Lesson #18: Substance Abuse Work Day #2 Learning Targets: Today We Will: Learn about one substance that can be abused So That We Can: Teach our class about the dangers of the substance We Will Know We Have it When: Our group finishes our project and s it to Mr. Wriska

So Let’s Learn… Group Presentations  Groups of 2-3 students  Prepare a two-minute presentation on one type of drug  Your presentation must  Be clear and factual  Not include anyone pretending to use the drug  Include:  A description of how the drug affects the human body  One health consequence  One social consequence  One influence that encourages use  One influence that discourages use  Appeals to students your age

Resources for Information Substance Abuse Project Online Resources (Great resource for numerous substances) (Great resource for numerous substances) (Great resource for law/penalty for substance abuse) (Great resource for finding a rehabilitation center/treatment) (Great resource for numerous substances) Mr. Wriska also has great informational handouts about  Alcohol  Over-the-counter drugs and prescription drugs  Marijuana  Sport Supplements  Steroids Presentation Ideas: Power Point Emaze (online) Skit (typed out) Prezi (online) Flyer/Poster, etc.

Grading Criteria Presentation are worth 20 points: ▫4 points:  Actually presenting factual information (don’t have to be experts, but know what you are presenting about) ▫4 points:  Presentation  Spelling, easy to follow, creativity, etc. ▫12 points:  Meeting expectations/criteria (2 points each) 4 pts. 2 pts.