4.HEALTH.15.B

Identify the differences between prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, other drugs, and dangerous substances, including inhalants, vaping products, and household products.

Grade 4 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022

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Vocabulary
prescription drugsover-the-counter drugsother drugsdangerous substancesinhalantsvaping productshousehold productsdifferences
Skills
  • identify (the differences between prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, other drugs, and dangerous substances) #dok1
  • list (examples of prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, other drugs, and dangerous substances) #dok1
  • categorize (various substances as prescription, over-the-counter, other drugs, or dangerous substances) #dok2
  • compare (characteristics and risks of different types of substances) #dok2
Learning Targets
  • I can identify the differences between prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, other drugs, and dangerous substances. #dok1
  • I can list examples of prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and dangerous substances such as inhalants and vaping products. #dok1
  • I can categorize various substances as prescription, over-the-counter, other drugs, or dangerous substances. #dok2
  • I can compare the characteristics and risks of different types of substances. #dok2
  • I can explain why it is important to know the differences between these substances for my personal health. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Knowing the differences between prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and dangerous substances helps students make safe choices.
  • Understanding the risks of dangerous substances empowers students to protect their health and well-being.
Essential Questions
  • What is the difference between a prescription drug and an over-the-counter drug?
  • How can you tell if a substance is dangerous?
  • Why is it important to know about different types of drugs and substances?
  • What are some examples of household products that can be dangerous if misused?
  • How can making good choices about drugs and substances keep you and others safe?