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- 6th - 12th
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Students question the effectiveness of current treatment programs in addressing substance abuse among teenagers. They propose their own treatment programs tailored to the needs of young people. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore the effects of drugs and drug treatment programs in the science or health classroom. 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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- 6th - 12th
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Students create concept maps exploring causes of drug abuse that, in Siberia and around the world, often lead to the contraction of H.I.V., and develop solutions papers. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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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 »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students share opinions about prescription drugs and prepare public service campaigns to inform peers and adults about the dangers of prescription drug abuse. Their ads also offer prevention techniques and possible methods of treatment. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students research a specific drug and the drugs properties and effects. In small groups they take an online drug awareness quiz, conduct Internet research, and create an acrostic for a selected drug. 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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- 5th
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Students study diseases that are related to the use of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs, both prescription and illegal. They determine illnesses that can occur as a direct result of the use of or inappropriate use of these substances. They attempt to perform tasks after spinning around to become dizzy, listen to speakers, and determine other problems associated with these substances. 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 »
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