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Students design advertisements that promote and explain the science of new transdermal drug therapies to the general public. Full Review »
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Students watch the episode of Investigative Reports examines the losing battle countries worldwide are conducting against the drug trade. Because of the lucrative profits of the drug trade, authorities cannot end the illegal trafficking of drugs. Full Review »
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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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Students determine the role of the FDA in approving new drugs. They investigate some of these new drugs and consider the pros and cons of taking part in a clinical study. Full Review »
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Students develop critical thinking skills as they construct arguments for one of the three debates described in the lesson on "The Other Drug War." Full Review »
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Students examine the concepts of media literacy and how they apply to prescription drug advertising. They watch and discuss the Frontline video, "The Other Drug War," complete a worksheet, and answer questions regarding magazine drug advertisements. Full Review »
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Students view the film "The Other Drug War" and discuss its content. They participate in a class debate over prescription drug pricing and complete a worksheet to use a discussion guide after viewing the film. Full Review »
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Students, analyzing "Versus Habit", examine a more comfortable dialectic between abstract theory and conceptions of "reality" when making reference to a real world of drugs, addiction and habits. They also complete a variety of readings on various aspects addressing the war on drugs. Full Review »
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Students examine how advertising and media shape attitudes about tobacco, alcohol and drug use. They look at advertisements from newspapers and magazines to determine what message the advertisers are conveying to their audience. Full Review »
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Students examine the debate between doctors regarding the impact of drug advertisements in magazines and newspapers on their patients. They then explore various current ethical topics in science, and each develops a persuasive article written from the perspective of a person intimately involved in one such issue. Full Review »

