Created by :
Scholastic and the National Institute on Drug AbuseThis lesson, developed in partnership with Scholastic, teaches students about some of the devastating effects drugs can have on their bodies. A work sheet explains how alcohol can magnify the effects of some drugs and encourages students to think about how combining dangerous substances could make them even more dangerous.
What’s In the Lesson Plan:
- Student article
- Student work sheet
- Class discussion questions
Grade Level(s):
6789101112
Student Skills Targeted:
- Understanding the negative health effects of some common drugs
- Understanding how combining dangerous substances can make their effects even worse
- Critical thinking
Time / Duration:
- 1 class period
Materials:
- Printer/copier for student handouts
Alignment with National Standards:
- National Science Education Standards
- McREL
Languages:
- English
