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Curated OER

Substance Abuse

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers describe the effects of drugs on the human body, both short-and long-term consequences. They create personal approaches to substance abuse control and prevention. Students demonstrate effective practices in working...
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Other

The Partnership for a Drug Free America

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Other

Dea: Just Think Twice

For Students 9th - 10th
The Drug Enforcement Administration website provides several sections of information designed to help teenagers and parents to get the facts about drugs in our society.
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PBS

Pbs Kids: It's My Life: Drug Abuse, Getting It Straight

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts straight about illegal drug use and other substance abuse. Take interactive quizzes, participate in virtual teen surveys, and read answers to current questions about drug abuse.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Symbols of u.s. Govt.: The Liberty Bell (K 2)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Did you ever wonder why a large bell, known as The Liberty Bell, is so important in U.S. history? Use this site to learn about this great symbol of our country.
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Kids Health: What You Need to Know About Drugs

For Students 3rd - 8th
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...
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National Park Service: Independence National Historical Park: Liberty Bell

For Students 9th - 10th
Independence National Historical Park offers a general overview of the Liberty Bell, including a focus on the Bell's message and some interesting facts about the Bell.
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George Washington University

La Times: Cia's Challenge in South Central

For Students 9th - 10th
This commentary from the Los Angeles Times discusses the connection between the Contras and drug trafficking.
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Kids Health: Lo Que Necesitas Saber Sobre Las Drogas

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this article to understand the addiction process and factual information concerning various classes of drugs. The article contains links to similar sites as well. In Spanish.