TOO GOOD FOR DRUGS
HEALTH UNIT
7TH GRADE
LESSON ONE- INTRODUCING YOU AND YOUR DREAMS
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Develop personal goals
List steps for reaching a goal
Demonstrate how to picture yourself reaching your goal
Differentiate between long term and short term goals
Discuss how famous people reached their goals
Studies show that the ability to set and achieve goals is critical developmental
asset.
LESSON TWO- THE DECISION IS YOURS
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Recite steps in effective decision making model
Define consequences
Discuss why it is important to stop and think about choices and consequences before
making a decision
List and discuss consequences of a variety of decisions
Discuss personal responsibility for making decisions
Decision making is a crucial skill. Studies show that the ability to stop and think
and predict possible outcomes before making a decision helps students make better
decisions about drug use and many other behaviors.
LESSON THREE- COMMUNICATION
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Define & demonstrate verbal and non-verbal communication
Demonstrate the effect of tone of voice on meaning
Differentiate between effective and ineffective communication
Demonstrate effective communication
Communication is key developmental asset. Students who can communicate
effectively are better able to form and maintain friendships, ask for help, and
resist peer pressure.