Lesson Idea | Substance Abuse Prevention
Provider: Health Smart Virginia
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Selected because it helps teachers guide fifth graders in understanding substance abuse, prevention strategies, and peer education through a clear task
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Objectives/Goals
- The student will describe the consequences of substance abuse
- The student will investigate prevention strategies for substance abuse
- The student will create a product to educate others on substance abuse
Materials
- Performance Task: Substance Abuse Prevention Performance Task Steps
- Review the steps of the performance task before introducing it to your students.
- Pass out a copy of the performance task to each student and review the expectations. Provide a due date.
- Once their projects are complete, each group will present to the class. Decide if you want the groups to present to another 4th or 5th grade class.
Substance Abuse Prevention Performance Task
Imagine that the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs has started to become a problem at your school. Fourth and fifth grade students are beginning to experiment and the temptation to try is high. Your mission is to create a presentation to educate other students on the consequences of tobacco, alcohol, and another drug. Complete each step of the performance task and use the rubric to guide you.
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Lesson Idea | Substance Abuse Prevention
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