4.HEALTH.15.A
Explain why some drugs require a prescription.
Grade 4 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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Skills
- explain (why some drugs require a prescription) #dok2
- differentiate (between drugs that require a prescription and those that do not) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can recall what a prescription is and examples of prescription drugs. #dok1
- I can explain why some drugs require a prescription from a doctor. #dok2
- I can classify drugs as prescription or non-prescription. #dok2
- I can give reasons why rules and laws exist for prescription drugs. #dok2
- I can justify, with examples, the importance of requiring a prescription for certain drugs to keep people safe and healthy. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Rules and laws require some drugs to have a prescription because they can be dangerous when not used properly.
- Understanding the difference between prescription and non-prescription drugs helps us make safer decisions about our health.
Essential Questions
- What does it mean for a drug to require a prescription?
- Why do some drugs require a prescription while others do not?
- Who is responsible for giving prescriptions for drugs?
- How can having a prescription keep people safe?
- What could happen if people use prescription drugs without a doctor's approval?