SHS3 Physical Education Health Core · Semester 2 Week 2: Health and Wellness

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 3.1.3.LI.6 - Discuss the consequences of substance use

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Distinguish between short-term and long-term consequences of substance use, giving at least two examples of each for marijuana and alcohol.
Explain how substance use affects the body systems, including the brain, heart, liver and lungs.
Discuss the social consequences of substance use on family relationships, friendships and the wider community.
Describe the economic and legal consequences of substance use, including loss of income, debt and legal penalties.
Analyse how substance use disorders impact family dynamics and relationships, and propose ways to support affected individuals.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Physical Activity and Health (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Health and Wellness (1.3)
Content standard: 3.1.3.CS.5 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of rehabilitation as a way of gaining functionality after recovering from injuries. 3.1.3.LO.1 Discuss skin, skin care and importance of its understanding for health and well-being. 3.1.3.LO.2 Discuss the implications of ICT negative practices and their health implications. 3.1.3.LO.3 Explain the concepts injuries. 3.1.3.LO.4 Explain the concepts sports injuries. 3.1.3.LO.5 Explain the concept of substance use. 3.1.3.LO.6 Explain the concept of rehabilitation
Indicator: 3.1.3.LI.6 - Discuss the consequences of substance use
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 2 (Week 22 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 77

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Exploratory Learning: Embark on a visit to a health Centre or clinic or invite a resource person for a presentation on consequences of substance use
Activity-Based Learning: Learners work in pairs to create posters on various ways of managing the misuse of drugs.

Assessment (3.1.3.AS.6): Level 1: Level 2: Describe two short-term consequences and two long-term consequences of marijuana use. Level 3: Discuss the impact of substance use disorders on family and relationships.

Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Online resources
- Pictures/charts
- Phones/laptops
- Projectors
- Visual
- Audio-visual aids.
- Textbooks
- Any other relevant materials
- Any other equipment found in the community fit for purpose.
- Learners explore the internet with their ICT tools (phones, laptops, etc.)