NAZARETH SCHOOLS BARNAWA-KADUNA
Lesson plan Week Four (4)
Subject: Basic Science
Topic: Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Class: Upper Basic 7
Duration: 60 minutes
Date: 2025
Age: 10+
Gender : Mixed
Aim: To help learners to
Previous Knowledge: The learners have previous knowledge of effects of environmental pollution and
it's prevention.
Learning Objectives: By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to know;
Define Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs).
Identify common examples of STIs.
Understand how STIs are transmitted.
Discuss the prevention of STIs.
Recognize the importance of seeking medical care when necessary.
Methodology: Explanation and demonstration.
Teaching Aids: Whiteboard or projector, Basic Science text book for Upper basic 1
Introduction: Introduce the concept , Sexually Transmitted infections.
Presentation: The teacher presents the lesson with the following steps:
Step1
Teacher's Activity: Define STIs and explain how they are transmitted.
Learners' Activity: Learners ask questions and also contribute
Step 2:
Teacher's Activity: Effects and Prevention of STI
Learners' Activity: Learners ask questions and contribute.
Evaluation: The teacher gives learners work to be be answered orally
State the meaning of STIs
Explain the effects of sexually transmitted infections
Describe one named method of preventing sexually transmitted infections
Summary: The teacher summarizes the entire lesson
A Sexually transmitted infection is majorly transmitted through sexual intercourse.
Common STIs include chlamydia, syphilis and gonorrhoea
Each sexually transmitted infection is caused by a particular micro organism and has it's
symptoms.
STIs can be prevented by abstinence from unprotected sex, health education, correct and
consistent use of condom and avoiding multiple partners.
CONTENT:
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)
Sexually transmitted infections are illnesses that are caused by bacteria or viruses which are transmitted
through sexual intercourse with an infection person.
Symptoms of STI
STI Causative organism Symptoms Prevention
Bacterial vaginosis Bacterium a. Vaginal itching a. Use of condom
b. Pain when urinating b. See a medical doctor
c. Discharge with a fishy
odour
Chlamydia Bacterium a. Abnormal vaginal a. Use of condom
discharge
( chlamydia trachomatis) b. Abstinence
b. Burning feeling when
urinating c. Staying with one trusted
partner
c. Bleeding between
periods d. See a medical doctor
d. Low back pain
e. Nausea
f. Fever
g. Pain during sex.
Gonorrhoea Bacterium a. Pain or burning feeling a. Right condom use.
when urinating
(Neisseria gonorrhoea) b. Abstinence
b. Yellowish or bloody
vaginal discharge c. Seeking medical help
when suspected.
c. Bleeding between
periods.
d. Heavy bleeding during
menstruation
e. Pain during sex
Syphilis Bacterium a. A single, painless sore a. Right condom use
appearing 10-90 days after
infection. b. Abstinence
b. Skin rash and reddish- c. Seek medical help
brown spots on hands and
feet.
c. Fever
d. Sore throat
e. Weightloss
f. Damage of internal
organs e.g. brain
Human Papilloma Virus Virus a. Warts on the genital a. Right condom use
area
b. Abstinence
b. growths on the Cervix
and vagina c. Seek prompt medical
help
Effects of sexually transmitted infections
1. It can damage the reproductive organs.
2. It cannot break down the immune system.
3. Cancer of the reproductive organs
4. Premature labour
5. Blindness and birth defects in new born babies.
Prevention of Sexually Transmitted infections
1. Abstinence from unprotected sex
2. Health enlightenment
3. Correct and consistent condom use
4. Avoiding multiple sexual partners.
Evaluation
Define STIs.
List two examples of STIs.
Mention two ways STIs can be prevented.
