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My Generation Rx: Minute Activities Lesson PlanMy Generation Rx: Minute Activities Lesson Plan
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Generation Rx
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7th - 12th
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My Generation Rx: Minute Activities

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Want to discuss the prevalence of prescription drug abuse among teenagers, but running out of class time? A series of short, straightforward activities address topics such as sharing prescription drugs, coping mechanisms for stress, and safe medication practices in just a few minutes.

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Concepts

prescription drugs, drug abuse, drug addiction, drugs, peer pressure, healthy habits

Additional Tags

health

Instructional Ideas

  • Save the lessons for a substitute teacher day
  • Create stations where groups complete each activity before rotating to the next assignment
  • Use in a teen issues class or health unit

Classroom Considerations

  • Printable pages are in color, but printing in black and white shouldn't affect understanding

Pros

  • Provides all necessary materials and printables
  • Easy to fold into an existing curriculum on substance abuse

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  • None

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