Mind Matters Series

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Health Education

Grade(s)

7, 8, 10, 11, 12

Overview

The Mind Matters series is a valued resource for tens of thousands of teachers. Each booklet is devoted to a specific drug or drug group. Hard copies of the booklets in English can be ordered for free, and both English and Spanish booklets are available online as printable PDFs. The accompanying Teacher’s Guide, which includes background information and activities to enhance students’ learning, is available online in a printable PDF format.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 7

HE19.7.1.2

Predict the risk of injury or illness if engaging in unhealthy behaviors.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 7

HE19.7.2.5

Discuss how risky choices influence the likelihood of unhealthy behaviors, including tobacco use increasing the risk of using other drugs and peer pressure to consume alcohol.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 8

HE19.8.5.2

Critique the positive and negative outcomes of a health-related decision.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 10 - Health Education

HE19.HE.2.1

Analyze the influence of external factors on health beliefs and behaviors.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 10 - Health Education

HE19.HE.2.3

Analyze how the perceptions of norms influence healthy and unhealthy behaviors.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 10 - Health Education

HE19.HE.5.2

Develop a thoughtful decision-making process in health-related situations.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 10 - Health Education

HE19.HE.7.1

Analyze the role of individual responsibility for enhancing health.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 10-12 - Leaders in Health Advocacy

HE19.LHA.2.1

Analyze how health risk behaviors in the local school and community are influenced by family, peers and other factors.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 10-12 - Leaders in Health Advocacy

HE19.LHA.5.1

Identify decision-making skills used in situations that put adolescents and teens at risk.

CR Resource Type

Informational Material

Resource Provider

National Institute on Drug Abuse

License Type

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