Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Drugonyms

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Research factual information about drugs, and work as a team to convey that information to the class.
Activity
USA Today

Usa Today: Taking Pills Isn't the Answer [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This article warns against the use of performance-enhancing and diet drugs that can be purchased easily and legally. Authors looks at the world of professional baseball and examines the use of supplements, the effects they have had on...
Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Pharmacy Technician

For Students 9th - 10th
The US Department of Labor site offers substantial information on the Pharmacy Technician Career. Page provides employment projections detailing nature of the work, employment training, job outlook, and earnings potential.
Website
Other

The Addiction Counselor Certification : Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
Students interested in a career in counseling will find a good overview to the certification requirements for the state of Oregon, along with lots of related information.
Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this informative website highlighting the Food and Drug Administration and the role they play in keeping our food safe.
Handout
National Institute on Drug Abuse

Nida for Teens: Mind Over Matter: Marijuana

For Students 9th - 10th
An article that contains information on marijuana. You can find out where it comes from and the details about its effects on the brain.
Article
Other

Cspi: Bill Would Put Nutrition Info on Restaurant Menus

For Students 9th - 10th
In addition to providing full text of the Menu Education and Labeling bill from 2003, this website summarizes the key points of the bill and gives reasons why nutritional information needs to be available at restaurants. This bill has...
Website
Other

American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology: Home

For Students 9th - 10th
Web page dedicated to research and education related to respiratory care and conditions. This resource contains a great deal of information on many respiratory conditions and treatments.
Website
Other

Department of Health and Human Services: Straight Talk About Alcohol

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn the effects of alcohol and ways to say no in a no-nonsense approach.
Website
Other

Us awaterpolo.com: United States Water Polo

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official site of United States Water Polo. Surf the site for info on the organization and the sport.
Handout
Other

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource describes an organization that is involved in studies and treatments of allergies. Research and education are also important parts of this organization.
Handout
National Institute on Drug Abuse

Nida for Teens: Mind Matters: The Body's Response to Marijuana

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Facts about marijuana and its effects on the body, brain and life.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Socioeconomic Status and Mental Illnesses

For Students 9th - 10th
This five-question quiz is based on the passage "Socioeconomic Status and Mental Illnesses."

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