recreational drugs webquest
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Public Awareness Campaign WebQuest for 9th grade health courseTRANSCRIPT
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A WebQuest for 9th Grade (Teen Living)
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Ms. Katy [email protected]
Based on a template from The WebQuest Page
Public Awareness Campaign: Recreational Drugs
openphoto.net: Rusty Chain Darren Hester (Macon, Georgia USA)
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Drugs are powerful. With even one use, they can shatter lives. Many addicts say that their addiction began with experimentation in adolescence with seemingly harmless drugs such as marijuana. Today, experts know that drug use is not only dangerous to the body’s and mind’s of the addicted, but also damaging to the people around them as well. Now is the time for you to explore recreational drugs and discover their problems and solutions!
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You will research a recreational drug from the list below. Your research will done using the internet. Utilizing the websites provided for you, sift through and gather as much relevant information as is necessary for a creative, informative, and accurate public awareness campaign highlighting the dangers of and solutions to the chosen drug. Your public awareness campaign may be in the form of 1.) a neatly organized flyer made on Microsoft Publisher to be presented in front of the class or 2.) a commercial that will be acted out in front of the class at the conclusion of this project.
Alcohol
Amphetamines
Caffeine
Cocaine
Ecstasy
Inhalants
LSD
Marijuana
Methamphetamine
Opium
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Before you begin:1.You will be assigned into groups of 4 team members.2.Your team will choose one recreational drug to research and present on. ( Each drug may be used once, so choose wisely.)
Start your research:1.Explore the websites listed below and gather all relevant information. Use ONLY these websites:
• http://www.a1b2c3.com/drugs/#alcohol•http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recreational_drug_use•http://www.webmd.com/content/article/4/1680_51834.htm?lastselectedguid=%7B5F E84E90-BC77-4056-A91C-9531713CA348%7D
•http://www.emedicinehealth.com/script/main/hp.asp•http://www.webmd.com/•http://www.theantidrug.com/drug_info/•http://www.usdoj.gov/dea/concern/concern.htm•http://www.dancesafe.org/documents/druginfo/index.php•http://www.drug-rehab.org/?ucroi_kw=drug%20addiction%20help&ucroi_adid=31019&ucroi_google_type=GoogleAdWordsSearch&gclid=CNntnPHPq5ICFQ06awodASw2RQ
•http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_addiction•http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/problems/addictions.html
2. Make sure you answer the following questions:•What is the drugs properties or characteristics? (What makes it unique?)•What is the drug’s level of addictiveness?•Where does the drug come from? (Geographical region, where is it most prevalent?)•How does the drug affect the human body?•How does the drug affect the lifestyle of the using individual?•What are some possible ways to help an individual who uses this drug so that they can live a healthier lifestyle?
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Create your public awareness campaign:1.As a team, decide which type of campaign you would like to create.
• A neatly organized flyer made on Microsoft Publisher to be presented in front of the class
• a commercial that will be acted out in front of the class2.Make sure to include the answers to the questions from your research in your campaign.3.Check out the rubric so you know what I am looking for!4.Organization is very important! Neatness counts!
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Way to go! You have completed your research. Now it is time to inform the community around you by sharing your very own public awareness campaign! Don’t forget to be CREATIVE! Remember that knowledge does not do any good when it is kept to yourself so spread it! Who knows…your information just might save some lives!
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Thank you to James Folkestad for assisting with this project!
Introduction photo: Openphoto.net: Rusty Chain Darren Hester (Macon, Georgia USA)
To access the latest version of this template and training materials for this activity, visit: The WebQuest Page and The WebQuest Slideshare Group
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A WebQuest for 9th Grade (Teen Living)
Designed by
Ms. Katy [email protected]
Based on a template from The WebQuest Page
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Public Awareness Campaign: Recreational Drugs
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This lesson was developed as part of a Education Technology and Assessment (EDUC 331) course offered at Colorado State University in the Spring of 2008.
This lesson’s purpose is to identify the problems and solutions to some of the most common recreational drugs found in America and help 9 th grade students make informed choices about their health. This project also provides a creative outlet for students by giving them the opportunity to make a flyer or presentation for the class to present their research. It is a great way to allow students to become teachers.
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This project has been created for Teen Choices (or any similar Family and Consumer Sciences or Health course). It should be implemented during the drugs and alcohol unit and will help meet the course’s “Health Issues” requirements. It involves the use of research tools and writing skills.
This project can serve as a good introduction to an appropriate topic. Before this project, students should have a firm understanding of internet research and your expectations of final products.
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After the completion of this project, students should be able to:
•Identify the definition of “recreational drugs”•Explain one drug in detail, including how it affects the human body, how it affects the lifestyle of the using individual•Identify where the drug comes from•Identify the drug’s level of addictiveness•Offer a solution to the problem the drug creates
Colorado Family and Consumer Sciences standards addressed:
•Students apply decision-making/ problem solving skills as related to their values and goals•Students evaluate lifestyle choices relative to developing and maintaining personal and family health/wellness
Thinking and Communication Skills:
•Critical thinking•Creative production•Creative problem-solving•Teamwork•Collaboration•Research•Practical applications
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Before you begin:1.You will be assigned into groups of 4 team members.2.Your team will choose one recreational drug to research and present on. ( Each drug may be used once, so choose wisely.)
Start your research:1.Explore the websites listed below and gather all relevant information. Use ONLY these websites:
• http://www.a1b2c3.com/drugs/#alcohol•http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recreational_drug_use•http://www.webmd.com/content/article/4/1680_51834.htm?lastselectedguid=%7B5F E84E90-BC77-4056-A91C-9531713CA348%7D
•http://www.emedicinehealth.com/script/main/hp.asp•http://www.webmd.com/•http://www.theantidrug.com/drug_info/•http://www.usdoj.gov/dea/concern/concern.htm•http://www.dancesafe.org/documents/druginfo/index.php•http://www.drug-rehab.org/?ucroi_kw=drug%20addiction%20help&ucroi_adid=31019&ucroi_google_type=GoogleAdWordsSearch&gclid=CNntnPHPq5ICFQ06awodASw2RQ
•http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_addiction•http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/problems/addictions.html
2. Make sure you answer the following questions:•What is the drugs properties or characteristics? (What makes it unique?)•What is the drug’s level of addictiveness?•Where does the drug come from? (Geographical region, where is it most prevalent?)•How does the drug affect the human body?•How does the drug affect the lifestyle of the using individual?•What are some possible ways to help an individual who uses this drug so that they can live a healthier lifestyle?
Create your public awareness campaign:1.As a team, decide which type of campaign you would like to create.
•A neatly organized flyer made on Microsoft Publisher to be presented in front of the class•a commercial that will be acted out in front of the class
2.Make sure to include the answers to the questions from your research in your campaign.3.Check out the rubric so you know what I am looking for!4.Organization is very important! Neatness counts!
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This lesson is organized into three parts:1. “Before you begin”2. Research3. Public awareness campaign
The project will involve 2-3 class periods to allow for the collaboration needed. It is interdisciplinary between research methods and health.
As the teacher, it is up to your discretion how students should be divided into groups. I would suggest groups of 3-4 students who work well together. Remember: You know your students the best, so set them up with success!
Skills:To complete this lesson, you will need a good understanding of the recreational drugs that your students will be researching so that you can evaluate the accuracy of the information. Also, classroom management will be important. Keeping students on task while working in groups is always a challenge.
Location, Location, Location:This lesson should be completed in a computer lab so that each student can have access to the internet and computer programs.
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What Will You Need?
•One teacher•Computer lab•Internet•Specific reference material from the library
I would suggest contacting the librarian to gather books from the library about recreational drugs.
•Microsoft Publisher (if the flyer option is chosen)•The following websites:
1.http://www.a1b2c3.com/drugs/#alcohol2.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recreational_drug_use3.http://www.webmd.com/content/article/4/1680_51834.htm?lastselectedguid=%7B5F E84E90-BC77-4056-A91C-9531713CA348%7D4.http://www.emedicinehealth.com/script/main/hp.asp5.http://www.webmd.com/6.http://www.theantidrug.com/drug_info/7.http://www.usdoj.gov/dea/concern/concern.htm8.http://www.dancesafe.org/documents/druginfo/index.php9.http://www.drug-rehab.org/?ucroi_kw=drug%20addiction%20help&ucroi_adid=31019&ucroi_google_type=GoogleAdWordsSearch&gclid=CNntnPHPq5ICFQ06awodASw2RQ10.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_addiction11.http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/problems/addictions.html
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FunThe ability to identify the definition of “recreational drugs”Demonstration of decision-making/problem solving skillsEvaluation of lifestyle choices that maintain personal health/wellnessMaterial learned which is demonstrated by the public awareness campaign
Ability to explain one drug in detail, including how it affects the human body, how it affects the lifestyle of the using individualAbility to offer a solution to the problem the drug creates
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Prior to this lesson, a review of internet and library research might be necessary to get the students started. Beyond that, there is little work that needs to be done to prepare the students for this task. This lesson is a self-directed project. They will research the information needed. Your role is to be available to answer questions. Please refer to the Process segment to obtain step-by-step instructions.
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This lesson’s purpose is to teach adolescents the dangers of recreational drug-use and identify the problems and solutions to some of the most common recreational drugs found in America. It will help 9th grade students make informed choices about their health. This project relies heavily on research methods and creativity which are both important skills in high-school and beyond!
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Thank you to James Folkestad for assisting with this project!
Introduction photo: Openphoto.net: Rusty Chain Darren Hester (Macon, Georgia USA)
To access the latest version of this template and training materials for this activity, visit: The WebQuest Page and The WebQuest Slideshare Group
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