1. Substance Use and Abuse
Drug Research Slide Show
PPL101
Include the following on the title slide of your slide show:
Group Members’ Names
Teacher’s Name
Course Code
Your Drug Topic with a Catchy Title!
Due Date
An Interesting Graphic Related to your Topic

2. Your Task Expectations
This assignment is the culminating activity for the Substance Use and Abuse unit in the PPL101 Healthy Active Living course. Your task is to choose one specific drug to research and present to the class. You may work in groups of 2-3.
There are 3 main components to this assignment:
The Research
The Slide Show
The Presentation
The following expectations will be assessed throughout this unit:
HL3.01: Identify facts and myths related to the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs
HL3.02: Explain the short- and long-term effects of the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs
HL3.03: Identify the major factors (e.g. peer pressure) that contribute to the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs
HL3.04: Identify the school and community resources involved in the education, prevention and treatment of the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs

3. The Research Requirements
You must use at least 5 different sources to gather your information (e.g. internet sites, books, interview, film)
All sources must be referenced and included on Bibliography slide
The Slide Show Requirements
Your slide show must be creative. It should be colourful, unique, fun and easy to read!
Your slide show must have a catchy title that displays creative thinking
Your slide show should reflect information that you have researched on your topic
Make sure you answer the following questions:
What are some of the facts, or true information, related to your drug (1 slide)?
What are some of the myths related to your drug (1 slide)?
What are the specific short- and long-term effects of using your drug (1 slide)?
What are the major factors that contribute to the use of your drug (1 slide)?
What school or community resources are available to help with the prevention and treatment the use or abuse of your drug (1 slide)?

4. The Presentation Requirements
You must complete your slide show by:
Save your presentation will be saved from the lab onto a memory stick
When working in a group, each student must complete a fair share of the work
All the members of your group should speak during the presentation
Your presentation should be 3-5 minutes
Be mindful of your oral presentation skills: making eye contact, good body posture, volume and pace of speech and gestures contribute to the mood you set for your presentation
You must demonstrate appropriate listening skills during all presentations