Healthy Choices Assignment Grade: 9 Resource Title/Name/DEscription Hook Activity Youtube Video- Substance Use and Abuse The video shares information on some statistics regarding substance use and abuse in relation to teens and young adults. It also talks about decision making, peer pressure, and the consequences regarding each. (2 websites) 1) Kids Health Kids Health aims to give families the tools and confidence to make the Strand/Topic: Substance Use, Addictions and Related Behaviours Reference (Source Information) Youtube Video- Substance Use and Abuse Teen Health:Substance Use and Abuse. (2018, March 12). [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watc h?v=6fmhLcYSn-Y Kids Health Dealing With Addiction (for Teens) - Nemours Specific Expectation linked to resource (write the expectation out) Rationale and Teaching Strategy for using Resource C1.3 demonstrate an understanding of resilience and related protective and risk factors, and explain how these can affect choices related to substance use and addictions The topic will be introduced by C1.3 demonstrate an understanding of resilience and related protective and risk factors, and explain how these can affect choices related to substance use and addictions Worksheet watching the video, Substance Use and Abuse. Students will then be put into groups and will be given a topic (substance abuse, addiction, peer pressure, drug types and effects) in which they will discuss, brainstorm, and elaborate by writing their prior knowledge on chart paper. After, each group will move from table to table (gallery walk) reading and adding to other groups topics. Once all groups have made their way around, the class will have a discussion on what they learned through their topics and their peer’s topics. For an exit pass, students will complete a KWL chart on the teachings for the day. Students will be completing a worksheet that will compare the personal areas affected in best health choices.It goes over the effects, coping strategies and help of substance abuse KidsHealth. (n.d.). Kids Health. Retrieved March 17, 2021, from https://kidshealth.org/en/tee ns/addictions.html their lives because of addiction and the consequences that will stem from it. For example (Family will be affected by having tension in the household, friends will be affected because trust will be lost). For worksheet and jigsaw, students will identify risk factors and protective factors associated with substance abuse (drugs and alcohol). Students will identify what addiction is and the consequences of it. They will also determine behaviours that increase well-being and allow students to achieve life goals. 2) CAMH- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (Substance Use) This website lists a detailed overview of many different substances that are common in high school. It explains the effects, usage, and consequences of taking them. CAMH- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (Substance Use) Mental Illness & Addiction Index. (n.d.). CAMH. Retrieved March 17, 2021, from https://www.camh.ca/health-inf o/mental-illness-and-addiction-i ndex?query=*&facets=filter_tag s:EC6B6B756D0141E9AEF735C 3D05FFBDA C1.3 demonstrate an understanding of resilience and related protective and risk factors, and explain how these can affect choices related to substance use and addictions C3.4 describe social factors that may influence substance use (e.g., use of prescription drugs, alcohol, tobacco, chewing tobacco, nutritional supplements, performance-enhancing drugs) or behaviours leading to addictions Jigsaw Students will break up into jigsaw groups.. Each member will be given a substance/addiction (alcohol, marijuana, gaming, tv, etc.). Students will then do a jigsaw conversation in which each member will bring details from their breakout group and be an expert on each topic. Once the groups are together, they will Online video clips 1) Youtube VideoChasing the High This short video shows the life of a teenage girl who battles with addiction 2) Youtube VideoSubstance Use in Media This video was created by secondary students. It shows misconceptions Youtube Video- Chasing the High CHASING THE HIGH || Drug Abuse Short Film.(2018, May 16). [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/w atch?v=TZnWK0JqePs Youtube VideoSubstance Use in Media Substance Use in Media │ Beal Secondary School. (2014, August 21). [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/w (e.g., gambling; video, Internet, or computer gaming; eating disorders), and explain how decision-making and communication skills can be used to respond effectively to these influences fill out a chart on what they learned from each. THis will allow students to hear other student’s perspectives and enhance their knowledge of the topic. C1.3 demonstrate an understanding of resilience and related protective and risk factors, and explain how these can affect choices related to substance use and addictions Students will demonstrate personal strategies to deal effectively with the social influences that contribute to the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs along with coping strategies. Students will create their own scenarios of dealing with alcohol abuse similar to the videos shown at the beginning of class and then will research community resources that deal with alcohol education, prevention and treatment with respect to alcohol. C3.4 describe social factors that may influence substance use (e.g., use of prescription drugs, alcohol, tobacco, chewing tobacco, nutritional supplements, performance-enhancing drugs) or behaviours leading to addictions (e.g., gambling; video, Internet, or computer gaming; eating disorders), and explain how decision-making and communication skills can be used to respond effectively to these influences C1.3 demonstrate an understanding of resilience and related protective and risk factors, and explain how these can affect choices related to substance use and addictions C3.4 describe social factors that may influence substance use Students will be put into groups and will create a video on social factors that contribute to substance abuse and addiction. They will plan and record a short (3-5min) video sharing risk factors, decision making, and how to respond effectively to those particular situations (substance about substance. atch?v=wN9ER1XuYUs&list =PLXYSd3E5ACSgcFAXZF Psqa8oB6VzcSziN&index=3 (e.g., use of prescription drugs, alcohol, tobacco, chewing tobacco, nutritional supplements, performance-enhancing drugs) or behaviours leading to addictions (e.g., gambling; video, Internet, or computer gaming; eating disorders), and explain how decision-making and communication skills can be used to respond effectively to these influences use, gambling, gaming, etc.) 1 reference book Sunny Side Up Sunny Side Up This book is about the life of a teenage girl who goes to live with her grandparents because of tense family problems at home. Her brother is dealing with addiction and the book portrays combatting and communication skills to deal with the situation. Holm, Jennifer L., and Matthew Holm. Sunny Side Up. Scholastic, 2017. C1.3 demonstrate an understanding of resilience and related protective and risk factors, and explain how these can affect choices related to substance use and addictions Students will be working in pairs and will come up with scenarios and potential ways of dealing with certain addictions. They will reference the book and try to give examples of steps that could have been taken to prevent the problems. Ultimately, they will research websites and organizations to come up with an action plan for the character in the book dealing with the addiction. C1.3 demonstrate an understanding of resilience and related protective and risk factors, and explain how these can affect choices related to substance use and addictions Students will participate in a community circle with the guest speaker. This will allow students to get more comfortable with the guest speaker and the topic. The main purpose of this activity is to get students to facilitate discussion on what is on their Guest Speaker A representative from Addiction Rehab Toronto Will come in and facilitate discussion on substance abuse and addiction (for teens). Addiction Rehab Toronto Toronto, A. R. (2021, February 7). Teen Drug Abuse Rehab | How to Help Teenager with Drug Addiction - Addiction Rehab Toronto. Drug Rehab Toronto. C3.4 describe social factors that may influence substance use (e.g., use of prescription drugs, https://addictionrehabtoronto .c a/teenage-drug-addiction Movie Perfect High Perfect High This movie is about a teenage girl who gets addicted to painkillers and heroin. The movie shows the decision making process of the teenage girl and what they lead to. Parise, Vanessa, director. Perfect High, Lifetime, 27 June 2015. Novel/literary source Article- Teen Drug Abuse Teen Drug Abuse This article goes to the depth of teen drug abuse. It lists factors, types of drugs, coping strategies, statistics and information regarding teen Dryden-Edwards, R. (2021). Teen Drug Abuse. Medicine Net. https://www.medicinenet.com/t een_drug_abuse/article.htm alcohol, tobacco, chewing tobacco, nutritional supplements, performance-enhancing drugs) or behaviours leading to addictions (e.g., gambling; video, Internet, or computer gaming; eating disorders), and explain how decision-making and communication skills can be used to respond effectively to these influences mind and everything they have learned so far in the lesson. Students can also prepare questions ahead of time and present them to the guest speaker to get experienced answers. C3.4 describe social factors that may influence substance use (e.g., use of prescription drugs, alcohol, tobacco, chewing tobacco, nutritional supplements, performance-enhancing drugs) or behaviours leading to addictions (e.g., gambling; video, Internet, or computer gaming; eating disorders), and explain how decision-making and communication skills can be used to respond effectively to these influences Students will create a presentation of their choice (slides, speech, video,etc.)analyzing the situation the main character was in. The students will explain the social factors/influences in the girl’s life, describe the differences in the possible decisions, potential responses if they were in the girl’s shoes, and provide a program that the girl can reach out to if she was ever in the same position again. C1.3 demonstrate an understanding of resilience and related protective and risk factors, and explain how these can affect choices related to substance use and addictions Kahoot C3.4 describe social factors that may influence substance use (e.g., use of prescription drugs, alcohol, tobacco, chewing tobacco, nutritional Students will individually read through the article and make notes. Once they are done, they will do a Think-Pair-Share with a partner discussing their findings and important drug abuse. THe author of the article is a medical professional. Game/activity The Party An opportunity for cross-curricular connections (drama). A role play scenario with different topics will be played out by the students in which they will make decisions based on their learnings. Nova Scotia Drug Education Website Nova Scotia. (n.d.). A Question of Influence: Curriculum Supplement -Grade 9. Drug Education. Retrieved March 16, 2021, from http://www.druged.ednet.ns.ca / supplements, performance-enhancing drugs) or behaviours leading to addictions (e.g., gambling; video, Internet, or computer gaming; eating disorders), and explain how decision-making and communication skills can be used to respond effectively to these influences information. Finally, students will participate in a Kahoot game to test their knowledge of everything pertaining to the article. Using independent work and collaboration for the same work allows students to get reconfirmation for what they learned and see different perspectives as well. Also, decision making and communication skills pertaining to the expectation can vary from student to student, so experienced learning is happening. C3.4 describe social factors that may influence substance use (e.g., use of prescription drugs, alcohol, tobacco, chewing tobacco, nutritional supplements, performance-enhancing drugs) or behaviours leading to addictions (e.g., gambling; video, Internet, or computer gaming; eating disorders), and explain how decision-making and communication skills can be used to respond effectively to these influences Divide the students into groups of three, each group taking on one scenario from the student handout of the party scenarios. For each scenario, the groups will be asked to fill in the details of the scenario, consider what risks and potential harms are involved and what options are open to them, make a group decision about what they would do, assign parts, and practise acting the scenarios. After preparing, each group acts out their skit and facilitates discussion on the skit. Organization that is expert in the field Partnership to End Addiction Partnership to End Addiction provides personalized support and resources for families impacted by addiction while also pushing for policy makers to effectively address substance abuse and addiction problems. Partnership to End Addiction. (2021, March 15). Prevention & Early Action. https://drugfree.org/preventi on-and-taking-action-early/ C1.3 demonstrate an understanding of resilience and related protective and risk factors, and explain how these can affect choices related to substance use and addictions C3.4 describe social factors that may influence substance use (e.g., use of prescription drugs, alcohol, tobacco, chewing tobacco, nutritional supplements, performance-enhancing drugs) or behaviours leading to addictions (e.g., gambling; video, Internet, or computer gaming; eating disorders), and explain how decision-making and communication skills can be used to respond effectively to these influences Students will be put into groups of 2-3 and explore the website/organization.Students will then create an info-graphic containing the important information they think should be shared with their class. Some important subtopics include: Where to get help? When to get help? Prevention and Early Action Risk Factors
