TOO GOOD FOR DRUGS
HEALTH UNIT
6TH GRADE
WEDNESDAY
LESSON EIGHT- ALCOHOL
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Compare the alcohol content of one serving of beer, wine and liquor
List the effects of alcohol on the brain and on behavior
Discuss reasons for laws regarding drinking age and drinking and driving
Demonstrate effective peer pressure refusal techniques in situations
involving alcohol
Lesson corrects common misconceptions many young people have about
alcohol, and reinforces peer pressure refusal skills in situations with
alcohol
LESSON NINE- KEEPING OFF THE GRASS
 List the effects of marijuana on the body and on behavior
 Contrast perceived norms with actual prevalence of marijuana use
This lesson addresses common misinterceptions that many young people
have about marijuana and helps them recognize the dangers of marijuana
use
LESSON TEN- YOUR LICENSE TO A HEALTHY FUTURE
 Review concepts learned in Too Good for drugs
 Recite reasons they will not use drugs
 Recite a pledge not to use drugs
Studies show that effective drug prevention programs teach information
and skills that will educate young students to stay drug free