Reasons for Taking Substance into the Body – Basic 1 Social Studies Lesson Note (Second Term)

Class: Primary 1
Subject: Social Studies
Topic: Reasons for Taking Substance into the Body
Duration: 30 minutes

Lesson objectives

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

• Say why we take substances into our body
• Name good reasons for taking substances
• Tell the difference between good and bad substances  

Lesson content

Why Do We Take Substances into Our Body?

We take substances into our body for these GOOD REASONS:

1. To give us energy

• Food gives us strength to play and work
• Water helps our body work well

2. To help us grow

• Good food helps children grow tall and strong
• Milk helps our bones and teeth grow

3. To keep us healthy

• Medicine helps us get well when we are sick
• Fruits and vegetables keep us from getting sick

4. To stop hunger and thirst

• We eat food when we are hungry
• We drink water when we are thirsty

Remember:

• We should only take GOOD substances like food, water and medicine from adults
• BAD substances can hurt our body and make us very sick

Evaluation/exercises

Answer these questions:

1. Name 4 reasons why we take substances into our body:
   1. To give us _________________
   2. To help us _________________
   3. To keep us _________________
   4. To stop _______ and _________
2. Circle the good substances: Food Medicine Water Poison Fruits
3. Fill in the missing words:
   1. _______ gives us energy to play.
   2. _______ helps us when we are sick.
   3. _______ helps our bones grow strong.
4. Tick (✓) the correct statements:
   1. We eat food to get energy [ ]
   2. Medicine helps us get well [ ]
   3. We should take bad substances [ ]
   4. Water helps our body work [ ]
5. Choose the correct answer: Why do we drink water? a) To get sick b) To stop thirst c) To feel bad
6. Match correctly:
   1. Food • Helps when sick
   2. Medicine • Gives us energy
   3. Water • Stops thirst

ASSIGNMENT

Name 3 good substances you take into your body every day.

Teacher’s remarks

Teacher’s Name: _________________________
Date: _________________________