Civic Edu SSS 2 2ND Term Notes
Civic Edu SSS 2 2ND Term Notes
Civic Edu SSS 2 2ND Term Notes
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pAVITAL COLLEGE
47, BOLAJI BANWO STREET, AGUDA, SURULERE,
LAGOS.
ON
CIVIC EDUCATION
SECOND TERM
PREPARED BY
i. Explain
i. Describe
i. Explain
human
rights.
ii. Discuss
human
right
declarati
on of
1948.
5 Drug use and drug Meaning, types and By the end of this
abuse causes lesson, students
should be able to;
i. Explain
the
meaning
of drug
abuse
ii. Identify
the use
and how
it can
become
i. Identify
ways
drug
abuse
habit can
be
develope
d.
ii. Highlight
and
discuss
the signs
and
i. Explain
the
activities
of
agencies
against
drug
ASSIGNMENT
Give five reasons violence at elections should be curbed.
ASSIGNMENT
Mention five characteristics of popular organizations.
CONTENT
Human rights can be defined as those inalienable or natural rights and
privileges enjoyed by the citizens of a given state, which are usually stated in
the constitution of the country.
ASSIGNMENT
Mention five (5) solutions to the problems confronting human right
application.
TOPIC: EMERGENCY
SUB- TOPIC: MEANING OF THE CONCEPT
BEHAVIOURAL OBJECTIVES: The students at the end of the lesson
should be able to;
(a) Examine meaning of emergency
(b) State what happens during emergency
(c) Explain ways of reducing emergency
CONTENT
Emergency refers to a state which martial law applies. It can also mean, a
sudden unforeseen crisis that requires immediate action or step.
What happens during emergency
1. There is suspension of democratic institutions during a state of
emergency.
2. During a state of emergency, the government may detain without trial a
person who is considered a threat to public order.
3. The state may interfere with the property rights of the citizens during a
period of emergency.
4. The right to protect and demonstrate against the government may be
restricted in emergencies. The permission of the police must be sought if
there is the need to protest
CLASS WORK
(1) State what happens during emergency
(2) Explain THREE ways of reducing emergency
ASSIGNMENT
ASSIGNMENT
Give any five reasons for the increase in drug abuse in developing countries
LESSON NOTE FOR WEEK SIX (6)
TOPIC: DRUG USE AND ABUSE
SUB- TOPIC: HOW DRUG ABUSE
DEVELOP
CONTENT
Signs and symptoms of drug abuse
1) There is a feeling that one has to use the drug regularly; this may take
place daily or even several times a day.
2) It is usually difficult to stop using the drug
3) The drug addict makes sure he maintains a regular supply of the drug
4) The addict spends money on the drug even though he cannot afford it
5) In order to obtain the drug, the addict can do things he would not
ordinarily do (stealing money)
6) There is complete dependence on the drug to solve one’s personal
problems
7) The addict can drive or do other risky activities when he is under the
influence of the drug
8) There is the tendency for the drug addict to focus more time and energy on
getting and using the drug
ASSIGNMENT
Give five reasons for the high prevalence of drug abuse in Nigeria.
CONTENT
Behaviour of Teenage Drug Addict
1. At school the drug addict who is a student suddenly becomes a truant
with lack of interest in school and activities and a consequent drop in
academic performance.
2. The teenage drug addict experiences sundry health problems and a lack
of energy and motivation
3. The teenage drug addict does not care about his appearance although
teenagers are generally concerned about how they look
CLASS WORK
i. Give FOUR examples of adult drug addict behaviors
ii. Enumerate FOUR roles of agencies against drug abuse
ASSIGNMENT
Enumerate five (5) functions/roles of NDLEA against drug abuse in
Nigeria and its five (5) achievements.
CONTENT
Laws promulgated against drug abuse
I. Decree no. 48 of 1989 (now NDLEA Act (cap. N. 30) of 1989) which
established the NDLEA prescribes life imprisonment for importation of
drugs and 15 to 25 years for the possession of cocaine, heroin, LSD,
etc.
II. The NDLEA law also stipulates that any organization that colludes
with offenders to perpetrate a drug offence, or to conceal proceeds from
the illicit drug trade is also liable on conviction to a term of 25 years
imprisonment or N2 million fine.
III. The NDLEA amendment decree No. 33 of 1990 prescribes a jail term
of five years for persons caught abroad for trafficking in drugs through
Nigeria and by so doing, bringing the name of the country into
disrepute
IV. The law (Cap N. 30) also empowers NDLEA to adopt measures to
identify, trace, freeze, confiscate or seize proceeds derived from drug
related offences or properties whose value correspond to such proceeds.
V. The dangerous drug act (Cap. D. 1) laws of the federal republic of
Nigeria, 2004 categorize certain drugs as very dangerous e. g. cocaine,
heroin, morphine, etc.
Ways of preventing drug abuse
The extant law that only pharmacists can sell or dispense drugs should
be strictly enforced
CLASS WORK
i. Examine TWO drug laws promulgated against its abuse
ii. Suggest FOUR ways of preventing drug abuse
ASSIGNMENT
Write two [2] positive uses each of the following
Marijuana
Alcohol
Steroids
Amphetamines
Cocaine
CONTENT
Activities of drug enforcement agencies
i. Drug law enforcement agencies search, arrest and prosecute offenders
ii. The agencies carry out investigations into the properties of any person
whose life style and properties do not match his ostentatious living
NAFDAC objectives
i. To collaborate with NDLEA in measures to eradicate drug abuse in
Nigeria
ii. To grant authorization of import and export of narcotic drug and
psychotropic substance
iii. To undertake measures to ensure that the use of narcotic drugs and
psychotropic substances are limited to medical and scientific purposes
iv. To undertake inspection of imported food, drugs, cosmetics, medical
devices, etc.
v. To control the exportation and issue quality certification of food, drugs,
medical devices, etc.
vi. To establish and maintain relevant laboratories
The police
ASSIGNMENT
In what five ways, can the activities of the drug enforcement
agencies be improved