Substance Misuse Research Task

I understand the effect that a range of substances including tobacco and alcohol can have on the body. HWB 2-38a

I know that popular culture, the media and peer groups as well as my own attitudes and values can influence how I feel about substance use and recognise the impact this may have on my actions. HWB 2-39a

I know that alcohol and drugs can affect people’s ability to make decisions. HWB 2-40a

I can identify the different kinds of risks associated with the use and misuse of a range of substances. HWB 2-41a

I know of actions I can take to help someone in an emergency. HWB 2-42a

I can:

  • Explain some of the effects that substances have on the body.
  • Explain how the media influences our drug taking culture.
  • Can justify their own feelings towards drug taking.
  • Speculate on the possible outcomes of specific actions
  • Construct a list of consequences caused by alcohol and drug taking.
  • Present their conclusions associated with the use and misuse of substances.
  • Explaining the emergency situation to the operator and follow instructions given.
  • Adapting and applying first aid skills to different emergency situations.
  • Match people who can help to a particular emergency and justify why they have selected that person / service.
  • Plan and produce a piece of work which demonstrates what I have learned to their peer group e.g. a drama  performance or song.
  • Critiquing and criticising a piece of work which demonstrates what  have learned.

Using the website links listed below, your task is to create an a radio show to inform your classmates of the dangers of substance misuse. You must include an advert, a jingle and an interview to tell of:

  • The effects and health risks related to tobacco and alcohol misuse
  • The impact of external influences/pressures and how these can affect personal decisions, actions and outcomes
  • The impact and risks of misusing drugs and alcohol and how it can affect your ability to make good           decisions
  • The negative social side effects of substance misuse on individuals, their families and friends
  • How to deal with emergencies using the operator, emergency services and first aid

Click to access PrimaryResourcePack.pdf

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/topics/z8b97ty/resources/1

http://www.talktofrank.com/drug/alcohol#

http://www.talktofrank.com/drug/tobacco

http://www.talktofrank.com/emergency-help

http://www.drinkaware.co.uk/media/143553/alcohol%20and%20the%20body%20infographic%202.pdf

http://kidshealth.org/teen/drug_alcohol/

You will have 4 weeks to plan and prepare your presentation and will present to the rest of the class on the 5th week.

 

 

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