Transcript of “A drug is any substance which, when taken into the body, alters its function physically or...
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- A drug is any substance which, when taken into the body, alters
its function physically or psychologically, excluding food, water
and oxygen. World Health Organisation (WHO) Drugs are chemicals
that change the way a persons body works. Some drugs, like
medicines, alcohol and tobacco are legal, but many drugs are
illegal.
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- Can you identify which of these items contain a drug? What
drugs can you name? Who are the people who take drugs? Why do they
take them? Are all drugs illegal? Click to complete
activity...
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- Medicines come in lots of different varieties. They can be in
the form of pills or tablets, liquids, powders and inhalers. They
can be taken orally (in your mouth) or they can be injected with a
needle.
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- People take medicines to help fight illness, to feel better
when theyre sick and to stop them from getting sick in the first
place. People often take medicine if they have the following
illnesses:
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- Many medicines can be bought in the supermarkets or the
chemist, these are known as over the counter drugs. Other drugs
need a letter from your doctor, saying that you need this type of
medicine. These are known as prescription drugs.
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- Who gives you medicines? Although medicine can sometimes make
us feel better, it can be very dangerous and should ALWAYS be given
to you by an adult. You must NEVER take medicine on your own.
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- Where is the medicine kept in your home? Safety rules for
keeping medicine: Keep medicines in a locked cupboard Keep
medicines out of the reach of small children Keep bottles securely
closed Only let adults you know give you medicine Only take your
own medicine Always take the correct dosage
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- Complete the following table in your books: DRUGS
PositivesNegatives
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- Click the worksheet to complete the activity Click here to warm
up your mind!!
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- Click here to witness the effects of smoking. Upload your
picture or choose from one in the gallery.
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- Why are these warnings on the cigarette packets? Do you think
they stop people from smoking? YOUR TURN....
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- Passive smoking is when a person breathes in another persons
tobacco smoke.
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- Imagine a room filled with people. There are people smoking.
What would the air in the room be like? How might it affect your
eyes, breathing, clothes and hair? Why have some areas in the
community been declared smoke-free? Where are people allowed to
smoke? What other areas do you think should be smoke-free?
Why?
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- Work in pairs to create a list of comebacks of your own...
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- List all the things you think of when you hear the word
alcohol
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- Alcohol is a drug. Alcohol slows down the activity in the brain
and the nervous system. Pure alcohol has no colour or taste. There
are different types of alcoholic drinks. They get their taste from
other substances that are used to make them. For example, beer gets
its taste from malt and wine from the type of grapes used. Alcohol
can be called a food because it provides energy. It does not
contain proteins or vitamins. Alcohol does not need to be digested
in the stomach. It passes straight into the bloodstream.
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- List FIVE places where people sometimes drink alcohol... List
FIVE places where people DO NOT usually drink alcohol... List some
of the reasons people give for drinking alcohol... List some of the
reasons people give for NOT drinking alcohol...
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- The harms associated with the use of alcohol can be affected by
a number of factors such as: the alcohol content the type of
alcohol the person: gender, age, body weight the food content of
stomach the place eg party, alone at home the amount of alcohol
consumed the rate at which alcohol is consumed.
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- Obey signs giving advice to swimmers. Listen to the pool
lifeguards. Stay away from the deep end, unless you can swim well.
Make sure the water is clear of swimmers before jumping in. Play
safely. Do not run around the pool edge. Check the depth markings
on the poolside before diving.
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- Never stand on an overhanging bank. Check the current before
entering the water. Before entering the water, check water depth
and look for snags, sandbanks, weeds, rocks and other hazards.
Never dive! Enter cold water slowly. Beware of boats using the
waterway and avoid swimming near boat ramps or in boating areas. If
caught in a fast flowing river, rapids or storm water drain, try to
float feet first in a half sit position. Read and obey any
signs.
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- Always swim between the red and yellow flags. Mark a reference
point on the shore, to avoid drifting. Always read The Surf
Conditions Board. If you think conditions are too rough, don't go
in. Always swim with a friend, never alone. Swim where you can be
seen if you get into trouble. Leave the water immediately when
requested by a lifeguard. If you are caught in a rip, stay calm and
swim parallel to the shore.
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- Don't fish alone. Always wear a PFD when fishing from a boat.
When fishing from rocks: - Look for secure footholds. - Stay away
from sloping, slippery edges. - Wear suitable clothing and
footwear. When wading, check for hidden rocks or sudden drop-offs.
Watch for changes in the weather and tides to avoid being swept
away by a sudden wave or being cut off from the shore by a rising
tide. Never turn away from the sea because a wave may knock you
over.
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- Click to learn more about entering the water safely and how to
perform a safe rescue if needed
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- Work in 4 groups to learn more about one type of environmental
pollution. Prepare a Prezi to present to the class with details
including: -What is it? - How does it damage the environment? -How
is it caused? - Include images and any interesting facts.