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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Health - Lesson Plan on Prescription Drug Prices

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students examine the issue of prescription drug prices in the United States. They discover how globalization impacts the available remedies to lower the costs to American consumers. They participate in a mock U.S. Senate Commerce Committee
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Pain Relievers Comprehension Quiz

For Students 10th
In this pain relievers comprehension quiz worksheet, 10th graders read the information of drug labels for aspirin and acetaminophen, then answer 15 multiple choice questions, answers included.
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Handout
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

Abpi: Medicines to Treat Disease

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A series of slide show presentations about the treatment of infectious disease. Each focuses on one aspect of fighting bacteria. Also included are interactive animations illustrating body functions and how medicines work.
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Handout
WebMD

Web Md: Drugs & Medications a Z

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from WebMD Health contains interesting information on drugs and herbs. It contains an exhaustive list of drugs, and if you click on the link you receive ample information on each topic. This is a quality site to check out on...
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Article
Other

Partnership for a Drug Free America: Drug Guide for Parents [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you know the drugs teens abuse? This drug guide shows the top thirteen drugs most commonly abused by teens, including their street names, photos, effects, and signs of abuse.
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Website
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.