Lesson Plan: ADAP for 9th Grade PDF

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Georgia College & State University

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lesson plan health education substance abuse 9th grade

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This lesson plan is for 9th graders designed to teach about substance abuse. It covers topics such as substance effects, peer pressure, and decision-making skills. It includes objectives, materials needed, and a lesson outline.

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Lesson Plan: ADAP for 9th Grade Georgia Standards: Health Education Standard 1: Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention. Health Education Standard 4: Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skil...

Lesson Plan: ADAP for 9th Grade Georgia Standards: Health Education Standard 1: Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention. Health Education Standard 4: Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health. Health Education Standard 5: Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health. Lesson Title: Understanding Substance Abuse and Making Healthy Choices Grade Level: 9th Grade Duration: 60 minutes Objectives: Students will identify different types of substances and their effects. Students will understand the reasons behind substance abuse. Students will develop skills for making healthy choices and resisting peer pressure. Materials Needed: Whiteboard and markers Projector and screen (for videos or slides) Handouts with information on substances (e.g., alcohol, marijuana, prescription drugs) Scenario cards for role-playing activities Exit tickets for reflection Lesson Outline: 1. Introduction (10 minutes) Briefly discuss what students know about substance abuse. Introduce the ADAP program and its importance. 2. Lecture/Presentation (15 minutes) Provide information on common substances (e.g., alcohol, marijuana, opioids). Discuss the effects of these substances on the body and mind. Highlight statistics about substance abuse among teenagers. 3. Group Discussion (10 minutes) Break students into small groups to discuss: ○ Why do teenagers use substances? ○ What are some common misconceptions? Regroup and share key points from each discussion. 4. Role-Playing Activity (15 minutes) Distribute scenario cards with different peer pressure situations (e.g., being offered drugs at a party). In pairs or small groups, students will role-play their scenarios and practice refusal skills. Encourage creativity and problem-solving in responses. 5. Healthy Choices Reflection (5 minutes) Ask students to write down one healthy choice they can make instead of using substances. Discuss how they can support each other in making these choices. 6. Conclusion and Exit Tickets (5 minutes) Recap key points from the lesson. Hand out exit tickets with the following questions: ○ What is one thing you learned today? ○ How will you apply this knowledge in your life?

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