Lesson Plan: 8B.1.01

Hamble Lesson Observation Plan
Learning About
How do we classify drugs?
Keywords:
  • Painkiller (1)
  • Hallucinogen (1)
  • Stimulant (1)
  • Depressant (1)
Memory Anchor:
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Stepping Stones Pitstop Check
(Thinking Map)
Drugs can be classified by their legal status. How can drugs be classified using the law?

Class brainstorm facts and question.

Drugs can be legal and freely available, legal with an age restriction, legal and require prescription from a doctor or illegal with varying penalties (class of drugs). What classifications of drugs are there?

Drugs can be classified by what they do. How can drugs be classified based on characteristics?

Depressants slows down brain activity. What effect do depressants have on brain activity?

Hallucinogens alters what we hear and see. What effect do hallucinogens have on humans?

Painkillers blocks nerve impulses. How do painkillers manage pain?

Performance enhancers improve muscle development. How do performance enhancing drugs aid athletes?

Stimulants increase brain activity. What effect do stimulants have on the brain?

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