• Trimester 2 Learning Targets & National Standards

     

    Learning Targets

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    National Standards

    Key Vocab

    Understand the definition of a drug

    1.8.5, 1.8.9

    Over-the counter

    Prescription

    Legal

    Illegal

    Explain the difference between stimulants, depressants, and opioids

    1.8.5, 1.8.9, 5.8.7

    Stimulant

    Depressant

    Opioid

    Understand drug addiction (tolerance, withdrawal)

    1.8.1, 1.8.8, 1.8.9, 

    7.8.1, 7.8.2

    Addiction

    Withdrawal

    Tolerance

    Physical/Psych dependence

    Identify short-term and long-term effects of tobacco use

    1.8.8, 1.8.9, 2.8.3, 8.8.2

    Cancer

    Emphysema

    Bronchitis (COPD)

    Heart disease

    Identify the main ingredients in tobacco products

    1.8.8, 1.8.9

    Carcinogen

    Nicotine

    Tar 

    Carbon monoxide 

    Smokeless tobacco

    Electronic cigarette

    Describe the parts of the respiratory system

    1.8.1, 1.8.5, 1.8.8, 1.8.9

    Trachea

    Bronchi

    Lungs

    Alveoli

    Diaphragm

    Identify short-term and long-term effects of alcohol use

    1.8.1, 1.8.5, 1.8.8, 1.8.9, 2.8.9

    Binge drinking

    Alcoholism

    Alcoholic

    Cirrhosis/liver

    Depressant

    Nervous System

    Identify short-term and long-term effects of opioids

    1.8.8, 1.8.9, 2.8.3, 8.8.2

    Opioids

    Nervous system

    Addiction

    Withdrawal

    Heroin

    Identify influences regarding chemical use

    1.8.9, 2.8.1, 2.8.4, 2.8.5

    Influences

    Advertising

    Media

    Marketing

    Demonstrate refusal skills regarding chemical use

    4.8.1, 4.8.2, 5.8.4, 5.8.5, 5.8.6, 5.8.7, 6.8.4, 7.8.1, 7.8.2

    STOP

    Consequences

    Peer Pressure

    Assertive

    Identify reliable sources for information on chemical health

    3.8.5, 3.8.1

    Reliability

    Explain how to get professional help for chemical use

    3.8.2, 3.8.4, 4.8.2, 5.8.4, 5.8.6, 5.8.7, 4.8.4, 6.8.4, 7.8.1, 7.8.2

    School counselor

    Treatment center

    Trusted adult

    Advocate for personal, family, and community health

    8.8.1, 8.8.2, 8.8.3, 8.8.4

    Advocacy/advocate



    Learning targets are determined by our curriculum writing teams (based on content that is age-appropriate for 6th graders and reflects the current health topics in today's culture).