Lesson Plan

Substance Savvy Lesson Plan

Students will analyze the effects of substance use, engage in critical discussions, and develop healthy decision-making strategies related to substance use.

Understanding substance use impacts students' health and decision-making, empowering them to navigate peer pressure and make choices that support long-term well-being.

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Materials

Prep

Lesson Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Engagement

10 minutes

Step 2

Interactive Discussion

25 minutes

Step 3

Reflection & Wrap-Up

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome to Substance Savvy

Introduce the discussion and set the tone. Emphasize that this session is about understanding the impact of substances, not about judging those who might have used them. Encourage openness and curiosity.

What Are Substances?

Provide a brief explanation on what substances are, including legal and illegal varieties. Encourage students to think critically about why people might turn to substances.

Physical Effects

Discuss how substances affect the body physically. Highlight immediate and long-term physical impacts. Ask students to share any concerns or facts they know about these effects.

Mental & Emotional Effects

Discuss the mental and emotional effects of substance use. Encourage reflections and questions about mood changes and behavior alterations due to substance use.

Interactive Discussion

Pose open-ended questions for class discussion. Remind students that there are no wrong answers.

Wrap-Up & Reflect

Summarize the key points from the discussion and encourage reflection.

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Worksheet

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Substance Savvy: Making Smart Choices

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