Curriculum Materials
These activities address the 2010 Health and Physical Education curriculum guidelines for Grade 5 on Substance Use, Addictions, and Related Behaviours.
Know the Facts
Allow students to research whether statements are a myth or fact and raise awareness about alcohol.
Drug Cards
Students will be able to discuss the short and long term effects of alcohol use and identify factors that affect intoxication.
- Overview of activity
- Drug Cards (1-5, 6-10, 11-15, 16-20)
- Drug Dictionary
- Short/Long Term Effects
Situation Cards
Students will work through various scenarios related to refusal skills through role play or discussion.
What Influences (Case Studies)
Allows students to work in small groups to discuss the factors affecting a person's decision to drink.
Drinks and Drama (Trivia Game)
This interactive game allows students to learn about alcohol, its effects, the laws, and how to make healthy decisions.
- Overview of activity
- Trivia Game (PDF version, Powerpoint version, Flash version)
- Answer Key
- Drug Dictionary
- Short/Long Term Effects
- IDEAL Framework
- Resources
