DRUG UNIT PROJECT
Part 1: Option 1
“Making the band”
Group of 4-5 students
Your group is going to become a “band” (rock, rap, country, jazz—whatever you decide as a
group). Working together, you will write a song about the drug assigned to you. This is an antidrug song. Make sure your song rhymes and flows. You can use music that you are familiar
with, if needed, or create your own tune. The lyrics must be original. You must also have an
anti-drug group “sponsor” for your album.
Once you and your group have finished your planning, you may choose to record your song and
upload it to your Power Point, or you can perform it during your project presentation in front of
the class.
Song must be 2-5 minutes long. No shorter than 2 minutes and no longer than 5 minutes.
Part 1: Option 2
PSA Announcement
Group of 4-5 students
Your group will work together to come up with a Public Service Announcement (PSA) about the
drug you are assigned. This is an anti-drug PSA. Make sure your PSA has a clear and catchy
message. Your PSA must be original. You must also have an anti-drug “sponsor” for your PSA.
Once you and your group have finished your planning, you may choose to record your PSA and
upload it to your Power Point, or you can act it out during your project presentation in front of
the class.
PSA must be 2-5 minutes long. No shorter than 2 minutes and no longer than 5 minutes.
Part 2: Mandatory
You will need to research the drug and its effects and answer the questions listed below. You
and your group members will create a PowerPoint or a poster including all of this information.
What does this drug look like? (texture, color, etc)
What does it do to you? (effects on your mind/body)
How is this drug ingested? (snorted, smoked, injected, etc)
Why do people use this drug?
Are there other names for this drug? (nicknames/streetnames)
Where does this drug come from? (origin? Natural or synthetic?)
What are the laws against using this drug?
Where can you for help when using drugs?
What is the drug classified as? (stimulant, depressant, hallucinogen, etc)
Your entire presentation (including song or PSA) should be no longer than 10-15 minutes.
See rubric for grading specifics
Drug Presentation Rubric
Content
The group shows a strong understanding of the topic and includes all of the required
information
5
4
3
2
1
0
Enthusiasm
The group demonstrates strong enthusiasm and increases audience’s attention and interest
5
4
3
2
1
0
Eye Contact
Students look at their audience while speaking, not staring at their paper or powerpoint.
5
4
3
2
1
0
Time Limit
The group has met the 10-15 minutes requirement for the entire presentation.
5
0
Drug Unit- Song/PSA rubric
Creativity
The group has created original song or PSA that is catchy and appropriate.
5
4
3
2
1
0
Team Work
All group members had an equal part in making the song/PSA and worked well together.
5
4
3
2
1
0
Effort
Each group member has clearly put in time and effort and used class time wisely to complete
the project.
5
4
3
2
1
0
Time Limit
The group has met the 2-5 minute requirement for the song/PSA.
5
0
Drug Unit Visual Project
Content
The group has answered all of the required questions with factual information.
5
4
3
2
1
0
Creativity
The group has created a visually interesting and organized PowerPoint/poster.
5
4
3
2
1
0
Color & Design
The group has created an eye catching and colorful PowerPoint/poster that holds the interest
of the audience.
5
4
3
2
1
0
Pictures/Graphics
The group has included appropriate pictures and/or graphics of the topic they were assigned in
an education manor.
5
4
3
2
1
0