Substance Abuse Lesson Plans

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A Gateway to Where?- This lesson helps upper elementary children to learn that marijuana is considered a gateway drug and what that means.
Beware, Be Aware- Divide the class into four heterogeneous teams. Tell them they're going to read a story together. The stories all have something to do with misperceptions, trickery, deception and preconceived ideas.

Catch It- To teach students that marijuana causes a decrease in reaction time.
Do You Wish You Never Started Smoking?- For students to realize that most smokers wish they had never started smoking. If this is the case, we can presume that starting to smoke is a bad decision.
"Drug Abuse Brochure"- Students will be given a list of Drug Information Web sites and a blank "Drug Abuse Crossword". They are to complete the crossword by finding the answers within the various websites.
Drugs & Alcohol
People We Trust- This lesson plan helps students to identify the appropriate persons from whom a child can safely take medicine.
Red Ribbon Week Activities - Students will be able to analyze information in the article and express an opinion based on what they have read.
Steroids and the Body- To understand how steroids can harm the body physically and mentally.
Tendon Damage from Steroids- To help students understand how using steroids can create problems for tendons in your body.
"The Drug Dope Show"- Students work in teams using a "talk show" format to research drug types, the addiction/recovery processes, and effects of drug abuse on society, family, friends, work, school, etc

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