Format
1. Discuss things most important to participants (i.e. healthy body, family, friends, education)
2. Explain definition of drug (legal vs illegal)
3. Explain proper medication use (OTC vs Rx)
4. Explain reasons for drug abuse (peer pressure)
5. Review function of nervous system (Brain Exhibit)
6. Explain dangers of inhalant-abuse/huffing to nervous system (Glove Activity)
7. Review function of respiratory system (Ciliated Mucous Cell and Alveoli Exhibit)
8. Explain dangers of tobacco products to respiratory system (Drug Tri-lon Exhibit & Mr. Grossmouth Model)
9. Explain current tobacco industry advertisement techniques
10. Conclude by returning to the discussion of things that are most important and they hopefully influence us to continue to make positive and healthy decisions throughout the future.
Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:
1. Define the term drug.
2. Describe how inhalants and tobacco affect the respiratory and nervous systems.
3. Define positive and negative peer pressure and explain how it can affect healthy decision making.
Standards Alignment
National Standards
National
Health Education Standards
Standard 1: Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.
Standard 2: Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on health behaviors.
Standard 4: Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks.
Standard 5: Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.
Standard 6: Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health.
Standard 7: Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks.
Standard 8: Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health.
State Standards
Pennsylvania
Health, Safety, & Physical Education
10.1.6 B, D, E
10.2.6 E