2.HEALTH.14.A
Describe the purposes of prescription and over-the-counter drugs and their intended benefits.
Grade 2 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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purposesprescription drugsover-the-counter drugsintended benefits
Skills
- describe (purposes of prescription and over-the-counter drugs) #dok2
- identify (intended benefits of prescription and over-the-counter drugs) #dok1
- differentiate (between prescription and over-the-counter drugs) #dok2
- explain (when and why certain drugs are used) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can name examples of prescription and over-the-counter drugs. #dok1
- I can identify the intended benefits of prescription and over-the-counter drugs. #dok1
- I can describe what prescription drugs are and what over-the-counter drugs are. #dok2
- I can explain the purposes of prescription and over-the-counter drugs in helping people. #dok2
- I can compare the uses and benefits of different types of drugs. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Prescription and over-the-counter drugs have specific purposes and benefits that help maintain and improve health.
- Understanding the appropriate use of prescription and over-the-counter drugs is important for making safe and healthy decisions.
Essential Questions
- What are prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs?
- Why do people need different types of medicines?
- How do prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs help us stay healthy?
- What should you know before using any medicine?
- Why is it important to understand the benefits and purposes of the medicines we take?