Third Grade Curriculum Resources
Standard of Learning
3.3 The student will identify the effects of drug, alcohol, tobacco and other harmful substances on personal health. Key concepts/skills include:
- improper use of medicines;
- the use of refusal skills to counter negative influences;
- the effects of nicotine, alcohol, and other drugs on body systems;
- the use of common household items as inhalants;
- the effects of mind-altering drugs on behavior.
Understanding the Standard
The student will describe the effects of drugs on personal health and ways to say no to tobacco, alcohol, and other drug use.
Essential Knowledge and Skills
The student will:
- define refusal skills. (ways of saying NO to behavior that is wrong)
- identify why it is important not to use drugs, alcohol, and tobacco products. (they can harm your health)
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describe ways to say NO to drugs:
- say NO in a firm voice;
- give reasons why you are saying NO;
- stay away from people who use drugs;
- tell your parents or a trusted adult if someone tries to give you drugs; and
- help your friends say NO to things that may hurt them.
Sample Lessons
Al’s Pals: Kids Making Healthy Choices
Grades preK-3
Resiliency-based early childhood curriculum to develop personal, social, & emotional skills. Includes expressing feelings appropriately, using kind words, caring about others, self-control, independent thinking, accepting differences, making friends, solving problems, coping, making safe & healthy choices, substance abuse prevention. 46 interactive lessons plus booster lessons.
Sponsor: Wingspan LLC
Contact: http://www.wingspanworks.com
Ideas: "Teaching Decision-Making Skills"
Grade(s) K-3
In this lesson students read Bill Cosby's book, "The Meanest Thing to Say." From this book students then explore and practice methods of decision-making with various activities including role playing.
http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/ideas_resource.cfm
Free
LifeSkills Training
Grades: K-5
Model substance abuse prevention and competency enhancement program focusing on the major social and psychological factors causing substance use and abuse. Teaches drug resistance skills, personal management skills, and general social skills. Focuses on self-esteem, decision-making, influence of media, stress, communication, and assertiveness issues.
Contact: http://www.lifeskillstraining.com
Cost
Promoting Alternative THinking Strategies (PATHS)
Grades K-6
Model program to promote emotional & social competencies and reduce aggression and acting out. Includes emotional literacy, self-control, social competence, positive peer relations, and interpersonal problem-solving skills. Sponsor: Pennsylvania State University and Channing Bete Company
Contact: http://www.preventionscience.com
Cost
Social Emotional Learning Lesson
Grade(s) 2-3 This lesson is designated for second through third graders learning about using positive ways to solve problems.
http://www.dist102.k12.il.us/internal/SELWebPg/COP5ChalkBxKid.htm
Free
Grade(s) 2-4 In this lesson students will brainstorm ways to deal with being teased and still maintain self control. This will be taught to them by them comprehending the story and making connections to personal life experiences.
http://www.dist102.k12.il.us/internal/SELWebPg/COP6CharlotteWeb.htm
Free
Grade 3 In this lesson the students will read a book about a girl who deals with boredom, after reading the story, the class as a whole will discuss activities the character could have done instead.
http://www.dist102.k12.il.us/internal/SELWebPg/COP7Ramona.htm
Free
Additional Instructional Resources
- Drug and Violence Prevention - http://dave.esc4.net
- K-6 Life Skills Learning Objectives - http://www.lifeskills4kids.com/learning_objectives.htm
- Life Skills Training – Decision-Making Model
- http://www.healthteacher.com
- Social & Emotional Health – http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/health.htm (health & fitness 3-5)
Assessment Ideas
The student will:
- make a list of ways to say NO to drugs.
- role-play being offered a drug and using refusal skills to effectively communicate that they are not interested in taking drugs.
