Topics
Covered
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Safe versus unsafe administration of over-the-counter and prescription drugs
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Short and long-term consequences of 4 gateway drugs: tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, inhalants
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Influence of media on decision-making
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Making healthy choices
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Ways to say “no” to drugs
Objectives
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Students will be able to identify the two classifications of legal drugs: prescription and over– the-counter medication
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Students will be able to explain how to safely administer medications and the risks associated – with sharing them with peers
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Students will be able to list the four gateway drugs and describe the short and long-term consequences on the brain and body
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Students will be able to explain how the media attempts to influence one’s decisions about using alcohol and tobacco
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Students will be able to provide examples of four common types of peer pressure
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Students will be able to describe the steps involved in making informed and safe choices about drugs
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Students will be able to review and practice 5 ways to say “no” to drugs
Standards
met
NATIONAL HEALTH EDUCATION STANDARDS
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Standard 1: Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health
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Standard 7: Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks
NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION
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Standard 6: Values physical health for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction
Program Materials
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Estimated Teachable Minutes
CHOICES & CONSEQUENCES - 30 Minutes
While You Watch - 15m
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A Friendship Application - 30m
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Box Those Cigarettes - 45m
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What Do You Know about Inhalants and Their
Dangers - 30m
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To Air is Human - 45m
What’s in Tobacco Smoke? - 60m
You Know How to Refuse - 45m
Analyzing Ads - 15m
Catch It! - 15m
Decision-Making Influences - 30m
Defying Substance Abuse and Misuse - 30m
Drugs: A Lost Cause - 30m
Drugs in the Media - 30m
Jar of Tar - 30m
Red Ribbon Week Stations - 45m
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