8 th Grade Health
Each group will be assigned a drug category and will have the option of completing either a PowerPoint or Pamphlet which showcases their knowledge and understanding of the particular drug The group will do a brief 3-5 minute presentation at the end to share their information with the class
Each group will have 3 students per group (students have the option of working alone if desired.) Each group will be assigned one of the following category: AlcoholCocaine MarijuanaLSD / PCP InhalantsSteroids Heroin Ecstasy (MDMA)
Must include drug classification (depressant, stimulant, etc.) List physical effects & physiological effects Must include short-term & long-term effects Scientific name & Street names Medical use (if any) How it enters the body & different forms (example cocaine & crack cocaine) At least 3 different statistics Pictures, pictures, pictures!
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Presentations (as of now) will be on Tuesday April 24 th for even days & Monday April 23 rd for odd days.