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- 1st - Higher Ed
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Students describe the components of a drug-prevention program, explain the place of drug-prevention in raising students and in the school curriculum, and design, plan and implement the Drug Free Kids program. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore the causes and effects of marijuana addiction and research how THC affects different areas of the brain. They synthesize their knowledge by creating print advertisements that inform teenagers about the physiologic danger of drugs Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore the controversial 'harm reduction' approach to drug use and debate the various sides to this approach. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine that certain drugs interfere selectively with neurotransmission, and realize that the effect of a drug is dependent upon dosage and route of administration. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students discuss religious rituals and the meanings behind the rituals. They rate topics from most interesting to least interesting. They role play a discussion between a person who uses mind changing tea and a member of society who is against drug use. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students view a PSB "In the Mix" video about the effects and abuse of the drug Esctasy. They participate in a class discussion, identify the body's reaction to Ecstasy, investigate the laws surrounding drup possession and use and engage in role-playing. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students research alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs using cd-roms, Internet websites, and media center materials. In small groups they write a script and create a computer animated movie using the "Hollywood High" computer software. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify and examine children's protective rights provided by law, discuss difficulties of determining whether child is abused or neglected, identify types of child abuse and neglect, analyze hypothetical situations to determine whether an abuse occurred, and recognize duty to report child abuse or neglect. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students experience the effect of sensory stimulation through a guided visualization. They explore possible genetic relationships between drug addiction and the nervous system by reading and discussing, "Genetic Studies Promise a Path to Better Treatment of Addictions." They research a specific drug and explore how it interacts with the nervous system. Finally they create short plays to educate peers about the effects of drugs on the nervous system. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students read articles to analyze the effects of chemical dependency (cigarettes, alcohol and marijuana) on society. In groups, they list alternatives to the use of alcohol and drugs and propose a solution for reducing chemical dependency in society or in their own lives. Full Review »

