Lesson 5: Psychoactive Drugs & Addiction
Duration of Days: 5
Lesson Objective
Students will describe categories of psychoactive drugs and explain how addiction affects the brain and behavior.
How do psychoactive drugs affect the brain? Why can addiction be difficult to stop? How do substances affect behavior and decision-making?
RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.9-10.4, WHST.9-10.2
Students study alcohol, stimulants, hallucinogens, opioids, marijuana, and addiction. Students examine how substances affect neurotransmitters, judgment, behavior, and health. DOK Level 3
Structured notes, vocabulary support, case studies, graphic organizers, flexible reading levels
Drug category organizer, case study analysis, unit quiz