Lesson Plan
Substance Smarts Plan
Students will explore common substances and their effects, analyze real-life scenarios, and practice refusal strategies to make confident, healthy choices.
Early awareness of substances empowers students to recognize risks, resist peer pressure, and make informed decisions, laying the groundwork for lifelong health and safety.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Presentation: Common Substances & Effects
10 minutes
Step 3
Scenario Activity
8 minutes
Step 4
Role-Play & Refusal Skills
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Cool-Down
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Substance Awareness
Lesson Objectives
What Is a Psychoactive Substance?
Common Psychoactive Substances
Substance Effects Chart
Quick Quiz
Scenario Activity
Refusal Strategies
Role-Play Practice
Reflection
Resources & Next Steps
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Substance Sleuths Lesson Plan
Students will identify common psychoactive substances, understand their short- and long-term effects, analyze real-life scenarios, and practice refusal strategies to make healthy choices.
Building substance awareness at the Tier 1 classroom level helps 7th graders recognize risks, resist peer pressure, and develop lifelong healthy decision-making skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Classroom
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Interactive Presentation
10 minutes
Step 3
Scenario Group Activity
7 minutes
Step 4
Role-Play Refusal Skills
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Exit Ticket
3 minutes
Reading
Activity
Activity
Quiz
Substance Awareness Quick Quiz
