Health Education II (9-12)
Strand 4: SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION (SAP) Standard HII.SAP.1
Health Education II (9-12)
Strand 4: SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION (SAP) Standard HII.SAP.3
Health Education II (9-12)
Strand 4: SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION (SAP) Standard HII.SAP.4
2 class periods of 45 minutes each
Small Groups
Students will demonstrate health-promoting and risk-reducing behaviors to prevent substance abuse. Students will also demonstrate independent research to find academic information.
Students will work in the computer lab for 2 days on this project. (Assuming the classroom does not have chromebooks).
This site has basic information about the 7 types of most common drugs being used by the population.
A lot of students may not know much about the topic due to the taboo nature of discussing substance abuse and harm reduction.
Students will understand the consequences of drug abuse, use or misuse. Students will also analyze the risk and protective factors that influence the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. Finally, students will be find access to information for treatment of addictive behaviors.
2 Min. Youtube video
4 Min. Youtube video
Share first video about cigarettes to capture their attention.
Ask and discuss with class if they knew that happened.
Talk about what other effects cigarettes may have on the body.
Ask 'What other substances are known to be dangerous?'
After discussing, show video of alcohol's effects, then show brochure of opioid abuse.
Move students to groups of 5 (As diverse socially as possible)
Discuss what the project will be about, and deliver them their instructions.
Students will create a group presentation (about 5 people per group) about one of the following groups of substances:
Alcohol, Tobacco, Opioids, Stimulants, or Hallucinogens
Each group will have to address the following items in their presentation.
Each student in a group must present and demonstrate participation
**Remember** You will be graded by your group partners after presenting.
Video demonstration of what 30 packs of cigarettes can do to your lungs.
Website promoting safe opioid use and possible alternatives.