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289 Drug abuse and prevention Lesson Plans

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Grade Range
4th - 6th
Rating
4 Stars

Students explore the dangers of drugs, drug awareness and abuse and different types of drugs. They demonstrate reading comprehension sills including inference, literal meaning and critical analysis. Full Review »

Grade Range
9th - 10th
Rating
3 Stars

Students examine data from animal experiments. They watch a Web site mini-documentary to explore how drugs cause long-term changes in the brain. Full Review »

Grade Range
7th - 8th
Rating
3 Stars

Students investigate drug safety in the home and how to prevent drug abuse. Full Review »

Grade Range
1st - 12th
Rating
4 Stars

Students use the Internet to examine ways they can prevent using drugs. They discover the dangers of these substances and complete online quizzes. Full Review »

Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
3 Stars

Students view an "In the Mix" video about drug abuse. They participate in a discussion about the video, distinguish several facts and myths about drug use, identify how drugs can affect people's lives and engage in role-playing the refusal of drugs. Full Review »

Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
3 Stars

Students view a PBS "In the Mix" video about the use of steroids. They identify health risks, consider the emotional consequences of drug abuse and discuss the legal ramifications. They also research a variety of nutritional supplements. Full Review »

Grade Range
7th - 12th
Rating
5 Stars

Students work together to complete a crossword puzzle about drugs by locating needed information on the Internet. They use that information to design, produce and distribute a drug abuse brochure. Full Review »

Grade Range
10th - 12th
Rating
4 Stars

Students examine statistics of teenagers using alcohol and marijuana. In groups, they brainstorm the reasons why they believe usage is higher than in years past. As a class, they role-play different roles in scenerios to help them realize the effect they are having on themselves and those around them. To end the lesson, they review the symptoms for someone high on drugs or alcohol. Full Review »

Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
4 Stars

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 »

Grade Range
5th - 7th
Rating
3 Stars

Students participate in a variety of activities that emphasize drug and alcohol awareness. Activities include role play, watching a cartoon, creating crossword puzzles, participating in discussions, discovering new vocabulary of drug and alcohol awareness, and team competitions. Activities have been created by high school students for upper elementary and middle school students. Full Review »