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Lesson Plan
Scholastic

Real Questions, Real Answers About Drugs

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students brainstorm about questions they have about drugs. In this health science lesson, students research about frequently asked questions on drugs and addiction. They explain why it is important to get accurate information.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Dangers of Crack and Cocaine

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
For this health related worksheet, students discuss and analyze why people shouldn't use crack or cocaine and then complete a word search containing forty five words associated with the dangers of crack and cocaine.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Drug Dope Show

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In small groups, young scholars research an assigned drug category including its physical effects, addiction treatments and the societal, academic and economic impacts of drug abuse. They engage in a "talk show" and discussion about drug...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

This Is Your Brain on Pot

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners 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...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Addictive Risk

For Students 9th - 12th
For this health worksheet, students assess their addictive risk for drugs. They read the two primary factors to addiction and highlight the characteristics that increase and decrease addiction when answering 4 questions.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Hijacked Brain

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students define drug addiction by identifying these four key features. They identify risk factors and protective factors in their own lives related to drug abuse and addiction by filling out a self assessment. Students use the Web to...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Inhalants: A Looming Threat for All Teens

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students identify common substances with chemical vapors. In this health science lesson, students explain the dangerous effects of inhalants. They brainstorm ways to warn other teens about the risks of abusing this substance.