Discuss why medicines are taken. Ask students for some examples of times when they have taken medicine. Discuss information found on medicine labels Point out the labels on the empty medicine containers you showed students in Step 1.
All medicines have labels.
The labels contain important information and directions for taking the medicines. It's important to follow the label directions in order to use medicine safely. Divide class into small groups. Ask students to list what they can find out about each type of medicine from the container. Then have groups report what they learned.