Lesson Plan

Understanding Addiction: The Brain and Body

Learn how drugs affect the brain and body

This lesson introduces students to the science behind addiction, focusing on how drugs affect the brain and body. Through a simple experiment and guided discussion, students will gain a foundational understanding of addiction's impact. This lesson is important as it helps students develop awareness and critical thinking about substance use and its effects, promoting informed decision-making and healthy lifestyle choices.

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Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

Step 2

Experiment: Visualizing Drug Effects

20 mins

Step 3

Guided Discussion

15 mins

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

10 mins

Step 5

Closure and Quiz

5 mins

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Discussion

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Worksheet

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Quiz

Understanding Addiction Quiz

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Understanding Addiction: The Brain and Body

Juanita Martinez

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