Level 3 - Street Drug Presentation Project
The Task:
You are a research expert hired by the Department of Health
and Human Services to investigate the drugs available to teens
today. You will choose a particular drug to research. The
Department of Health and Human Services would like to know
the social, physical and, psychological implications of the drug
on people. After researching the information, you will be
required to make a fact-based presentation with a persuasive
position as to why NOT to use this drug. Provide charts and
pictures to represent your findings. A Weebly web page
presentation will be expected.
Areas to include in your presentation:
Title including name, topic, date, and
presenters names.
Classification of drug examples
include: stimulant, depressant, etc.
Be sure to explain why your drugs
falls into a certain category.
Slang names or street names of the
drug
Are there any short term or
immediate effects of the drug on the
body?
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What happens to the person
when they take the drug?
Explain the drug reaction
within the body.
Ask 3-4 people three different
questions that relates to your drug
presentation. Examples of questions
you may ask are:
o How do you think people get
addicted to heroin?
o Everyone knows that illegal
drugs are bad for their health.
Why do you think people still
use them?
o Drugs in our community are
on an up rise. Why do you
think this is happening?
o More and more students are
having drugs confiscated
during school hours. Why do
you believe this is happening?
Are there any social consequences to
using this drug? If so, what are
they?
Are there any long-term effects on
the body? If so, what are they?
Interesting Facts. List 5 (or more)
interesting facts that you have not
talked about. The facts can be
anything you find that fascinates
you.
Are there any legal consequences to
using this drug? If so, what are
they?
Examples of legal problems may
include: domestic violence, divorce,
and child custody matters, violations
of probation from previous criminal
matters, theft, fraud, tax
evasion,assaults, etc.
Statistics or trends pertaining to this
drug.
Are there any emotional
consequences to using this drug? If
so, what are they?
Name two ways to avoid or
overcome peer pressure.
What does this drug look like?
Name three positive alternatives to
drug use.
How is it administered?
Remember to cite each web page you use.
A good website to help you out is:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/
The Process:
You will choose one of the following drugs to research:
Psilocybin
Mushrooms
Cocaine
Fentanyl
Ketamine
OxyContin
Bath Salts
GHB
Marijuana
Ritalin
Cocaine/Crack
Heroin
Methadone
Rohypnol
DXM
Hydrocodone Methamphetamine
Xanax
LSD
Ecstasy
Inhalants
Creation of the Presentation:
A presentation will be created about your assigned drug.
Use the questions or suggestions listed above to use as
your guide. At least one graph or picture must be shown
www.theantidrug.com: A website that is a good starting point.
www.nida.nih.gov: National Institute on Drug Abuse
http://www.drugabuse.gov/infofacts/HSYouthtrends.html:
Statistics on trends for drug use by teenagers
http://www.drugfree.org/portal/: Partnership for a Drug-Free
America
www.health.org: Quick facts on drugs
www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/drugfact/index.html: Charts,
fact sheets, facts & figures with extent of use, health effects,
legal issues, and drug schedules
http://www.streetdrugs.org/: Street Drugs.org
http://www.justice.gov/dea/pubs/abuse/index.htm: DEA drug
fact sheets and information
Students are reminded to play the role of
researchers presenting and the audience
being the junior members of the Department
of Health and Human Services. Evaluations
will occur with teacher and student.