Drug Category Powerpoint Project
(Last updated: March 15, 2005)
NCHS students of Ms. Kuzmanic, Mrs. Madden, & Mr. Nudera

A group of parents are concerned about the potential drug use by our Naperville Central students. They have contacted the Health teachers and asked that our students create presentations that would be useful in deterring our freshman from drug use. Each group will research one category of drugs. Your group will then make a powerpoint presentation that would be interesting, informative and appropriate for Naperville Central freshman students. Each group will examine one of the following drug categories;
 
 

  • Alcohol
  • Cannabis/Marijuana
  • Hallucinogens
  • Inhalants
  • MDMA
  • Narcotics
  • Stimulants
  • Performance Enhancing Drugs
  • Sedative-hypnotics or Depressants
  • Designer Drugs

You will be evaluated on the following:

Content:

  • Describe the substance; Looks? Made? Taken? Cost? Availability? Popularity?
  • What is the medical name for the drug? Slang terms?
  • Describe the immediate effects of taking this drug in both the physical and mental areas of one’s wellness
  • Describe the effects from repeated use over time in both the physical and mental areas of one’s wellness.
  • Describe the risk of psychological and physical dependence.
    • Resources:
     
    Begin here: Your textbook
    http://www.ncusd203.org/central   (Research Links)
    http://www.dea.gov/concern/concern.htm
    http://www.drugabuse.gov/students.html
    http://www.clubdrugs.org/
    http://www.macad.org

    Include resources from a variety of reputable resources. Use the search techniques you learned from our information specialists, Mr. Bohdan and Mrs. Sharka. Each group member is responsible for two useable resources. All resources must be reputable, current and fully cited.

    Presentation:

    Your group will do a powerpoint presentation of your content to your health class. Your powerpoint needs to include;

  • Title slide and bibliography slide