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From social drinking to dependence

In this lesson for high school healthful living, students categorize behaviors into social drinking, problem drinking, and alcoholism. They then discuss the signs of early and late stage alcoholism.

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Healthful Living)

By Allison Buckner and John Janowiak.

It's all about choice

Students will examine the different choices they make as supporting or undermining their intent to remain abstinent, including the affect of substance use on those choices.

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Healthful Living)

By Kathy Crumpler.

Sex under the influence

The use of alcohol and other drugs increases the risk for unplanned, unprotected sex. This action exposes young people to HIV, other STDs, and pregnancy. The lesson engages students in the decision-making process regarding risk and checks their understanding of behaviors that put them at risk.

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Healthful Living)

By Kathy Crumpler.

Resources on the web

Crystal meth

In this Science Update, students explore the devastating effects of using crystal methamphetamine on unborn fetuses. According to University of Toronto pharmacologist Peter Wells, who conducted a study on pregnant mice, a single hit of the drug may be enough... (Learn more)

Format: activity/lesson plan (grade 9–12 Healthful Living)

Provided by: Science Netlinks

It's My Life

Learn more about emotions, friendships, life decisions, money and other issues of interest to young people approaching independence. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: PBS

National Institutes of Health Curriculum Supplements

Interactive teaching units in biology and health for students in 1st through 12th grades. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: National Institutes of Health office of Science Education

National Institutes of Health Office of Science Education: Free Resources for Science Teachers

Provides free resources for sciences teachers on a selection of 41 topics for all grade levels. Students will engage in the supporting, interactive multimedia activities. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: National Institutes of Health

NIDA Information for Parents and Teachers

Provides information for parents about drugs and prevention of drug use by children. Also provides educational materials for teachers at all grade levels to help inform students about the facts and dangers of drug use. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: National Institute on Drug Abuse

NIH Curriculum Supplements - High School

This site provides additional resources for health science studies at the high school level, complete with: teacher resources and student activities. There is also a section that helps connect the supplements with chapters of popular high school texts. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: National Institue of Health

NIH Science Curriculum Supplements - Middle School

This resource provides supplementary materials and activities to science education for middle school curricula. Materials for teachers may be downloaded for use in the classroom or print materials may be ordered. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: National Institute of Health

PElinks4u

This informative website is packed with information and links to outstanding physical education links that will be helpful in the classroom. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Central Washington University