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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 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 - 12th
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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 »
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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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- 9th - 12th
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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 »
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- 10th - 12th
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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 »
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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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- 8th - 12th
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Students examine the legal ramifications of substance abuse as it relates to students. They look at local rules and regulations in comparison to state and federal laws. They watch a video and television, and look at newspapers for information on drug use. They design a drug prevention policy after the research and visits by lawyers. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students, working in groups, articulate their research of adolescent drug use and its effects. They investigate the misuse and abuse of various types of drugs and create a PowerPoint and oral group presentation explaining basic facts about the drug they researched and its harmful effects on adolescents. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students familiarize themselves with the terms, laws, and effects of substance abuse using educational software. Cooperative group work is used to role play situations and make posters. Teachers are given a link to a reference tool, Prevention Primer. Full Review »

