleepiness

• The person wants to sleep all the time

Important:

If you see these signs, tell an adult quickly!

Evaluation/exercises

Answer these questions:

1. Overdose means taking _______ _______ of something.
2. Name 3 symptoms of overdose:
3. Circle the signs of overdose: Playing happily Stomach pain Laughing Vomiting Running
4. Fill in the missing words:
   1. Taking too much _______ can hurt your teeth.
   2. Taking too much _______ can make you sick.
5. Tick (✓) what to do if you see overdose signs:
   1. Tell an adult quickly [ ]
   2. Ignore the person [ ]
   3. Give more medicine [ ]
   4. Call for help [ ]
6. Choose the correct answer: What happens when someone takes too much medicine? a) They feel better b) They get sick c) They become strong
7. Match correctly:
   1. Overdose • Feeling like spinning
   2. Dizziness • Taking too much

ASSIGNMENT

Write what you will do if your friend has stomach pain after eating too much.

Teacher’s remarks

Teacher’s Name: _________________________
Date: _________________________