Alcohol

HEALTH EDUCATION - Unit 2 - Lesson 3 - Week 3/5

Substance Use & Abuse (K)

UNIT 2: Substance Use & Abuse

Alcohol

Priority Standard(s)

HEK.1b - recognize potentially harmful substances

HEK.1c - identify safety hazards

HEK.3a - identify types of trusted adults and professionals as resources for health information

HEK.4c - recognize ways to respond when in an unwanted, threatening, or a frightening situation

HEK.7b - demonstrate healthy behaviors that prevent injuries


Supporting Standard(s)



Essential Question(s)


Big Idea(s)


LEARNING TARGET / SUCCESS CRITERIA

I will identify ways in which some drugs can be harmful and tell who can help people who use harmful drugs. I will stay away from drugs that are harmful to me and against the law, including alcohol (21).

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PRE-INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITY

Physical Education - Practice Healthful Habits

We're going to learn to recite the following:

I won't take drugs.

I'll use my head.

Here's something else to do instead! 

When I point to you, name a physical activity, such as jumping jacks, push ups, planks, jogging in place, etc. and we will do that for 10 seconds.


OPENING (Engage)

Talk About It

Some drugs can harm the body or mind. Alcohol is a drug.


Vocabulary Strategies


alcohol - a drug that is in some drinks


Each of the pictures below contain alcohol. We are going to identify each picture.

Alcohol Harms Your Body and Your Mind

You should not consume alcohol because alcohol use in the teenage years or younger has been related to a wide range of health and social problems. Alcohol use during childhood has been related to increased health risks (including alcohol-related injuries), involvement in violence, risky behaviors, and it can affect the normal development of vital organs and functions, including the brain, liver, bones, and hormones.


What can happen if the driver of a car is not thinking clearly?


Only adults may purchase drinks that have alcohol. There are other drugs that are against the law.


Why do you think there are laws about some drugs?


Some people who use harmful drugs can't stop by themselves. Doctors, counselors, and other people might be able to help them.


What is the banner below about?

WORK PERIOD (Explore/Explain/Extend/Elaborate)

Refusal Skills - How to Say "NO" to Stay Safe


How would you use these "refusal skills" to say "NO?"


We're going to act out what you would do to if offered something harmful to you. Remember to use the steps for saying, "no."


Build Character - Be Trustworthy

Let's learn and sing the following song to the tune of "Row, Row, Row Your Boat":

I say "no" to drugs,

I want to stay drug-free.

It's the healthy way to live.

Be smart...say "no" like me.



CLOSING (Evaluate)

Helpful or Harmful?

Take a look at the pictures below. I need you to help me identify which drugs or substances are helpful and which are harmful for you.

Please number 1-6 down the left side of your individual white board. Draw a smiley face for each substance that is helpful. Draw a sad face for each substance that is harmful.


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Just as there are rules to follow at home and school, there are rules to follow when taking medicines.

These rules include:


RESOURCES / INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS


DCSD Board-Approved Instruction Materials


Technology