Curated OER
Window Into Another Culture
Young scholars examine cultural conflict issues. In this global studies lesson, students read the Robert W. Soderstrom essay " A Single Lucid Moment." Young scholars discuss the essay and confrontation that may occur between cultures.
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Under the Influence
Students examine the effects of teen drinking. In this personal health lesson plan, students research alcohol's effect on the teen brain. Students discuss their findings about the alcohol-brain connection and create brain maps.
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ESL: Collocations
In this ESL collocations worksheet, students complete 20 multiple choice questions, choosing the correct collocations from 5 possible answers.
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Treating Substance Abuse Problems
Young scholars conduct an open discussion on the legal, social, and health consequences associated with substance abuse. Working in pairs, students discuss the effects of substance abuse and brainstorm possible solutions. ...
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Psychological Disorders
In this psychology instructional activity, learners complete 5 short answer questions on pscyhological disorders. They identify characteristics of have certain disorders.
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Stimulants
Pupils explore the use of stimulants; in particular, amphetamines and cocaine. They also examine crack, which is a methamphetamine that is made in a laboratory and used as an inexpensive substitute for cocaine.
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Services, Services, Services+++ Who You Gonna Call?
Students research various services (agencies) provided by the government. They prepare a written report about the agency and also about an individual service it provides. They list steps involved in gaining a specific service provided by...
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Slang Words Beginning With F
In this slang learning exercise, students complete a 10 question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about the meanings of slang expressions beginning with letter F.
BSCS Science Learning
Bscs: Drug Abuse and the Adolescent Brain
This module focuses on the science that explains the effects that drugs have on the brain and, by extension, a person's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Specifically, it focuses on the adolescent brain. Adolescents may be more...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Heads Up Real News About Drugs and Your Body
Lots of news and information on drug abuse and what it can do to YOUR body! You can click on each individual drug to find out more about it, read questions and answers, test your knowledge, and finally find out the truth about harmful...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Nclex Rn Questions on Drug Abuse and Addiction 1
Use these practice questions on drug abuse and addiction to review for the NCLEX-RN test.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research Based Guide (Third Edition)
The National Institute on Drug Abuse created a guide on the principles of drug addiction treatment. That guide is available here online. It's meant to help individuals answer questions such as finding the most effective methods of...
PBS
Pbs: This Emotional Life: Addiction
A resource on addiction. Discusses alcohol and drug addiction, their symptoms and causes, misconceptions people have about addiction, how it affects those close to the addict, different treatment options, and how to get help.
Time
Time: 6 Ways to Fight America's Heroin Epidemic
Law enforcement agencies across the nation are fighting the rising heroin epidemic in unique ways. Time investigates in cities currently most threatened by the drug. Find out how the officials are attacking the problems at the root...
Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
Above the Influence: Drug Facts: Alcohol
With this resource, teens can learn about facts about dangerous substances and their usage. Click on the dropdown menu at left to find out the alarming risks of alcohol and drug abuse.
Curated OER
Kids Health: What You Need to Know About Drugs
Students are curious about drugs and this is a simple site that delves into what they need to know: what drugs are good and what drugs are harmful, what are illegal drugs, like heroin and marijuana, and why are they illegal. The authors...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Drug Dependence and Homeostasis
An explanation of homeostasis and related to drug dependence and drug overdose.
Other
The Partnership for a Drug Free America
Working to reduce the illicit drugs in America, this is the website of Partnership For A Drug Free America. This site contains a database of drugs with slang names as well as standard. For each drug there are descriptions of the drug...
Rice University
Rice University: Web Adventures: Reconstructors: Nothing to Rave About
Online adventure game consisting of three consecutive episodes where you become a member of a team of scientists who investigate pain relieving drugs to see if they are safe. These virtual experiments cover concepts such as history of...
Other
National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse
The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University offers a unique think/action tank that engages all diciplines to study every form of substance abuse as it affects our society. The site organizes and provides...
WELL
People.well.com: Web of Addiction: Links to Other Web Sites Related to Addiction
This resource provides links to information, programs, help and treatment resources, news groups, and professional resources involved in the prevention and treatment of substance abuse.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Drugs and the Nervous System
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this online tutorial students will learn how drugs affect the nervous system.
Other
The Addiction Counselor Certification : Homepage
Students interested in a career in counseling will find a good overview to the certification requirements for the state of Oregon, along with lots of related information.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Nclex Rn Questions on Drug Abuse and Addiction 2
Use these practice questions on drug abuse and addiction to review for the NCLEX-RN test.