A set of visually appealing booklets—The Brain’s Response to: drugs, marijuana, nicotine, opioids, cocaine, inhalants, methamphetamine, prescription stimulant drugs, and synthetic drugs like K2/spice and bath salts—that explain how the drugs change the way the communication centers in the brain work and ultimately cause their effects.
Please Note: After 20 years, NIDA is transitioning away from our beloved Sara Bellum character in the Mind Over Matters series to a format that is more relatable to today’s youth audience. The series will now be called Mind Matters, and will focus on easy-to-understand scientific facts. We want to thank the audience who made Sara Bellum a hit; please be assured that her spirit of inquisitiveness is what laid the foundation for our more modern format.
What’s In the Lesson Plan:
- 11 booklets each addressing one drug topic
- Mind Over Matter Teacher’s guide (online and English only)
Grade Level(s):
Student Skills Targeted:
- Understanding of biological drugs effects
- Skills in reading comprehension
Time / Duration:
- 1-2 class periods
Materials:
- Computer with Internet access per 1-2 students OR
- Order free copies of the booklets for students
Languages:
- English
- Spanish
