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Drug Analysis Using Thin-Layer Chromatography

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students use forensic science to positively identify any suspected drugs submitted to the laboratory. They determine the identity of the drugs found in the bodies of drug-overdose victims. Students use TLC to identify the active...
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Special Treatment

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars determine the role of the FDA in approving new drugs. They investigate some of these new drugs and consider the pros and cons of taking part in a clinical study.
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Cocaine in the Brain

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the effects of cocaine and heroin and withdrawal symptoms.  In this drug  lesson students participate in an activity that illustrates cocaine's actions. 
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Harmful objects

For Teachers 1st
First graders identify safe ways to report harmful objects. In this harmful objects lesson plan, 1st graders identify objects that can harm them. They then identify objects that are not safe verses ones that are safe, and are taught...
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Drugs

For Students 5th - 6th
In this drugs instructional activity, students complete a table on drug types, list three reasons why drugs are dangerous and give two reasons why people get addicted to drugs.
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Tying it all Together

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students study an article on drugs in their society.  In this investigative lesson students create their own concept map.