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 comprehensive 2-week unit on Substance Use & Abuse for 8th grade, focusing on vaping, alcohol, and marijuana. Students analyze influences, evaluate health impacts across dimensions, and investigate legal consequences in relation to personal goals through a creative group project.
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 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 middle school health and wellness unit focusing on substance safety, legal awareness, and decision-making regarding alcohol and marijuana.
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 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 5-lesson sequence for 7th-grade students exploring the transition from cannabis use to dependency, the neurobiology of addiction, barriers to seeking help, and local community health resources. Students build empathy and advocacy skills to support peers in need.
A comprehensive skill-building unit for 7th graders focused on navigating social pressure regarding cannabis use. Students develop situational awareness, verbal and non-verbal refusal techniques, and practical exit strategies through interactive workshops and role-play simulations.
A comprehensive 5-lesson unit for 7th-grade students exploring the legal, physical, and safety implications of cannabis use, focusing on harm reduction and health literacy.
A 5-lesson sequence for 7th graders focusing on media literacy and social norms regarding cannabis. Students deconstruct marketing tactics, compare perceived versus actual use rates, and create counter-marketing campaigns based on health facts.
An inquiry-based exploration of the endocannabinoid system and the specific physiological impacts of cannabis on the developing adolescent brain. Students transition from understanding natural homeostasis to analyzing how external cannabinoids like THC disrupt memory, motivation, and executive function.
A 1-page print-ready grading rubric and self-reflection sheet based on standard H1.Su2.6, allowing teachers to score students across Levels 1-4 and students to self-reflect.
A 2-page print-ready graphic organizer for students to research, brainstorm, and structure the physical, mental, and social effects of their chosen substance, with dedicated spaces for Level 4 criteria.
A 2-page print-ready student project guide outlining the public health advocate scenario, chosen substance categories, and the detailed 3-option creative choice board.
A 6-slide presentation introducing the end-of-unit substance use advocacy project, breaking down short- and long-term physical and mental effects, detailing the creative choice board, and highlighting rubric expectations.
Visual presentation slides for the Ad Decoder lesson, contrasting substance advertising tactics with health facts, explaining the 5-step decision model, and showcasing drug-free stress-management strategies.
A complete 45-minute facilitator guide and lesson plan outlining pacing, Safe Discussion Norms, teacher scripts, and instructional strategies for delivery of the Ad Decoder lesson.
A choice board and goal-setting menu of healthy, drug-free stress-management strategies. Students select and commit to five personalized activities to build mental resilience.
Roleplay card prompts designed for a fishbowl-style student practice activity, focusing on assertive refusal tactics and helper communication lines for trusted adults.
A graphic organizer detailing the 5-step decision-making model with realistic middle school scenarios involving peer pressure to use vapes, THC, or counterfeit pills.
An interactive graphic organizer for 7th grade students to analyze two real-world substance advertisements, tracking claims, visual tricks, and omitted health risks (vapes/nicotine, THC, or counterfeit pills).
A 4-point scoring rubric and grading guide with cut scores and benchmarks, designed for teachers to interpret student pre/post survey scores and measure progress in media literacy, substance prevention, and refusal skills.
A 10-item pre/post Likert survey for 7th grade students to self-assess their knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy regarding vape, THC, and pill ads, decision-making, and drug-free stress management. This tool collects baseline and post-intervention data.
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 45-minute media literacy and substance prevention lesson for 7th grade. Students decode vape, THC, and pill advertisements, apply a 5-step decision-making model, and practice assertive refusal skills and healthy stress-management alternatives.
A comprehensive 45-minute substance prevention lesson for 9th-grade students. It builds critical awareness of vaping, alcohol, and cannabis risks while equipping students with a four-step decision-making model, assertive refusal scripts, and a personal stress-coping plan.
A comprehensive drug prevention lesson covering vaping, THC, alcohol, and the influence of social media, featuring refusal skills and scenario-based learning.
A comprehensive 2-3 day health lesson for 6th grade focused on identifying personal values and applying the DECIDE model to peer pressure and substance use scenarios.
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 comprehensive lesson exploring the bi-directional relationship between gut health and mental well-being, specifically tailored for high schoolers in therapeutic settings. The lesson covers the enteric nervous system, the impact of nutrition, hydration, and substances on mood, energy, and cognitive function.
Culminating advocacy project where students design a nutrition intervention or awareness campaign.
Analyzing the social, cultural, and economic factors that shape our nutritional choices and food access.
Exploring how eating patterns affect growth, development, and daily performance in sports, school, and mood.
Administrative and planning resources for the Fuel Lab nutrition unit.
A culminating creative project where students advocate for substance-free living by synthesizing their learning.
