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Statistical Analysis
In this statistics worksheet, students analyze the data provided in order to determine the null hypothesis, an alternate hypothesis, and the significant difference between the groups. The one page worksheet contains three scenarios...
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Treatment Works!
Students consider the goals of a treatment plan for persons who have had the way they think, feel, or behave changed because of mental illness. PET images are utilized to support the evidence of changes in the activity and functioning of...
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Substance Abuse/Addiction
Students examine addictions and the effects on people around them. They identify the characteristics of addition and indicators of alcohol abuse. They complete a worksheet for homework.
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Barack Obama
In this online interactive Barack Obama worksheet, learners respond to 15 fill in the blank and multiple choice questions regarding the information included in the provided paragraphs.
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Baseball Cards
Students read a short story on baseball cards and reflect on Honus Wagner's decision to withdraw his card. In this baseball cards lesson plan, students study how children used cards in the 1930's and express their understanding of Honus...
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Moral Development: Lawrence Kohlberg
Students study the stages of moral development. In this psychology lesson, students explore Lawrence Kohlberg's stages of moral development as they read, respond to, and evaluate a moral development scenario.
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Effects of Alcohol Use
Fifth graders identify short and long term effects of alcohol use. In this effects of alcohol lesson plan, 5th graders participate in activities to understand what it feels like to have alcohol in their system. With the teacher they make...
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Breaking News English: Stress and Dolphins
In this stress and dolphins worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions,...
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Is there such a thing as too much profit?
Eleventh graders discuss the concepts of value-of-service pricing and cost-of service pricing. They debate the reasons for and legitimacy of price differences in service. # students predict the effectiveness of the 1887 Interstate...
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Teen Health: Talking with Your Doctor
Students discuss common health care issues they're facing today. In this health science lesson, students explain the benefit of seeking professional help. They write a journal to keep track of their own health issues.
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Betty Ford: One Day at a Time
Students view a video about Betty Ford and how her candid admission of her own battles with addiction has enabled others to face their own addictions. She has done the same for breast cancer, since she was First Lady of the US.
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Government Lesson Plan 18
High schoolers identify problems with a pure market economy, and examine and explain roles of selected regulatory agencies.
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Substance Abuse (Depressants)
Detailed explanation of depressants, particularly their abuse. Includes information on symptoms, diagnosis, and much more.
Indiana University
Indiana Prevention Resource Center: Drug Information
Specific drugs and drug related issues are defined and discussed on this page, which also contains several downloadable publications.
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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...
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Depression: Available Treatment
Lists and briefly describes three types of treatment for depression. Each treatment has a link to more information.
Other
Downer Drugs: An Inside Guide to the Downside's Flipside
Read about the dangers of depressant drugs, or downers. This website provides simple information about side effects, risks, and problems associated with depressant use.
Other
Sada: Treating Seasonal Affective Disorder
This site describes three types of treatment for this disorder. These treatments are light therapy, anti-depressant drugs and psycho therapy.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Psychoactive Drugs: Depressants and Opiates
An explanation of the effects the psychoactive drugs, depressants and opiates, have on the body.
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: For Teens: Depressants
Depressants are a dangerous drug if used the wrong way. Find out more in this article for teens.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Overview of Psychoactive Drugs
An overview of psychoactive drugs: depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, and opiates.
Other
Downers: A New Look at Depresant Drugs
This website overview the problems and dangers associated with prescription depressants, such as barbiturates and tranquilizers. Learn about how these prescription drugs impair your body and mind.
Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
National Youth Anti Drug Media Campaign: Above the Influence: Ghb Facts
This resource presents information about the risks of using GHB, also known as liquid ecstasy.
Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
National Youth Anti Drug Media Campaign: Above the Influence: Depression
A statement from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy about depression answers questions about symptoms, who gets depressed, help for depression, and related information.