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This The Brain's Response to Drugs lesson plan also includes:
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- The Brain's Response to Opioids—Student Booklet (Spanish Version)
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- The Brain's Response to Anabolic Steroids—Student Booklet (Spanish Version)
- The Brain's Response to Cocaine—Student Booklet
- The Brain's Response to Cocaine—Student Booklet (Spanish Version)
- The Brain's Response to Hallucinogens—Student Booklet
- The Brain's Response to Hallucinogens—Student Booklet (Spanish Version)
- The Brain's Response to Inhalants—Student Booklet
- The Brain's Response to Inhalants—Student Booklet (Spanish Version)
- The Brain's Response to Marijuana—Student Booklet
- The Brain's Response to Marijuana—Student Booklet (Spanish Version)
- The Brain's Response to Methamphetamine—Student Booklet
- The Brain's Response to Methamphetamine—Student Booklet (Spanish Version)
- The Brain's Response to Nicotine—Student Booklet
- The Brain's Response to Nicotine—Student Booklet (Spanish Version)
- The Brain's Response to Prescription Drugs—Student Booklet
- The Brain's Response to Prescription Drugs—Student Booklet (Spanish Version)
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Marijuana affects the brain differently than inhalants, which have a different effect than opioids. Elementary and middle school classes read about these drugs as well as nicotine, methamphetamine, hallucinogens, and steroids before completing word puzzles for each category of drugs.
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Instructional Ideas
- Feature the informational reading in a language arts class before exploring the details of each drug in science or health
- Have class members split into small groups, each focusing on research for the different drugs featured in the packet
Classroom Considerations
- Does not indicate which pages are for student use
Pros
- Includes an answer key for each word puzzle
- Covers an array of drugs, making the packet ideal for a general health lesson on drug abuse
- Pamphlets with informational text for students are attached
Cons
- None