Physiological effects of THC and CBD on the adolescent brain and the endocannabinoid system. Examines legal regulations, potential health risks, and evidence-based harm reduction strategies.
A set of 12 flashcards designed for 7th and 8th graders to practice refusal skills regarding drugs, alcohol, and peer pressure. The material includes a refusal strategy reference guide and scenarios styled as vintage index cards for role-playing exercises.
A two-week wellness unit for middle schoolers focused on analyzing influences (media, tech, values) and mastering health-enhancing decision-making models. Students culminate their learning by creating a collaborative research poster on a chosen wellness topic.
A restorative learning program designed for high school students to reflect on the impact of substance use and prepare for a positive return to their school community. The program balances scientific facts with deep personal reflection.
A comprehensive 10th-grade health sequence exploring the physical and mental health risks of cannabis use, focusing on respiratory health, mental health correlations, and dependency criteria (CUD).
A multi-lesson unit designed to build mental health literacy, identify internal system alerts (Anxiety, Depression, Anger), and develop a sustainable toolkit of coping strategies. Students explore the 'Wellness Spectrum', 'Neuroplasticity', and the deceptive nature of 'System Bypasses' like substances.
A series of lessons designed to help students navigate high-pressure situations, understand the impact of substances on decision-making, and develop healthy conflict resolution skills.
A multi-day substance awareness and prevention sequence for high school students exploring substance neurobiology, risk assessment and warning signs, and proactive refusal and support strategies.
A 45-minute lesson for 11th graders exploring how substances impair the adolescent brain and performance, potential consequences, and refusal strategies. Includes a personalized 3-2-1 coping plan to protect future goals.
An end-of-unit project bundle where students act as public health advocates to design a PSA or select from a creative choice board, analyzing the short- and long-term physical and mental health effects of substance use.
A high-impact, 1-minute micro-lesson for 5th graders focused on identifying harmful substances, mastering a 3-part refusal plan, and committing to healthy alternatives.
A 45-minute 6th grade lesson focused on the harms of substances, building refusal skills through I-statements, and committing to healthy alternatives. Students use role-play, surveys, and sorting activities to uncover 'hidden hazards' to their developing brains.
An exploration of the physical and mental health impacts of vaping and THC, focusing on respiratory health, brain development, and the cycle of addiction.
A 30-minute interactive lesson where high school students debunk common misconceptions about drug use through a quiz-show format and critical discussion.
