CATCH-UP FRIDAYS TEACHING GUIDE

I. General Overview
Catch-up Subject: Health Education Grade Level: 6
Quarterly Theme: Drug Education Sub-theme: Gateway drugs
Time: Date:
II. Session Outline
Session Title: “Good for your health”
Session At the end of the session, learners will be able to:
Objectives: a) define key concepts about gateway drugs;
b) understand the negative effect of gateway drugs in our health;
and
c) promote on how to avoid using drugs.
Key Concepts:  "Gateway drugs" refers to the theory that the use of certain
substances, typically considered less harmful or less addictive,
can lead individuals to experiment with more potent or
dangerous substances. The idea is that using these initial
substances may open the metaphorical "gateway" to the use of
more serious drugs.
 Gateway drugs have included substances like alcohol, tobacco,
and marijuana. The theory suggests that individuals who use
these substances may be more likely to progress to using
harder drugs such as cocaine, heroin, or methamphetamine.
 Gateway drugs is a subject of debate among researchers and
experts in the field of substance abuse. Some argue that there
isn't sufficient evidence to support the idea that certain
substances directly cause individuals to move on to using
harder drugs.
 They suggest that other factors, such as social environment,
genetics, and individual psychology, may play a more
significant role in determining whether someone progresses to
more serious drug use.
III. Teaching Strategies
Components Duration Activities and Procedures
A. Introduction 10 mins Activity: The Gateway Drugs
and Warm-Up Materials: PowerPoint presentation
 The teacher will show the different pictures and
the students will express their opinion about the
picture.
 The students will express their thoughts and idea
about the pictures.

B. Concept 15 mins Activity: Watch the video

Exploration Materials: PowerPoint presentation

 The teacher will show pictures that discusses

gateway drugs.
 Allow the students to express their opinion about
the video.
C. Valuing 20 mins Activity: Good Personal Hygiene is a Must
Materials: PowerPoint presentation showing the side
effect of gateway drugs in our health.
 Explore the gateway drugs
 Discuss some tips on how to stay away from
drugs.

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 Ask this reflective questions: “Are you going to

avoid drugs in the future? Why?”
Journal Writing 15 mins Activity: #PulotoftheDay
Materials: Journals, writing tools, coloring materials,
cellphones for digital entries, bond paper.
 Explain the task: Creatively express thoughts on
the importance knowing the gateway drugs are
bad in our health.
 Allow time to write, draw, or record thoughts.
 Sharing Option: Offer learners the chance to share
reflections.
 Conclude by emphasizing the critical role of
understanding growth and development and
practicing proper hygiene for positive social
interactions and relationships.

Prepared By:

Juan A. Dela Cruz

Teacher

Recommending Approval: Approved:

Juana A. Dela Cruz Juancho A. Dela Cruz

Master Teacher/Head Teacher School Head

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