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Up in Smoke

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Learners use PowerPoint, Internet research, scanners and desktop publishing to create a multimedia presentation on the dangers of smoking.
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Alcohol, Nicotine or Caffeine Rap

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners create a rap/skit showing the effect of alcohol, nicotine or caffeine. In this biology instructional activity, students identify the important points of their chosen drug. They present their rap/skit in class.
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Science In Society

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders study diseases that are related to the use of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs, both prescription and illegal. They determine illnesses that can occur as a direct result of the use of or inappropriate use of these substances....
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The House That Drugs Built

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students evaluate the effects of drug use on behavior, appearance and the ability to contribute to society.  In this drug education lesson students analyze the relationship between drug use and injury, violence and criminal activity. 
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Making Good Decisions: Drug and Alcohol Reports

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students identify the effects and consequences of using and abusing alcohol and drugs. In this drug education lesson, students watch a video about underage drinking. Students research an assigned drug and compose a PowerPoint...
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Toxicology and Living Systems

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate how toxic chemicals affect biological systems. They determine the toxic dose of a chemical that inhibits seed germination in a Brassica rapa. They investigate the effect of environmental tobacco smoke on human lung...
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Anti-drug Shock Tactics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students evaluate the effectiveness of 'shock tactics' to discourage drug abuse. They view a video about the death of a 21-year-old heroin addict. In small groups they discuss the video and complete comment sheet.
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Slavery in Virginia

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders assess primary sources to analyze the effects plantation life and slavery had on Colonial Virginia. They study the issues of slavery, rural life, movements, colonization and revolution. Each student makes predictions,...
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Cannabis and Young People

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars identify, analyze and characterize smoking and young people. They try to consider why young people take drugs to begin with. In addition, they point out the effects and risks of cannabis smoking with young people. They...
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Cells

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders look up pictures of viruses or pictures of models of viruses. Using pipe cleaners, beads, Styrofoam or other available materials make models of these shapes. They then observe a demonstration to show the effect of Tobacco...
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Peer pressure

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students identify ways to cope with peer pressure to use tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs. They use selection from Tom Sawyer, by Mark Twain.
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Drugs In Sports

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners explore why drug testing happens and why drug use is a problem in sports. Students classify the consequences of using drugs while participating in sports. Learners relate drug usage in their own lives and school backgrounds.
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The Cigar Box Guitar

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students correlate string tension with sound pitch. They describe how string mass (thickness) effects sound pitch and demonstrate an understanding of the physics of the acoustic guitar. They see that sound is produced by vibrations.
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The Respiratory System

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
The student will calculate the vital capacity of the air in the lungs and trace the pathway of air into and out of the lungs. They describe the pressure changes that occur within the chest cavity when you breathe. They compare air that...
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Food Advertising Tricks

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Young scholars recognize techniques used to make food look appealing on television and in advertising, and explore the separate elements that compose media messages and products.
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THE TWO HEMISPHERES SHARE!

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars analyze the positive effects of Columbus' journey to the Americas and the impact on their lives today of the meeting of the two hemispheres.
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Plants and Air Purity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore how green plants help improve air quality. They read an article and discuss the importance of air quality and its effects on the human body. They investigate by connecting hose to the top of a Bell jar and to a...
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How Smoking Affects Our Repiratory System

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine the dangers of smoking. In this life science lesson plan, 7th graders survey their schoolmates about the factors that would influence them to smoke. They present their findings in class by creating a presentation.
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Toxicants and California Blackworms

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine the normal behavior of California blackworms. They determine how various concentrations of assigned toxicants affect the worm's behavior. Students are introduced to testing of potential toxicants, an important...
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Missouri Department of Elementary

Fatal Accident

For Teachers 11th
While there may not be any ghostbusters in the neighborhood, there are plenty of emergency response agencies ready to give support if something is amiss. To that end, instructors invite a member of an emergency response agency to address...
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Missouri Department of Elementary

Risk Taking Behaviors

For Teachers 10th
Sophomores can be sometimes wise and sometimes foolish. The same can be said for their behaviors. After watching a presentation about risk taking behaviors, class members discuss the presentation in small groups, and then complete a...
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Missouri Department of Elementary

Safe and Healthy Life Choices (Part 2)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Scholars listen to a presentation by a health care professional and then submit three questions they would like the speaker to discuss further.
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Fatal Accident

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore, examine and study the impact of personal decisions on the safety and health of self and others. They assess how to evaluate individual coping skills to manage life-changing events. Each student defines and...
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Risk Taking Behaviors

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders listen to a presenters introduction and write questions they hope to have answered during the presentation. They listen to a presentation and record notes. They participate in small group discussion and complete...

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