Lesson Plan
National Institutes of Health

Alcohol: Separating Fact From Fiction

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students can use this site to observe the effects of alcohol on mice and discuss the ways in which alcohol harms and impairs the body. An online lesson plan, "Alcohol; Separating Fact From Fiction," has students watch video clips, engage...
Handout
University of Washington

Neuroscience Resources for Kids: Ecstasy Mdma

For Students 9th - 10th
Here, students can read about the dangers associated with the designer drug called ecstasy. Learn about the short-term and long-term effects associated with this dangerous drug. Included is information on proper brain function, as well...
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs: In the Mix Educators: Alcohol "Targets" Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Here is a simple guideline for a two-period lesson through which students "Compose a collage of alcohol ads," and participate in activities that will help hone their critical thinking skills and their views about alcohol and alcohol...
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Other

Anabolic Androgenic Steroids: Effects on Performance

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine and Science defines anabolic steroids, their use, and their effects and health risks.
Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Alcohol

For Students 9th - 10th
What is alcohol? Why do teens drink? Why shouldn't I drink? All of these questions and more are answered by the Family Doctor at KidsHealth.
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Other

Partnership for a Drug Free America: Marijuana

For Students 9th - 10th
Read brief responses to several questions concerning marijuana, its characteristics, it short-term and long-term effects, and its federal classification.