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Substance Awareness Challenge

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Substance Awareness Challenge

Increase Drug Awareness

This lesson aims to increase students' awareness of the dangers of substance use through an engaging and interactive approach. By using a short video and a game-based activity, students will learn about the potential risks and consequences of substance use. This lesson is important as it equips students with the knowledge to make informed decisions and understand the impact of peer pressure.

Audience

High School Students

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Video: Teen Substance Use & Abuse, and Exit Ticket: Substance Awareness Reflection

Step 1

Introduction

2 mins

  • Briefly introduce the topic of substance use and its relevance to students' lives.
  • Explain the objective of the lesson: to increase awareness about the dangers of substance use.

Step 2

Video Viewing

3 mins

  • Show the video Teen Substance Use & Abuse.
  • Ask students to pay attention to Jeremiah's story and the consequences of his actions.

Step 3

Interactive Activity

7 mins

  • Organize students into small groups.
  • Provide each group with a scenario card related to substance use (e.g., peer pressure, unknown substances).
  • Instruct groups to discuss the scenario and come up with a safe and responsible decision.
  • Have each group share their scenario and decision with the class.

Step 4

Closure and Exit Ticket

3 mins

  • Distribute the exit ticket titled 'Substance Awareness Reflection'.
  • Ask students to reflect on what they learned and how they can apply it to their lives.
  • Collect the exit tickets as students leave the class.
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Substance Awareness Reflection

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