Lesson 4.1: Safe Use of Medications
Students will determine how to use medications safely.
This lesson is aligned with the following learning outcomes from the NL Grade 4 Health Curriculum:
- Relate the major functions of medicines and the importance of safe use and handling.
- Know that the most reliable sources of prescription drugs are doctors, nurses, and pharmacists.
- Identify some of the factors which affect our feelings.
- Identify and demonstrate communication skills during group activities.
1. Realize that one’s decisions may affect other people.
2. Outline the steps to follow in decision making.
Lesson Plan
Activities
Activity 1: Is This a Medication?
Using the Medications infographic as a reference tool, students will work in groups to examine a list of different items and indicate with a checkmark whether they think the item is an example of a medication or not.
Activity 2: True or False? – Medications
Students are presented with statements and asked to guess whether they think the statement is true or false. This activity encourages students to think about medication safety.
Activity 3: Would You Rather?
Students are presented with two different scenarios and are asked to choose which scenario they would prefer. This activity encourages students to think about their choices and prepares them for upcoming scenarios by promoting critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Activity 4: FACE Decision-Making Model Scenarios
Students will have the opportunity to explore and assess how choices and decisions can affect one’s wellbeing and why careful decision-making is important.
Scenario 1: 1 Spoonful or 2?
Scenario 2: Sharing Puffers
Scenario 3: EpiPens
Scenario 4: Side Effects
Scenario 5: Sharing Eye Drops
Activity 5: Exit Reflection Card