TOO GOOD FOR DRUGS
HEALTH UNIT
8TH GRADE
MONDAY SEPT 28
LESSON ONE- GO FOR YOUR GOALS
 Develop personal goals
 List steps to reach goals
 Demonstrate how to picture yourself overcoming obstacles to reach your goal
 Discuss how famous people overcame obstacles to reach their goals
Studies show that the ability to set and achieve goals is a critical
developmental asset.
LESSON TWO- TEENAGERS TALK
 Discuss 5 areas of adolescent development
 Discuss behaviors that can interfere with positive adolescent development
 Discuss the ups and downs of being a adolescent
Studies show some teens use drugs to cope with developmental task of
adolescence. This lesson is designed to show young people that drug use
does not help them grow up, but makes it harder to develop and mature.
LESSON THREE- COMMUNICATION: LOOK, LISTEN AND ASK
 Define Communication
 Discuss three important elements of communication
 Demonstrate active learning skills
 Discuss the benefits of using active listening skills
Surveys show some students say they use drugs because no one understands
them. Effective communication skills help young people to understand
others and to be understood. These skills enable teens to ask for help if they
need it.