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Differentiating drug use, drug misuse, and drug abuse will create a way for students to recognize healthy and unhealthy habits. It’s important to understand the differences between use and abuse, and it also provides students with the vocabulary to discuss these things in class.
Students should define the following words:
When students define words in their own terms using visuals, it helps students get their perspectives across and retain information better. Creating educational scenes rather than inappropriate triggering scenes is important to maintaining a safe environment for all students.
Grade Level 6-12
Difficulty Level 2 (Reinforcing / Developing)
Type of Assignment Individual or Partner
Type of Activity: Visual Vocabulary Boards
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Create a storyboard showing the differences between drug addiction, drug use, drug misuse, and drug abuse.
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