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Life After The Oasis - The Impact Of Addiction
Lesson4 of 6 in this unit
SecondaryYear 9 - 10Health and Physical EducationHealthPhysical EducationSocialEqualityHomelessnessMental HealthPhysical Health
Lesson Summary
This lesson allows students to explore some of the factors that can influence drug and alcohol use, and then subsequently, how drug and alcohol use can affect our relationships and health and wellbeing. Students begin by participating in a scenario-based activity to explore the role of emotions in our decision making, considering the perspective and emotional experience that different people may have. Using clips from Life After The Oasis, students will think critically about the relationship between drug and alcohol use and health and wellbeing. Students will also have the opportunity to consider how personal strengths can be used to manage challenges and overcome adversity, contributing to improved health and wellbeing.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- develop their understanding of factors that contribute to drug and alcohol use
- reflect on the impact that drug and alcohol addiction can have on individuals
- explore how personal strengths can be used to manage challenges.
Success criteria
Students can:
- explore and identify a range of perspectives that people have about drugs and alcohol
- discuss the impact that drugs and alcohol can have on people
- identify a range of emotional experiences that people may have when confronted by situations involving drugs and alcohol
- identify their own and other's personal strengths that can be used to manage challenges.
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