Illegal Drugs and Their Effects
Grade 6 · Health · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can explain the dangers and effects of illegal drugs on the body and mind.
Warm-Up Video
TED-Ed · 5:05
How do drugs affect the brain? - Sara Garofalo
Practice Questions
7 questions · Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe how illegal drugs can affect neurotransmitter levels in the brain and explain one potential danger of this alteration. Explain the long-term effects that repeated use of an illegal drug can have on a person's cognitive abilities and behavior. ”
Teacher Guide
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