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ELEMENTARY LABOLATORY SCHOO

LESSON PLAN

Grade Level Grade 4

Learning Area Health
Quarter Third
Lesson 7

I.OBJECTIVES I. Content Standard

Demonstrate basic knowledge about medicines

II. Performance Standard

Demonstrate resistance skills in the face of pressure to misuse medicine
and take caffeine.

III. Learning Competencies

Differentiate prescription from non-prescription medicines

II. Uses of Medicines

CONTENT/SUBJ
ECT MATTER
III. LEARNING I. References: Enguero, E.C., et. al (2018). Mapeh works. DIWA Learning
RESOURCES System Inc.pg. 264-267

II. Other Learning Materials

-MELCS, p.322, Book p. 264-267.
-Answer sheets
-Power Point Presentation.

IV.PROCEDURE/ Statement of Objectives

LEARNING At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to demonstrate
ACTIVITIES understanding of the medicine and each use.

Motivation
Direction: complete the words below, choose the letter inside the box.
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Discussion
Medicine
 is a drug or a substance used or taken by a living organism that helps
treat disease and maintain good health. It comes in different forms,
shapes, and sizes.
It can be absorbed by the body orally'
By drinking or swallowing
Inhaling, through absorption (as cream or gel)
By injection. (vaccines)
There the some uses of medicines this are the following:
a. For protection- these medicines are taken to protect a particular body
organ from damage or from getting disease, especially it the person is at high
risk or has a family history of particular body Illness
Example: sunscreens and medicines for the heart or for diabetes.

b. For prevention- these medicines are used to boost the immune system or
to prevent future health problems
Example: vitamin supplements, vaccines, and medicines good for the eyes,
for liver, or for the heart

c. To cure these medicines are taken to cure an existing health problem.

These medicines, like antibiotics for treating bacterial infections. Usually
prescribed by a doctor during a medical checkup.
Medicines come into two types.
1. Prescription medicine- it is a medicine that can only be acquired or
purchased legally with a doctor’s prescription. It is available only in
pharmacy. Prescription drugs whose symbol Rx
Example: antibiotics, pain relievers, and anti- depressants.

2. Nonprescription medicine- also known as over- the-counter drug it

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is medicine that can be bought over the counter at the pharmacy.

supermarket, or convenience store as they do not require medical
prescription.
Example: vitamins, and topical ointments.

The following are some things to keep in mind when taking

medicines.
1. Use medicines only under adult supervision.
2. Read and check labels before taking the medicine.
3. Consult with a doctor first.
4. Follow the doctors' instructions and/or the medical prescription.
5. Check expiration date on the medicine package.
6. Observe proper storage of medicines.
7. Buy medicines from reliable sources only like a pharmacy, or a
reputable grocery or supermarket for over-the-counter drugs.

Application

Direction: The class will be divided into two groups, each group will role
play the task below.

 Group 1 your member is in sick but you as a family did not go to the
hospital you give the illness person a medicine without permission in
the doctor.

 Group 2: when your family is in illness and the member of the

family are decided to go to the hospital.

Rubric:

Criteria 5 4 3 2
Participati Always Usually Sometimes Rarely
on in willing and willing and willing and willing and
prepa- focused focused focused focused
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ration and during group during group during during group

presentatio work and work and groupwork work and
n presentation presentations and presentation.
. presentations
Presentatio
Convincing Competent Adequate Limited
n character
communicati communicati communicati communicati
on of on of on of on of
charters characters characters character
feeling feeling feeling feeling
situation and situations situation and situation and
motives. and motives. motives motives.
Achieveme Purpose Purposed is Purposed is Purpose is
nt of clearly clearly established vaguely
purpose established established but not be established
and and sustained. and may not
effectively generally be sustained.
sustain. sustained.

Generalization
What is Medicine?
 is a drug or a substance used or taken by a living organism that helps
treat disease and maintain good health. It comes in different forms,
shapes, and sizes.

V.EVALUATION Direction: write 1 if the statement is correct and write Fif it is wrong.
1. Buy medicines from reliable sources only like a pharmacy, or a
reputable grocery or supermarket for over-the-counter drugs.
2. Medicines is a drug cough does not help treat the illness or disease.
3. over-the-counter drug is the other term of nonprescription medicine.
4. Taking medicine did not require to consult in a doctor.
5. Check expiration date on the medicine package

VI.ASSIGNMEN Instruction: in your MAPEH notebook, answer the question below.

T
 When does medicine become helpful for kids like you?

Prepared by:
EBRAHIM, RAIHANA A.
Pre-service Teacher
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COTABATO FOUNDATION COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Ba ra n g a y Do ro lu m a n , Ara ka n , C o ta b a to
Te le fa x No . (064) 577-1343
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Checked by:
KHRYSTOPHER BAGAYAS
Cooperating Teacher

Reviewed and approved for use by:

MARVIEN M. BARRIOS, EdD. RGC
ELS-Principal