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Worksheet
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Drug Sales Soar: Bar Graph

For Students 5th - 7th
For this graphs worksheet, students analyze a bar graph that shows retail prescription drug sales in the U.S. Students complete five problem solving questions about the data on the graph.
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PPT
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Medicine

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Go over the importance of staying safe when handling or coming into contact with medicine. This very short presentation covers some of the key dangers and reasons why children should be careful around prescription drugs.
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PPT
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Drugs

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Smoking, alcohol, drugs, and solvents are the topic of this informational presentation. The causes, effects, and health issues that arise from illicit drug use are all covered. While this appears to be a learner-driven presentation, it...
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Lesson Plan
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Prescription for Trouble

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students consider the risks of the over-the-counter (OTC) drug use. In this personal health lesson, students watch "Prescription for Trouble," and discuss illegal use of drugs. Students complete a survey about OTC and illegal drug use in...
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Lesson Plan
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Killer Disease on Campus

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students identify and evaluate the current FDA procedures for drug development, testing and approval. They conduct Internet research, work in groups to create charts and participate in a class discussion about the pros and cons of...
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Lesson Plan
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Globalization101.org Lesson Plan on Prescription Drug Prices

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars examine the issue of prescription drug prices in the United States. They research the issue and participate in a mock US Senate hearing on the subject.
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Lesson Plan
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The Truth About Hydrocodone

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explain the beneficial uses of pain relievers. In this health science lesson, students discuss the harmful effects of prescription drug abuse. They complete a worksheet at the end of the lesson.
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Interactive
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Breaking News English: UN Says World Shifting to Synthetic Drugs

For Students 6th - 8th
In this ESL worksheet, middle schoolers first read an article about addictive prescription drugs. Students complete all or some of the 100 exercises and activities pertaining to the article. Included are vocabulary, discussion, surveys...
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Lesson Plan
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The Other Drug War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
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.